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The N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
RETENTION AND PLACEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF<br />
UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY GRADUATES<br />
INTO DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS<br />
2008-2010 Particip<strong>at</strong>ing Alliances and Sites<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> (Auburn <strong>University</strong>), California (California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>-Los Angeles), Colorado (Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong>), Florida-Georgia (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida), Illinois (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago), Louisiana (Louisiana<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>), Mississippi (Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>), New Mexico (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico), New York (The City<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York), North Carolina (North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>), Oklahoma (Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>),<br />
Philadelphia (Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>), Puerto Rico (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras), St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> New York (SUNY-Stony Brook), Texas (Texas A&M <strong>University</strong>), <strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> Maryland (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Maryland-College Park), <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas System (The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas-El Paso), Washington/Baltimore/Hampton<br />
Roads (Howard <strong>University</strong>), Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities (Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>)
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
Message from the LSAMP Director .............................................................................................................................. 1<br />
The Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the NSF Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Initi<strong>at</strong>ive .................................................................................... 2<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) 2008 ....................................................................................... 3<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Summary ................................................................................................................................. 5<br />
Program Sites and Coordin<strong>at</strong>ors ................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
2008 – 2009 Alliances, Institutions and Students<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> .............................................................................................................................................. 9<br />
Colorado ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10<br />
Florida-Georgia ............................................................................................................................................................. 11<br />
Illinois ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
Louisiana ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13<br />
Mississippi ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14<br />
New Mexico .................................................................................................................................................................. 15<br />
New York ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16<br />
North Carolina ............................................................................................................................................................... 17<br />
Oklahoma ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18<br />
Philadelphia ................................................................................................................................................................... 19<br />
Puerto Rico .................................................................................................................................................................... 20<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York ....................................................................................................................................... 21<br />
Texas ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22<br />
<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> Maryland .................................................................................................................................... 23<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas System .......................................................................................................................................... 24<br />
Washington/Baltimore/Hampton Roads ........................................................................................................................ 25<br />
Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities ...................................................................................................... 26<br />
Student News and Accomplishments ........................................................................................................................... 27<br />
Cohort V Participants ................................................................................................................................................... 30<br />
Cohort VI Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>ors ............................................................................................................................... 37<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion (NSF) is an independent federal agency cre<strong>at</strong>ed by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress <strong>of</strong><br />
science; to advance the n<strong>at</strong>ional health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the n<strong>at</strong>ional defense…" With an annual budget <strong>of</strong> about<br />
$6.06 billion, we are the funding source for approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 20 percent <strong>of</strong> all federally supported basic research conducted by<br />
America’s colleges and universities.<br />
Dr. Arden L. Bement, Jr.<br />
Director<br />
Dr. Wanda E. Ward<br />
Acting Assistant Director<br />
Director<strong>at</strong>e for Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
Human Resources<br />
Dr. James Wyche<br />
Division Director<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Human<br />
Resource Development<br />
Dr. A. James Hicks<br />
Program Director<br />
Louis Stokes Alliances<br />
for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Editor: Dr. Louis Dale • Public<strong>at</strong>ion Technicians: UAB Printing Services • Published by <strong>Alabama</strong> LSAMP <strong>at</strong> The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong>
Message from the LSAMP Director<br />
A. James Hicks, Ph.D.<br />
Thanks to LSAMP’s evalu<strong>at</strong>ion planning, the Bridge to the<br />
Doctor<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>BD</strong>) Activity is positioned well to undergo a<br />
summ<strong>at</strong>ive examin<strong>at</strong>ion based on a quasi-experimental<br />
research design. In 2002-2003, the <strong>BD</strong> Activity was initi<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
and managed through supplements to eligible LSAMP<br />
Alliances. Funding covers the first two years <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
studies for selected LSAMP baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degree recipients in<br />
science, technology, engineering and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM)<br />
disciplines. The reasoning th<strong>at</strong> underlies the establishment <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>BD</strong> is based on sound scientific evidence. A recent<br />
evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the first six cohorts <strong>of</strong> LSAMP baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e<br />
holders found th<strong>at</strong> LSAMP gradu<strong>at</strong>es were more likely than<br />
their n<strong>at</strong>ional counterpart samples <strong>of</strong> non-minorities (Whites<br />
and Asians), as well as, underrepresented minorities, to cite<br />
financial burden as a major deterrent to continue on to<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion. <strong>BD</strong> was established to address minority<br />
students’ hesitancy to enter gradu<strong>at</strong>e school and their fear <strong>of</strong><br />
assuming the additional financial debt associ<strong>at</strong>ed with gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
To d<strong>at</strong>e, <strong>BD</strong> is in its seventh year and has funded gre<strong>at</strong>er than 1100 gradu<strong>at</strong>e students <strong>at</strong> over 40<br />
different gradu<strong>at</strong>e sites. The evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> LSAMP-<strong>BD</strong> will assess the activity’s success in achieving<br />
its st<strong>at</strong>ed goals.<br />
<strong>BD</strong> goals are:<br />
1) To increase the number <strong>of</strong> underrepresented minority students (URMs)<br />
with baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degrees in STEM fields th<strong>at</strong> enter STEM gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
programs;<br />
2) To increase the number <strong>of</strong> URMs who complete gradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees in a<br />
STEM field; and<br />
3) To increase the number <strong>of</strong> URMs with STEM gradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees who<br />
enter the STEM workforce.<br />
Despite the fact th<strong>at</strong> it is far too early in the process to reveal definitive results from the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
I report encouraging news from all <strong>BD</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e sites th<strong>at</strong> our gradu<strong>at</strong>e students are doing well. They<br />
are doing very well in their academic pursuits. We await the hard d<strong>at</strong>a from the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion. Our<br />
readers are encouraged to enjoy these pages and know th<strong>at</strong> academic help for our n<strong>at</strong>ion is just around<br />
the corner in the LSAMP-<strong>BD</strong> Activity.<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 1
The Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the NSF<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Initi<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
Clemencia Cosentino de Cohen<br />
Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or, Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the <strong>BD</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive? The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>BD</strong>) initi<strong>at</strong>ive is a component <strong>of</strong> the Louis Stokes Alliance for<br />
Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (LSAMP) Program cre<strong>at</strong>ed to address the long-term goal <strong>of</strong> increasing the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
successfully completing science, technology, engineering and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM) doctoral degrees and entering the<br />
workforce in these fields. <strong>BD</strong> extends the reach <strong>of</strong> its parent program, LSAMP, which aims to increase the completion<br />
r<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> STEM undergradu<strong>at</strong>e majors and promote their entry into gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs in STEM. Specifically, <strong>BD</strong> provides<br />
support for the first two years <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e studies to students who have received baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degrees through LSAMP to<br />
pursue gradu<strong>at</strong>e study in STEM fields. Now in its 6 th year, <strong>BD</strong> has funded well over 1,000 students <strong>at</strong> 45 institutions<br />
throughout the n<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Why cre<strong>at</strong>e the <strong>BD</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive? The reasoning th<strong>at</strong> underlies the establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong> is based on sound scientific<br />
evidence: a recent evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the first six cohorts <strong>of</strong> LSAMP baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degree recipients found th<strong>at</strong> LSAMP<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es were significantly more likely than their n<strong>at</strong>ional counterpart samples <strong>of</strong> non-minorities (Whites and Asians) as<br />
well as underrepresented minorities, to cite financial burden as a deterrent to continuing on to gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion. <strong>BD</strong><br />
was established to address talented minority students’ hesitancy to enter gradu<strong>at</strong>e school due to fear <strong>of</strong> assuming the<br />
additional financial debt associ<strong>at</strong>ed with gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Why evalu<strong>at</strong>e the <strong>BD</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive? Congress mand<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> the NSF assess the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> its STEM educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
programs. Results from program evalu<strong>at</strong>ions are therefore used to meet Congressional accountability requirements and to<br />
justify yearly requests to Congress for budget renewals or increases. The evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the LSAMP program is an<br />
excellent example <strong>of</strong> the positive influence th<strong>at</strong> evalu<strong>at</strong>ions results may have on budgetary alloc<strong>at</strong>ions. Results are also<br />
used by NSF Program <strong>of</strong>ficers to guide decision-making.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the design <strong>of</strong> the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion? The design <strong>of</strong> the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong> is quasi-experimental. It relies on the cre<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and yearly upd<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> a longitudinal d<strong>at</strong>abase to track the progress and ultim<strong>at</strong>e outcomes <strong>of</strong> both <strong>BD</strong> students (the<br />
“tre<strong>at</strong>ment”) and a m<strong>at</strong>ched sample <strong>of</strong> non-<strong>BD</strong> students (the “comparison”). In addition, key outcomes will be compared<br />
to those <strong>of</strong> a n<strong>at</strong>ionally represent<strong>at</strong>ive sample <strong>of</strong> students in order to place findings in a n<strong>at</strong>ional context. This design,<br />
being implemented by the Urban Institute on behalf <strong>of</strong> the NSF, follows Academic Competitiveness Council (ACC) and<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines regarding rigorous evalu<strong>at</strong>ion designs.<br />
How did NSF, evalu<strong>at</strong>ors and institutions prepare for the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong>? In 2005, the Urban Institute administered a<br />
short survey to grantee institutions to inquire about d<strong>at</strong>a availability. Between 2005 and 2007, the NSF sponsored several<br />
present<strong>at</strong>ions and workshops in which the Urban Institute had a chance to share its ideas and plans, and institutional<br />
represent<strong>at</strong>ives had a chance to provide feedback, make suggestions and flag potential problems. The evalu<strong>at</strong>ion design<br />
was modified in response to these interactions. For example, <strong>at</strong> the request <strong>of</strong> institutions, inform<strong>at</strong>ion on student<br />
public<strong>at</strong>ions and present<strong>at</strong>ions was excluded from the d<strong>at</strong>a collection. Only basic d<strong>at</strong>a th<strong>at</strong> all institutions could provide<br />
were included in the design. As one PI put it, “only key d<strong>at</strong>a points, please.”<br />
Who is particip<strong>at</strong>ing in the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion? While monitoring d<strong>at</strong>a on <strong>BD</strong> grantees is collected yearly across all institutions,<br />
the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong> is restricted to the 39 institutions <strong>of</strong> higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion in cohorts funded between 2003 and 2006.<br />
