Nikhitha’s Current Favourite Song:

High and Dry by Radiohead

Nikhitha Marulappa (She/Her)

Honours Biology IV | equityinclusion@macsci.ca

About Me

Hi everyone! My name is Nikhitha, and I’m so excited to be your Equity and Inclusion Officer for the 2026–2027 year! This is my first year on the MSS executive team, and I’m so thrilled to work toward making our science community feel like a space where every single student feels heard, valued, and right at home. I'm super excited to make our events and spaces easier and more welcoming to navigate for everyone this year, especially when it comes to disability access and student wellness. When I'm not working on MSS initiatives, you'll most likely find me rotting away in Thode or at a Twelve Eighty trivia night :)

Goals

1. Establish standardized physical, sensory, and digital accessibility guidelines so all MSS events and spaces are barrier-free.

2. Provide academic and self-advocacy resources to help neurodivergent students navigate accommodations and opportunities.

3. Build sustainable intersectional partnerships to foster partnerships with identity-based campus groups and empower underrepresented voices.

Projects

1. Run an equity panel/networking night featuring diverse panelists to celebrate underrepresented identities in STEM

2. Organize an evening social with mixer games, mentors, and transition tips to build community for international and first-generation science students

3. Deliver interactive scenario-based EDII training modules to equip the executive team with the necessary tools in accessibility and equity

Reasons to Contact Me

1. You have feedback, questions, or ideas regarding accessibility, inclusion, or equity barriers within any MSS events or spaces.

2. You lead or belong to a campus equity/identity group (or student club) and want to collaborate on an initiative, workshop, or anything else!

3. You want to talk about One Direction in detail :)