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Name: Ketly Jean-Pierre (Computer Science)
Period of Participation: 2002-2005
Year of B.S. Degree: Spring 2005
Current Status: M.S. Degree Program; System & Computer Science; Howard University
Personal Statement: I believe that the FGLSAMP Project helped me by not only funding some of my
tuition, but the meetings that were held helped keep my educational and personal perspectives in order.
It helped me better appreciate my experiences and steps to becoming a scientist.
Name: Evan Anderson (Industrial Engineering)
Period of Participation: 2004-2009
Year of B.S. Degree: Spring 2008
Advance Degree: M.S. Degree; Engineering Management; Florida A&M University; Spring 2009
Current Status: Employed- Johnson & Johnson- Engineer- Global Operations Leadership Development
Personal Statement: FGLSAMP was very influential in many of the decisions that I made during my
college years and thus shaped many things that developed later in my life.
Name: Shani Lewis (Electrical Engineering)
Period of Participation: 1995-2000
Year of B.S. degree: Spring 2000
Advance Degree: M.S. Degree, Electrical Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL,
Spring 2002
Current Status: Allegation Coordinator for the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Manage the
agency's allegations of wrongdoing against licensees for the Atlanta regional office (Region II) and
coordinate investigations.
Personal Statement: If it wasn’t for FGLSAMP, I don't know how I would've made it through school.
FGLSAMP not only provided me with much needed funds for school, but also tutoring when I needed
it, and an office position to help supplement my living expenses. Mr. Black was also a great supporter
and mentor for me.
Name: Thomas Anthony (Electrical Engineering)
Period of Participation: 2000-2003
Year of B.S. degree: Spring 2003
Advance Degree: MS Degree, Florida State University, Industrial Engineering, 2006
Current Status: Doctoral Candidate, Florida State University, Industrial Engineering, Anticipated
Graduation Date: Fall 2011
Personal Statement: While growing up, I never thought I would have the opportunity or even the
capacity to earn a Bachelor’s degree much more a Doctorate degree. I owe a lot of my motivation to the
FGLSAMP and the discussion I heard regarding earning a terminal degree at the many Expos.
Name: Osedra Siler (Computer Science)
Period of Participation: 2005-2007
Year of B.S. Degree: Fall 2007
Current Status: Currently lead two minority STEM high school programs and for the past two years, all
of participating students have been accepted and/or attending college.
Personal Statement: The FGLSAMP project exposed me to graduate studies opportunities and
preparation to get accepted in a STEM graduate program. The project also gave me the chance to
network with other students in various STEM studies, which motivated me to continue my goals with
their support.
Name: Nicholas Bembridge (Mechanical Engineering)
Period of Participation: 2005-2010
Year of B.S. degree: Spring 2005
Advanced Degree: PhD Degree, Florida A&M University, Mechanical Engineering, Spring 2005
Current Status: Adjunct Instructor, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Personal Statement: I am truly appreciative of the FGSLAMP Program and over the years I have
benefited greatly from being a part of it. During my time at FAMU the FGLSAMP program provided
me with guidance, encouragement that made the long journey toward a PhD considerably more
manageable. I owe the program a debt of gratitude and I hope that it continues to positively impact the
lives of other STEM major students.
Name: Atiya Wheelings-Goodin (Biology)
Period of Participation: 1999-2003
Year of B.S. degree: Spring 2003
Advanced Degree: MFA, Florida State University, Filmmaking, 2007
Current Status: Self-employed as an independent filmmaker
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