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mathew m.

Ambassador at Emory University

Class of 2026

Hometown: Danbury, CT

Major: Neuroscience and Behavior Biology

Minor: Science, Society, and Culture


What has been your most impactful class?

My most impactful class has been Evolutionary Medicine with Dr. Lindo. This course explored how both biological and cultural adaptations shape human responses to disease, and how evolutionary theory can help explain modern health challenges. I found it really fascinating how Dr. Lindo taught me about how conditions like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and even chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cancer can be better understood through an evolutionary lens.

On a random day, you're most likely to find me….

Studying in an open space or engaging in chaotically deep conversations with friends or new faces.

My favorite thing to do in Atlanta is...

Grab people around me and either run to coffee shops or thrift stores.

What is your favorite Emory tradition?

One of my favorite Emory traditions is the SPC concert, followed by a Midnight Pancakes event in the Dining Hall. Music truly brings people together, and I find concerts to be the best time to be surrounded by friends, and appreciate just being in the moment with everyone.

I'm passionate about...

Medicine Criminal Justice Reform Thrift Shopping Coffee/Tea Vinyls Traveling

I'm involved with...

Healthy Eagles - Peer Health Educator Office of Diversity and Inclusion Global Health Research Student Admission Association Emory Student Amassadors Oxford Neuroscience Student Association Sociology Research Apprentice Program Chemistry Lab TA Chemistry Lab Catalyst Juvenile Justice Legal AI Research Street Medicine Volunteer Maternal Health Research NAMI On Campus Chemistry 203 TA
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