McNair Scholars
Mailing Address
McNair Scholars Program
2121 Euclid Ave., SR155
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Campus Address
Science Research, Room 155
Contact Us
Phone: 216.802.3360
Fax: 216.802.3368
mcnairprogram@csuohio.edu
McNair Alumni
Muji Abang-Kaiser
Founder at The Okaja Foundation
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎pplicant perceptions of Facebook and its relation to the job application process鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2009), 91国产精品
B.A. in Journalism and Promotional Communications (2011), 91国产精品
Mishgan Abdullah
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maureen Whitford (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淓ffect of accelerometer-based feedback on paretic upper extremity amount of use and quantity of movement: A case study鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Summer 2018), 91国产精品
Sebrine Abuhamdeh
Civil Engineer at Civil and Environmental Consultants Inc.
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris Huhnke (Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thijs Heus (Physics)
Summer Research Project (N/A): Internship at SME company: Construction material testings
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Spring 2024), 91国产精品
Cyna Abid
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dawn Aliberti (Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Decreasing Stress Levels through Animal Interaction"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2018), 91国产精品
Saja Abid
Health Scholars Program Coordinator at University Hospitals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淭he effects of superior laryngeal nerve lesion on swallowing kinematics and airway protection鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2017), 91国产精品
Ola Abuhamdeh, PA-C
Dermatology Physician Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Science)
Summer Research Project (2020): "Determination of Lithium Ions in E-Cigarettes Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) Technique"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2021), 91国产精品
Master's in Physician Assistant Studies (Spring 2023), Mercyhurst University
Andres Alberto
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Doerder (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prester Pickett, MFA (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2014): "The gender-specific mechanistic effect of S100a9 on systemic lupus erythematosus development"
B.S. in Biology - Medical Technology (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Sara Al-Nimer, MSBE
Engineering Manager at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joshua Bagakas (Curriculum and Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淩ole of summer experience on transfer students' perceived value of success and retention鈥
B.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 91国产精品
Fernando Arias, MSET
Design Release Engineer for General Motors
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淎pplication of sensor tag using AutoCAD鈥
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
M.S. in Engineering Technology, Computer Network Communication (2019), Wayne State University
Kylie Armstead
AUD Student at Nova SE University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. April Yorke (Speech and Hearing Program)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Speech and Hearing Program)
Summer Research Project (2021): "Literacy Intervention for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs (CCN)"
B.A. in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Andrea Arnold
Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) Resident at Unload It Therapy
Graduate Student at Syracuse University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2020): "Understanding Sexual Health Information Access for Gender Minority Adolescents with Qualitative Focus Groups"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2021), 91国产精品
Gayana Ahmedov n茅e Arzumaniva, MSN, APRN
Advanced Practice Nurse at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Larry Foster (Social Work)
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2010), 91国产精品
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
M.S. Nursing (2020), Chamberlain University
Ashley Banas
Graduate Student at Michigan State University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melissa Clark (Sociology & Criminology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. 脕ngel Reyes-Rodr铆guez
Summer Research Project (2024): "Cleveland in the Time of Cholas: The Forgotten Outbreak"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2024), 91国产精品
Ashley Banks
Trauma Intensive Care Nurse
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages. Literatures, Cultures)
Summer Research Project (2019): "The Electrophysiology of Repetition Priming for Pseudowords"
Associate of Art, Tri-C (2020)
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
B.A. in Spanish (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
B.S. in Nursing (2022), Kent State University
Kayla Barillas, M.A.
Health Professions & Co-op Coordinator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charlotte Morgan (Liberal Arts & Social Science)
Summer Research Project (2019): "The Effects of Personality on Dyadic Discussions of Dating Abuse Vignettes"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Xavier University
Dr. Nautica Bell, OTD
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Management)
Summer Research Project (2019): First Generation College Students and the Influence of Support Resources
B.S. in Health Sciences - Pre-Occupational Therapy (Fall 2019), 91国产精品
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (2024), 91国产精品
Onetha Belgrave
Notary at Max the Tax & Notary LLC
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Jessica Gupta, LSW (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2021): "Direct File of Youthful Offenders: A Case Study From Florida"
Bachelor of Social Work (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Katrina (Matthews) Benamon, MOT
Occupational Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charleyse Pratt (Director, Learning Communities Programs and Partnerships)
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Master of Occupational Therapy (2016), 91国产精品
Andrei Bialevich
Senior Control Systems Engineer
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Emily Mitchell, MFA (Creative Writing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎rtifact noise cancellation from ECG signals using normalized least-mean-squared (NLMS) algorithm in cascade鈥
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
Dr. Brian Boccieri, DPT
Orthopedic Resident at Lois Stokes VA, Cleveland, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brian Woodside (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淏alance Training Application of a Systematic Framework for Clinical Decision Making in Therapeutic Gaming for Older Adults鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
Doctor of Physical Therapy (2019), Youngstown State University
Saiida Bowie-Little
Mathematics Teacher at Saint Martin de Porres High School
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (College of Education)
Summer Research Project (2019): "The Contributing Factors of the Retention of Math Corps Cleveland Participants"
B.S. in Mathematics (Fall 2019), 91国产精品
Licensure Curriculum Completed (2019), 91国产精品
Abdo Boumitri
Project Manager for ADAMM LLC and Petroleum Laboratory Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brian Woodside (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of hypoxic conditions on skeletal myoblasts"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Arielle Bowers, M.A.
