Panda GSA
Officers
Meet our reps!
Chaithanya Rayudu
Quantum Info; 5th year
Hello 👋! My name is Chaithanya and I am a fifth year PhD student. I do research in theoretical quantum information science. I am excited to be serving as the co-president, advocating for the needs of Physics and Astronomy graduate students. In my free time, I like to run, hike, climb, spend time with my dog, cook, and read for fun.
Mohsin Raza
Quantum Info; 5th year​
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I am a fifth-year PhD student specializing in Quantum Information Science. In addition to my research, I serve as co-president of the Graduate Student Association, where I oversee and manage its overall functioning. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, hiking, and reading.
Co-Presidents
Secretary/
Communications Officer
Sarah Stamer
Astrophysics; 2nd year
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Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m a second-year Astrophysics Ph.D. student. I do research with Dr. Diana Dragomir on exoplanet atmospheres, composition, and demographics. When I’m not in classes or working on research, I play percussion in the Albuquerque Concert Band, do curling (the Olympic sport), and like to watch sports.​​
Treasurer
Izabela Pavel
Astrophysics; (|1st⟩+|2nd⟩)/√2 year
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Hello! I'm Izabela! I am a first year (second semester) physics PhD student. I am currently on the astronomy track of the program, and while I have not found an advisor, I have worked with X-ray binaries during my undergraduate. When I am not in the lobby working on homework, you can typically find me playing Ultimate Frisbee, bouldering/top roping, or reading. Also, learning to be brave and not scared of heights before getting any other climbing certifications.
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Web Technology Officer
Donald Ferschweiler
Quantum Sensing; 2nd year
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Hi! I'm Donald, and I'm a 2nd-year Physics PhD student in Dr. Victor Acosta's lab. If I'm not working on homework or research I'm probably doing something with guitar or electronics.
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Events Organizer
Georgia McDowell
Particle Physics; 2nd year
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​I'm a 2nd year PhD student studying physics, specifically neutrinoless double beta decay, under Dr. Doug Fields. I mostly specialize on hardware in the lab, and like fixing cars and racing them in my free time. I also really like hiking, sewing, and woodworking!
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Saheed Oyeniran
Physics; 2nd year
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UNM PhD student.
Zahid Hasan
?-physics; ? year
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UNM PhD student