Katerina Scott, Resident Director
Hello everyone, I am Katerina Scott. As your Resident Director, I am so excited to welcome y’all to this year’s GSSE program! I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2024 with a major in Geology and Environmental Studies and a minor in Elementary Education. This is my fourth time returning to GSSE, having served as a Resident Assistant in 2022 and 2023 and as the Assistant Resident Director in 2024. During undergrad, I was involved in UT Housing for five years and worked as a freshman RA for two of those years. This fall, I am returning to UT to complete my Master’s in Elementary Education and become a K-5 teacher specializing in science education and outreach. I am passionate about opportunities that empower students to engage in the STEM field in their own unique way. I also love animals (especially my cat) and the outdoors. I can’t wait to get to know everyone in the program this summer!
Jackson Vaughn, Assistant Resident Director
Hello, I’m Jackson Vaughn. I will be your Assistant Resident Director this year! I am going into my senior year at the University of Tennessee and will graduate with a degree in Business Analytics. I have been a Resident Assistant for University Housing for the past two years and will be going into my third for the upcoming year. I am excited about this program and I look forward learning more about everyone involved!
Maggie Irwin, Resident Assistant
Hi y’all! My name is Maggie Irwin and I am entering my sophomore year at East Tennessee State University as a Microbiology and Biomedical Health Science double major on the Pre-Med track. I attended GSSE in 2023, and this will be my first summer as an RA. If I’m not outside, making impromptu beach trips, or in the research lab, I’m with my sorority, Kappa Delta, and always on the move! I’m so excited to meet you guys! This is going to be a great summer!
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Susanna Stair, Resident Assistant
Hi!! My name is Susanna Stair, and I am from Knoxville, Tennessee! I just finished my first year at the University of Virginia where I am Pre-Health! I attended GSSE in 2022 and am so excited to return as an RA. At UVA, I am involved in RUF, volunteer at the hospital, and involved in my sorority. I am so excited to return to GSSE this summer, and I cannot wait to meet everyone!
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Abby Crumley, Resident Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Crumley, and I’m from Jacksboro, Tennessee. I just finished my first year at the University of Tennessee, where I’m studying Industrial and Systems Engineering. I’m very involved in my sorority, Phi Mu, as well as the Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering group. Outside of school, I love going to the lake, playing golf, shopping, and going on coffee runs. I attended Governor’s School for the Sciences and Engineering (GSSE) in 2022, and I’m so excited to be back as a Resident Assistant! I look forward to meeting you all and having an amazing summer!
Carolina Shank, Resident Assistant
Hey everyone! My name is Carolina. I am pre-law and am heading into my second year at UTC double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Criminal Justice and minoring in Mathematics. At UTC, I’m part of the Mock Trial team, SGA, TISL, helped found our Women’s Law Caucus, and am President of our SWE chapter! I attended GSSE in 2023. I believe everyone can be an engineer! All it takes is effort. I am so excited to make this summer amazing and to meet you all!
Max Chapman, Resident Assistant
Hey everyone! My name’s Max Chapman, I’m a rising sophomore and kinesiology major minoring in pre-health professions at UT. I’m a member of the AFROTC program and the EMS Vols club. I attended GSSE in 2022, and this will be my first year as an RA. I love working out, sports, travel, and cooking. I’m excited to get to know everyone and have a great summer!
Alexandria Fadeyi, Resident Assistant
Hi, I’m Alexandria Fadeyi from Memphis, Tennessee. I had a fantastic time attending GSSE in 2022, and I can’t wait to serve as an RA in 2025! I’m a Biological Sciences major with a concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I will be a sophomore this fall. I’m actively involved in the Student Government Association and Volthon, which keep me busy and engaged! When I’m not in the textbooks, I enjoy reading, collecting game day pins, and cheering on my Volunteers at events. I can’t wait to meet all of you soon!
Ellie Claire Warren, Resident Assistant
Hi everybody! My name is Ellie Claire Warren, and I’m from Memphis, Tennessee. I just finished my first year at the University of Alabama, where I’m majoring in Chemical Engineering. On campus I’m involved with a co-ed engineering fraternity, the Society of Women Engineers, and RUF. Outside of school I love crafting, shopping, and reading! I attended GSSE in 2023, and I’m so excited to come back as an RA this summer!
Rishabh Sen, Resident Assistant
Hey everyone! My name is Rishabh Sen. I’m from Memphis, Tennessee and a rising sophomore at Vanderbilt where I am majoring in Economics and Public Policy with minors in Art History and Data Science. I attended GSSE in 2022 and am super excited to be an RA this year. At Vandy, I am very involved in SACE (South Asian Cultural Exchange), WRVU student radio, the Green Fund committee, and some consulting clubs. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing and watching all kinds of sports, and eating. I look forward to meeting all of y’all!
Eamonn Lawhern, Resident Assistant
Hello everyone! My name is Eamonn Lawhern and I’m from Maryville, TN. I am a rising sophomore at UTK pursuing a major in Industrial Engineering with a minor in business administration and engineering management. I attended GSSE in 2023 and can’t wait to be an RA for the 2025 cohort. At UT, I enjoy spending time in the biking club and watching sports, and will be trying to pick up the basics of photography over the summer. I can’t wait to help make this year’s GSSE the best one yet with all of you!
Jason Fang, Resident Assistant
Hey I’m Jason Fang, from Memphis. I just finished my freshman year at UPenn studying cognitive science and computer science. Some things I’m involved with are club tennis, under the button, wharton undergraduate biotech society, and pennquest. I attended GSSE in 2022 and had a really great time so excited to meet this new group!