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lisa Doane (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淩acial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer screening behavior鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
Leonard Bradish
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Dominque Brooks
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淣oise removal from electrocardiogram signals鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (2024), 91国产精品
My'Jia Brown
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. 脕ngel Reyes-Rodr铆guez
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tatiana Gracyk (Philosophy)
Summer Research Project (2024): "Factors Contributing to Health Disparities in the African American Community"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2024), 91国产精品
Brooke Burkhalter
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charleyse Pratt (Director, Learning Communities Programs and Partnerships)
Summer Research Project (2015): "Investigating rhoptry gene conservation between the Plasmodium yoelii and Plasmodium falciparum using the Polymerase chain reaction for DNA amplification"
Leon Bykov
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淭he Chinese remainder theorem: History, theory, and applications鈥
B.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Carmen Caticchio
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淓valuating the efficiency and selectivity of 3-Eth-5-NlDR as a therapeutic agent against leukemia"
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Thyra Chaney
Graduate Student at the University of Texas at Austin
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Film & Media Arts)
Summer Research Project (2021): "The Role of Media Streaming Platforms During the COVID-19 Pandemic"
B.A. in Film and Media Arts (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Anecia Chatmon
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeff Dean (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pamela Rutar (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he effect of eye rotation in the prey-capture behavior of African clawed toads (Xenopus laevis)鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
B.S. in Chemistry (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
Michael Chukwuonye, MBA
Technical Support Engineer, FirstEnergy - Supervisor Testing
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淒esign of 3 GW capacity electrical power plant that uses photovoltaic panels arrays and wind turbine鈥
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Summer 2013), 91国产精品
Master of Business Administration (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Angel Cicarelli
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shereen Naser (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joshua Wilt (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): "The Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Extraversion"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Jermaine Clark
Project Coordinator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chenchu Ramaiah Bathala (Finance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew D. Henry (Law and Economics, Industrial Organization, Money)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淢arket correlation of 3 worlds鈥
B.B.A. in Business Economics (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Ericka Clifton
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Amir Poreh (Psychology)
B.A. in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Victor Courtney, M.Ed.
Director of Advising Programs and Services at Cleveland Now, Cleveland, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen Slane (Diversity Management Program)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淐oping styles and relationship satisfaction鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2010), 91国产精品
B.A. in Sociology (Fall 2010), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Janell Craig
Social Media Coordinator at Destination Cleveland
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Jieun Park (Marketing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Charlotte Morgan (English)
Summer Research Project (2021): "How Can We Reduce Consumer Resistance to Sustainability Interventions in Retail Stores? Moderating Roles of Culture, Personality, Customer Loyalty, and Marketing Efforts"
B.B.A. in Marketing (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Sherry Cucci, MSA
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant at University Hospitals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎n evaluation of the emergency medicine research division鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2012), 91国产精品
M.S. in Anesthesia (Spring 2015), Case Western Reserve University
Syndi Davila
Graduate Student at University of Pittsburgh
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Goncy (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): "Adverse Childhood Experiences in Relation to Substance abuse and the Moderating Role of Antisocial Traits"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Vonesa Demiri, PA
Physician Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Reading-related Phonological Processing Interventions for Individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): A Systematic Review of the Research"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
Physician Assistant (2023), Lake Erie College
Quendresa Demiri
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Management)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): "Systematic Review: Physician Benefits and Challenges using Health Information Exchange"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2021), 91国产精品
Semra Dervisvic
Assistant Scientist at Terracon Consulting
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Julie A Wolin (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wendy Kellogg (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): "The Evolution and Morphological Change of Keratella cochlearis"
B.S. in Environmental Science (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Gurpreet Dhillon, MSN
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Vicki Johnson (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淕ender differences in cardiovascular response to isometric handgrip protocol鈥
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
M.S. in Nursing Informatics (2020), Western Governors University
Jessica Disla
Prevention Specialist at Hispanic UMADAOP
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2021): "The Relationships Between Myers Briggs, Academic Major, and Career Choicer"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Donna Erwin
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paula F. Mickens-English (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2021): "Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Rates of Depression in Adolescence?"
