Elizabeth Nand

I am a third year PhD candidate in the Mothes Lab. I have a B.A. in Genetics from Rutgers University where I worked in the lab of Dr. Monica Roth on the murine leukemia virus integrase protein. I now study the HIV envelope glycoprotein in the Mothes lab. My thesis marries static and dynamic methods to build a complete picture of the HIV fusion process. I am also the co-founder and Head Director of Yale Science Communication - A Graduate Student Organization. We as an organization aim to ignite scientific engagement across diverse communities and train effective science communicators. To this end, we give talks about science to the lay public at venues ranging from libraries to local bars across New Haven and beyond. As Head Director I have presented several talks through YSC, and now I guide new speakers through the process of creating their own talks. I am passionate about science communication and science education, and I plan to pursue this career path after I graduate with my doctoral degree.