2025 Team

Hannah is a second year SM student in the Technology Policy Program. Her research interests include science communication, trust in science, and stakeholder engagement in science & policy. Outside of school she can usually be found in the gym.

Shreeya Parekh is a second year SM at MIT’s Technology Policy Program who uses social science methodologies to address digital policy issues directly affecting communities. Outside of academia, she watches movies, embroiders, and swims!

Satch is a first-year master's student in the Technology and Policy Program. He is interested in all things AI safety, particularly red teaming strategies, mechanistic interpretability, and scalable oversight. Outside of school, Satch loves to play the guitar and keyboard, 3D print gizmos, and ride his bike!

Clara Park is pursuing an S.M. in MIT’s Technology and Policy Program and is a Graduate Research Assistant at the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR). Her research examines the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Texas energy market, with a broader focus on U.S. energy market dynamics. Before joining CEEPR, Clara worked as a mechanical engineer specializing in infrastructure projects.

Bolanle Oladeji is a second year SM at MIT’s Technology and Policy Program. She is interested in designing systems for decision making in resource-constrained scenarios. Outside of school, Bolanle loves to watch Sci-Fi.

Nicole (Nic) Lee is pursuing an S.M./Ph.D in MIT Aeronautics & Astronautics alongside an SM in the Technology & Policy Program. She works in the Human Systems Lab, focusing on astronaut-device design and on leveraging space technologies for socioeconomic impact on Earth.

Helena is pursuing dual S.M. Degrees in MIT Earth and Planetary Sciences and Technology & Policy. Her research through MIT’s Lab for Aviation and the Environment focuses on quantifying and reducing the pollution impacts of rocket launches on the atmosphere. When not working, Helena can be found reading, kickboxing, and pestering her friends to watch sports with her.