Every institution funded during this period is particip<strong>at</strong>ing. At each institution, all <strong>BD</strong>-funded students are included (as<br />
the “tre<strong>at</strong>ment” cases) and a str<strong>at</strong>ified random sample <strong>of</strong> non-funded students is also included for comparison (the<br />
“comparison” cases).<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> the <strong>BD</strong> evalu<strong>at</strong>ion? The evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong> began in October 2008. Macro Intern<strong>at</strong>ional is collecting<br />
required d<strong>at</strong>a from particip<strong>at</strong>ing institutions. Many have already completed their entire d<strong>at</strong>a submission for this year,<br />
Continued on page 36<br />
2 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) 2008<br />
<br />
<strong>BD</strong> Student Breakout Sessions<br />
From left: Dr. William McHenry, Dr. James Wyche, Dr. Eloy Rodriquez, Dr.<br />
Costello Brown, Dr. Jesse Lewis and Dr. Victor Santiago<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 3
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) 2008<br />
<br />
2008 JAM Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Attendees<br />
4 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Summary<br />
LSAMP <strong>BD</strong> Site Cohort LS Ph.S. Egr. M<strong>at</strong>h CIS Total Grand<br />
Total<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> Auburn <strong>University</strong> C1, C6 5 4 5 8 2 24<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> in Huntsville C2 4 3 3 1 3 14<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong> C3 1 2 5 1 3 12 74<br />
Tuskegee <strong>University</strong> C4 3 4 5 0 0 12<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> C5 5 3 1 2 1 12<br />
California <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California – Los Angeles C1 2 6 1 0 0 9<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California – Irvine C2 4 2 4 0 2 12 45<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California – San Diego C3 6 2 3 0 1 12<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - Davis C4 4 5 3 0 0 12<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> San Francisco St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C1, C4 13 5 2 4 3 27<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> – Los Angeles C2, C3, C5, 19 10 10 8 2 49 76<br />
C6<br />
Colorado Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C4, C5, C6 12 15 10 2 1 40 40<br />
Florida-Georgia Florida St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C1 3 2 3 1 1 10 62<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Florida C2, C3, C4 11 6 17 2 0 36<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida C6 5 3 6 1 1 16<br />
Illinois Southern Illinois <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Carbondale C2, C3 12 7 6 0 1 26 60<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago C4, C5, C6 17 10 5 2 0 34<br />
Louisiana Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C3, C4, C5, 10 20 11 1 4 46 46<br />
C6<br />
Mississippi Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> A 24 21 10 3 7 65 65<br />
New Mexico New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> A 17 14 32 5 0 68 68<br />
New York The City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York A 19 12 22 10 11 74 74<br />
North Carolina North Carolina A&T St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C1 0 2 7 0 1 10<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina <strong>at</strong> Charlotte C2 0 3 6 0 3 12 44<br />
North Carolina Central <strong>University</strong> C3 5 6 0 0 1 12<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C6 0 2 5 3 0 10<br />
Oklahoma Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C2, C6 11 4 7 0 2 24 36<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma C3 2 3 5 1 1 12<br />
Philadelphia The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Delaware C1 2 2 6 0 0 10<br />
New Jersey Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology C2 1 0 8 0 3 12 71<br />
Drexel <strong>University</strong> C3 4 0 8 0 0 12<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> C4, C6 16 6 0 2 1 25<br />
Temple <strong>University</strong> C5 4 5 0 1 2 12<br />
Puerto Rico <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras C1, C3, C4, 20 28 5 5 0 58 70<br />
C5, C6<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez C2 3 6 3 0 0 12<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New SUNY - Stony Brook C4, C6 11 2 6 2 1 22 34<br />
York<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Buffalo C5 0 6 5 0 1 12<br />
Texas Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> C1, C2, C4, 7 8 25 5 1 46 58<br />
C6<br />
Prairie View A&M <strong>University</strong> C3 0 0 9 2 1 12<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas System <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas <strong>at</strong> El Paso C1, C3, C6 7 8 15 0 4 34 46<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas - Pan American C2 3 0 3 5 1 12<br />
<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, Baltimore County C3 0 1 7 0 3 11<br />
Maryland<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park C4, C6 4 6 11 3 0 24 35<br />
Washington/Baltimore/ Howard <strong>University</strong> C2, C3, C4, 31 13 4 11 2 61 61<br />
Hampton Roads<br />
C5, C6<br />
WAESO Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> A 10 4 12 38 0 64 64<br />
Total 337 271 321 129 71 1129 1129<br />
KEY:<br />
LS = Life Sciences C1 = Cohort I (’03-’05) C5 = Cohort V (’07-’09)<br />
Ph.S. = Physical Sciences C2 = Cohort II (’04-’06) C6 = Cohort VI (’08-’10)<br />
Egr. = Engineering C3 = Cohort III (’05-’07) A = All Cohorts<br />
CIS = Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Systems C4 = Cohort IV (’06-’08)<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 5
Program Sites and Coordin<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
LSAMP <strong>BD</strong> Site <strong>BD</strong> Coordin<strong>at</strong>or Cohort<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> Auburn <strong>University</strong> Dr. Overtoun M. Jenda, (334) 844-4663, jendaov@auburn.edu C1, C6<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> in Huntsville Dr. Adriel D. Johnson, Sr., (256) 824-6235, johnsona@email.uah.edu C2<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong> Dr. Louis Dale, (205) 934-8762, ldale@uab.edu<br />
C3<br />
Dr. M. Carolyn Braswell, (205) 934-8762, cbraswel@uab.edu<br />
Tuskegee <strong>University</strong> Dr. Shaik Jeelani, (334) 727-8970, jeelanis@tuskegee.edu C4<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> Dr. Viola Ac<strong>of</strong>f, (205) 348-3761, vac<strong>of</strong>f@engr.ua.edu C5<br />
California The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - Los Angeles Dr. Richard L. Weiss, (310) 825-3621, weiss@chem.ucla.edu<br />
Dr. He<strong>at</strong>her Tarleton, (310) 825-3829, htarleton@gdnet.ucla.edu<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - Irvine<br />
Dr. Derek Dunn-Rankin, (949) 824-8745, ddunnran@uci.edu<br />
Ms. Marjorie DeMartino, (949) 824-4813, dmartino@uci.edu<br />
Ms. Raslyn Rendon, (949) 824-9169<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - San Diego Dr. David Artis, (858) 822-4161, dartis@ucsd.edu<br />
Mr. Tim Johnston, (858) 534-3874, tjohnston@ucsd.edu<br />
Dr. Jacqueline Azize-Brewer, (858) 534-8839, jazize@ucsd.edu<br />
C1<br />
C2<br />
C3<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - Davis<br />
Dr. Karen McDonald, (530) 752-0559, kamcdonald@ucdavis.edu<br />
Dr. Jeff Gibeling, (530)752-2050, jcgibeling@ucdavis.edu<br />
Mr. Dennis Gonzalez, (530) 754-7594, djgonzalez@ucdavis.edu<br />
C4<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> - Los Angeles<br />
Dr. Margaret Jefferson, (323) 343-2059, mjeffer@calst<strong>at</strong>ela.edu<br />
Dr. Carlos Gutierrez, (323) 343-2356, cgutier@calst<strong>at</strong>ela.edu<br />
Dr. Carlos Robles, (323) 343-2067, crobles@calst<strong>at</strong>ela.edu<br />
Dr. Juanita C. Barrena, (916) 278-6519, jbarrena@csus.edu<br />
C2, C3,<br />
C5, C6<br />
San Francisco St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Frank Bayliss, (415) 338-1071, fbayl@sfsu.edu<br />
Dr. David Ellis, (415) 338-1026, dellis@m<strong>at</strong>h.sfsu.edu<br />
Dr. Sheldon Axler, (415) 338-1571, axler@sfsu.edu<br />
Dr. Juanita C. Barrena, (916) 278-6519, jbarrena@csus.edu<br />
C1, C4<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Omnia El-Hakim, (970) 491-2656, omnia.elhakim@colost<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Dr. Elaine Green, (970) 491-2898, elaine.green@colost<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
C4, C5, C6<br />
Florida-Georgia The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida Dr. Henry Frierson, (352) 392-6444, Hfrierson@ufl.ed C6<br />
Florida St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. P<strong>at</strong>ricia L. Stith, (315) 443-0287, pstith@admin.fsu.edu<br />
C1<br />
Dr. Nancy Marcus, (850) 644-0388, nmarcus@admin.fsu.edu<br />
Illinois<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Florida's Colleges<br />
<strong>of</strong> Engineering and Marine Science<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Southern Illinois <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Carbondale<br />
Dr. Shekhar Bhansali, (813) 974-3593, Bhansali@eng.usf.edu<br />
Dr. Bernard B<strong>at</strong>son, (813) 396-9309, bb<strong>at</strong>son@eng.usf.edu<br />
Dr. Sekeena Haynes, (727) 553-1301, shaynes@marine.usf.edu<br />
Dr. William E. Walden, (312) 996-8576, wwalden@uic.edu<br />
Ms. Denise Y. Y<strong>at</strong>es, (312) 996-3278, dy<strong>at</strong>es@uic.edu<br />
Dr. Karen Renzaglia, (618) 453-4586, mcnair@siu.edu<br />
Ms. P<strong>at</strong>ricia McNeil, (618) 453-4330, pmcneil@siu.edu<br />
C2, C3, C4<br />
C4, C5, C6<br />
C2, C3<br />
Louisiana Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Su-Seng Pang, (225) 578-5892, mepang@me.lsu.edu<br />
Dr. Diola Bagayoko, (225) 771-2730, bagayoko@aol.com<br />
Dr. Steven F. W<strong>at</strong>kins, (225) 578-3359, sw<strong>at</strong>kins@lsu.edu<br />
Dr. Isiah M. Warner, (225) 578-2829, iwarner@lsu.edu<br />
Mr. Myron Peters, (225) 578-0480, mpete13@lsu.edu<br />
Mississippi Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Abdul Mohamed, (601) 979-2153, abdul.k.mohamed@ccaix.jsums.edu<br />
Ms. Joan Blanton, (601) 979-2076, joan.blanton@jsums.edu<br />
C3, C4,<br />
C5, C6<br />
A<br />
New Mexico The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico Dr. Laura J. Crossey, (505) 277-5349, Lcrossey@unm.edu C6<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Ricardo B. Jacquez, (575) 646-6944 or 646-1847, rjaquez@nmsu.edu C1, C2,<br />
C3, C4. C5<br />
New York The City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York Dr. Claude Br<strong>at</strong>hwaite, (212) 650-8850, cbr<strong>at</strong>hwaite@ccny.cuny.edu<br />
Ms. Chantel Damas; (212) 817-7545, cdamas@gc.cuny.edu<br />
A<br />
Mr. Anthony Lemelle, (212) 817-7540; alemelle@gc.cuny.edu<br />
6 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
LSAMP <strong>BD</strong> Site <strong>BD</strong> Coordin<strong>at</strong>or Cohort<br />
North Carolina North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Tony Mitchell, (919) 514-3264, tmitchel@eos.ncsu.edu C6<br />
North Carolina A&T St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Ms. Marcia F. Williams, (336) 334-7589 ext. 140, marcia@nc<strong>at</strong>.edu C1<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> North Carolina <strong>at</strong><br />
Charlotte<br />
North Carolina Central <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Bill Hill, (704) 687-3385, bjhill@email.uncc.edu<br />
Dr. Sandra Delauder, (919) 530-6456, sdelauder@nccu.edu<br />
Dr. M<strong>at</strong>tie Moss, (919) 530-5129, mmoss@nccu.edu<br />
C2<br />
C3<br />
Oklahoma Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Cornell Thomas, (405) 744-5372, c.thomas@okst<strong>at</strong>e.edu C2, C6<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Oklahoma Dr. Teri Rhoads, (405) 325-1069 or 4161, teri.rhoads@ou.edu C3<br />
Philadelphia Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Dr. Mazen Shahin, (302) 857-7055, mshahin@desu.edu<br />
Dr. Beverly Hartline, (302) 857-6500, bhartline@desu.edu<br />
Dr. Leonard Davis, (302) 857- 7370, ledavis@desu.edu<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Delaware Mr. Michael L. Vaughan, (302) 831-6315, vaughan@udel.edu C1<br />
C4, C6<br />
New Jersey Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Dr. Joel Bloom, (973) 596-3220, joel.s.bloom@njit.edu<br />
Mr. Laurence A. Howell, (973) 596-3686, laurence.a.howell@njit.edu<br />
C2<br />
Drexel <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Marisol Rodriguez, (215) 895-2701, mr444@drexel.edu<br />
Dr. Teck-Kah Lim, (215) 895-2717, teck-kah.lim@drexel.edu<br />
Ms. Sheila Graves, (215) 895-1659, sheila.clark@drexel.edu<br />
Temple <strong>University</strong> Dr. Jacqueline Tanaka, (215) 204-8868, jtanaka@temple.edu C5<br />
C3<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio<br />
Piedras<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Javier Figueroa, (787) 765-5170, ext 2012<br />
j_figueroa@prlsamp.org<br />
C1,C3, C4,<br />
C5, C6<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez Dr. Juan Gonzalez-Lagoa, (787) 831-1025, drj.gonzales@gmail.com C2<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> New York<br />
SUNY-Stony Brook<br />
Dr. David L. Ferguson, (631) 632-8763, dferguson@notes.cc.sunysb.edu<br />
Ms. Lucy Gluck, (631) 632-9988, lgluck@notes.cc.sunyb.edu<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Buffalo Dr. Letitia Thomas, (716) 645-3071, lthomas@buffalo.edu C5<br />
C4, C6<br />
Texas Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> Dr. Karen Butler-Purry, (979) 847-9048, klbutler@ece.tamu.edu<br />
Dr. Shannon Henderson, (979) 862-4315, shannon@tamu.edu<br />
C1,C2, C4,<br />
C6<br />
Prairie View A&M <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Kendall T. Harris, (936) 857-4200, ktharris@pvamu.edu<br />
Dr. Danny R. Kelley, (936) 857-4710, danny_kelley@pvamu.edu<br />
C3<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas System<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
System <strong>of</strong><br />
Maryland<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas, El Paso<br />
Dr. Benjamin Flores, (915) 747-6961, flores@ece.utep.edu<br />
Ms. Ariana Arciero, (915) 747-6961, avarcier@utep.edu<br />
C1, C3, C6<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas - Pan American Dr. Miguel Paredes, (956) 381-3452 ext. 2290, mparedes@panam.edu C2<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland - College<br />
Park<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland - Baltimore<br />
County<br />
Ms. Tamara N. Hamilton, (301) 405-3882, hamiltot@umd.edu<br />
Ms. Joelle Davis-Carter, (301) 405-2677, jdcarter@umd.edu<br />
Ms. Cynthia Hill, (410) 455-2274, chill@umbc.edu<br />
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, III, (410) 455-2274, hrabowski@umbc.edu<br />
Dr. Renetta G. Tull, (410) 455-2930, rtull@umbc.edu<br />
C4, C6<br />
C3<br />
Washington-<br />
Baltimore-<br />
Hampton Roads<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Clarence Lee, (202) 238-2511, cmlee@howard.edu<br />
C2, C3, C4,<br />
C5, C6<br />
Western Alliance<br />
to Expand<br />
Student<br />
Opportunities<br />
Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Antonio Garcia, (480) 965-8798, tony.garcia@asu.edu<br />
A<br />
KEY CODES:<br />
C1=Cohort 1 ('03 - '05)<br />
C2=Cohort 2 ('04 - 06)<br />
C3=Cohort 3 ('05 -'07)<br />
C4=Cohort 4 ('06 - '08)<br />
C5=Cohort 5 ('07 - '09)<br />
C6=Cohort 6 ('08 -'10)<br />
A= All Cohorts<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 7
“The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program is a critical program in Auburn<br />
<strong>University</strong>’s effort to increase the number <strong>of</strong> underrepresented minority PhDs<br />
in science, technology, engineering, and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM) fields. This<br />
program <strong>at</strong>tracts students th<strong>at</strong> would not normally consider pursuing the PhD<br />
and thus has a significant impact on the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s goal <strong>of</strong> increasing the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> PhDs in STEM. Auburn <strong>University</strong> is proud to host the <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
LSAMP 2008-2010 Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e cohort.”<br />
Dr. Louis Dale<br />
Principal i<br />
Investig<strong>at</strong>or<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong><br />
2008-2010<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Site<br />
Auburn <strong>University</strong><br />
Dr. Overtoun Jenda<br />
Site<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
or<br />
Auburn <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S., Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Systems<br />
B.S., Biology, New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Engineering, Johnson C. Smith<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Microbiology - “My ambition is to<br />
Computer Science and S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />
perform research on infectious<br />
Engineering - “To pursue a career<br />
