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Alicia Y. Haire is an honors graduate of
South Carolina State University with a
B.S. degree in Chemistry. She earned a
Master of Science degree in
Biotechnology from Claflin University,
where she conducted research on how
conjugation of anti-proliferative drugs to
gold-nanoparticles (AuNPs) enhances
activity. “I knew a STEM discipline was for me at an early
age. Educational shows like Mr. Wizard’s World simply
fascinated and inspired me.” In her current position at South
Carolina State, she provides instruction and guidance for
science majors and additionally serves as the Biotechnician for
the INBRE grant.
Harold Rickenbacker is a
Sophomore Civil Engineering
Technology at South Carolina State
University. Harold has been
recognized by the National Society
of Black Engineers for excellence in
engineering, through scholarships
and other recognitions over the past few years. His
participation in an internship this past summer at SPAWAR
Atlantic Naval Weapons Station, has helped mold and shape
him into a young, intellectual, and innovative engineer.
Harold says, “The only place success comes before work is in
the dictionary.”
Kandyce J. Mack, is a 2002 graduate
of South Carolina State University with
a BS degree in Biology. In 2007, she
received her BS degree in Dental
Hygiene from the Medical College of
Georgia (MCG) and in 2011 received
her Master of Science degree in Allied
Health from Georgia Health Sciences
University (GHSU) (formally the
MCG). She is currently a part-time instructor in the
Department of Dental Hygiene at GHSU as well as a clinical
hygienist contributing to the faculty practice of the University.
She is currently working on her first publication, “Access to
Oral Healthcare in the Georgia Prison System”.
Melinda Kay Washington is a 2011,
Summa Cum Laude graduate of South
Carolina State University with a BS
degree in Biology and a minor in
Chemistry. She is currently pursuing a
Masters in Microbiology/Immunology
at Georgetown University. Melinda’s
ultimate goal is to attend dental school
upon completion of her master’s
program. She has always had an interest in research and has
been doing so since 2008. Her research experiences includes
working with the USDA in Athens, GA, USC’s Chemistry
Dept., SCSU’s Entomology Dept, and Molecular Biology
Dept.
Aaron B. Haire is a 2009 graduate
of South Carolina State University
with a B.S. degree in Biology. He is
currently pursuing a Doctor of
Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree at
Temple University in Philadelphia.
While at SCSU, he was formally
introduced to research at the USDA-
ARS in Athens, GA. Aaron was
honored as a 2006 LS-SCAMP Summer Undergraduate
Research Internship Scholar for his dedication to his ARS
mentor’s research and overall work ethic. Aaron’s passion
and purpose for educating and healing others has led him to
continue in the sciences.
Brooks McPhail graduated from South
Carolina State University (SCSU) in
May 2002 with a BS degree in
Professional Biology and a minor in
Chemistry. While attending SCSU she
was a Louis B. Stokes South Carolina
Alliance for Minority Participants (LS-
SCAMP) scholar, tutor and mentor. In
August 2008, Brooks graduated with a
PhD in Toxicology from The University of Georgia and is
currently an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Post-doctoral Fellow in the Agency of Toxic Substance and
Disease Registry (ATSDR) at the Center for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta GA.
Ebonie Fuller is a Senior matriculating
at South Carolina State University in
both Biology and Spanish. With hard
work and dedication, Fuller pushes her
self to achieve the goals that she has
set before her. One of her goals to
become a bi-lingual doctor. Her
research experiences led to her recent
co-authorship of a health intervention
manuscript. She can not see herself
working in any other area , the STEM disciplines is where her
true passion lies. Fuller states, “Taking a retrospect at my own
childhood, my only wish is to offer quality healthcare to
children coming from low-income families.”
Kyle Alexander is a 2007 graduate of
South Carolina State University with a
BS in Biology. He is currently in his last
semester of study for the AS degree in
Environmental Science from Harrisburg
Area Community College. His goal is to
obtain a Masters of Environmental
Pollution and Control from Penn State
Harrisburg. He currently employed at
Drayer Physical Therapy in Hershey, PA as a physical therapy
technician.
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