Associate of Arts (2019), Tri-C
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Dr. Na鈥橳asha Evans, Ph.D.
Vice Dean at University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Vicki Johnson (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淩elationship between lampsilis radiate luteola on different sides of Ohio's northern divide鈥
Publications: in Ellipsaria (2012); in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society (2013); in the American Malacological Bulletin (2015)
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Ph.D. in Community Health Education (Spring 2016), University of Toledo
Steven Fairley
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ahmad Abou-Ghalioum (Engineering Technology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021):
Associate of Science (2018)
Associate of Arts (2021)
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Rana Faraj, RN
Registered Nurse at Broward Health Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Calorie Restriction regulates circadian clock gene expression through BMAL1 dependent and independent mechanisms"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Associate of Science in Nursing (2020), Broward College
Dr. Tracey Febres, DPT
Physical Therapist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Rehab and Sports Therapy
Physical Therapist at Mason Aine, Stow, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎ttitudes of physical therapists toward Appalachian culture鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2010), 91国产精品
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
Juan Carlos Gamarra
Project Control Specialist for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elad Granot (Marketing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jerry Mundell (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淩elationship between personal attributes and changes in blood pressure鈥
B.B.A. in Operations & Supply Chain Management (Fall 2020), 91国产精品
Certification of Proficiency Payroll (2021), Tri-C
Mikayla Gary
Graduate Student at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): "Examining Cleveland at the Turn of the Century During the Great Migration for Blacks Moving to the North"
B.A. in Urban Studies, Public Management & Policy (Spring 2021), 91国产精品
Certification in Public Administration (Summer 2021), 91国产精品
Nicholas Gehler
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Computing Human Arm Stiffness for the Purpose of Robotic Simulation"
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Fall 2018), 91国产精品
Certificate of Proficiency Paramedic (2021), Tri-C
Associate of Applied Science (2021), Tri-C
Keisha Gonzalez, M.A.
Senior Director, Economic and Community Development & Social Impact Investing, Cleveland Foundation
Director of Economic Development at Stockyard, Clark-Fulton & Brooklyn Centre Neighborhood Development Office, Cleveland OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淟ife, health and status in a 19th century early Cleveland Irish community鈥
B.A. in Anthropology (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
M.A. in Historic Preservation (Spring 2014), University of Delaware
Kiara Gray, MSIOP
Human Resources Generalist at BlueScope Recycling and Materials
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prester Pickett, M.F.A. (African Studies)
Summer Research Project (2019): "The Role of Future Time Perspective and Role Identity in Work Behaviors"
B.A. in Psychology (May 2020), Cleveland State University
M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (2022), Xavier Unversity
Kristen Griffith, MOT
Occupational Therapist at Promedica, Mayfield, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maggie Maloney (Occupational Therapy)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淒evelopment of occupational therapy students' Therapeutic communication skills during a mental health service-learning experience鈥
Publications: in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (2013)
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2011), 91国产精品
Master of Occupational Therapy (Fall 2014), 91国产精品
Tracy Grimes, M.A., CDCA
Case Manager at NEOCAP
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he investigation and prosecution of stalking cases in the city of Cleveland鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2012), 91国产精品
B.A. in Sociology (Fall 2012), 91国产精品
M.A. in Sociology (2014), 91国产精品
Ashley Guilford
Intake Specialist at University Hospitals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Amy Przeworski
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Communication)
Summer Research Project (2019): "Gendered-Racial Microaggressions Impact on Identity"
B.A. in Psychology (May 2020), 91国产精品
Maria Habean
Graduate Student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Merlin Gnanapragasm (GRHD)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: TBA
Summer Research Project (2020): "EKLF mediated regulation of cytokinesis, erythroid enucleation, and megakaryopoiesis during terminal differentiation and congenital dyserythropoietic anemia鈥媔na"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Ma'Taya Hammond, M.Ed.