diseases <strong>at</strong> the CDC. I also would<br />
in s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering and to<br />
like to inspire young people to take<br />
show to minorities th<strong>at</strong> a doctoral<br />
an interest in science.”<br />
degree is not elusive and can be<br />
obtained.”<br />
Curtis Cain Colby Hunter Cadavious Jones<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2006, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics - "I plan to teach <strong>at</strong><br />
the collegi<strong>at</strong>e level to expand the<br />
minds <strong>of</strong> young people in my<br />
community as well as starting my<br />
finance company."<br />
B.S., Industrial and Systems<br />
Engineering, North Carolina A & T<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2005, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Major: Industrial and Systems<br />
Engineering - “I would like to<br />
pursue a career in both industry<br />
and eventually teaching.”<br />
B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries<br />
Sciences, Texas A & M <strong>University</strong>,<br />
2001, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biological<br />
Sciences - "I plan to acquire a<br />
position <strong>at</strong> the collegi<strong>at</strong>e level<br />
where I can teach and mentor our<br />
next gener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> biologists, as<br />
well as continue my research."<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics - “To obtain a<br />
terminal degree and pursue a<br />
career in m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics & st<strong>at</strong>istics.”<br />
Jarrett Chapman<br />
David Laurencio Timmy Sanders<br />
B.S., Electrical Engineering,<br />
Auburn <strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Major: Electrical Engineering -<br />
“To expand the research filed <strong>of</strong><br />
electromagnetics with a career in<br />
teaching and research.”<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, Florida A & M<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics - “I plan to become a<br />
researcher in the area <strong>of</strong><br />
comput<strong>at</strong>ional science and teach<br />
<strong>at</strong> the collegi<strong>at</strong>e level.”<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2003, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics - “To further increase<br />
my knowledge and love for<br />
research in the area <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics.”<br />
Michael Grady Cheryl Milton Derek Simon<br />
B.S., Food Science & Technology,<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> A & M <strong>University</strong>, 2008,<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Nutrition and<br />
Food Science - “I aspire to pursue<br />
a career in academia helping<br />
students m<strong>at</strong>ure pr<strong>of</strong>essionally and<br />
academically.”<br />
B.S., Computer Science,<br />
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,<br />
2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Computer<br />
Science - “I plan to obtain a PhD<br />
in the computer science<br />
specializing in research rel<strong>at</strong>ed to<br />
artificial intelligence.”<br />
B.S., Computer Science, <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
A & M <strong>University</strong>, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Major: Computer Science - “To<br />
conduct research after my<br />
obtainment <strong>of</strong> a PhD with NASA or<br />
the Redstone Arsenal.”<br />
Lenese Grant James Morris-King Kevin Simmons<br />
Brittany ta<br />
Green<br />
en<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, <strong>Birmingham</strong>-<br />
Southern College, 2008, Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Major: Industrial and Systems<br />
Engineering - “I plan to become a<br />
college pr<strong>of</strong>essor in order to<br />
further the excitement and<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> Industrial<br />
Engineering.”<br />
Clarisa a Williams<br />
iams<br />
B.S., ., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, California St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong> – Dominguez Hills, 1999,<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: St<strong>at</strong>istics - “I plan to<br />
pursue a career in industry<br />
researching cancer either as a biost<strong>at</strong>istician<br />
or by modeling cancer<br />
p<strong>at</strong>terns. However, I may pursue my<br />
original goal <strong>of</strong> teaching <strong>at</strong> the<br />
collegi<strong>at</strong>e leg<br />
level <strong>at</strong> a liberal arts<br />
institution to try to produce more<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icians.”<br />
Auburn <strong>University</strong> is a comprehensive land, space,<br />
and sea grant research institution blending arts<br />
and applied sciences. It has a long tradition <strong>of</strong> aca- demic excellence and gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
awarding its first undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degree in 1860 and its first gradu<strong>at</strong>e degree in 1870. The main campus had an enrollment during fall <strong>of</strong> 2007 <strong>of</strong> 24,137. Auburn<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers degrees in 13 schools and colleges <strong>at</strong> the undergradu<strong>at</strong>e, gradu<strong>at</strong>e and pr<strong>of</strong>essional levels. More than 1,100 gradu<strong>at</strong>e faculty members have<br />
terminal degrees from 150 universities. More than 90 buildings occupy a campus <strong>of</strong> southern charm graced with st<strong>at</strong>ely trees and abundant flowers. Auburn<br />
<strong>University</strong> has developed into one <strong>of</strong> the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educ<strong>at</strong>ional forefront with its traditional blend <strong>of</strong> arts and applied<br />
science, and changing with the needs <strong>of</strong> today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit th<strong>at</strong> are Auburn.<br />
8 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
COHORT 3<br />
Gladys Bonilla<br />
Dept. Geosciences<br />
B.S. Physics 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico- Rio Piedras<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/Geology-<br />
Geophysics<br />
K<strong>at</strong>herine Davila<br />
Olmo<br />
Dept. Geosciences<br />
B.S. Environmental<br />
Sciences 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico- Rio Piedras<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/Researcher<br />
Vanessa Enriquez<br />
Dept. Cell & Molecular<br />
Biology<br />
B.S. Zoology 2007<br />
Southern Illinois Uni-<br />
versity-<br />
Carbondale<br />
Career goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
is a land-grant institution<br />
and a Carnegie Doctorial/<br />
Research <strong>University</strong>. It<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers doctor<strong>at</strong>e degrees in<br />
8 colleges. Loc<strong>at</strong>ed in a<br />
community <strong>of</strong> 142,000,<br />
CSU’s enrollment is about<br />
25,000 resident instruction<br />
students from every<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e and more than 85<br />
foreign countries.<br />
www.Bridgetothedoc.Colost<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Daniel Feliciano<br />
Dept. Biochemistry &<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
B.S. Chemistry 2007<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico- Rio Piedras<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Julia Figueroa<br />
Dept. Clinical<br />
Sciences<br />
B.S. Zoology 2007<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/<br />
Krystle Frahm<br />
Dept. Biomedical<br />
Sciences<br />
B.A. Health<br />
Psychology 2005<br />
Texas St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/<br />
K<strong>at</strong>rina Gillette<br />
Dept. Soil and Crop<br />
Sciences<br />
B.S. Soil and Crop<br />
Sciences 2008<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Research<br />
and Development/<br />
Bi<strong>of</strong>uels<br />
Mark Goodwin<br />
Dept. Environmental<br />
& Radiological<br />
Health Sciences<br />
(Toxicology)<br />
B.S. Biochemistry<br />
2008<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/<br />
Leading<br />
Researcher/<br />
Jacqueline<br />
Harding<br />
Dept. Chemistry<br />
B.S. Chemistry<br />
2007<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas <strong>at</strong> El Paso<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Brian Leon<br />
Dept. Chemistry<br />
B.S. Chemistry 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> CA-<br />
Irvine<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Contessa<br />
Majors<br />
Dept. Cell &<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
B.S. Physics 2007<br />
Langston<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Alejandro Trujillo<br />
Dept. Cell &<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
B.S. Biology 2007<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Dezaray Varland<br />
Dept. Cell &<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
B.S. Cell &<br />
Molecular<br />
Biology 2008<br />
Ft. Lewis College<br />
Career goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Lisa Wolfe<br />
Dept. Microbiology,<br />
Immunology & P<strong>at</strong>hology<br />
B.S. Biochemistry<br />
2004<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Career goal: Field<br />
Applic<strong>at</strong>ions Scientist<br />
specializing in mass<br />
spectrometry and<br />
proteomics<br />
Since 1996, CO-AMP has been honored to be a member in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (LS AMP) consortia and a partner in the <strong>BD</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive since 2006. CO-AMP is a<br />
unique and innov<strong>at</strong>ive program because it encourages the talents and skills <strong>of</strong> underrepresented<br />
students and serves as an advoc<strong>at</strong>e for their academic success. CO-AMP works collabor<strong>at</strong>ively<br />
with other AMP programs to build highly qualified, globally competitive scholars to enter the<br />
<strong>BD</strong> program and be successful role models for other diverse students. CO-AMP is currently establishing<br />
an<br />
infrastructure throughout Colorado institutions <strong>of</strong> higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion to support and<br />
mentor these potential <strong>BD</strong> students.<br />
Through the <strong>BD</strong> Program, NSF funding enables AMP students to focus on<br />
their studies and motiv<strong>at</strong>e other diverse students, thus increasing the educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
<strong>at</strong>tainment <strong>of</strong> underrepresented groups. The <strong>BD</strong> program is crucial to CO-<br />
AMP because it allows students an opportunity to excel in their chosen research<br />
fields. CO-AMP is honored and privileged to be part <strong>of</strong><br />
Elaine Green, Ed.D.<br />
CSU <strong>BD</strong> Site Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1005<br />
(970) 491-2898<br />
Elaine.Green@ColoSt<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Omnia El-Hakim, PhD, PI and Director<br />
CO-AMP & Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineering<br />
Sage Hall 100C, Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1879<br />
(970) 491-2656 or (970) 222-1043 (cell)<br />
10 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
Michael Asgill<br />
Department:<br />
Machanical & Aerospace<br />
Engineering<br />
sinspawn@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Laser Diagnostics<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Machanical Engrneering<br />
Jean Elisme<br />
Department:<br />
Electrical & Computer<br />
Engineering Science<br />
jelisme@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Electromagnetics<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
Wendy Caracmo<br />
Department:<br />
Interdisciplinary Program<br />
in Biomedical Science<br />
wensmile@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Cytoplasmic Rods/Rings<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Microbiology<br />
Mark Cunningham<br />
Department:<br />
Interdisciplinary Program in<br />
Biomedical Science<br />
mcunnin2@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest: Cancer,<br />
diabetes and cardiovascular<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Biology<br />
Michael Jay Perez<br />
Department:<br />
Physics<br />
mjay.perez@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical and Particle Physics<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Physics with a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Minor<br />
Raul Chinga<br />
Department:<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
ralandrex@gmail.com<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Wireless Power<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
Alnecia Rumphs<br />
Department:<br />
Interdisciplinary Program<br />
in Biomedical Science<br />
miss.rumphs@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
decreasing health<br />
disparities in minorities<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Biomedical Science<br />
Louis M Colon Perez<br />
Department:Physics<br />
icolon@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Theoretical or Gravit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Physics<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Physics<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> the premier<br />
institutions within the<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Florida <strong>University</strong><br />
System. This places UF<br />
among the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s<br />
leading institutions <strong>of</strong><br />
higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
provides extraordinary<br />
opportunities for students<br />
to engage in gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
research. The Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School <strong>of</strong>fers more than<br />
240 gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs. There are over 16 colleges<br />
and more than 100 interdisciplinary research<br />
centers, bureaus and institutes administered and<br />
managed by the university.<br />
The support activities provided to the Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
students include:<br />
· Stipend <strong>of</strong> $30,000 per year for two years plus $10,500 per year for<br />
two years to cover tuition cost<br />
· Seminars to enhance the academic prepar<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
· Mentoring workshops conducted by pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
mentors and peers.<br />
· Peer networking events<br />
· Opportunity to travel to n<strong>at</strong>ional and regional conferences<br />
Program Contact Inform<strong>at</strong>ion:<br />
Director: Ralph Turner, FGLSAMP<br />
Ralph.turner@famu.edu<br />
850-561-2467<br />
Director: Henry Frierson, UF <strong>BD</strong><br />
hfrierson@rgp.ufl.edu<br />
352-392-6444<br />
Hugo Miranda<br />
Department:<br />
Microbiology and cell science<br />
manson7@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Chemistry & Microbiology<br />
and Cell Science<br />
Ira Hill<br />
Department:<br />
Mechanical & Aerospace<br />
Engineering<br />
irajhill@gmail.com<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Dynamic System ans Control<br />
& Tribology<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Mechanical Engineering<br />
Danye West<br />
Department:<br />
Interdisciplinary Program in<br />
Biomedical Science<br />
dmw1985@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Chemistry<br />
Jacina Redden<br />
Department:<br />
Chemistry<br />
jacina_redden@yahoo.com<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Analytical and Forensic<br />
Science<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS Chemistry<br />
Christian Grant<br />
Department:<br />
Computer & Inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Science & Engineering<br />
christian@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest: d<strong>at</strong>a<br />
system, d<strong>at</strong>a mining<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Computer Engineering<br />
Brian Damit<br />
Department:<br />
Enviromental Engineering<br />
Science<br />
bdamit@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest: air<br />
filtr<strong>at</strong>ion/ sampling<br />
Degree(S) Earned: BS<br />
Enviromental Engineering<br />
Aziza Jefferson<br />
Department:<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
azjeffer@gmail.com<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Combin<strong>at</strong>oral M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BA M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Daniel Vilceus<br />
Department:<br />
Mechanical & Aerospace<br />
Engineering<br />
davilceous@ufl.edu<br />
Research Interest:<br />
Micro electromechanical<br />
Systems<br />
Degree(S) Earned:<br />
BS/MS Dual Degree<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 11
I L L I N O I S L O U I S<br />
S T O K E S<br />
A l l i a n c e F o r M i n o r i t y P a r t i c i p a t i o n<br />
ILSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e V Program Participants<br />
Renaldo Evans<br />
BS, M<strong>at</strong>h/Bioengineering, 2008<br />
Bethune Cookman Univ/U <strong>of</strong> South FL<br />
Career Goal: PhD in Bioengineering<br />
Diego Fernando Freire<br />
BS, Computer Engineering, 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Career Goal: PhD in Computer Engineering<br />
Crystal Guzman<br />
BS, Ecology & Evolution, 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Career Goal: PhD in Ecology &<br />
Evolution<br />
Crystalann Jones<br />
BS, Chemistry, 2008<br />
Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Career Goal: PhD in Chemistry<br />
Phillip David McMullen<br />
BS, Microbiology/Molecular Biology, 2008<br />
Miami <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Ohio<br />
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Microbiology and<br />
Molecular Biology<br />
Geovanni Ojeda-Torres<br />
BS, Chemistry, 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras<br />
Career Goal: PhD in Chemistry<br />
Michael Adam Palmer<br />
BS, Psychology, 2008<br />
Texas St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Career Goal: PhD in Neuroscience<br />
Jan Raphael Sagun<br />
BS, Electrical Engineering, 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Career Goal: PhD in Electrical<br />
Engineering<br />
Elliyana Sinkala<br />
BS, Bioengineering, 2008<br />
Vanderbilt <strong>University</strong><br />
Career Goal: PhD in Pharmacology<br />
Shalina Taylor<br />
BS, Chemistry, 2008<br />
Florida A&M <strong>University</strong><br />
Career Goal: PhD in Pharmacology<br />
2008 – 2010 <strong>BD</strong>P Site – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> (CSU), a comprehensive st<strong>at</strong>e-supported urban academic institution loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the<br />
lively south side <strong>of</strong> Chicago, is the lead campus for the Illinois Branch <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Louis Stokes Alliance<br />
for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (LSAMP) program. Illinois LSAMP consists <strong>of</strong> nine (9) universities, eight (8)<br />
regional community colleges and one n<strong>at</strong>ional labor<strong>at</strong>ory. Together these groups particip<strong>at</strong>e in a collabor<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
effort to provide programs th<strong>at</strong> improve the quality <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion for underserved students and to prepare them<br />
for gradu<strong>at</strong>e school and STEM careers.<br />
The establishment <strong>of</strong> the NSF Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program (<strong>BD</strong>P) provides incentive and access to gradu<strong>at</strong>e study for LSAMP<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es. The Illinois LSAMP program has been the recipient <strong>of</strong> five <strong>BD</strong> cohorts and has supported in excess <strong>of</strong> 60 students <strong>at</strong> the<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e level. Two <strong>of</strong> these programs were loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> Southern Illinois <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Carbondale and three are currently loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago (UIC).<br />
UIC is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the heart <strong>of</strong> Chicago and reflects the vitality <strong>of</strong> this world-class city. UIC is a public st<strong>at</strong>e supported research<br />
university. The largest university in the Chicago area, UIC trains 25,000 students in its 15 colleges. UIC has forged alliances within<br />
the colleges and the various departments to provide comprehensive mentoring for the Illinois LSAMP <strong>BD</strong> students.<br />
Illinois LSAMP <strong>BD</strong>P Management Team<br />
Dr. Sandra Westbrooks<br />
CSU Provost & PI<br />
Illinois LSAMP<br />
Dr. Marian Wilson Comer<br />
Executive Director<br />
Illinois LSAMP<br />
Dr. LeRoy Jones II<br />
Project Director & Co-PI<br />
Illinois LSAMP<br />
Dr. William Walden<br />
<strong>BD</strong>P PI<br />
UIC LSAMP <strong>BD</strong>P<br />
Ms. Denise Y<strong>at</strong>es<br />
<strong>BD</strong>P Site Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
UIC LSAMP <strong>BD</strong>P<br />
For additional inform<strong>at</strong>ion contact: William Walden, Ph.D., Special Assistant to the Provost for Diversity and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Microbiology & Immunology 2712 UH, 601 S. Morgan St., MC 105, Chicago, IL 60607 312-355-1850 UIC<strong>BD</strong>@uic.edu<br />
Research Area: Iron Regul<strong>at</strong>ory Proteins <strong>of</strong> Animal Cells<br />
12 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program<br />
LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong> LAMP/<strong>BD</strong> Management Team<br />
Diane Alvarez<br />
BS, Physics<br />
Florida Intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
<strong>University</strong> (2007)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, , Physics<br />
Su-Seng Pang, PhD<br />
Steve W<strong>at</strong>kins, PhD<br />
Isiah Warner, PhD<br />
Myron Peters<br />
Diola Bagayoko, PhD<br />
K<strong>at</strong>rina N. B<strong>at</strong>tle<br />
BS, Chemistry<br />
Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(2008)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Chemistry<br />
Raven R. Dora`<br />
BS, Computer Science<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College<br />
(2000)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Computer Science<br />
Derrick D. Goss<br />
BS, Mechanical Engineering<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College<br />
(2005)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Mechanical Engineering<br />
PI, LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P<br />
Co – PI, LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P<br />
Co – PI, LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P<br />
LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Through the Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (LS-LAMP), the<br />
Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Str<strong>at</strong>egic Initi<strong>at</strong>ives (LSU/OSI) is pleased to announce a<br />
Fellowship opportunity available through the “Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion -- Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e program” (LS-AMP/<strong>BD</strong>), an initi<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion. Dr. Diola Bagayoko <strong>at</strong> Southern <strong>University</strong> and A&M College and Dr.<br />
Su-Seng Pang <strong>at</strong> Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> are the Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>ors (PIs) <strong>of</strong> the<br />
LSU/<strong>BD</strong>, while Drs. Steven F. W<strong>at</strong>kins and Isiah M. Warner also <strong>of</strong> Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
are Co-PIs. This project is a direct and logical extension <strong>of</strong> LS-LAMP whose primary goal is<br />
to increase the particip<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> under-represented minorities in STEM disciplines and to ease<br />
the transition <strong>of</strong> these gradu<strong>at</strong>es into gradu<strong>at</strong>e school.<br />
LSU/<strong>BD</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers twelve fellowships <strong>at</strong> $30,000/yr for two years, payment <strong>of</strong> tuition and fees,<br />
individualized faculty mentoring and coaching, particip<strong>at</strong>ion in pr<strong>of</strong>essional conferences and<br />
meetings, links to research and pr<strong>of</strong>essional opportunities, and enriched academic services and<br />
support. The program is also an implement<strong>at</strong>ion and institutionaliz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the 10-Strand<br />
Systemic Mentoring model <strong>of</strong> LS-LAMP <strong>at</strong> the gradu<strong>at</strong>e level. The resulting reform-imbued<br />
and transform<strong>at</strong>ive enhancement <strong>of</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ion, including teaching, systemic<br />
mentoring, and research (TSMR), is expected to have a positive and permanent impact on<br />
minority educ<strong>at</strong>ion and beyond it.<br />
The pictures <strong>of</strong> the 12 Fellows, <strong>of</strong> the 2008-09 cohort, are shown on this page. A separ<strong>at</strong>e page<br />
provides the names, STEM BS LS-AMP institutions, and the Ph.D. STEM majors <strong>of</strong> these<br />
Fellows. The LSU/<strong>BD</strong>P program coordin<strong>at</strong>or can be reached <strong>at</strong> mepang@me.lsu.edu or via<br />
telephone by dialing (225) 578.5892.<br />
PI, LS-LAMP/<strong>BD</strong>P<br />
Tania Hicks<br />
BS, Biological Science<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College (2006)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, , Biological Science<br />
Terrell B. Lekith<br />
BS, Chemical Engineering<br />
Mississippi St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(2008)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Chemical Engineering<br />
Jana R. Robins<br />
BS, Biological Science<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College (2007)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, , Biological Science<br />
Brandy Snowden<br />
BS, Chemistry<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong><br />
and<br />
A&M College (2006)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Chemistry<br />
Cornelius Toole<br />
BS, Computer Science<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College (2005)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Computer Science<br />
Brandy M. Tyson<br />
BS, Computer Science<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong><br />
and<br />
A&M College (2001)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Computer<br />
Science<br />
Urban Wiggins<br />
BS, M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and<br />
A&M College (2005)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD , Computer Science<br />
<strong>BD</strong>P Contact Inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Su-Seng Pang, Ph.D., P.E., ASME Fellow<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Vice Chancellor for Str<strong>at</strong>egic Initi<strong>at</strong>ives<br />
Jack Holmes Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Mechanical Engineering Department<br />
Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B<strong>at</strong>on Rouge, LA 70803-6413<br />
Tel: (225) 578-5892<br />
Fax: (225) 578-5924<br />
Email: mepang@me.lsu.edu<br />
Brandon Young<br />
BS, Chemistry<br />
Bowling Green (2007)<br />
Career Goals:<br />
PhD, Chemistry<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 13
Mississippi - Cohort 6<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program<br />
<strong>at</strong> Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
JSU is the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Mississippi’s only urban, comprehensive institution and is design<strong>at</strong>ed as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie<br />
Found<strong>at</strong>ion. It <strong>of</strong>fers doctor<strong>at</strong>e degrees in ten disciplines. JSU ranks No. 2 in the acquisition <strong>of</strong> federally funded research dollars and in awarding<br />
doctoral degrees among research-intensive historically black colleges and universities. Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e ranks No. 7 among all institutions in<br />
awarding doctor<strong>at</strong>es to African Americans.<br />
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14 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
New Mexico Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e VI<br />
Brandi R. Cron<br />
B.S., Biology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Mexico, 2008. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Earth & Planetary Sciences.<br />
Career Goal: Research career in<br />
marine geosciences.<br />
Akinbayowa O. Falase<br />
B.S., Chemical Engineering, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
New Mexico, 2005. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Chemical/ Biochemical Engineering.<br />
Career Goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor with research<br />
interests in biochemical engineering and<br />
applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> biochemical engineering<br />
science to energy problems.<br />
“The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
program has brought to New<br />
Mexican students an additional<br />
p<strong>at</strong>hway to advance to the Ph.D.<br />
With six cohorts in New Mexico, the<br />
program has broadened the<br />
particip<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> underrepresented<br />
groups throughout the st<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
Enhancing the synergy between<br />
research and educ<strong>at</strong>ion, the Bridge<br />
to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e component <strong>of</strong> the<br />
New Mexico Alliance for Minority<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion continues to broaden<br />
the scope <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
opportunities across the st<strong>at</strong>e.”<br />
Dr. Waded Cruzado-Salas<br />
Interim President, NMSU, and<br />
Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or for New<br />
Mexico Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Program<br />
Nicolaus B. Guerrera<br />
B.S., Geology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas <strong>at</strong><br />
Arlington, 2007. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Earth & Planetary Sciences<br />
(admission Fall 2009). Career Goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> geology with research<br />
interests in structural geology.<br />
Maria G. Leyva<br />
B.S., Chemical Engineering, New<br />
Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008.<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Chemical<br />
Engineering. Career Goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor with research interests<br />
in nanotechnology.<br />
Angela C. Montoya<br />
B.S., Physics, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Mexico, December 2002.<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Civil Engineering.<br />
Career Goal: Research career in<br />
structural design.<br />
Manuel J. Rivera<br />
B.S., Electrical Engineering, New<br />
Mexico Tech, 2008. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Electrical Engineering. Career Goal:<br />
Research career in electrical<br />
engineering.<br />
Kareen C. Prade<br />
B.S., Geology, Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong>, 2008. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major:<br />
Earth & Planetary Sciences.<br />
Career Goal: Research career in<br />
volcanology.<br />
Anthony S. Torres<br />
B.S., Civil Engineering, New Mexico<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008. Gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Major: Civil Engineering. Career Goal:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor with research career in<br />
structures.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico (UNM),<br />
Partner Institution in the New Mexico Alliance for Minority<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (New Mexico AMP),<br />
was founded in 1889 and currently occupies 600 acres along old Route 66 in the heart<br />
<strong>of</strong> Albuquerque, a city <strong>of</strong> more than 700,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to<br />
the west, past the banks <strong>of</strong> the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the<br />
east, Albuquerque is a blend <strong>of</strong> culture, styles and stories, people, pursuits and<br />
panoramas. Offering a distinctive campus environment with a Pueblo Revival<br />
architectural theme, the campus echoes the buildings <strong>of</strong> nearby Pueblo Indian<br />
villages. The <strong>University</strong> is the st<strong>at</strong>e’s flagship research institution. UNM research<br />
injects millions <strong>of</strong> dollars into New Mexico’s economy, funds new advancements in<br />
healthcare, and augments teaching, giving students valuable hands-on training in<br />
st<strong>at</strong>e-<strong>of</strong>-the art labor<strong>at</strong>ories. In 2008, UNM had an enrollment <strong>of</strong> over 32,000<br />
students. Offering more than 210 degree and certific<strong>at</strong>e programs, UNM has 94<br />
bachelor’s degrees, 74 master’s degrees and 40 doctoral programs. UNM was the only<br />
New Mexico university to be ranked among the top 25 colleges and universities for<br />
L<strong>at</strong>inos by Hispanic <strong>Magazine</strong>, and the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering was ranked fifth.<br />
<strong>BD</strong> Coordin<strong>at</strong>or <strong>at</strong> UNM:<br />
Dr. Laura J. Crossey<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Earth and<br />
