Nicole is a fourth-year PhD student in applied mathematics at MSU. Her research interests lie in machine learning, particularly with applications in biology. She also has a background in mathematics  education and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students. In her free time, Nicole enjoys cooking, trivia, and swimming.
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