Leonardo Lombardi (he/him) is a 2-year lower in Soule Hall. He is interested in entrepreneurship and international affairs, which prompted him to explore the topic of space privatization.

Space has always been a sector controlled by governments for both scientific research for both scientific research and political dominance purposes. My talk will be focused on the history of space economics, what led to its privatization, and current, strategic endeavors made by private companies.

Akshara Sandilya (she/her) is a returning lower in Lamont Hall from Palo Alto, California. She loves to spend her time lifting, knitting, volunteering and contemplating people.

I aim to explore the contradictions within identity by using my hands as an example. Through them, I will show how my contrasting traits work together, creating a multi-faceted person. The idea behind my hands stems from my belief that humans desire cohesiveness.

Tania Luchak (she/her) is a new upper from Ukraine and a proud resident of Dutch house. Her hobbies range from dance to community service with a main focus on international relations. She enjoys learning about different cultures and exploring their intricacies through the lens of social sciences.

Are we born in red or blue cradles, or does only the environment shape our political affiliation? Through the lens of an international student, I will delve into the dichotomy of the nature vs. nurture question and its intersection with the formation of political beliefs. In my talk, I will highlight my life in host families on both sides of the spectrum and introduce the new field of genopolitics.

Elaine Qiao (she/her) is a 3-year upper from Ellicott City, Maryland. On campus, she lives in Hoyt Hall. She writes for The Exonian, captains the Forensics debate team, and loves performing at Pep Rallies. In her free time, she researches feminist philosophy and the ways feminism intersects with Marxist theory.

I feel my relationship with “girl toys” has been fundamental in the origins of my identity as a woman and coming into of my womanhood, perceptions of femininity, and how I present myself femininely. In a lot of ways, playing with these toys growing up was the genesis of my identity.

Hi! Im Robin Dao (He/Him) a new lower from Cilley.

Genesis is the beginning. So are genes. Genes are a form of biometric data (any type of biological information). However, with the genesis, or beginning of this new age of technology, we are getting closer and closer to harnessing the power of biometric data and genetic information. Biometric data can be the genesis of a world where humans go above the limits of their physical bodies or it could lead to the birth of a total dystopia where large pharmaceutical companies own so much biological data about you, that all agency is lost.

Sloane Alexandra Barragan Cooper introduces herself as a vibrant 16-year-old originally from the sunny state of California, using she/her pronouns. Sloane is eager to share the beautiful mosaic of her evolving identity.

Sloane delves into the radiant active image of her identity, sharing a philosophy that likens individuals to puzzles. She courageously tackles the complexities of being biracial woman in a world that may not always be fully accepting.