On mind-controlled limbs, Alfredo sauce, and changing lives for the better — For Holly Pilling, a 19-year-old senior set to graduate from UC Berkeley in May 2023, the sky’s the limit. Though formally, Holly studies psychology, their interests span multiple disciplines. From working live performances at the International House to examining dopamine’s effects on decision making in the Haas School of Business’s…

On the medical field, exploring your interests and leaving the world better than you found it — Looking to make a tangible impact on the healthcare system, Saffanat Sumra became a Fung Fellow last year on the Health + Tech track. As a Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) major, Saffanat plans on applying to medical school and ultimately wants to pursue some combination of pediatric and surgical…

A step-by-step guide on how Fung Fellows can highlight their unique experiences to develop a personal brand. — As an undergraduate at Berkeley and Fung Fellow, there is an abundance of resources available to help you prepare for the professional world. …

On her passions of biological theory, health equity, medical ethics, and humanitarian work — Sana Desai is a third-year pre-medical student at UC Berkeley studying Integrative Human Biology and English. Here, she shares how her experiences shaped the topics she chose to study and her current projects. Tell us a bit about yourself! I am a student, a biologist, a writer, a singer, a gender equality advocate, a teacher, a…

“Both ‘information’ and ‘the environment’ are pervasive and all around us.” — Anu Thirunarayanan is a Conservation+Tech Fellow studying Data Science & Conservation and Resource Studies (CRS). Here, they discuss their enthusiasm for environmental justice and their passion for using technology, data, and media to connect people. Tell us about yourself. I am a junior studying Data Science & Conservation and Resource Studies in the Conservation…

On her passion for environmental epidemiology and experiences in the Honors program. — Sienna Marley is an Honors Fellow studying Public Health with a minor in Forestry. Last year, she was a Health + Tech Fellow. Here, she shares about her honors project and her passion for helping her community. Tell us about yourself! My name is Sienna Marley and I am a fourth-year student studying Public…

On her pursuit of curiosity, empathy, and empowerment as a physician-entrepreneur. — Lida is a mentor for the Fung Fellowship’s Honors Fellows, working closely with Team Bright Mobile. Here, she shares about her unique experience as a physician-entrepreneur, her role within the fellowship, and her underlying values as an innovator. Tell us about yourself! I grew up in Greece, in a city port by the sea…

On her interdisciplinary interests, her passion for ethical technology and her experiences as a member of the Fung Fellowship Student Board. — Manaal Siddiqui is a computer science major, and a Fung Fellow on the Conservation + Tech track. …

“I hope the students become more confident in their own abilities as designers and innovators, and understand the power of their design decisions.” — Abhi Ghavalkar is a GSI for the Fung Fellowship’s Honors Fellows. Here he shares about how his own journey in design and in the start-up world has shaped his experience as an Honors GSI, acting as a mentor for aspiring innovators. Tell us about yourself