Nicholle Tan ’26 conducts research to design meat alternatives that are more appealing and nutritious for consumers.
The Fall 2025 Rising Researchers have seen first-hand how conducting original research can add profound depth to their educational journeys. As they apply concepts and techniques learned in class to their research practice, they’ve encountered surprising insights, made leaps in understanding, and gained new confidence in themselves. Not only have they contributed to scholarly publications and major conference presentations, but their work is making meaningful advances in quantum computing, communication, and sensing applications; developing new drug delivery platforms to treat neurological diseases; improving crop resilience and yield in the face of extreme weather conditions; and more. These undergraduates are helping to change the world—imagine what they’ll do in the future.
Nicholle Tan ’26 conducts research to design meat alternatives that are more appealing and nutritious for consumers.