Dr. Srishti Baid is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in microbiology and blood coagulation, currently working at the University of Michigan. She earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Kansas and holds a BS in Microbiology and an MS in Medical Biotechnology from institutions in India. Dr. Baid is actively involved in community engagement and various STEM outreach initiatives through multiple organizations, and she is deeply passionate about science communication.