Urban Support Specialist, Ohio Department of Education and Work Force
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2017): 鈥淭he 50-Year Commemoration of the Stokes Brothers: The Advent of Black Political Power in America鈥
B.A. in Sociology/Criminology (Fall 2017), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Special Education (2020), 91国产精品
Angela Harris
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thomas Bynum (Africana Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronnie Dunn (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): "The Life and Activism of Gloria Richardson in The Civil Rights Movement"
Associate of Arts (2019), Tri-C
B.A. in Liberal Arts (Fall 2022), 91国产精品
Tenia Harris, MBA
Brand Development Strategist and Project Manager at H.E.R Executive Associates
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淢easuring human photosynthesis: Determination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3 in human serum using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)鈥
B.S. in Biology (Summer 2013), 91国产精品
MBA in Healthcare Systems Management and Marketing (Summer 2015), University of Toledo
Michail Haswani
SSP at Rockwell Automation
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Charlotte Morgan (English)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥嬧漁hio County鈥檚 Level of Coronavirus Cases in Relation to Demographic Characteristics鈥
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Sandra Haswani
Medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hee-Sook Kim (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Roles of H3v in Trypanosoma bruce"
B.S. in Biology (May 2020), 91国产精品
Astrid Hernandez, M.Ed.
Health Educator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淐haracteristics indicative of the likelihood of open-ended comments in company surveys鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Summer 2014), 91国产精品
Dawneisha Hill
Child and Family Services for Cuyahoga County
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淭he reading literacy levels of poor and medically underserved adults鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
Rani Hinnawi
Graduate Student at George Hopkins Institute of Technology
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
B.S. in Physics (2020), Ohio State University
Angelica Houston, M.Ed., M.A.
Program Manager of the SIG WINGS + PrEP study at Columbia University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Meredith Bond (Science & Health Professions)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Curriculum & Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Methods to Increase Efficacy of Pro-Active Balance Training among Older Adults"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Educational Policy (2020), University of Pennsylvania
M.A. in Secondary Education (2021), New York University
Data Analytics Certification (2022)
Erica Hughes
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021)
Associate of Arts (2020), Tri-C鈥
B.S.W. in Social Work, 91国产精品
Anita Isom, LPC
Professional Counselor at Cleveland Center for Eating Disorders
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淪pace perception across the lifespan鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2016), 91国产精品
Casey Iyasere
Graduate Student at Ohio University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Whyte (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2017): "How African Clawed Frogs Choose between Two Lateral Line Stimuli"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
Jasmin Whitmore (Jacobs)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Georgia Anetzberger (Health Care Administration)
B.S. in Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2009), 91国产精品
Dr. Courtney James, M.D.
Board Certified Anesthesiologist at Fairfield Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪elenium deficiency and its effect on elF4a3鈥
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he Female Malady: Mental Illness in Literature鈥
B.A. in English (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
M.D. (Spring 2016), Meharry Medical College
Dwayne Johnson
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2022): "鈥婾nderstanding the Role of Sleep on Emerging Adult Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic"
B.A. in Philosophy (Summer 2022), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Summer 2022), 91国产精品
Jessica Jones
Physical Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淥nline calculators in decision-making for physical therapists鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences - Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2012), 91国产精品
Jillian Jones
Family Nurse Practitioner
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淭he development of a tandem mass spectrometry method for the qualification of ceramides and dihydroceramides in human plasma鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
B.S in Nursing (2020), Ohio State University
Alexander Kariotakis
Paramedic with the Metrohealth System in Cleveland, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Larry Foster (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淭he muscle regulatory transcription factor MYOD controls expression Of 4E-BP, a key mediator of CAP-dependent translation鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
Michael Keller
Laboratory Technician, Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淐haracterizing the community of sphaeriid clams in western and central Lake Erie鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2016), 91国产精品
M.S. in Biology (2020), 91国产精品
Stephen Kennedy
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2019): "Image Quality of the Foldscope"
B.S. in Physics (Fall 2019), 91国产精品
Jemima Kennedy
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2019): Assessing the Stability of Human Locomotion: A Review of Current Measures, Gait Improvement With Balance Training
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Ben King
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): Ground Level interactions in the Panama Canal Zone
B.A. in History (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Dr. Daniel Kulman, MD
Ophthalmologist at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淓valuation of the selectivity of sulfornamide tubulin inhibitors against human african trypanosomiasis鈥
Publications: in Phytochemistry Letters (2014)
in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2014)
in Plos ONE (2016)
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2016), 91国产精品
MD (2020), Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Daria Kulyk
Environmental Scientist and Activist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
B.S. Biology (2021) 91国产精品
Manjola Lamcaj, RN
Family Nurse Practitioner in Rocky River, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Schupp (Program Director, SERV)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淭he reading literacy levels of poor and medically underserved adults鈥
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2012), Ursuline College
Dr. Aloysus Lawong, MD, Ph.D.
