Kellen Rushfeldt, Tarleton State University

Degree Program: B.S. | Year: Post-Baccalaureate | Major(s): Animal Science

Research Interests: Marine Mammals, Agricultural Animal Science, Animal Behavior

With Melaram Lab since December 2024

Jaden Riojas, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Degree Program: B.S. | Year: Junior | Major(s): Biology

Research Interests: Marine Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, Marine Ecology, Wetland Restoration

With Melaram Lab since April 2025

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Aidan Meyers, Rollins College

Degree Program: B.A. | Year: Junior | Major(s): Chemistry & Psychology

Research Interests: Environmental Exposures, Epigenetics, Immunology, Nanomaterials, Burnout

With Melaram Lab since September 2024

Destini Sanchez-Warren, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Degree Program: B.S.N. | Year: Junior | Major(s): Nursing

Research Interests: Pediatrics, Respiratory Diseases, Learning Disorders

With Melaram Lab since September 2024

Hiea Almekhlabi, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Degree Program: B.S. | Year: Freshman | Major(s): Public Health

Research Interests: Community Health, Environmental Exposures, Pediatric Health

With Melaram Lab since Aug 2025

Emma Doria, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Degree Program: B.S. | Year: Junior | Major(s): Medical Lab Science

Research Interests: Water Quality, Agricultural Impacts on Health, Environmental Exposures, Community Health

With Melaram Lab since Nov 2025