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Ahmed Abdelsalam (’14) is a sophomore at
Purdue University pursuing a degree in Chemical
Engineering. Ahmed chose chemical engineering
because of his love of chemistry and chemical
processes and since chemical engineers are the
highest paid engineers. Ahmed plans on pursuing
a Master’s degree or work for a corporation that
will allow him to utilize his skills as a chemical
engineer.
Andrea Abdullah (’10) came to IUPUI in 2006 and
graduated with a B.A. in Biology in 2010 with minors
in Spanish and Sociology.
Orlando Acevedo (’13) is currently a junior
at Ball State University studying Biology and
Cultural Anthropology. Orlando participated
in the summer 2011 LSAMP Research
program and plans to attend graduate school
to study Public Health.
Nicholas Acosta (’14) is currently a
sophomore at Purdue University West
Lafayette studying Computer Science. Postgraduation,
Nicholas plans to enter a
graduate program to obtain a M.S in
Computer Science then enter industry with a
software company.
Cassandra Adams (’09) is attending the Ohio University Heritage
College of Osteopathic Medicine to become a
physician. While in medical school, she has
researched in Ecuador at the Tropical Disease
Institute (producing the work “Intestinal
Parasite Infection and Anemia Correlation in
Loja Province, Ecuador”) and participates in
Project Alliance, an HIV/AIDS research group.
Cassie earned a double-major at Indiana
University Bloomington in Chemistry and
Gender Studies.
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Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) * Indiana State University *
Purdue University – Calumet * Purdue University – North Central * Purdue University - West Lafayette
Nigel Agboh (’13) is currently a junior at
Purdue University West Lafayette
studying Mechanical Engineering
Technology. As a freshman, Nigel
participated in Academic Boot Camp, ,
partially funded by LSAMP Indiana.
During summer 2011, while participating
in the LSAMP Research program, Nigel
was inspired to further his education and plans to attend graduate
school upon graduation.
Tarek Ajam (’09) holds a B.S. in Biology from Indiana University
Bloomington and a M.S. in Biology from
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis. He is currently attending
medical school at Indiana University. Tarek
participated as a peer mentor and researcher
while part of the LSAMP program. His
research, “Factors effecting expression of
vaccines in microalgae” was published in the
June 2009 issue of Biologicals.
Laimarie Alas (’12) is majoring in biology at
Indiana University. She participates as a
mentor in the LSAMP peer mentoring program
and as a mentee in Women in Science
Mentoring Program (WISP). Laimarie is also
the Health Promotion Disease Prevention
Coordinator for Indiana University Global
Medical Brigades. Upon graduation, she plans
to attend medical school.
Maria Alatorre (’14) is a sophomore studying
biology, Spanish and psychology. She hopes to
attend medical school after college. She is a
Hudson & Holland member and is involved with
Timmy Global Health and Camp Kesem (a
summer camp for children of parents with
cancer). Maria participated in the IU Simon
Cancer Center Summer Research Program in the
summer of 2011 and is currently a researcher in
Dr. Joel Ybe's lab at IUB.
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