Resident Physician - Pathology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dena Davis (Law)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪tudy of high energy materials鈥
Publications: "" in ACS Infectious Diseases (2018)
"" in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry/American Chemical Society (2021)
"" in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2021)
"" in ACS Infectious Diseases (2023)
B.S. in Chemistry (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
Ph.D. (2021), University of Texas Southwestern
M.D. (2021), University of Texas Southwestern
Dr. Diane Lawong, MBA, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in the Management, Information Systems & Quantitative Methods Department at the UAB Collat School of Business
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Valentin Boerner (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christine Rush (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淓ndothelial cell isolation and culture from human peripheral blood using magnetic activated cell sorting鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
Master of Business - Labor and Industrial Relations (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Ph.D. in Business Administration (2019), Florida State University
Taylor Lawson, MSCR
Project Manager at Evernorth Health Services
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Indication of Abdominal Wound Complication within Breast Cancer Reconstruction"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2019), 91国产精品
M.S. in Clinical Research (2022), Morehouse School of Medicine
Juwan Lee
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thomas Gerken
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2019): "Optimization of Isolation of O-linked Glycoproteins"
B.S. in Health Sciences
Orlando Lopez
Manufacturing Engineer
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemical & Biomedical Engineering)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥"Fabric Nanocomposite Resistance Temperature Detector"
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Fall 2022), 91国产精品
Monique Martinez (Russell), MSHS
Data Governance Analyst at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淒efining and analyzing a food desert鈥
B.S. in Environmental Science (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
M.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
India Matthews
Graduate Student at University of Missouri-Columbia
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Goncy (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shereen Naser (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): "鈥婽he Influence of Racial Experiences and Academic Pressure on Internalizing Symptoms in Black Youth"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Lamar McCornell
Cleveland Restoration Society, Heritage home Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Black Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Whyte (Black Studies, African American History)
Summer Research Project (2020): "Empowering Women: An Examination of How the Activism of Kathleen Cleaver, Elaine Brown, Angela Davis, and Erica Huggins Transformed the Black Panther Party"
B.A. in Black Studies (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
Dr. Nautica McCully, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Intern
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone Gore Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Retinoic Acid to Promote Differentiation of Atrial-Like Cardiomyocytes for Atrial Fibrillation Research"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
Pharm.D. (Spring 2023), Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Marissa McIntosh, M.A.
Speech-Language Pathologist at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Brigette Lynn Wilson (Communication Sciences & Disorders Program)
Summer Research Project (2021): "鈥婸revention of Mild Cognitive Deficits in Aging Senior Citizens"
Associate of Arts, Tri-C, 2021
B.A. in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Summer 2022), 91国产精品
B.A. in Linguistics (Summer 2022), 91国产精品
M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology with a Specialization in Adult Neurology (Spring 2024), University of Akron
Jammel McRae
FM Affiliated Account Engineer for AFM Insurance
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeffrey Mackey
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
Jayleen Melendez
Recruiter at Positive Education Program
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Naohide Yamamoto (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淭he effects of path crossover on spatial orientation鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
Alexis Merk
Graduate Student at University of Maine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease)
Summer Research Project (2020): "Use of Optical Tweezers and Trapping Cilia鈥"
B.S. in Physics (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
B.A. in Spanish (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Angela Mesenburg, MSW, LCSW, CCTS-F
Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Certified Yoga Teacher / Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淩ural women's pathways to crime: A grounded theory study of rural women and their experience in jails and prisons鈥
B.A. in Non-Profit Administration (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
Bachelor of Social Work (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
Master of Social Work (2019), University of Utah
David Mikhail
Project Manager at Motorola Solutions
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tushar Borkar (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Varying Different Aluminum Content to High Entropy Alloys (HEA) to Observe Any Changes"
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
Taylor Moore
Educator in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Myrita Wilhite (Speech and Hearing Program)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lynn Deering (Theater and Dance)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淒ialects, accents, and intelligence: A study on dialectical perceptions"
B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
Dr. Enas Muhammad, Pharm.D.
Pharmacist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of calorie restriction on the circadian rhythms of glycolytic enzymes in mice鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2017), 91国产精品
Doctor of Pharmacy (2022), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jamila Najjar
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): "鈥婱uslin Student Experience at University"
Associate of Arts Universal Arts (2020), Lorain County Community College
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Khadeja Najjar, M.S.
