My name is Gordon Xie. I’m a first year Biochemistry major, who’s also interested in public policy and sociology. Though I am still learning the basics of biology, I’m interested in studying cancer one day – specifically, the genetic changes that lead to tumorigenesis. I’m especially interested in learning about social stratification, and how personal interactions, on a small scale, and societal structures, on a large scale, work together to produce inequality in society.

I am an enthusiastic person, who enjoys learning from many different sources and experiences. I think the best way to learn is by applying knowledge in new ways, whether it’s in research or scholarly discussions.