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Angela Amador (’13) is a junior at Purdue
University West Lafayette, studying Electrical
Engineering. Post-graduation, Angela plans to
pursue a career in the power industry.
Tynese Anderson (’07) graduated from the
Indiana University School of Medicine in the
spring of 2011. She earned a degree in
Biology from Indiana University
Bloomington in 2007.
Daniel Anez (’13) is a junior studying
Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University
Purdue University Indianapolis. After obtaining
work experience, Daniel plans on pursuing a
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Miracle Anokwute (’12) is studying for his B.S. degree in
Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology at IU Northwest.
Miracle plans on applying to medical
schools next year. At the Indiana
University School of Medicine-NW, he is
using LSAMP toward a project studying
the age related changes of the corneal
inneravation: implications for
understanding “dry eye.” Miracle is also a
Supplemental Instruction leader for Biology and participated in the
2011 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program at IU
Northwest. The LSAMP grant has given hm the opportunity to
apply the concepts that he has learned in his subject area and to
interact with experts in his field of study.
Kevin Armendariz (’07) earned a B.S. in
Biochemistry from Indiana University in
2007. He is currently studying for a
Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University
Kansas. Kevin was active in numerous
LSAMP programs while an
undergraduate, serving both as a peermentor
and tutor for challenging
chemistry courses.
Nigam Arora (’11) came to IUPUI to study
biology and chemistry focused on renewable
energy and graduated with a B.A. from the Honors
College in 2011 with a major in Interdisciplinary
Studies and a minor in Chemistry. Arora is
currently in his Ph.D. program at Purdue
University, West Lafayette, pursuing his research
interest in renewable energy.
Jeremiah Ashe (’07) graduated from the Indiana
University School of Medicine in the spring of
2011. He graduated from Indiana University
Bloomington in 2007 with a degree in Biology.
While at IU, Jeremiah worked extensively with
young LSAMP scholars serving as a peer mentor
for several semesters.
Cornelius Audu (’12) is currently attending IUPUI
working towars a B.S. in Chemistry. Cameron’s
research interests includes Chemical Informatics,
and he plans to pursue a PhD upon graduation.
Markell Baldwin (’13) is currently a junior at Purdue University
West Lafayette studying Electrical
Engineering. During an internship with
Marathon Petroleum, Markell was
inspired to further his education beyond
the baccalaureate. After graduation, he
plans to become a Professional Engineer
and aspires to obtain a career with the
EPA to implement standards and
regulations for creating a cleaner and healthier tomorrow for our
nation.
Dina Bastwaros (’08) served in numerous LSAMP programmatic
capacities while an undergraduate at Indiana
University Bloomington. She was a peermentor
for many semesters and provided
tutoring in organic chemistry for LSAMP
scholars. Dina graduated with a degree in
Biology in 2008 and is currently a medical
student at the Indiana University School of
Medicine.
David Beal (’07) earned a B.A. in chemistry from Indiana
University Bloomington in 2007. He immediately began the
MEDPREP program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Currently, David is studying for an M.D. at the Stritch School of
Medicine at Loyola University in Chicago.
David’s numerous accolades include:
National Medical Fellowship Scholarship
Award Recipient (Nov 2010); Student
National Medical Association Vice-
President-Loyola Chapter (Mar 2010 - Mar
2011); Stritch School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Member (Mar 2010 –
present); Illinois Academy of Family
Physicians Summer Externship Program- Chicago (June 2010);
Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity in Research (IMSD)
Scholars Program-Microbiology Research/ Poster Presentation-
Indiana University (Summer 2005); Alpha Chi Sigma, Chemistry
Fraternity-Indiana University Epsilon chapter (2004-2007);
Hudson & Holland Scholar (2003-2007).
Emmanuel Bikorimana (’12) is a senior at
Indiana University Purdue University
Indianapolis studying Biological Sciences. He
participated in the LSAMP summer 2011
Research program under the mentorship of Dr.
Richard Gregory. Post-graduation, Emmanuel
plans to attend graduate school in pursuit of a
doctorate degree in Microbiology and
Immunology.
Dewayne Bishop (’12) is a senior at Purdue
University West Lafayette studying
Aerospace Engineering. Post-graduation, he
plans on using his skills to design vehicles for
space flight.