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Dr. Jessica D. Hess holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a B.S. in Chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing from UTEP in 2023. Dr. Hess has extensive experience in the field of biological sciences, with a focus on cancer research. She has worked as a T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute and as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at UTEP. Her research has been published in several scientific journals, and she has presented her work at numerous conferences. In addition to her research experience, Dr. Hess is also passionate about science communication and technical writing. She has served as a writing tutor for undergraduate and graduate students and has taught courses on scientific writing and communication. Her expertise in both science and writing makes her a valuable asset to any team or project. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Hess enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with her family and pets. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and is actively involved in outreach programs and mentoring opportunities for underrepresented students.

Mehran Mazari is an accomplished civil engineer and educator. He earned his PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2014. With over 15 years of experience, he has held various positions in academia including Associate Professor at California State University Los Angeles, Assistant Professor at California State University Los Angeles and Savannah State University, and Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Texas at El Paso. His expertise lies in infrastructure resilience, sustainability and carbon management, applied AI and advanced materials. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has presented his research at various conferences. Dr. Mazari is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, and is dedicated to ensuring their success in the field of civil engineering.