Photo, Luke Devereux
Luke
Devereux
STEM Advisor
Student Center for Science Engagement
Education

Yale University, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology 
Ph.D. Candidate Dec. 2022 – Jan. 2024 
Master of Science Sept. 2020 – Nov. 2022 

DePaul University, B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology Sept. 2016 – June 2020 
Minors: Chemistry, African and Black Diaspora Studies, LGBTQ Studies 
2020 Biology Student of the Year, Presidential Scholarship (2016-2020)

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Agustina Chirinos
Agustina
Chirinos
Office Manager
Student Center for Science Engagement
Expertise
My duties include carrying out administrative functions and developing new initiatives for the unit. In addition, I have to perform all essential tasks related to the administration of state, local and grant budgets.
Education

I graduated from NEIU with a B.A. in Anthropology in 2020. In addition, I completed an Archaeological summer field school under the guidance of Dr. Rebecca Graff from Lake Forest College in 2018.

Office Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Shreya Patel
Shreya
Patel
Physical Sciences Advisor
Student Center for Science Engagement
Expertise
Advising, Mentoring, Project Management, Program Development, Social Media, Marketing, Toxicology, Reproductive Science
Education

2013 – 2017
Ph.D. in Comparative Biosciences: Reproductive Toxicology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL
2009 – 2013
B.S. in Animal Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL

BBH 235
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rey Ayon
Rey
Ayon
Academic Success STEM Coach
Student Center for Science Engagement
Expertise
Career and Academic Advising, Public Speaking, Academic Research, Fluent in English and Spanish
Education

M.S. Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

B.S. Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

BBH 235
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

YOUR CONNECTION TO ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN THE SCIENCES

The Student Center for Science Engagement (SCSE), located in Bernard Brommel Hall (BBH), Room 247, is a friendly space where students gather to study and talk about science. At the SCSE, students form study groups, receive tutoring and get individualized guidance on preparing for science-oriented careers. Visit our office in Room BBH 235 to receive advising. You can also email scse@neiu.edu or call (773) 442-5636 in order to ask questions or schedule an advising appointment via phone or video chat. 

We have walk-in advising hours Monday and Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

Another option is to schedule a meeting with an SCSE advisor directly: 

  • , STEM Transfer Advisor
  • , STEM Advisor

Central to the mission of the SCSE is to support the academic success and career development of Northeastern students. In particular, the SCSE assists students interested in or with a major or minor in the following disciplines:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

Students are supported as they prepare for graduate school and jobs that leverage their scientific training. 


What the SCSE Offers

  • Mentorship and advising on academic and professional topics
  • Virtual and in-person tutoring in science and math courses and GRE preparation support
  • Professional development workshops on topics, such as applying for internships, preparing for graduate school and searching for jobs in the STEM fields
  • Guidance on summer research and internship opportunities
  • Support to attend and present research findings at scientific conferences
  • Assistance with graduate school exploration and application
  • Introduction to professional opportunities and guest speakers discussing exciting career possibilities

To enhance your overall experience in the STEM fields at Northeastern visit the SCSE where you will find support that can make a difference!

The Student Center for Science Engagement was established in 2008 with an award from the Department of Education’s College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) for Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) grants.