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Kyasha Edmond (’13) is a junior at Purdue University West
Lafayette pursuing a degree in Industrial
Technology. Kyasha chose Industrial
Technology as a major, because she feels
the Industrial Technology program provides
several ways to accommodate her needs and
to strengthen the skills she has in
communication and all aspects of academia.
Post-graduation, Kyasha plans to attend
graduate school, but she has not decided an
area of study to pursue.
Ceazon Edwards (’08) is studying at the Indiana University
School of Medicine. She earned a B.S. in Biochemistry and a B.A.
in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
from Indiana University Bloomington in
2008. While at IU, Ceazon performed
LSAMP research with faculty mentors and
served as a peer-mentor. At the Indiana
LSAMP-AGEP Joint Research Conference
in 2008, she earned first-place in the “Oral
Presentation” category for her research on
“N-Terminal Sequence of Glucagon and Its
Role in Receptor Binding.”
Rhajaan Edwards ('12) is studying
occupational safety science at Indiana
University Bloomington. She is a part of the
Hudson & Holland Scholars Program (HHSP),
LSAMP Mentor Program, American Society of
Safety Engineers as Secretary of the IUB
Student Section, and a member of the Phi Eta
Sigma National Honor Society. Rhajaan plans
to attend graduate school for Occupation Safety
& Health Science upon graduation.
Dominique Edwards (’11) graduated with a
B.S. in Biology from Purdue University North
Central. Dominique is currently pursuing a
M.S. in Biotechnology from the University of
Maryland, University College.
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Blake Entralgo (’07) recently completed his
dental school studies at Temple University. He
graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 2007. Blake
was among the first LSAMP students at Indiana
University Bloomington.
Paola Flores Verdad Ixta (’12) is currently a
senior at Purdue University West Lafayette
studying Food Science. Paola has completed two
internships with Kraft Foods Inc. as a Research,
Development, and Quality Intern. Postgraduation,
Paola plans to attend graduated
school to further her studies in Food Science with
a focus in Food Microbiology.
Shree Fraizer (’12) is currently a senior at
Purdue University West Lafayette studying
Industrial Engineering. Shree has been a
LSAMP Scholar since summer 2007. Postgraduation,
Shree plans to obtain a MBA with
hopes of eventually owning her own business.
Macharia Funches (’14) is a sophomore at
Purdue University West Lafayette pursuing a
degree in Mechanical Engineering. Macharia
chose Mechanical Engineering because
engineering satisfies his desires to positively
impact a large amount of people through
using math and science. After graduation,
Macharia plans to pursue a Master’s in
business and possibly a law degree.
Demetrius Glover (’13) is a junior at
Purdue University West Lafayette, studying
Biology. He participated in Purdue’s
Academic Boot Camp and LSAMP
Summer 2011 Research. Post-graduation,
Demetrius intends on attending dental
school to become an orthodontist.
Brandon Govindarajoo (’08) is currently
studying for a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics at the
University of Michigan. While an
undergraduate at Indiana University
Bloomington, Brandon earned degrees in
Biochemistry, Mathematics and Physics. He
was active in all areas of LSAMP
programming, including student research and
serving as a peer-mentor for freshmen science majors.
Vinchessica Gray (’13) is currently a junior
at Purdue University West Lafayette
studying Industrial Technology. Vinchessica
participated in the LSAMP research program
summer 2010 and had an opportunity to
present her research at the National
Department of Defense Virtual Worlds
Conference in Washington D.C in fall 2011.
Post- graduation, Vinchessica plans to further her studies in a
Master’s program in the field of Industrial
Engineering and eventually obtain her Ph.D.
Leontae Gray (’12) is a senior at Purdue
University Calumet, studying Mechanical
Engineering Technology. She participated in
LSAMP Summer Research in 2011.
Sara Grimany (’14) is currently a sophomore
at IUPUI studying Mechanical Engineering.
Post-graduation, Sara plans to enter industry as
a Mechanical Engineer.