Aaron Ruohoniemi
Photo by Tyler McMasters Hello! My name is Aaron Ruohoniemi and I am a rising sophomore at Bucknell University majoring in Markets, Innovation, and Design and double-majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Russian Studies. Having spent my childhood moving back and forth overseas from the US to Russia, Mongolia, and Nepal, I developed a love for exploring cultures and expanding my knowledge of the world. I find my passion in the art, language,…
Deryn Varney
I am a rising fourth-year transfer student at Bucknell, studying computer science and French. I was raised in Pennsylvania and I have a lot of love for my state. I love nature walking, sci-fi, and karaoke. I am animated by ethical questions and explorations. For this summer’s research, I plan to explore facets of overconsumption, energy use, and the global waste crisis. An enduring question for me is to ask why environmental concerns are so…
Aura Chuck Hernandez
Aura Chuck Hernandez (’27) is a rising junior at Bucknell University double-majoring in Computer Science and Literary Studies. She was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, but was raised in the Rio Grande Valley and currently calls Pittsburgh home. Aura is interested in the ways storytelling and technology can have tangible impacts on underserved communities. Her research interests include digital accessibility and digital humanities, and her current project investigates how regions across Mexico write about the epidemic…