Lily King '28

Lily is a Biological Sciences major concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior in the College of Arts and Sciences, with a double major in Psychology. She plans to attend medical school and pursue a career as a pediatric neurologist, motivated by a deep commitment to supporting the neurodiversity community. As an independent researcher under the mentorship of Dr. Reeve, she studies Autism Spectrum Disorder through a game-theoretic model, applying concepts of inclusive fitness and negative frequency-dependent selection to examine adaptive behavioral strategies. Lily’s commitment to service defines her leadership. She volunteers at Cayuga Medical Center and works as a summer support counselor for campers with disabilities. As Vice President of Cornell Best Buddies, she promotes meaningful inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and she expands her impact as Director of Service Hours for Delta Gamma and as an Executive Board member of Big Red Thon. In addition to her service and research commitments, Lily works as a Teaching Assistant for BIOG 1500, tutors high school students, and mentors youth athletes. As Captain of Cornell’s Division 1 Dance Team, she channels discipline and teamwork into every aspect of her life. She also enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with friends. Lily has a steadfast dedication to uplifting others which will guide her future career in medicine.

Her advice to freshmen:

“It's okay to not have everything figured out yet! Don't be afraid to ask questions, everyone is here to learn and grow.”

College: Arts and Sciences

Tutoring: BIOMG 1350, 1440, 1500, BIONB 2210, 2220, CHEM 2070, 2080, 3570, 3580, PHYS 2207, 2208

Email: mlb484 [at] cornell.edu (lnk37[at]cornell[dot]edu)