Our Students
Mollie “Ahthawats'' Coffey
of the Comanche, Delaware, Kickapoo, Oglala Sioux, and Pawnee tribes, is a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University studying Natural Science. Mollie’s mentor is Dr. Robin Orozco an assistant professor of Molecular Biosciences. Mollie’s Bridges research focuses on genetic influences on anti-viral immunity through intrinsic effects of alleles and their responses to immune cells.
Kenneth Tadena Jr
of Yakama Nation, Is a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University studying Exercise Science. Kenneth is mentored by Dr. Philip Gallagher, Professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Science. Kenneth's Bridges research focuses on the examination of morphological changes in muscle cells.
Joshua Williams
from Wichita Kansas, of the Pawnee nation of Oklahoma. Is a Sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University studying Environmental Science. Josh is mentored by Dr. Ben Sikes in microbial ecology with a focus on soil fungi and their use in ecosystem management . Josh is currently assisting with research that involves developing and studying a substrate that could be used to grow crops on the Moon or on Mars!
Seth Pua
Navajo Nation and from Lawrence KS, is a Junior at KU majoring in Mathematics. He is mentored by Dr. Folashade Agusto, associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and by Dr. Maria Orive, professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Seth's research utilizes mathematical modeling to investigate the relationship between fungal pathogens and invasive plant species.
