Presidential Fellows

WESLEY TAYLOR-2016 Scholar
major & degree: Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.
hometown: Arab, AL
contact: wftaylor@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: I was drawn to USC by the great research
being done by Ph.D students in chemical engineering, the entrepreneurship
by many of the faculty, and the opportunity for my wife and I
to obtain professional degrees at the same institution.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?:
While in school here I hope to make many professional connections, as well as further my knowledge
and gain experience in the field of drug discovery.
Fun fact about yourself: I have competed in several triathlons.
Research Key Words: drug discovery, natural products
ASIA THOMAS-2016 Scholar
major & degree: School Psychology, Ph.D.
hometown: Uniondale, NY
contact: AsiaT@email.sc.edu
What brought you to USC?: I want to build up my skill set and advocate
for children whose mental health, family, individual pace, etc., frustrate
their access to education as the gateway for success and opportunity.
What do you hope to accomplish while you pursue your degree?: I’m
interested in research for the purpose of being up-to-date and aware of the issues at hand, working
towards prevention, intervention, and ultimately positive change.
Fun fact about yourself: I’m still a kid at heart myself, and I think that’s one of the reasons I enjoy
working and advocating for children.
Research Key Words: early academic intervention, contextual/cultural influences, attention deficits,
classroom management
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