Sreyas Yennampelli is a neuroscientist and a philosopher. At Emory University, he researched the biological basis of various phenomena, from aggression to fatherhood. His background in philosophy reminds him of the implications of his everyday research and the need to combat the stigmatization of patients. During the current academic year, Sreyas has joined one of the few research labs focusing on eating disorders worldwide at Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine in Brno. With his colleagues, Sreyas tries to identify the brain regions involved in the development of eating disorders and monitors the results of their treatment. After his Fulbright experience, Sreyas plans to enroll in medical school, and upon earning his medical degree, he hopes to “post about healthy eating habits on social media and counter harmful diets endorsed by influencers. [He also wants] to develop an annual virtual research conference to create a platform for eating disorder researchers worldwide to exchang...
Katherine O'Neal is a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. This year, she teaches English, P.E., and Psychology at Gymnázium Vysoké Mýto, a college-preparatory high school located in a town with 12,000 inhabitants in the Pardubice Region. She enjoys staying busy; therefore, in the afternoons, her students can join Katherine's writing workshop or conversation club. Like many recent college graduates, Katherine has had to adjust to a different pace of life, four seasons, and, perhaps most importantly, a dramatically changing amount of sunlight during the school year. Today, she shares, "In my first five months, I have learned that what I choose to focus on will significantly influence my experience here as an English Teaching Assistant." After Fulbright, Katherine plans to start her active duty service in the Medical Service Corps. As a photographer, people have always been my preferred subject. However, acquiring a pocket-sized camera (affectionately referred to as “Ba...