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Marisha Faith Bailey is a senior Biology major at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and is expected to graduate in
May, 2012. Her achievements include SEP Scholar at UNC Chapel Hill and PRODUCE Scholar at UNC Charlotte. “I decided I
was going to become a biology major in my freshman year and joined NCLSAMP after attending a presentation conference. I
always enjoyed learning about the human body; however I have a greater appreciation of the field by being exposed to broader
opportunities within the field. Armed with greater knowledge, I have set my mind on being a medical research doctor.”
JeVon T. Wilson received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and
MBA from High Point University. He is currently enrolled in the Leadership Development Program at BB&T. “While pursuing
my Bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, I switched majors from Architecture to Mechanical Engineering. It was at this moment
that I realized STEM was for me. Soon thereafter, I was able to secure an NSF funded summer research internship at Cornell
University. During this research program, I had the privilege of designing leading edge carbon composite suspension springs.
The LSAMP program was a major part of my success at UNC Charlotte because it taught me how to become leader in the
engineering world. Furthermore, LSAMP taught me the importance of giving back by becoming a mentor to future STEM students. “
Melanie B. Hazeley is currently a senior, majoring in Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her
achievements include the 2010 Black Student Union Harriet Tubman Award, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society,
National Society of Collegiate Scholar, and the National Society of Black Engineering Academic Pyramid of Excellence
Torchbearer.” During my undergraduate career, I had the chance to work alongside some amazing professional engineers in the
Charlotte community and at Duke Energy, during my time in the Siting & Site Development and Project Management groups,
where I have now realized my interest in systems, and a passion for integrated problem solving. I plan to pursue a Master’s
degree in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management in the immediate future.”
Fayettville State University
Alexandra Marie Torrez is currently an undergraduate student majoring in Forensic Science with a concentration in Biology
and a Minor in Chemistry. Her achievements include being named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester and as a FSU
Honor’s Scholar for the 2008-09 academic year. Alexandra is currently an Undergraduate Research Scholar with the NCLSAMP
program, and Student Assistant in the Forensic Science Program. Other achievements include membership in the FSU Bio Phi
Chem Science Club, FSU Innovative Curriculum Approach for Mathematics and Science (FICAMS) program, and FSU
Opportunities for Talent Expansion in Interdisciplinary Education for Minorities in Undergraduate Math and Science
(OpTIMUM) program Scholar.
Deanna Sutton is currently a junior biology major at Fayetteville State University, and is expected to graduate in 2013. Her
achievements include the Tideland Electric Company Scholarship of North Carolina, and participation as an NCLSAMP Scholar.
Deanna is also a scholar athlete and member of the Men and Women’s Cross Country Team at FSU. Deanna’s future goals
include continuing in the LSAM program as a Research Scholar, and continuing research that positively impacts our
environment.
Adrian Devon McLean is an undergraduate student at Fayetteville State University majoring in Mathematics, and plans to
graduate in May, 2012. His achievements include participation in the NCLSAMP program as a Research Scholar, an intern for the
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Applied Mathematics, intern in the Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program, and a
scholar in the FSU Innovative Curriculum Approach for Mathematics and Science program. He is also President of the FSU Math
Club, a member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and a tutor in the Center for Promoting STEM Education and Research.
George Alvarez is a chemistry major at Fayetteville State University, who will graduate in December, 2012. His achievements
include working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Dean’s and Chancellor’s
Lists in 2010, and recognition in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students in 2011. I am currently
majoring in chemistry with a minor in biology (concentration in pre-medicine), and performing biochemical reproductive
research. After graduating in December 2012, I am planning to pursue a Ph.D. /M.D. at either Johns Hopkins, UNC-Chapel Hill,
or Duke. This December I will be participating in an intensive medical internship call Tropical Pathology and Infectious Disease
Association, which is based in Cuzco, Peru.