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Aris Winger is an assistant math professor at Emory and
Henry College in southwestern Virginia.
He grew up in Washington, DC, was
valedictorian of his high school class,
entered Howard University, as part of
the High School College Internship
Program, when he was 16, and received
his PhD from Carnegie-Mellon
University at the age of 26. Aris teams up with his friend Big
Easy on DCSouth.com, a gathering place for their interests in
music, art, politics, racial issues, wedding videographer, and
professional football.
Robin Kindred, MD College: Howard University Medical
School: Washington University in St. Louis
Hometown: Dallas, Texas Personal Interests: I
enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking,
swimming and biking. I also love to attend
outdoor festivals, carnivals and state fairs.
Research / Career Interests: I look forward to
reassuring young girls about changes in their
bodies as they go through puberty, helping them to feel
empowered as they decide to become sexually active or
abstain, supporting them as they require obstetric care and
helping them to navigate the changes caused by aging.\
Dr. Mary Ayuk is an Immuno parasitologist at the University
of Maryland, Eastern Shore. She received
her Ph.D. in Biology from Howard
University in 2011. She is a member of
American Society of Tropical Medicine
and Hygiene, the Third World
Organization for Women in Science, and
Sigma Xi. Her interest has been on genetic
manipulation approaches to elucidate the function of relevant
genes in parasites, consequently, based on the knowledge of
those relevant host / parasites molecular mediators, developed
other functional genomics tools (conventional RNAi and
vector-based RNAi) in Schistosoma mansoni.
Raderrio Wilkins received his Bachelor of Science in
Biology with an environmental concentration from Hampton
University in 1997 and a Master of Science
in Biology from Howard University in 2011
with a research concentration in aquatic
ecology and microbiology. Mr. Wilkins
has received numerous awards and
acknowledgments for superior
accomplishments in protecting human
health and the environment. He is a Full member of the
Howard University Chapter of Sigma Xi Scientific Research
Society, the American Society for Microbiologists and Beta
Kappa Chi.
Martha Gay is a 4 th year PhD Pharmacology graduate student
and previous Bridge to Doctorate
recipient. She has successfully
completed both her written and oral
comprehensive examinations. Her
departmental academic advisor is Dr.
Robert L. Copeland and research
advisor is Dr. Tamaro Hudson. Her
research is performed at Howard
University’s Cancer Center. They are
currently collaborating with the VA Hospital on her
dissertation project dealing with African American men and
their relevance in prostate cancer. This semester Dr. Copeland
and Miss Gay are diligently working towards her academic
advancement into candidacy.
Natalie Morgan is currently a junior, biology major, at
Howard University in Washington D.C. In
addition to being salutatorian of her high
school, Natalie was awarded the Legacy
Scholarship upon admission to Howard
expressing a strong academic and extracurricular
background in both violin and
dance—hip-hop and Polynesian. She began
her post-secondary studies at the age of
fifteen, will receive her Bachelor of Science
at nineteen, and aspires to become a pediatrician. Natalie is
furthering her studies abroad for the fall 2011 semester in
London, England at Queen Mary, University of London.
Natalie Lisa Margaret Ramsey acquired her undergraduate
degree from Howard University in May
2011. She received a Bachelor of Science in
Biology with a minor in Chemistry, magna
cum laude. Natalie was awarded the
prestigious Laureate Scholarship for students
entering Howard University. She is a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Currently, she is furthering her research experience as a postbaccalaureate
research fellow at the National Institutes of
Health. She plans to apply to MD/PhD programs during the
summer of 2012 in pursuit of a career as a physician-scientist.
Kimberly Miller is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. As an
alumna of Howard University, she received
her bachelor degree in Biology in 2010.
While attending Howard University, she was
member of Beta Kappa Chi, National
Institute of Science, Thomas B. Smith
Biological Society and Golden Key
International Honor Society. Currently, Ms.
Miller is attending Howard University pursuing her M.S. in
Biology with a concentration in Cellular & Molecular
Biology. She is a recipient of the HBCU-STEM Fellowship
Award for her graduate studies.
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