Andrew Razborov
President
I am a 2nd year from Chicago interested in theoretical computer science. In my spare time, I enjoy watching Chicago sports teams lose.
Jessica Martinez Martinez
Vice President
Amer Dzankovic
Tournament Director
Hi! I’m Amer, a Chemistry major here at UChicago born and raised in the city. I enjoy writing both the anatomy and chem lab exams for our invitationals even if I was more of a mathlete in high school. You may hear me start your UChicago admissions tour with my Chicago expertise, fun facts about random electives, or Science Olympiad on campus. I love exploring the natural treasures of Eastern Europe, and you can find me training for road races along the lakefront all year round!
Israel Brown
Treasurer
Hello!! I’m a freshman at the University of Chicago majoring in biochemistry. I am from Central Valley, California, and went to Buchanan High School. For fun, I like to crochet and play Pokémon Go.
Bilguun Batbayar
Volunteer Director
Hi, my name is Bilguun, though I also go by Brandon. I am from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and I graduated from high school there and actively participated in physics Olympiads since middle school. Currently, I’m a sophomore majoring in astrophysics and computer science. My academic interests span from the study of celestial bodies and the broader universe to computer simulations and data analysis across scientific fields. Beyond my scientific pursuits, I am an avid consumer of various forms of art, and I am always eager to travel and explore new places.
Aneesh Pushparaj
Community Outreach Director
Hey! I’m Aneesh, and I’m from West Chicago, IL. I’m a senior at the UChicago Lab Schools planning to major in Aerospace Engineering and/or Computer Science. I’ve been competing in SciOly since 7th grade, and my favorite events are build events, especially Trajectory. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and playing golf.
Christina Li
Testing Events Director
Hey! I’m a second year pre-med student majoring in biology and chemistry. I am from Chicago, and I went to Whitney Young. In my free time, I love knitting and collecting pressed pennies from museums.
Kathy Chen
Lab Events Director
Hello! I’m Katherine, a first year studying Biological Chemistry. I also plan on pursuing a minor in Computer Science. I’m from Chicago and competed for Whitney M. Young High School from 8th-12th grade, where I was also the Written and Laboratory Events Coordinator. My favorite events were Experimental Design and Disease Detectives. Outside of SciOly, I’m a research assistant and play ultimate frisbee. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and trying new restaurants with my friends.
Jenny Hu
Build Events Director
I’m currently a first year pursuing a double major in Biology and Economics. Born and raised in San Diego, I graduated high school from Canyon Crest Academy where I spent all four years participating in Science Olympiad. As a build-event enthusiast, my favorite events are gravity vehicle and bridges. In my free time, you’ll likely find me painting, baking, binging shows, or napping =)
Argun Singh
Showcase Coordinator
I am a second year Molecular Engineering major from Chicago. Outside of my STEM interests, I am very passionate about playing the drums. I am part of multiple bands, most prominently the Chicago based art rock band Temp Hold.
Mirza Mehmedagic
Webmaster
Hello! I’m a second year math and computer science student, and I attended Lane Tech College Prep here in Chicago. There, I was part of my Science Olympiad team and, during my time as a member, participated in the events Codebusters and some more physics-oriented events like Detector Building, Circuit Lab, and Wifi Lab. In my free time, I watch a lot of movies and like to argue with my brother about sports.
Marco Conde
Logistics Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Marco and I’m a first year creative writing and economics major from Evanston, Il. I love Italian food, writing short stories, and reading fantasy.
Anwita Revoori
Logistics Coordinator
I’m from Sharon, MA and I plan on majoring in Neuroscience. I really enjoy music and like to play the violin and piano in my free time!
Sydney Wall
Social Media Chair
Hi! My names Sydney, and I am a first year Chemistry and Linguistics major! I went to Guyer High School in Denton, TX before coming to Chicago. Here, I am also apart of the chamber orchestra in addition to Science Olympiad. Some of other my interests are language learning, all things Peanuts (the comic, not the food), Jane Austen, music in general, and my favorite Sanrio character: Pochacco!
Tomas Germanas
President Emeritus