Tova is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Biochemistry and Comparative Literature. Her research interests encompass total organic synthesis and drug discovery alongside the Russian Avant-Garde, namely, the volatility of art and language in Russian Futurism; she also dabbles in Marxian theory. Just as organic chemistry provides the building blocks for novel biological molecules, Tova finds that Soviet-era art and literature yield the tools to synthesize novel perspectives of the past. In five years, you will probably find Tova in one of the following pursuits: studying to obtain a medical degree (following in the footsteps of one of her favorite authors, Mikhail Bulgakov), working as a paragliding instructor in Switzerland, performing in Cirque du Soleil, or any combination of the above. Outside of her studies, Tova enjoys training in circus arts (particularly rope, trapeze, and silks), hiking with her dog, Charley, and reading outdoors.