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Tomas Meijome (’13) is currently attending
IUPUI double majoing in Physics and
Chemistry. Tomas is interested in medical
research radiology.
Michael Menchacha (’10) graduated from Indiana University
Northwest with a B.S. degree in Geology in 2011. Michael is
currently working towards his Master’s degree
in geology at the University of Chicago. At IU
Northwest, he worked under LSAMP where he
analyzed the mineral composition of sand at
Mount Baldy Dune in Northwest Indiana in
order to determine human impact on the dunes.
Chris Merchun ('12) is studying biology at
Indiana University Bloomington. He is a Herbert
Presidential Scholar and active member of the
Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP)
where he has diversified his science curriculum
to include economics, finance, and management
classes. Chris plans on attending medical school
upon his graduation.
Paul Middleton (’12) is currently a senior at
Purdue University West Lafayette studying
Professional Flight. Post-graduation, Paul plans
to become a Commissioned Office in the United
States Armed Forces as a Professional Aviator.
Ryan Mihalic (’12) is completing his B.S. in Chemistry at Purdue
University Calumet. Ryan was selected to represent Purdue
Calumet at the Howard Hughes
Medical Institute funded research
program at Purdue University in
West Lafayette in the summer of
2011. Ryan has received LSAMP
research grants, two undergraduate
research grants, and the Most
Outstanding Student in Biology
award. He also made the Dean’s
List and received several other academic honors and awards. Ryan
is currently working on publishing his research on burying beetles.
After graduation, he plans to obtain Master’s degree in biology and
later apply to Medical School with the hope of one day becoming a
Surgeon.
Alejandro Miranda (’06) graduated from the Indiana University
School of Medicine in the spring of 2010. Currently, Alejandro is
completing his surgical residency at the
University of California - San Francisco
School of Medicine. While at IU
Bloomington, Alejandro served as a tutor for
LSAMP students and participated widely in
STEM related programs.
Qurat-ul-Ann Mirza (’15) participated in the
2011 LSAMP LINK program, which provides
opportunities for students from Ivy Tech
Community College to participate in research
at a four- year institution. Ann had an
opportunity to conduct research under the
tutelage of Dr. Yogesh Joglekar in the field of
Physics. Ann plans to transition to IUPUI to
continue her studies in Physics. After she attains her baccalaureate
degree, she plans to matriculate to a graduate program.
Jose Mitjavila (’14) is studying neuroscience at
Indiana University. He is a Hudson & Holland
Scholar and Director of Communications for IUSA,
the student body government. After graduating, Jose
plans on attending medical school.
Jordan Moran (’11) matriculated to the
University of Cincinnati School of
Medicine in the fall of 2011. While at
Indiana University Bloomington, Jordan
graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in
Biology and minors in Chemistry and
Spanish. He assisted LSAMP students
extensively in his role as tutor and
Supplemental Instruction leader for organic chemistry courses.
Melissa Mora ('13) is studying public
health with a concentration on sexual health
at Indiana University Bloomington. She is a
member of the Hudson & Holland Scholars
Program and is currently mentoring a
freshman science major. After graduation,
she intends to plan and implement new
health programs for the community.
Keith Murphy (’11) graduated from Indiana
University Northwest with a B.S. degree in
Chemistry and minor in Mathematics in 2011.
He plans to further his education in chemistry
by obtaining a Master’s degree and is also
considering applying to health professional
schools. At IU Northwest, Keith’s LSAMP
funding gave him the opportunity to study
water contaminants and ion levels in Little Calumet River of
Northwest Indiana.
Adam Myers (’13) is a junior studying
Industrial Technology at Purdue University
West Lafayette. Post-graduation, he plans to
work in a managerial capacity.
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