Hayden is an undergraduate student (’26) at Harvard College studying Biomedical Engineering. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, he currently lives in Leverett House. A longtime aquatic animal enthusiast, he has kept saltwater aquariums for over ten years. At the Whited lab, Hayden develops neuroengineering strategies to study the axolotl brain during limb regeneration. Outside of the lab, he serves as the chair of the House Committees, organizing community events and traditions at the College.