We're a little bit "CORN"y in Barbara McClintock...

What drives us

Our Resident Advisors (RAs), Faculty-In-Residence (FIR), and RHA Returner Representative(s) are here to support Barbara McClintock residents and provide guidance and resources. Learn a little bit more about the Residence Hall Director (RHD) and Faculty in Residence (FIR) below!

FIR Nozomi

Welcome to McClintock! I’m Nozomi Nishimura, your Faculty in Residence (FIR). Along with the other Faculty and Community Fellows, I am here to bring you events, provide mentorship, and be a resource as you start your Cornell career.

I live on the first floor in with Faculty Fellow Chris Schaffer and our two Dogs in Residence. I’m originally from Tucson, Arizona, but have lived in Boston and San Diego. I’m an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Chris is also in Biomedical Engineering. In addition, he is the Dean of Faculty. In research, Chris and I work together on developing new types of microscopes to study diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and heart failure in mice. Dory is a 16-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer named after Dory in Finding Nemo. In dog age, she a teenager, so is a little rambunctious. You’ll see us at all hours of the day and night in courtyard playing fetch. Please do come say hello.

We will also teach one of the Learning Where You Live classes – Sauteed Science and Edible Engineering. It’s a cooking class that is taught right here in our dorm about the science behind fine dining.

RHD Tatiyana

Hello! My name is Tatiyana Ross, and I’m originally from Staten Island, New York. This is the first year I’ve had the pleasure of serving as the Residence Hall Director for Barbara McClintock Hall here at Cornell, for the past three I was the RHD of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall. In this role, I support first-year students as they transition into college life—whether that’s through one-on-one conversations, weekly community programming, or collaborating with our amazing Student Leader Team to meet the evolving needs of our residents.

One of my favorite parts of our community is Barbara’s Bites, a weekly event designed to bring students together for a study break, a snack, and a chance to connect with one another. It’s a small but meaningful way we build community and encourage balance during busy academic weeks.

Outside of work, I enjoy listening to new music, baking, reading and painting. If you see me around campus, feel free to say hi—I’m always up for a good conversation!