Doctoral Intern at Michigan State University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lisa Gaynier (Diversity Management Program)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淐ultural differences in coping and depression between individuals of Arabic/Middle Eastern and Anglo-American backgrounds鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
M.S. in Clinical Psychology (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
Mohamed Najjar, MSBS, PA-C
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant at the MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone R. Gore Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2020): "Effects of the Dysregulation of PANCR Regarding the PITX2 Gene in the Eye"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
M.S. in Biomedical Sciences - Physician Assistant Studies (2023), University of Toledo
Nadet Najjar
Pursuing an MD at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronnette Johnson
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions)
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
Dr. Christian Negron-Rolon, MD
Resident Doctor at Providence Health and Services Alaska
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics & Statistics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淪tatistical analysis of DASI questionnaire and modeling the prediction of heart failure risk in patients"
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2017), 91国产精品
M.A. in Medical Sociology (2019), Indiana University Bloomington
MD (2024), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Briana Nichols, M.Ed.
Substitute Teacher for Westside School
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Edward Magiste (Teacher Education)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Doctoral Studies)
Summer Research Project (2019): "A Qualitative Study of Nursing Students鈥 Experience During Clinic Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic"
B.A. in Liberal Arts (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Adult and Continuing Education (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Dr. Teodora Nikova, MD
Internal Medicine Resident
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淐reation of in-vitro study observing the effects of DHT on myeloid cell differentiation from lupus-prone mice鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
MD (2020) at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Dr. Nkemdilim Ndum, DPH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
MBA, Shenandoah University
DPH in Traditional Pharmacy (2022), Shenandoah University
Jennifer Niles, MPH
Director of Development at All Phase Foundation
Graduate Student at Antioch University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pamela Rutar (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淎 program evaluation of the MEDTAPP mentor project鈥
B.A. in Nonprofit Administration (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
MPH in Global Health (2019), Colorado School of Public Health
Christina Faith Nordlund, M.A.
School Psychologist at Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of parental communication on adjustment of typically developing children with an atypically developing sibling"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
M.A. in Psychology, Specialization in School Psychology (2020), 91国产精品
Uchechukwu Obiako
Process Engineer II at Samsung
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Low-Temperature Catalytic Gasification of Particulate Waste for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)"
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
Leigh Okwudi, RN, MSN
Registered Nurse at South Pointe Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stella Iwuagwu (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allyson Robichaud (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淐ontent analysis of social media discussions about Nigerian nurses killed by their husbands鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Summer 2011), 91国产精品
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
Master of Family Practice Nursing (2019), Chamberlin University
Yuridia Olivera-Ortiz
Agent at Beewell Natural Foods, Inc.
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Mofetoluwa Oluwasanmi, MSOSH
Clinical Research Project Manager at University Hospitals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淎ctivation of DNA damage checkpoint kinases during skeletal myoblast differentiation and apoptosis鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
M.S. in Occupational & Environmental Health (2019), Saint Louis University
Forrest Osborn
Mechanical Engineer
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Yong Tao (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris Huhnke (Engineering)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婼olar Thermal Energy/Electricity Generation
Summer Research Project (2022): "Pool Boiling: Ambient Pressure Increase to Enhance Heat Transfer"
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Spring 2023), 91国产精品
Lana Osorio, MBA
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淭he use of iPads Pros as an assistive device in occupational therapy"
B.S. in Pre-Occupational Therapy (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
MBA in Healthcare Administration (2020), 91国产精品
Dr. Maitri Patel, DPM
Resident Physician at Mercy Health
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淎ssaying the splicing activity of novel human disease variants of U4atac snRNA鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (2021), Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Priya Patel, M.S.
Clinical Application Analyst II
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biomedical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Professor Dawn Aliberti (Criminology and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Treatment of non-epithelial vaginal cells from Lysyl oxidase-like one knockout mice with nanoparticles"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
M.S. in Medical Physiology (2022), CWRU
Brittany Pearcy, M.A.
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Research Laboratory in Speech Acoustics and Perception)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Adult Development and Aging Doctoral Program)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎ccentuating change with foreign accent perception and sensitivity training (FAPST)鈥
B.A. in Linguistics (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
M.A. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (2020)
David Pendleton, M.S.
