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Chelsi Pinkett is a sophomore
Mathematics major at Claflin
University. She was recognized as the
freshman with the highest GPA in her
department her freshman year. In the
spring semester of 2010, she was
awarded the opportunity through
SCAMP to work under one of Claflin’s
associate professors, Dr. Nesan Sriskanda, researching
Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion. Chelsi was able to
go to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a week to
assist other students on a project during her research. She
aspires to attain a Ph.D. in Mathematics and pursue a career in
actuarial science.
Courtney McClain is a Sophomore
Biology major at Claflin University.
She has participated in SCAMP
opportunities through Teacher-Student
Research Shadowing and Public Health
Research on Diabetes on the cities in
South Carolina’s “Corridor of Shame”.
As a STEM major, she has had the
opportunity to attend NASA’s Space Florida Academy for a
week. Courtney always had a passion for science kits,
microscopes, and caring for others. Upon graduating, she
plans on joining the United States Navy and continuing her
studies to become an anesthesiologist.
Nankwanga Cherry came to
Claflin University in 2000 through
the SCAMP Bridge Program after
participating in science and math
enrichment programs at the
university since 1996. Her
participation in the SCAMP program
allowed her to work as a tutor
counselor and as a cancer researcher;
which later led her to her employment as a Chemistry Lab
Research Assistant and Math Lab Coordinator. She earned
her Master of Arts Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from
South Carolina State University in 2007. Currently,
Nankwanga is employed as the SCAMP Coordinator at Claflin
University.
Stephon Void, a 2005 and
2008 graduate of Claflin
University. “I had the great
pleasure of being part of the
SCAMP my senior year as an
Undergraduate researcher.”
Stephon worked with senior
faculty at Claflin in the field of
cancer research. It was
because of this experience and exposure to research that he
was inspired to obtain a master’s degree. In 2008, Stephon
graduated with a M.S. in Biotechnology with an emphasis on
Protein Biochemistry Research from Claflin University. In the
fall of 2008, he became a Lab manager/ instructor in the
department of Chemistry at Claflin University.
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Sierra Williams participated in the 3+2
partnership between Claflin University
and Clemson University (both alliance
institutions). In 2007, she received a
degree in Applied Mathematics from
Claflin University. Williams earned a
M.S. in Computer Engineering from
Clemson University, in August of 2009.
She accredits her SCAMP experience for
allowing her to intern at Clemson University with the Center
for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films (CAEFF) in
Summer 2005. Currently, Ms. Williams is working as a
Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman. In 2011, she was
awarded the Modern Day Technology Leader Award at the
annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards.
Chase L. Graham is a 2011 graduate of
Claflin University with a B.S. degree in
Biochemistry. Chase states that the
SCAMP program granted him the
opportunity to do undergraduate research
that spanned throughout his entire
undergraduate matriculation as well as
two summer internships. Presently,
Chase is contracted with Bausch &
Lomb, a worldwide leader in optical care and pharmaceutical
company as a Chemistry Data Analyst. He works in the
department of Chemistry focusing on implementing new
Laboratory Information Management Systems ( LIMS) for
product trending purposes. been possible.”
Jasmine Addison, A Presidental
scholar, is a senior at Voorhees
College majoring in mathematics
with a 3.50 GPA. Honors include:
Dean’s List, Who’s Who Among
College Students, and Top Freshman
award. She spent two consecutive
summers interning at the National
Nuclear Security Administration’s
(NNSA) headquarters, located in Washington, D.C., working
in the budgeting department. She has also worked with the
Voorhees College IT department repairing and updating
student laptops, creating spreadsheets, and conducting basic
troubleshooting over the phone. Jasmine is a part of many
organizations including Ernest Everett Just Science Club,
Math and Computer Science Club, Honors College, and the
Student Support Service group. “Choosing mathematics as
my major was a no-brainer to me”, Jasmine states.