Raylee Mitchell

Name: Raylee Mitchell

Title of Program: Genetics and Globalization

E-mail Address: rmitch36@vols.utk.edu

Hometown: Oak Ridge TN

Year: Sophomore

Anticipated Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Description of Program: I plan to look at the interactions between genetics/neuroscience and globalization, examining specifically how diaspora and racism are impactful on a global scale and how that ties to genetics and epigenetics.

Departmental Emphases: Anthropology, Psychology, Global Studies, Biology

Faculty Mentor(s): Graciela Cabana

Plans After Graduation (career, graduate/professional school, etc.): I plan to attend law school and pursue becoming a public defender.

Part-time Employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities: I’m a member of the Pride of the Southland Band and also work at Raisin’ Cane’s on campus.