Senior Data Scientist at Mailchimp
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淒evelopment of a wind measurement tool using a hovering drone鈥
B.E.E in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
M.S. in Computer Science (2020), Georgia Institute of Technology
Renato Pereira-Castillo
Graduate Student at University of California-Davis
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2019): Finding Scaling Coefficients by Overlapping Repeated Sequences
B.S.C.E. in Computer Engineering (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
Mia Perry
Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
MOT in Occupational Therapy (2017), 91国产精品
Sadie Pickney
Graduate Student at Drexel University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Theatre & Dance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2022): Dance/Movement Therapy: Trauma
B.A. in Dance-Community Track (Summer 2022), 91国产精品
Dr. Chaucola Pleasant, MD
Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2009), 91国产精品
M.S. in Biology (Spring 2011), 91国产精品
Bethann Popa (Call)
Occupational Therapist, E-Therapy
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淧rotocol for validation of stroke rehabilitation adapted version of the menorah park engagement scale鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
MOT in Occupational Therapy, 91国产精品
Solomiya Pushchak (Polefko)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD))
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Identifying Potential Causes of Birth Defects through Genetic Studies of Worm Development"
B.H.S in Health Science (May 2021), 91国产精品
Aicha Quamine
Ph.D. Candidate at UW Madison University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tama Engelking (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淥ptimizing design and potency of diterpenic acid derivatives to improve cell membrane permeability and Hsp27 selective inhibition鈥
B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Fall 2017), 91国产精品
M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, UW Madison
Certificate, University of Wisconsin (2021)
Felita Reeves
Grad Student at Capella University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Computer and Information Science)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎 reflexive ethnography of a nursing home worker鈥
B.A. in Anthropology (Spring 2010), 91国产精品
M.A. in Social Work (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
MBA in Business Administration (2020), Strayer University Washington
Samantha Robinson
Integration Specialist at U.S. Bank
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Speech and Hearing Program)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淭he effect of sexually transmitted infections on the auditory system: A meta-analysis鈥
B.S. in Speech and Hearing (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Master of Business Administration (Spring 2023), Capella University
Symone Robinson
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Barbara Prakup (Speech and Hearing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪peech-language pathologists' knowledge and understanding of adults with cerebral palsy and use of augmentative and alternative communication devices in therapy鈥
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Summer 2012), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2021), 91国产精品
Audrianna Rodriguez
Family Advocate for The Center for Families and Children
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪ex selection and technology in the United States: Is it playing God?鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
M.A. in Clinical-Community Psychology, University of New Haven
Dr. Dominique Rose, Ph.D
Research Scientist at Nationwide Childen's Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Regennia Williams (History)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淭he effects of race and perceived company knowledge on applicant reactions to selection procedures鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2013), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
M.P.H. of Public Health, Southern Illinois University (2019)
Ph.d., Southern Illinois University (2019)
Jasline Rosario
Entrepreneur
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone Gore-Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2019): "How does knocking down specific genes cause dysregulation in metabolic pathways?"
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2021), 91国产精品
Susannah V. Salinas
Product Operations Analyst
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Research Laboratory in Speech Acoustics and Perception)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Connie Wong (Education)
B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Spring 2011), Andrews University
M.A. in Public Health and Human Services (2017), Youngstown State University
Asma Saleh
MD Candidate at St. George University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dawn Aliberti (Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "The Effects of Cell Cycle Position on the Ability of Skeletal Myoblasts to Undergo Apoptosis or Differentiation"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
M.S. in Biology (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
Maranda Santoya
Clinical Social Worker at Gentiva Hospice
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Quality of Online Sex and Health Information for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
B.S.W. in Social Work (Fall 2019), 91国产精品
M.S.W in Social Work (2021), University of Michigan
Pedro Sarsama
Salesforce Product Owner, Nicolet National Bank
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Economics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Political Science)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪pillover effects of metro academic R&D on non-metro labor market conditions鈥
B.S. in Economics (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Dr. Paul Schrader, Ph.D
Research Mathematician , Airforce Research Laboratory
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淎lgebraic models of free loop spaces鈥
B.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2011), 91国产精品
M.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Bowling Green State University
Kim Schveder
Biostatistician
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Improvement of the I-Chart for Uses in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing"
B.S. in Mathematics, (Spring 2018), 91国产精品
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Akron
Sokhna Seck
MD Candidate at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淒ysfunctional carbamylated high-density lipoprotein is atherogenic and proinflammatory鈥
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2016), 91国产精品
M.S. in Medical Physiology, CWRU
Madison Slayton
Behavioral Health Technician and Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Doctoral Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): The Effects of Dual Trauma and Assortative Mating
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2022), 91国产精品
Lorenzo Smith
Wrap Around Specialist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淯sing assistive technology in a college transition program for high school students with disabilities鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
M.A. in Public Administration (Spring 2014), Ashford University
Regina Smith
Medical Assistant at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Williams (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淐ardiovascular response to an acute bout of 鈥榟ot yoga鈥欌
B.S. as a Health/Fitness Specialist (Fall 2011), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Fall 2015), 91国产精品
Diandra Starks
Research Assistant II at Renovo Neural, Inc
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Albert Sundberg
Adjunct Faculty - 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淣itric oxide diffusion in the aorta鈥
B.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2011), 91国产精品
M.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2013), 91国产精品
Shalonda Swanson
Administrative Assistant at East Cleveland Neighborhood Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. William Morgan (Vice Provost, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paula Mickens-English (Counseling Center)
Summer Research Project (2016): (Title Coming Soon)
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Vikki Tabbs-Lyon
Senior Project Manager for Judicial Administration
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris France (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mary McDonald (Director, Writing Center)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪exual dysfunctions experienced by women with anorexia nervosa鈥
B.A. in English (Summer 2012), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Summer 2012), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
Hannah Tackett
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2021): How Do Kids Ages 4-5 Years Old Make Friends?