Planetary Sciences<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico<br />
MSC03 2040<br />
Albuquerque, NM 87131<br />
Phone: (505) 277-5349<br />
E-mail: lcrossey@unm.edu<br />
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“The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program, funded by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion (NSF) has afforded the North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for<br />
Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (NC-LSAMP) the opportunity to provide financial support to twelve gradu<strong>at</strong>e students. These students otherwise would have to<br />
acquire financing through loans and outside employment. Because <strong>of</strong> the Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program these Bridge Scholars can now dedic<strong>at</strong>e their<br />
full <strong>at</strong>tention to their pursuit <strong>of</strong> a gradu<strong>at</strong>e degree without the added pressure <strong>of</strong> indebtedness. The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e program will provide even<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er visibility to the existing NC-LSAMP program and continue to bring prestige to the North Carolina Alliance institutions.”<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Institution, North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, Cohort IV<br />
With more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> is a comprehensive university<br />
known for its leadership in educ<strong>at</strong>ion and research, and globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering and<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics leadership. As one <strong>of</strong> the leading land-grant institutions in the n<strong>at</strong>ion, NC St<strong>at</strong>e is committed to playing an active<br />
and vital role in improving the quality <strong>of</strong> life for the citizens <strong>of</strong> North Carolina, the n<strong>at</strong>ion and the world. As a major research<br />
university, NC St<strong>at</strong>e has the people —from undergradu<strong>at</strong>e and gradu<strong>at</strong>e students to faculty — and the responsibility to advance<br />
knowledge, transfer technology, and discover and develop innov<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> solve some <strong>of</strong> the world’s most pressing problems.<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Dr. Tony L Mitchell<br />
236 Page Hall<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Raleigh, NC 27695-7904<br />
919.515.3264<br />
Tony_Mitchell@ncsu.edu<br />
NC St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> NC LSAMP PI<br />
Assistant Dean, Engineering Student Services<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Electrical & Computer Engineering<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, North Carolina A&T St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
M.S., Inform<strong>at</strong>ion & Computer Science, Georgia Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />
Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering , North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
NC-LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Fellows, Cohort IV<br />
Clemontina K. Alexander<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics; M.S. Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Hampton <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
Career Goal: Industry experience followed by college<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essorship doing research in probability and st<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
Vanna N. Gaffney<br />
B.S., Nuclear Engineering<br />
South Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Nuclear Engineering<br />
Career Goals: Become top pr<strong>of</strong>essional in nuclear industry<br />
Stacee R. Randall<br />
B.S., Industrial Engineering<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Industrial Engineering<br />
Career Goal: College pr<strong>of</strong>essor doing research in<br />
optimiz<strong>at</strong>ion and analysis<br />
Mychal D. Smith<br />
B.S., Chemistry<br />
Fayetteville St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2007<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Biochemistry<br />
Career Goal: College pr<strong>of</strong>essor doing research in protein and<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed areas<br />
Adedeji Gbade-Alabi<br />
B.S., Computer Engineering<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Electrical Engineering<br />
Career Goal: Work in f<strong>at</strong>her’s business to improve<br />
computer infrastructure in home country <strong>of</strong> Nigeria<br />
Leyda Z. Lugo-Morales<br />
B.S., Chemistry<br />
Pontifical C<strong>at</strong>holic <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor doing research in electro-chemistry<br />
Karmethia C. Thompson<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Bethune-Cookman <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor doing research in applied<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Pedro A.Torres<br />
B.S., M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
Career Goal: Pr<strong>of</strong>essional st<strong>at</strong>istician or college pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Andrew F. Pita<br />
B.S., Electrical Engineering<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Electrical Engineering<br />
Career Goals: To own engineering firm supporting<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional needs <strong>of</strong> electrical & computer engineering<br />
industry<br />
Mariann Z. Vazquez Pineiro<br />
B.S., Civil Engineering<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, 2006<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major: Environmental Engineering<br />
Career Goal: Earn Ph.D. and own firm providing expertise<br />
in w<strong>at</strong>er resources and environmental engineering<br />
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GREATER PHILADELPHIA<br />
REGION LSAMP<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program Participants<br />
Stephen R. Cox, MS<br />
Co-PI, Project Director<br />
Philadelphia AMP<br />
Drexel <strong>University</strong><br />
3141 Chestnut St., Bldg 1, Rm. 308<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19104<br />
(215) 895-6835, srcox@drexel.edu<br />
The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e program has cre<strong>at</strong>ed a new paradigm in<br />
the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Philadelphia Region Alliance by developing new p<strong>at</strong>hways<br />
for students to complete gradu<strong>at</strong>e and terminal degrees in the<br />
STEM disciplines. The particip<strong>at</strong>ing partner institutions have facilit<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
these transitions by developing research rel<strong>at</strong>ionships across the<br />
Alliance and curriculum alignment which has established increased<br />
opportunities for all <strong>of</strong> our intending gradu<strong>at</strong>e fellows. Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
research continues to be the mechanism, and gradu<strong>at</strong>e study and<br />
terminal degree completion are the goal.<br />
Mazen Shahin, Ph.D.<br />
Director, Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e, LSAMP,<br />
and HBCU-UP Programs<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, Dept. <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901<br />
(302) 857-7055, mshahin@desu.edu<br />
Research Area: Impulsive Differential<br />
Equ<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Rohina Amiri Niam<strong>at</strong><br />
BS - Chemistry<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmacology<br />
Annette Gouge<br />
BS - Biological Science<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: M.D. / Ph.D. in Neuroscience<br />
Samantha Ash<br />
BS - Biology<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience<br />
Marissa G. Brady<br />
BS - Biology<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Science<br />
Shakera Guess<br />
BS - Chemistry, BA - Spanish<br />
Lincoln <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Applied Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: M.D. / Ph.D., College Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, and Founder <strong>of</strong><br />
research center for future scientists<br />
Charelle Jeffries<br />
BS - Biology<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biological Sciences<br />
Career Goal: Neon<strong>at</strong>ologist, Ph.D. in Physiology<br />
Amy Collier<br />
BS - Biology<br />
Cheyney <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Neuropharmacology<br />
Martenya Johnson<br />
BA - Biology, minor in Chemistry<br />
Cheyney <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience<br />
Mastingor Desir<br />
BS - Biological Sciences<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2006<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Cell and Molecular Neuroscience<br />
Career Goal: M.D. / Ph.D. in Neuroscience<br />
Tiara Turner<br />
BS - M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland Eastern Shore, 2007<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Janae Dupree<br />
BS - Biology<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biology<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physiology<br />
Darius Wheeler<br />
BS - M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> (DSU) is an 1890 land-grant institution, which has evolved into a fully accredited public comprehensive university<br />
focused on quality teaching, faculty research involving students, and outreach to underserved popul<strong>at</strong>ions. Today DSU enrolls a diverse popul<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> 3,500 students, about 10% <strong>of</strong> whom are gradu<strong>at</strong>e students. The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program <strong>at</strong> DSU provides p<strong>at</strong>hway into Ph.D. study <strong>at</strong><br />
Philadelphia LSAMP Schools (Drexel, NJIT, Temple, UDEL, UPENN, and DSU) or elsewhere. The <strong>BD</strong> (Cohort 6) program rests on a solid found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> partnerships, resources, effective practices and experiences.<br />
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Sonia Aviles<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Mayaguez<br />
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Chemical Engineering<br />
Career Goal: Complete my Ph.D. with<br />
specializ<strong>at</strong>ion in Rheology <strong>of</strong> Nanocomposites<br />
and continue post gradu<strong>at</strong>e studies in the area<br />
<strong>of</strong> Transport Phenomena.<br />
Diana Delgado<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Biology (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biology<br />
Career Goal: Obtain my Ph.D. in Biology<br />
focusing in Ecology and pursue a postdoctoral<br />
position, and secure a position as a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and a researcher.<br />
“In August 2008, the twelve Fellows from Cohort VI joined the community <strong>of</strong> 58 gradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
students th<strong>at</strong> have received a <strong>BD</strong> fellowship. A survey conducted in 2007 showed th<strong>at</strong> 56 <strong>of</strong><br />
the 58 Fellows from the first five cohorts are in the PhD pipeline, with a GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.5 or higher<br />
and 62 papers published in peer review journals. As a group they have <strong>at</strong>tended over 400<br />
local, n<strong>at</strong>ional and intern<strong>at</strong>ional conferences, broadening their academic prepar<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
establishing a network for potential career opportunities.”<br />
Dr. Manuel Gomez, PI<br />
Cielo Figuerola<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Mayaguez<br />
BS Degree in Biology (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Zoology and Ecology<br />
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. while engaging<br />
in productive research projects, specifically<br />
the conserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> endangered species in<br />
Mona Island.<br />
Jennifer Carpena<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Physics (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Chemical Physics<br />
Career Goal: Obtain my Ph.D. and become a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor/researcher in m<strong>at</strong>erial science and<br />
contribute solutions to energy production and<br />
efficiency. Would like to be an astronaut.<br />
Maria Ocasio<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Humacao<br />
BS Degree in Coastal Marine Biology (2007)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biology<br />
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. and continue<br />
post-doctoral studies, with the goal <strong>of</strong><br />
becoming a pr<strong>of</strong>essor and researcher . I<br />
would like to reach students and motiv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
them to do research on any aspects <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ure.<br />
Kennett Rivero<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Chemistry (2007)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Analytical Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. and do research<br />
in a R&D lab in the pharmaceutical industry.<br />
Would also like to have a research group <strong>at</strong> the<br />
academic level to contribute to the growth <strong>of</strong><br />
the scientific knowledge <strong>of</strong> our society.<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Cohort VI Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Fellows<br />
Bridge-to-the-Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Javier Figueroa is the Assistant Coordin<strong>at</strong>or <strong>of</strong> the PR-LSAMP Program and the <strong>BD</strong>P<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or. His field <strong>of</strong> specializ<strong>at</strong>ion is Biology and Ecology. He has conducted research in<br />
Popul<strong>at</strong>ion Biology, biogeographical distribution and system<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>of</strong> the Order Odon<strong>at</strong>a<br />
in neotropical environments with emphasis in the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Antilles.<br />
Address:<br />
UPR Resource Center for Science and Engineering<br />
P.O. Box 23334; San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3334<br />
Tel. (787) 765-5170, ext. 2012; FAX (787) 766-1293<br />
E-mail: j_figueroa@prlsamp.org<br />
Rita Caceres<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Biology (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Ecology<br />
Career Goal: Obtain my Ph.D. and become a<br />
faculty member <strong>at</strong> a higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
institution, as well as getting involved in<br />
outreach programs for high school students.<br />
Edgard Almodovar<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: Become a st<strong>at</strong>istician with a<br />
focus on Biology and able to explain n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
phenomena through use <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical and<br />
st<strong>at</strong>istical models.<br />
Haydee Guzman<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (2007)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Pure M<strong>at</strong>hamtics<br />
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. to become a<br />
successful and outstanding number theorist,<br />
with the goal <strong>of</strong> becoming a college pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
in this area.<br />
Diana Silva<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Chemistry (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: Obtain my MS degree in<br />
Chemistry and conduct research in a<br />
university or in industry.<br />
Yamixa Delgado<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Humacao<br />
BS Degree in Industrial Chemistry (2007)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biochemistry<br />
Career Goal: Obtain my Ph.D. and become a<br />
specialist in enzym<strong>at</strong>ic c<strong>at</strong>alysis. Seek a<br />
position in the pharmaceutical industry.<br />
Nelson Rivera<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution: UPR-Rio Piedras<br />
BS Degree in Chemistry (2008)<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Analytical Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Analytical<br />
Chemistry, with the goal <strong>of</strong> seeking a position<br />
in the Federal Government, as well as teach in<br />
a post secondary institution.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto<br />
Rico is the flagship<br />
institution <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion in the island;<br />
the major producer <strong>of</strong><br />
Hispanic STEM<br />
baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e degrees in<br />
the U.S., and the main<br />
source <strong>of</strong> Hispanic<br />
