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Andrew McMillan was in the 2005 Summer Bridge class at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and graduated in 2007
with a B.S. degree in Environmental Science. While attending UNCP, Andy was involved in the American Indian Science &
Engineering Society (AISES) student organization. While at UNCP, he also conducted research in Costa Rica with the Organization
for Tropical Studies’ NAPIRE (Native American & Pacific Islander Research Experience) program, and on campus. Andrew is
currently in his second year at the University of Arizona, pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
Hannah Woriax graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2009, with a B.S. degree in Biology. While
attending UNCP, she was very involved in research, presented at several conferences, and participated in various outreach activities.
Hannah was also an active member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). She is currently attending the
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and is expected to be in the 2014 graduating class.
Iner Lowery was in the 2006 Summer Bridge class at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and graduated in 2010 with
B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Physics, with an emphasis in pharmacy. While at UNCP, Iner conducted research under Dr. Meredith
Storms, and presented her findings at numerous conferences. Upon graduation, she was accepted into the UNC Chapel Hill School
of Pharmacy.
Brittany N. Locklear is a Transfer Fellow and a senior majoring in Biotechnology. Throughout Brittany’s college education, she has
been exposed to research. She was selected as the first UNCP Farm Bureau Scholar, and conducted research under the mentorship of
Dr. Velinda Woriax in 2010, and is currently conducting research at the UNCP Biotechnology Research and Training Center under
the mentorship of Dr. Len Holmes. Brittany has also presented her research findings at numerous conferences, and is active is the
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Kayla Cummings is a Transfer Fellow and a senior majoring in Science Education. Public education is a tradition in Kayla’s family.
Since her collegiate career began, she had been very involved in outreach activities through various programs and research. Kayla is
the current President and regional student representative of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). Upon
graduation, she plans to pursue her master’s degree.
Daniel K. Locklear was in the 2005 Summer Bridge class at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and a Transfer Fellow
majoring in Environmental Science. Daniel was the second student at UNCP to be chosen for the Organization for Tropical Studies’
NAPIRE (Native American & Pacific Islander Research Experience) program in 2010, and presented his research findings at the
SACNAS and AISES conferences.
Darryl Locklear, II is a chemistry major, and a Transfer Fellow from Catawba College. Darryl goal is to become a physician. Since
enrolling at UNCP, he has joined the Weightless Lumbee Team, and performed microgravity experiments aboard NASA's C-9 with
Robeson Community College. He also presented research findings at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research &
Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) in November 2011, and is involved in the American Indian Science & Engineering Society
(AISES).
Ryan F. Locklear was in the 2002 Summer Bridge class at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and graduated with a B.S. degree in
Environmental Science in 2007. After graduation, he was employed by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. In 2011, Ryan
taught Environmental Science to the UNCP Summer Bridge class.
Reese Bell was in the 2002 Summer Bridge class, at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and graduated with B.S. degrees in Chemistry
and Physics in May 2007. While attending UNCP, Reese worked on campus as a BraveTech (Student Computer Specialist), and started a computer
sales, repair, & networking company in the local area.
Austin Lowry is a physics major at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and is participating in Ultrasound Research with Dr. William
Brandon. Austin is also working with the Dr. Jose D’Arruda’s Telescope Project. Upon finishing his degree, Austin plans to attend graduate school to
earn his MS/Ph.D. in Astronomy. His ultimate goal is to be a NASA Researcher, studying black holes, dark matter or acoustic levitation.
Tiffany Dial graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2010 with a B.S. degree in Biology. Under the mentorship of Dr.
Velinda Woriax, Tiffany conducted research and presented her findings at three conferences. She has returned to UNCP to pursue a Masters in