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Certificate in Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Summer 2021), 91国产精品
Luyen Thai
Regulatory Analyst at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ernest Park (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Curriculum and Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淓xploring the relationship between mindfulness and prosocial behavior鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2011), 91国产精品
M.S. in Social Psychology (Spring 2014), University of Texas A&M
Whitney Tyree
Graduate Student at West Virginia University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elaine Harper (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kim Carey (History & Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2019): TBA
B.S.W. in Social Work (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
Matthew Villaire
Senior Producer at Mondo Robot, Boulder, CO
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淲ind energy development鈥
B.S. in Environmental Science (Fall 2010), 91国产精品
Jamira Virk
Grad Student at New Mexico State University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Art)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淏ioinformatics analysis of the sodium hydrogen exchanger protein in plasmodium spp.鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 91国产精品
Shannon Walker
Postdoctoral Scholar at Case Western Reserve University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淪tudent impact on the 91国产精品 master plan鈥
B.A. in Environmental Studies (Fall 2014), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Community Health Promotion, 91国产精品
April Waltonen
Executive Assistant at Equitable Advisors
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淢ixed-case format and lexical decision performance: Initial uppercase is special鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Fall 2016), 91国产精品
Alexandra Welch
RCM Analyst II at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淧sychopathy and sexuality鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2015), 91国产精品
MBA (2020), Western Governors University
Morgan Wiggins
Airport Customer Service Rep for Delta Airlines (Cleveland)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淰alidating use of the jerk index to quantify movement quality post stroke: Phase I鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2014), 91国产精品
Magdalena Wilczek
Physical Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eileen Berlin Ray (Communication)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淢echanics of human motion鈥
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2009), 91国产精品
Camilya Williams
Charge Nurse for FFP Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Doctoral Student for Doctor of Education-Organizational Leadership at Franklin University, First Year Advisor at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shemariah J. Arki
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2019): N/A
B.S.W. in Social work (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
B.A. in Black Studies (Spring 2020), 91国产精品
M.Ed., Adult Learning & Development (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Christian Willis
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淕ene strand construction in yeast cells鈥
B.A. in Spanish (Fall 2014), 91国产精品
M.A. in Urban Secondary Teaching Curriculum & Instruction (Summer 2018), 91国产精品
Dr. Ayana Wilson, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Howard University Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淣ovel role for MYOD as a sensor of DNA damage鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2014), 91国产精品
MD (2022), University of Louisville
Jamil Wilson
Virtual Digital Programming Intern at Smithsonian Institution
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Music)
Summer Research Project (2017): "An Evaluation of Unionidae Diversity in the Rocky River and how Population Density has Changed Over Time in Comparison to Observations made over 15 Years Ago."
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2018), 91国产精品
Sadie-Marie Wright
Graduate Student at 91国产精品
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Maria D Rowlett (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婨motion in Relation to Recall
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 91国产精品
Andrew Youssef
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep at Kowa Pharmaceuticals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Changes in Sterol Patterns of Rat Alzheimer鈥檚 Models in Response to Administration of Neuroprotective Compound"
B.S. in Biology, (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
Klarissa Zeno
Student Support Coach
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eryn Bostwick (Women's & Gender Studies)
Summer Research Project (2018): "A Study Inquiry of the Impact of the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Teen Pregnancy"
B.S. in Psychology, (Spring 2019), 91国产精品
M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 91国产精品
Evgeny Zolotarev
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淐omparing the developmental process for mobile platforms by implementing a distributed application鈥
B.S. in Computer Informational Science (Spring 2009), 91国产精品
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