PhD’s in science and<br />
Engineering. The<br />
College <strong>of</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
Sciences <strong>at</strong> UPR Rio<br />
Piedras <strong>of</strong>fers Bachelor’s<br />
degrees in Biology,<br />
Chemistry, Computer<br />
Science, Environmental<br />
Sciences, General<br />
Sciences, M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics,<br />
and Physics; Master’s<br />
degrees in Biology,<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, Physics<br />
and Chemistry and PhD<br />
degrees in Biology,<br />
Chemical Physics,<br />
Chemistry, Computer<br />
Science and<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics. On the<br />
other hand, the UPR<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Engineering is<br />
the main and largest<br />
school <strong>of</strong> engineering in<br />
Puerto Rico, and ranks<br />
13 th in undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
enrollment among<br />
universities in the U.S.;<br />
18 th in the number <strong>of</strong><br />
undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees<br />
awarded, and 3 rd in the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> degrees<br />
awarded to women.<br />
Thirty five percent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Engineering majors are<br />
women.<br />
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St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York (SUNY) LSAMP<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 2008– 2009 Cohort <strong>at</strong> Stony Brook <strong>University</strong><br />
The third SUNY LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e took place this year <strong>at</strong> the Stony Brook campus.<br />
The program has:<br />
- Increased the visibility <strong>of</strong> SUNY LSAMP especially with gradu<strong>at</strong>e STEM departments.<br />
- Provided a way to bring in new talented academically strong LSAMP students to STEM gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs.<br />
- Provided new opportunities for SUNY LSAMP and SUNY AGEP to work together to bring more LSAMP<br />
undergradu<strong>at</strong>es into the STEM doctoral pool.<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Students: History, Current Major and Career Goals<br />
Stacy Cobb<br />
B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Savannah St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2008<br />
Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
St<strong>at</strong>istician<br />
De’Rael Darling<br />
B.S. Computer Science Technology<br />
Savannah St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2008<br />
Computer Science<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Joseph Noel<br />
B.S. Psychology<br />
CUNY City College 2006<br />
Biopsychology<br />
Researcher<br />
Yannick Rigg<br />
B.S. Chemistry<br />
Stony Brook <strong>University</strong> 2008<br />
Marine and Atmospheric Sciences<br />
Industrial Researcher<br />
Chrisnel Lamy<br />
B.S. Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Stony Brook <strong>University</strong> 2008<br />
Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics and St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/Researcher<br />
Alexis Santana<br />
B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology<br />
SUNY New Paltz 2008<br />
Microbiology<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Yesenia Miranda<br />
B.E. Chemical Engineering<br />
Columbia <strong>University</strong> 2007<br />
Biomedical Engineering<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Javier Monzon<br />
B.S. Biology<br />
CUNY Queens College 2004<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor/ Researcher<br />
Wildlife Biology<br />
Cindy Thomas<br />
B. S. Biology<br />
Stony Brook <strong>University</strong> 2008<br />
Genetics<br />
Government Researcher<br />
Gustavo Tinta<br />
B.A. Art<br />
CUNY City College 2008<br />
Physiology and Biophysics<br />
Researcher<br />
Stony Brook <strong>University</strong>, part <strong>of</strong> the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York,<br />
is on Long Island, 60 miles from New York City. Stony Brook is recognized as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ion’s finest public research universities and one <strong>of</strong> the best science<br />
universities globally. It is among the top 50 institutions funded by the N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion. Stony Brook’s gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs receive exceptionally high<br />
r<strong>at</strong>ings from external evalu<strong>at</strong>ion agencies. Stony Brook is deeply committed to<br />
the recruitment, retention and success <strong>of</strong> diverse students in its competitive<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e programs.<br />
Dr. David Ferguson<br />
SUNY LSAMP<br />
Project Director<br />
Ms. Lucy Gluck<br />
<strong>BD</strong> Site<br />
Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<br />
M.A.T.<br />
UREP Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
345a Harriman Hall, Stony Brook <strong>University</strong><br />
Stony Brook, New York 11794-3760<br />
631-632-9988 Lucille.Gluck@Stonybrook.edu<br />
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<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> Maryland<br />
LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski<br />
President, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland,<br />
Baltimore County<br />
PI, <strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> Maryland LSAMP<br />
Adedayo Adeniran<br />
BS Chemical Engineering 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park<br />
Major: Chemical Engineering<br />
Career: To teach and to develop<br />
synthetic tissues for biomedical<br />
applic<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Time Aigbe<br />
BS Mechanical Engineering 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park<br />
Major: Mechanical Engineering<br />
Career: To work in industrial engineering<br />
and develop manufacturing systems.<br />
“The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Program<br />
is the link th<strong>at</strong> connects LSAMP<br />
undergradu<strong>at</strong>es to advanced degrees.<br />
At the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College<br />
Park students in the <strong>BD</strong> Program have<br />
the opportunity to particip<strong>at</strong>e in cutting<br />
edge research with faculty, mentoring,<br />
and other academic enrichment<br />
activities. <strong>BD</strong> is a positive step towards<br />
increasing the number <strong>of</strong> underrepresented<br />
students being awarded<br />
doctoral degrees in science, technology,<br />
engineering, and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
(STEM).”<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College<br />
Park is among the most high-ranking public<br />
research universities in the n<strong>at</strong>ion with the<br />
student body consisting <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
brightest high school gradu<strong>at</strong>es from across<br />
the n<strong>at</strong>ion and the world. It provides an<br />
exceptional gradu<strong>at</strong>e and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion program th<strong>at</strong> covers all subjects<br />
for the program’s students who will be the<br />
leaders <strong>of</strong> tomorrow. The UMCP LSAMP<br />
Program is focused on increasing the quantity<br />
and quality <strong>of</strong> students particip<strong>at</strong>ing in<br />
and completing science, technology, engineering,<br />
and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM) baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e,<br />
masters, and doctoral degree<br />
programs. LSAMP is particularly supportive<br />
<strong>of</strong> those who are grossly underrepresented<br />
in the STEM fields.<br />
Marie Baronette<br />
BS Mechanical Engineering 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, Baltimore<br />
County<br />
Major: M<strong>at</strong>erials Science Engineering<br />
Career: Currently exploring all future<br />
options.<br />
Floyd B<strong>at</strong>es II<br />
BS Chemistry 2007<br />
Johnson C. Smith <strong>University</strong><br />
Major: Chemistry<br />
Career: To develop new m<strong>at</strong>erials and<br />
devices for industrial applic<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Ms. Tamara Hamilton is the Bridge to the<br />
Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or and the<br />
LSAMP Co-Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or <strong>at</strong> the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park. The<br />
UMCP LSAMP is managed by the Center<br />
for Minorities in Science and Engineering in<br />
the A. James Clark School <strong>of</strong> Engineering.<br />
Cassaundra R. Brown<br />
BS Electrical Engineering 2007<br />
Morgan St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Major: Electrical Engineering<br />
Career: To obtain a Master’s and PhD<br />
degree and become self-employed.<br />
Margaret Brown<br />
BS Chemistry 2006<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, Long Beach<br />
Major: Chemistry<br />
Career: To become an organic chemist<br />
in a biotech or pharmaceutical division.<br />
P<strong>at</strong>rick Sodre Carlos<br />
BS M<strong>at</strong>h, Computer Science, and Economics<br />
2003, 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park<br />
Major: Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career: To work in research/academics<br />
or industry.<br />
Jeanette Davis<br />
BS Marine Science 2004<br />
Hampton <strong>University</strong><br />
Major: Marine Biotechnology<br />
Career: To become an academic<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />
Nikesha Davis<br />
BS General Science 2006<br />
Spelman College<br />
Major: Aerospace Engineering<br />
Career: To teach, perform research,<br />
and own a consulting firm.<br />
Linmaris Santiago<br />
BS Chemical Engineering 2007<br />
Virginia Tech<br />
Major: M<strong>at</strong>erials Science Engineering<br />
Career: To do research on biomedical<br />
and novel m<strong>at</strong>erial.<br />
Daniel Serrano<br />
BS Biochemistry/Environmental<br />
Science 2008<br />
Virginia Tech<br />
Major: Cell Biology and Molecular<br />
Genetics<br />
Career: To develop technology with<br />
cellular and molecular phenomena.<br />
Reuel Smith<br />
BS Aerospace Engineering 2005<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, College Park<br />
Major: Mechanical Engineering<br />
Career: To develop new gener<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
space st<strong>at</strong>ions and improve man space<br />
flight.<br />
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Washington Baltimore Hampton Roads-Louis Stokes<br />
Alliance for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion (WBHR-LSAMP)<br />
“The WBHR-LSAMP consists <strong>of</strong> seven partner institutions including Bowie St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, Hampton <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong>, Morgan St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, Norfolk St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the District <strong>of</strong> Columbia and<br />
Virginia St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>. The Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e program is instrumental in helping the Alliance meet the goal<br />
<strong>of</strong> encouraging students to pursue gradu<strong>at</strong>e training in fields where there is still gross under-represent<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
minorities and especially minority women. We anticip<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> a large portion <strong>of</strong> these <strong>BD</strong> students will choose<br />
research and teaching careers in academe. Furthermore, the <strong>BD</strong> students will be able to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the<br />
current programs th<strong>at</strong> encourage students to enter the pr<strong>of</strong>essori<strong>at</strong>e.” Howard <strong>University</strong> has a faculty <strong>of</strong> 2,075 and<br />
an overall enrollment <strong>of</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 11,000 students <strong>of</strong> which 3,600 are <strong>at</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e level. It is a Research<br />
Extensive Institution and a Carnegie Level I Research Institution. Howard is one <strong>of</strong> two Ph.D. granting institutions in<br />
our Alliance and its gradu<strong>at</strong>e school <strong>of</strong>fers Doctoral degrees in 16 STEM fields.<br />
Clarence M. Lee, Ph. D. Biology<br />
Co-Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
2225 Georgia Ave, NW Suite 501<br />
Washington, DC 20059<br />
cmlee@howard.edu<br />
(202) 238-2511<br />
Alvin Thornton, Ph.D<br />
Interim Provost & Chief<br />
Academic Officer<br />
Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>or<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORATE STUDENTS<br />
Academic Year 2008-2009<br />
Anthony Boudreaux<br />
Winston Salem St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Chemistry, 2006<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Chemistry<br />
Career Goal: To become a re-known<br />
scientist and college pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />
Sean Cauley<br />
Paine College<br />
B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, 2006<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: To teach college-level<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics.<br />
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Montreal McMorris<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
BS, Mechanical Engineering. , 2007<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Mechanical Engineer<br />
Career Goal: To conduct research in<br />
the Nanotechnolgy area after obtaining<br />
my Ph.D.<br />
Damien Myers<br />
S.E. Missouri St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. S.E. Missouri St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, 2007<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Genetics<br />
Career Goal: To pursue a research<br />
career in the genetics field.<br />
Martha Gay<br />
Hampton <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Biological Sciences, 2004<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Pharmacology<br />
Career Goal: To conduct research in<br />
medical pharmacology.<br />
Vincent H<strong>at</strong>haway<br />
Grambling <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Biological Sciences, 2005<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Genetics<br />
Career Goal: To conduct research in<br />
genetics and and become a university<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />
Korri Jones<br />
Alcorn <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Career Goal: To become a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>at</strong> the university level.<br />
Chinyere Knight<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Chemistry, 2006<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Microbiology<br />
Career Goal: To become a Nobel-prize<br />
winning research scientist.<br />
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Jennifer Nash<br />
Central St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: teach as a college<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and conduct m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical and<br />
computer science research.<br />
Samelia Okpodu<br />
Norfolk St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Optical Engineering, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Physiology<br />
Career Goal: To conduct research in<br />
neuroscience and ophthalmology.<br />
Kahli Smith<br />
Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Chemistry, 2007<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Pharmacology<br />
Career Goal: To conduct research<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed to Alzheimer’s disease.<br />
Bethtrice Thompson<br />
Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
B.S. Chemistry, 2008<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Major: Biochemistry<br />
Career Goal: To become a university<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor and conduct research in<br />
biochemistry.<br />
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student news and accomplishments<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong><br />
Dr. Carma Cook has successfully<br />
defended her thesis and met all the<br />
degree requirements. Dr. Cook<br />
(Biochemistry) was a <strong>BD</strong> Fellow and<br />
subsequently a GK-12 Fellow for<br />
another two years. Her final year was<br />
funded by Auburn <strong>University</strong>. She is now doing cancer<br />
research <strong>at</strong> Tuskegee <strong>University</strong> and plans to apply for<br />
available faculty positions as well as postdoc positions in<br />
cancer research <strong>at</strong> NIH/NCI and cancer research facilities.<br />
Lucy Kehinde was a Minority Access<br />
2008 Student Role Model and won the<br />
First Place Student Research Presenter<br />
Award. She earned her B.S. from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Urbana-<br />
