A biology major with a minor in Islamic world studies, Shahtaj Usmani is active in several campus groups. She hopes to one day work as a pediatrician. (Photos by Natalie Battaglia.)

Usmani (far right), who is vice president of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, passes out information about the group at the Damen Student Center.

Usmani shares a laugh with fellow NSCS member Madelaine L’Esperance during a recent event.