Presidential Fellows

OLIVIA MANLEY-2016 Scholar
major & degree: Chemistry, Ph.D.
hometown: Rock Hill, SC
contact: omanley@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: I came to USC because the research interests
of faculty members at USC aligned with my own research interests
perfectly.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?: I feel
that at USC, I will be able to continue doing research that I am passionate
about. While pursuing my degree, I hope to uncover new
insight into iron-sulfur cluster formation and regulation in Mycobacterium marinum.
Fun fact about yourself: I love Harry Potter and haven’t been yet, but Harry Potter world is on my
bucket list.
Research Key Words: bioinorganic chemistry, microbial metalloregulation, [Fe-S] proteins, [Fe-S]
cluster assembly, [Fe-S] cluster repair, SufR, Mycobacterium marinum, oxidative stress, bacterial iron
acquisition, metal metabolism
CAMERON MASSEY-2014 Scholar
major & degree: Clinical-Community Psychology, Ph.D.
hometown: N/A
contact: cmassey@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: The faculty in the psychology department
focuses on my area of interest and provides exceptional theoretical
and practical training when it comes to current trends in our field. The
Presidential Fellowship also played a significant role in my decision,
acting as the deciding factor when it came to choosing between comparable
schools.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?: While at USC, I hope to accomplish a
deeper understanding of research skills in the area of psychology. I previously worked as a licensed
mental health provider but did not have substantial training in non-practice elements, such as research
and teaching. By the time I leave my program I hope to have a well-rounded training experience
that prepares me for any career path I choose.
Fun fact about yourself: I am a dedicated blues guitarist. I have grown up loving rhythm and blues
and have played in some capacity for the past twenty years.
Research Key Words: adolescents, mental health, depression, anxiety, internalizing, externalizing,
rural, school-based, treatment
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