Champaign with Academic Distinction<br />
for her research in plant biotechnology<br />
in 2005. She will complete her Ph.D. in Vision Sciences in<br />
2009 <strong>at</strong> UAB. Kehinde plans to teach and continue to do<br />
research with a clinical focus, most likely on ocular surface<br />
disease or contact lens research.<br />
Four Auburn <strong>University</strong> <strong>BD</strong> Fellows are expected to<br />
receive doctoral degrees in 2009. They are: Angela Bell<br />
(Chemistry - 08/09); Nicole Harris (12/09); Charmaine<br />
Porter (D.D.S. - 05/09) and Kevin Tolliver (08/09).<br />
Former UAB Ph.D. recipient and microbiologist,<br />
Dr. Crystal Johnson,<br />
recently received a<br />
four-year $2.3 million<br />
grant from the NSF<br />
and NIH to study<br />
p<strong>at</strong>hogenic vibrios, as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> its Ecology <strong>of</strong><br />
Infectious Diseases<br />
program. Southern<br />
Mississippi <strong>University</strong><br />
will receive $1.6 million <strong>of</strong> the grant and share the<br />
remaining $700,000 with the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland, a<br />
partner in the research.<br />
“Not only is this one <strong>of</strong> the largest NSF grants Southern<br />
Miss has received, it is Dr. Johnson’s first awarded grant as<br />
principal investig<strong>at</strong>or. She is to be commended,” said Dr.<br />
Cecil Burge, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Research and Economic<br />
Development <strong>at</strong> Southern Mississippi <strong>University</strong>. The<br />
project, “Identifying Environmental Determinants<br />
Favorable for the Presence and Transmission <strong>of</strong> P<strong>at</strong>hogenic<br />
Vibrios,” will explore temper<strong>at</strong>ure and other environmental<br />
factors, such as turbidity, salinity, chlorophyll levels and<br />
other biochemical qualities.<br />
New Mexico<br />
Attending the Intern<strong>at</strong>ional and Intercultural Educ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Fair and Forum in Chihuahua, Mexico were Martha<br />
Martinez Grimes, Molecular Biology, New Mexico AMP<br />
<strong>BD</strong> program; Daniel Ramirez, Biology, New Mexico <strong>BD</strong><br />
program; Oscar Herrera, Dean <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua; Dr.<br />
Waded Cruzado, NMSU Interim President and Principal<br />
Investig<strong>at</strong>or <strong>of</strong> the New Mexico <strong>BD</strong> program; Blanquita<br />
Madrazi de Alvarez, alumni <strong>of</strong> NMSU who resides in<br />
Chihuahua; Dr. Imelda Olague, staff member <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Mexico AMP; Dr. Delia Valles, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Industrial Engineering and Co-Director <strong>of</strong> New Mexico<br />
AMP and Alfonso Islas, Animal Science, New Mexico<br />
AMP <strong>BD</strong> program.<br />
New Mexico Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Students<br />
Several NMSU dignitaries, faculty and gradu<strong>at</strong>e students<br />
<strong>at</strong>tended the Intern<strong>at</strong>ional and Intercultural Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Fair<br />
and Forum in Chihuahua, Mexico from October 16-18,<br />
2008. The mission <strong>of</strong> the event was to provide a forum for<br />
intern<strong>at</strong>ional and intercultural educ<strong>at</strong>ors to share ideas and<br />
best practices and to develop connections and partnerships.<br />
Attendees included Drs. Waded Cruzado, Interim<br />
President; Robert Moulton, Provost; Delia Valles, Assistant<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Industrial Engineering and Co-Director <strong>of</strong><br />
New Mexico AMP and Imelda Olague, New Mexico AMP<br />
staff and instructor. Three gradu<strong>at</strong>e students who<br />
particip<strong>at</strong>ed in the New Mexico AMP <strong>BD</strong> program also<br />
<strong>at</strong>tended: Alfonso Islas, Animal Science; Martha Martinez<br />
Grimes, Molecular Biology and Daniel Ramirez, Biology.<br />
The event <strong>of</strong>fered panels focused on intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
educ<strong>at</strong>ion presented by campus presidents and other<br />
dignitaries from the United St<strong>at</strong>es, Mexico, Brazil,<br />
Venezuela, Peru, China, Japan and Spain. NMSU Interim<br />
President particip<strong>at</strong>ed on two panels, and various NMSU<br />
departments and organiz<strong>at</strong>ions took part in a career fair,<br />
including the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, the College <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
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and Sciences, the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School, the New Mexico AMP,<br />
the U.S.D. and the Confucius Institute. The experience<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered NMSU <strong>at</strong>tendees the opportunity to network with<br />
intern<strong>at</strong>ional faculty and dignitaries.<br />
New Mexico AMP program students and director <strong>at</strong>tended<br />
the Minority Access Role Model's Conference in<br />
Arlington, VA from September 26-29, 2008. At the<br />
conference, NMSU received an award for its commitment<br />
to diversity and Dr. Art Hicks, the N<strong>at</strong>ional Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Particip<strong>at</strong>ion, received<br />
the Innov<strong>at</strong>or Role Model award. The students also<br />
presented their research. Attending were Dr. Ricardo<br />
Jacquez, Director <strong>of</strong> New Mexico Alliance for Minority<br />
Particip<strong>at</strong>ion; Gilberto Flores, Nuclear Physics, New<br />
Mexico Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>BD</strong>) program; Julie<br />
Fernandez DeGraaf, Biology, Summer Community College<br />
Opportunity for Research Experience (SCCORE) program;<br />
Alfonso Islas, Animal Science, New Mexico <strong>BD</strong> program;<br />
Martha Martinez Grimes, Molecular Biology, New Mexico<br />
<strong>BD</strong> program; Ricardo Luna, Chemical Engineering, New<br />
Mexico <strong>BD</strong> program; Desa Daniel, Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Research Assistantship (URA) program and Felicia<br />
Guerrero, Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico <strong>BD</strong><br />
program. New Mexico <strong>BD</strong> participant Martha Martinez<br />
Grimes placed second in the research present<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
competition.<br />
New Mexico AMP and New Mexico <strong>BD</strong><br />
Students with Dr. Art Hicks who received<br />
the Innov<strong>at</strong>or Role Model Award.<br />
Ismael Nieto, Cohort II, Chemistry, Ph.D. in progress <strong>at</strong><br />
the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas (UT), is the recipient <strong>of</strong> an Alfred<br />
P. Sloan Fellowship and a N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health<br />
Minority Biomedical Research Support Research (MBRS)<br />
Initi<strong>at</strong>ive for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship.<br />
Sarah Gibson, Cohort II, Chemistry, Ph.D. in progress <strong>at</strong><br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> (NMSU), is the recipient <strong>of</strong><br />
an NSF Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Fellowship award.<br />
Albert Moncado, Cohort I, Mechanical Engineering,<br />
Ph.D. in progress <strong>at</strong> Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, is the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> Fulton Fellowship Award.<br />
Ruben Ortega, Cohort I, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. in<br />
progress <strong>at</strong> Ohio St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> (OSU), is recipient <strong>of</strong> an<br />
OSU <strong>University</strong> Fellowship.<br />
GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Research Present<strong>at</strong>ion: Steven Jones,<br />
Ph.D. candid<strong>at</strong>e, Neuroscience, Drexel <strong>University</strong> (Cohort<br />
III) presented his research on “Possible Functional<br />
Consequences <strong>of</strong> Microgravity-Dependent Myosin II Do in<br />
Neurons” <strong>at</strong> Africa’s First Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Conference on<br />
Mission to MARS: The African Perspective on October<br />
22-23, 2007 in Nigeria.<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Research Public<strong>at</strong>ions: Quincy Brown,<br />
Ph.D. candid<strong>at</strong>e, Computer Science, Drexel <strong>University</strong><br />
(Cohort III) has the following intern<strong>at</strong>ional public<strong>at</strong>ions:<br />
Q. Brown, F. Lee, V. Aleven, “Interface Challenges<br />
for Mobile Tutoring Systems,” Intelligent Tutoring<br />
Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, 2008.<br />
Q. Brown, F. Lee, D. Salvucci, and V. Aleven, "The<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> a Mobile Intelligent Tutoring System," IEEE<br />
Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric<br />
Computing, Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany 2008.<br />
Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Research Training: During Winter 2007,<br />
Alicia Revis-Mangum, M.S. candid<strong>at</strong>e, N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources,<br />
Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> (Cohort IV) completed a course<br />
in Belize which trained students in tropical agriculture,<br />
ecosystems and conserv<strong>at</strong>ion. the opportunity to conduct<br />
small-scale research projects<br />
Book Chapter: Rafael Mulero, Ph.D. candid<strong>at</strong>e,<br />
Mechanical Engineering, Drexel <strong>University</strong> (Cohort III)<br />
co-authored the following book chapter: Mulero, R. &<br />
Kim, M. J., "Design, Fabric<strong>at</strong>ion, and Applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
Solid-St<strong>at</strong>e Nanopores for Single Molecule Analysis," in<br />
Nanobiotechnology - A New Era <strong>of</strong> Modern Science,<br />
published by Stadium Press, LLC (Feb. 2008).<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
Francisco Solá (UPR-Rio Piedras), Fellow <strong>of</strong> the Institute<br />
for Functional Nanom<strong>at</strong>erials and former Cohort III <strong>BD</strong><br />
Fellow, was selected to particip<strong>at</strong>e in the 58 th Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
Nobel Laure<strong>at</strong>es in Lindau, Germany. This meeting<br />
corresponds to the 19 th Forum dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to Physics.<br />
Approxim<strong>at</strong>ely more than 20,000 persons applied, and only<br />
about 2.5% were selected. This year a total <strong>of</strong> 26 Nobel<br />
Laure<strong>at</strong>es particip<strong>at</strong>ed in the meeting: 21 from Physics,<br />
four from Chemistry and one from Physiology or<br />
Medicine. The experience <strong>of</strong> particip<strong>at</strong>ing in the 58 th<br />
Meeting <strong>of</strong> Nobel Laure<strong>at</strong>es provided Francisco with a<br />
broad perspective <strong>of</strong> the world <strong>of</strong> cutting edge science. The<br />
interaction with the other participants provided the<br />
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opportunity for networking and collabor<strong>at</strong>ing in the future.<br />
The opportunity to talk with Nobel Laure<strong>at</strong>es in his area <strong>of</strong><br />
research was a unique experience. Francisco Solá<br />
acknowledges Oak Ridge Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Universities (ORAU)<br />
for financing this experience. Currently he has nine peer<br />
review articles.<br />
<strong>BD</strong> Cohort III alumni Randy Wilkins entered a Ph.D.<br />
program in Mechanical Engineering <strong>at</strong> Texas A&M<br />
<strong>University</strong> and Lamesha Johnson entered a Ph.D.<br />
program in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>at</strong> Rice <strong>University</strong>.<br />
TAMUS <strong>BD</strong> Fellow<br />
Aracely Rocha<br />
<strong>BD</strong> Cohort IV alumnus Aracely<br />
Rocha received the Pl<strong>at</strong>inum Medal<br />
for the student poster competition <strong>at</strong><br />
the Society <strong>of</strong> Tribology and<br />
Lubric<strong>at</strong>ion Engineering (STLE)<br />
2008 Annual Meeting in Cleveland,<br />
Ohio. Aracely also studied abroad in<br />
Lyon, France in Summer 2008,<br />
where she performed research <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Ecole Centrale de Lyon.<br />
From left, Dr. Theodor Hänsch, Francisco Solá<br />
and Dr. John Hall. Both pr<strong>of</strong>essors received<br />
the Nobel Prize in Physics (2005).<br />
Dr. Azlin Biaggi-Labiosa, Cohort III <strong>BD</strong> Fellow was<br />
awarded a Ph.D. in chemical physics in June 2008.<br />
BTD Cohort IV alumnus Jacob<br />
Torres received 1 st place for his<br />
oral present<strong>at</strong>ion in the Special<br />
Environmental Health & Safety<br />
Recognition session in the 2008<br />
Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> Student<br />
Research Week competition, held<br />
March 24-28, 2008.<br />
Jacob Torres<br />
<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong><br />
Maryland<br />
The following <strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong> Maryland <strong>BD</strong> students<br />
have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy and/or passed qualifying<br />
examin<strong>at</strong>ions:<br />
Her thesis research was on the light emission from<br />
nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si) when irradi<strong>at</strong>ed with<br />
electrons for applic<strong>at</strong>ions on field emission displays (FED).<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> public<strong>at</strong>ions during her Ph.D. equals ten.<br />
Texas A&M System<br />
Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>BD</strong>) Cohort I alumnus, Dr. Erica<br />
Bruce (Reese), joined<br />
the faculty <strong>at</strong> Baylor<br />
<strong>University</strong> in Environmental<br />
Science with a<br />
dual appointment in<br />
Biomedical Studies in<br />
August 2008. Dr. Bruce<br />
was hired into the<br />
faculty position in less<br />
than a year after<br />
TAMUS BTD I alumnus Dr. Erica<br />
Bruce (Reese) and family.<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>ion with no post-doctoral experience. Dr. Bruce<br />
relayed to Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> System LSAMP th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
hiring committee was very impressed with her particip<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
in the TAMUS LSAMP program.<br />
Miguel A. Acosta advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Chemical and Biochemical Engineering <strong>at</strong><br />
UMBC in June 2008.<br />
Philip S. Dyer passed qualifying exams for his Ph.D. in<br />
Mechanical Engineering <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Utah in<br />
November 2008.<br />
Bill J. Moss passed qualifying exams for his Ph.D. in<br />
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering <strong>at</strong> UMBC.<br />
Antonie Renee Siler advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry <strong>at</strong> UMCP in January 2009.<br />
Jacqueline A. Smith advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry <strong>at</strong> UMCP in November 2008.<br />
K<strong>at</strong>isha D. Smith advanced to Ph.D. candidacy in the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanical Engineering <strong>at</strong> UMBC in<br />
August 2008.<br />
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Cohort V Participants<br />
<strong>Alabama</strong> – The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Edward Dillon B.A. Computer Science <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Mississippi 2007 Computer Science<br />
Alanzo Granville B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Nicole Gray B.S. Chemistry <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Marleshia Hall B.S. Biology Stillman College 2006 Biology<br />
Haylee Hinz B.S. Biology The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Melody Kelley B.A. Chemistry Wayne St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Contessa Majors B.S. Biology Langston <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Ekaette Mbong B.S. Biology The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong><br />
DeAna McAdory B.S. Chemistry <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Diondra Means B.S. Metallurgical <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> 2007 Metallurgical<br />
Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Brandon Morgan B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Alcorn St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
K<strong>at</strong>hryn Picard B.S. Biology The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Rachel Roberts B.S. Metallurgical<br />
Engineering<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> 2007 Metallurgical<br />
