Will is 24 years old and originally from the village of Louveciennes, France. He moved to the outskirts of New York with his family 10 years ago, and studied biochemistry at Vassar College. Will trained as a molecular plant biologist under Dr. Sue Rhee, at the Carnegie Institution for Science in California's Bay Area. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biology at Stanford University, where he studies plant metabolism and its relationship with the environment. Outside of research, Will enjoys backpacking, climbing, and exploring the West Coast's wilderness.