Diya T. (IN A NUTSHELL)

At the end of May, Diya graduated from Colorado College with a major in Neuroscience and minors in Education and Molecular Biology. Diya is currently located in Bozeman Montana and works at the local hospital as a patient care technician in the Emergency department. She also works as a lab manager at Montana State University exploring the role of eye tracking as a form of communication for children with learning and cognitive disabilities. During this time, she plans to apply to either med or law school. She attended high school in Middlebury Vermont, the land of cows and Ben & Jerry’s. During her undergrad, Diya was co-president of student clubs North Boys and PANSOCC (psychology and neuroscience students of color club). Diya is passionate about global and medical outreach along with all things STEM related. Her dream job would involve the intersection between healthcare, education, and youth development.

In India, Nicaragua, and Puerto Rico, Diya has worked to excite K-12 students about STEM while also teaching English and American Sign Language. She has also aided in hurricane relief by aiding in rebuilding damaged schools and homes and providing medical assistance to those who were injured by such events. At Colorado College, Diya was also a Community Engaged Scholar which allowed her to become involved with her community about things ranging from diabetes awareness to providing shelter for the homeless. At Curious Cardinals she is focused on teaching STEM subjects along with Spanish, American Sign Language, and Dance related courses. Diya hopes to inspire and help students find what they are passionate about pursue it to its full extent!