Engineering<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>, Los Angeles<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Benjamin Bush B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics CSU Long Beach 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (Pure)<br />
Carla Cueva B.S. Biological Sciences UC Irvine 2006 Biological Sciences<br />
(Microbiology)<br />
Monica Delgado B.S. Microbiology CSU Los Angeles 2007 Biological Sciences<br />
(Microbiology)<br />
Erika Garcia B.S. Biochemistry CSU Los Angeles 2007 Chemistry (Analytical)<br />
Angelina Hernandez B.S. Biological Sciences UC Irvine 2007 Biological Sciences<br />
(Neurobiology)<br />
Alberto Izarraraz Melero B.S. Applied<br />
UC Irvine<br />
Interdisciplinary<br />
2006<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
(Biom<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics)<br />
Xiomara Madero B.A. Psychology CSU Los Angeles 2004 Biological Sciences<br />
(Molecular Biology)<br />
Alex Maldonado B.S. Electrical<br />
Engineering<br />
CSU Los Angeles 2007 Electrical Engineering<br />
(Power and Control<br />
Systems)<br />
Omar Moreno B.S. Physics UC Irvine 2006 Physics (Nuclear)<br />
Maura Palacios<br />
Marine Biology &<br />
Biological Sciences<br />
B.S.<br />
CSU Long Beach 2007<br />
Zoology<br />
(Marine Biology)<br />
Sergio Rivas B.A. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics CSU Los Angeles 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (Pure)<br />
Nadine Rodriguez<br />
Biological Sciences<br />
B.S. Microbiology CSU Los Angeles 2007<br />
(Microbiology)<br />
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Colorado – Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Jacob Barker B.S. Mechanical Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Mechanical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
N<strong>at</strong>alia Cordova-Sanchez B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico- 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Rio Piedras<br />
Derek Dalton B.S. Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Colorado- 2007 Chemistry<br />
Denver<br />
Miguel Galvez B.S. Electrical Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Electrical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Carlos Herrera B.S. Biology <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico 2007 Biochemistry<br />
William Johnston B.S. Physics Texas A & M <strong>University</strong>- 2007 Physics<br />
Commerce<br />
Lorene Martinez B.S. Biology Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2004 Microbiology<br />
M<strong>at</strong>thew Martinez B.S. Electrical<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Electrical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Santano Mestas B.S. Biochemistry Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 1999 Biomedical Engineering<br />
Michelle Sanchez B.S. Chemistry Regis <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Ruffin Swain B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics California St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> -<br />
Dominguez Hills<br />
Philip Wheeler B.S. Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California-<br />
Santa Cruz<br />
2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
2004 Chemistry<br />
Illinois – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong> Chicago<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Sonja Artis B.S. Biology Oakwood College 2007 Neuroscience<br />
Tyvette Hilliard B.S. Chemistry/Biology Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Medicinal Chemistry<br />
Kristin Ivy B.S. Biology Grambling St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Environmental &<br />
Occup<strong>at</strong>ional Health<br />
Science<br />
N<strong>at</strong>alie King B.S. Biology Oakwood College 2007 Neuroscience<br />
Kristine Lynn B.S. Chemical<br />
Engineering<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois <strong>at</strong><br />
Chicago<br />
2004 Environmental &<br />
Occup<strong>at</strong>ional Health<br />
Science<br />
Ikenna Madueke B.S. Biology Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Cancer Biology<br />
Leah Page B.S. Chemistry Southern <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Mandek Richardson B.S. Bioengineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Florida 2007 Bioengineering<br />
O’Neil Shand B.S. Microbiology <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida 2007 Microbiology &<br />
Immunology<br />
Tanganyika Wilder B.S. Pre-Medicine Florida A&M <strong>University</strong> 2004 Physiology & Biophysics<br />
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Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Alvin Allen B.S. Computer Science Southern <strong>University</strong><br />
and A&M<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
1983 Computer Engineering<br />
Jodi Boutte B.S. Kinesiology Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2005 Engineering Science<br />
Marcus Benjamin B.S. Chemistry Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2005 Chemistry<br />
Marsha Cole B.S. Chemistry Grambling St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Fareed Dawan B.S. Computer and<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2002 Computer and<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
Curtistine Deere B.S. Chemistry Mississippi Valley St<strong>at</strong>e 2005 Chemistry<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Krystal Fontenot B.S. Chemistry Southern <strong>University</strong> and 2004 Chemistry<br />
A&M College<br />
Wakeel Idewu B.S. Civil Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Louisiana - 2004 Civil Engineering<br />
Lafayette<br />
Amber M<strong>at</strong>thews B.S. Biological Science Louisiana St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Biological Science<br />
Amy Pollard B.S. Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tennessee 2004 Chemistry<br />
Kandace Thomas B.S. Biological Science Southern <strong>University</strong> and 2005 Biological Science<br />
A&M College<br />
Ashleigh Wright B.S. Chemistry W<strong>of</strong>ford College 1990 Chemistry<br />
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
Mississippi – Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Contessa Badie B.S. Biology <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Mississippi 2007 Biology<br />
Teresa Demeritte B.S. Chemistry/Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biochemistry<br />
Eric Evans B.S. Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Marine Science<br />
Dihanna Hackett B.S. Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Biology<br />
Stephanie Hughes B.S. Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Genetics<br />
Danielle McShan B.S. Chemistry Talladega College 2006 Pharmacology<br />
Ricky McGruder B.S. Computer Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Computer Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Wanda Payne B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Mississippi Valley St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Candace Perry B.S. Chemistry Alcorn St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Jetaime Ross B.S. Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Kelisha Turner B.S. Biology Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Biology<br />
Ivan Walker B.S. Computer<br />
Engineering<br />
Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Computer Engineering<br />
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Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
New Mexico – New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Alicia Arguelles B.S. Biology <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico 2007 Biology<br />
Carl Carrasco B.S. Independent Study:<br />
Biology, Biochemistry<br />
& Psychology<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
2007 Wildlife Science<br />
Lorena Gonzalez B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas <strong>at</strong> El 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Paso<br />
Daniel Ramirez Gordillo B.S. Biology New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Biology<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Barbara Lugo B.S. Engineering<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Industrial Engineering<br />
Technology<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Kristiana Martinez B.S. Biochemistry New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Biochemistry<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
James Morel B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries<br />
Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Southeastern Oklahoma<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
2006 Fishery and Wildlife<br />
Science<br />
Carlos Ortega B.S. Mechanical<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Mechanical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Jasmine Pando B.S. Biology New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Molecular Biology<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Rose Perea B.S. Engineering Physics New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e 2007 Physics<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Pablo Teveni B.S. Horticulture Texas A & M Kingsville 2006 Horticulture<br />
New York – The City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Robert Bowers B.S. Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Houston 2007 Chemistry<br />
Charren Cabaroy B.S. Geology York 2008 Geology<br />
Karl Clarke B.A. Geography Hunter College 2008 Geography<br />
Lina Cordero B.E. Electrical<br />
City College 2008 Electrical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Jose Cortes B.A. Computer Science Hunter College 2004 Urban<br />
Educ<strong>at</strong>ion/Technology<br />
Hawndel Fraser B.S. Psychology Brooklyn College 2007 Environmental<br />
Psychology<br />
Kareem Joshua B.E. Biomedical<br />
City College 2007 Biomedical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Jon<strong>at</strong>han Maitre B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Medgar Evers College 2008 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Philipa Njau B.S. Chemistry City College 2007 Chemistry<br />
Clarice Richardson B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics/ Medgar Evers College 2008 Biomedical Engineering<br />
Biology<br />
Evelyn Silva B.A. Environmental<br />
Queens College 2005 Environmental Ecology<br />
Science<br />
Martino Thenor B.S. Computer Science NYC College <strong>of</strong> Technology 2007 Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Systems<br />
Jumie Yuventi B.E. Electrical<br />
Engineering<br />
City College 2008 Electrical Engineering<br />
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Philadelphia – Temple <strong>University</strong><br />
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Alton Allen B.S. Computer and<br />
Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Science<br />
Shileen Bynum B.A. Chemistry Cheyney <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Pennsylvania<br />
Nejea Davis B.S. Chemistry/<br />
Biochemistry<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Temple <strong>University</strong> 2006 Computer and<br />
Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Science<br />
2003 Microbiology and<br />
Immunology<br />
Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Amaliris Gonzalez B.A. Biology Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Keyona Gonzalez B.S. Biology Delaware St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Justin Griggs B.A. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California - 2003 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Santa Cruz<br />
Virginia Kocieda B.S. Biology Temple <strong>University</strong> 2005 Microbiology and<br />
Immunology<br />
Enoch Kotei B.S. Biology Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Jay Lunden B.S. Biology Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology<br />
Johnny Perez B.S. Chemistry Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Andro-Marc Pierre Louis B.S. Chemistry Temple <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Renee O<strong>at</strong>s B.S. Physics Lincoln <strong>University</strong> 2005 Civil Engineering<br />
Carl Sl<strong>at</strong>er B.A. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Morehouse College 2006 St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
Puerto Rico – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Ismael Alicea B.S. Chemistry UPR <strong>at</strong> Humacao 2006 Biochemistry<br />
Juan Burgos B.S. Physics UPR <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras 2007 Physics<br />
Ana R. Cameron B.E. Chemical<br />
UPR <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez 2007 Chemical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Manuel Delgado B.S. Biology UPR <strong>at</strong> Arecibo 2003 Neurobiology<br />
Rosalyn Gonzalez B.S. Biology UPR <strong>at</strong> Cayey 2007 Molecular Biology<br />
Dionne Hernandez B.S. Chemistry UPR <strong>at</strong> Humacao 2004 Biochemistry<br />
Ruth Hidalgo B.E. Mechanical<br />
UPR <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez 2007 Mechanical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Ida Pantoja B.S. Biology UPR <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras 2007 Microbiology<br />
Karinel Nieves B.S. Chemistry UPR <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras 2007 Organic Chemistry<br />
Damian Reyes B.E. Chemical<br />
UPR <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez 2007 Chemical Engineering<br />
Engineering<br />
Carlos A. Rodriguez B.S. Biology UPR <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras 2007 Ecology<br />
Denisse Soto B.E. Chemical<br />
Engineering<br />
UPR <strong>at</strong> Mayaguez 2007 Chemical Engineering<br />
34 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e
Name<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Degree<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York – <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Buffalo<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major<br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Jahmil Campbell B.S. Electrical Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2007 Electrical Engineering<br />
Corie Ellison<br />
Pharmacology & <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2007 Pharmacology &<br />
B.S.<br />
Toxicology<br />
Toxicology<br />
Ivonne Ferrer<br />
Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico 2004 Analytical Chemistry<br />
B.S.<br />
<strong>at</strong> Cayey<br />
Rodolfo Garcia<br />
Pharmacology & <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2007 Pharmacology &<br />
B.S.<br />
Toxicology<br />
Toxicology<br />
Daniel Gavahi<br />
Architectural California Polytechnic – 2007 Civil Engineering<br />
B.S.<br />
Engineering<br />
San Luis Obispo<br />
Pablo Guzman B.S. Chemistry Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Chemistry<br />
Barnard Onyenucheya B.S. Electrical Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2007 Electrical Engineering<br />
Courtney Saenz<br />
Epaphrodite Uwimana<br />
B.S.<br />
B.S.<br />
Forensic Chemistry Buffalo St<strong>at</strong>e College 2007 Molecular & Cellular<br />
Biophysics &<br />
Biochemistry<br />
Computer Inform<strong>at</strong>ion Buffalo St<strong>at</strong>e College 2004 Industrial Engineering<br />
Systems<br />
Jesus Velazquez<br />
Chemistry <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico 2005 Chemistry<br />
B.S.<br />
<strong>at</strong> Cayey<br />
Keith Ward B.S. Industrial Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2006 Industrial Engineering<br />
Christine Wingo B.S. Industrial Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>at</strong> Buffalo 2001 Industrial Engineering<br />
Washington/Baltimore/Hampton Roads – Howard <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Christopher Agard B.S. Biological Sciences Howard <strong>University</strong> 2007 Biology/Ecology<br />
Louis Antoine<br />
Mechanical Engineering<br />
Mechanical Engineering<br />
B.S.<br />
Technology Northeastern <strong>University</strong> 2007<br />
Monique Calhoun<br />
B.S. Physics Hampton <strong>University</strong> 2007 Physics<br />
Daniel Casimir<br />
B.S.<br />
Physics<br />
Morgan St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
2002 Physics<br />
Kasey Davis<br />
B.S. Biological Sciences<br />
Morgan St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
2006 An<strong>at</strong>omy<br />
Denitra Breuer (Evans)<br />
B.S.<br />
Biochemistry<br />
North Carolina St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong> 2004 Microbiology<br />
Ezra Hackett<br />
B.S.<br />
Biomedical Engineering New Jersey Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
Technology 2004 Microbiology<br />
Kimberly Mason<br />
B.S. Biological Sciences St. Augustine’s College 2004 Microbiology<br />
Rhonda McCoy<br />
B.S.<br />
Chemistry<br />
North Carolina A&T<br />
<strong>University</strong> 2004 Chemistry<br />
Frajovon Talley<br />
B.S. Chemistry Howard <strong>University</strong> 2007 Chemistry<br />
Jorge Velez-Juarbe<br />
B.S.<br />
Geology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico-<br />
Mayaquez 2007 An<strong>at</strong>omy<br />
Danyelle Winchester<br />
B.S. Biological Sciences<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Maryland-<br />
Eastern Shore 2006<br />
Genetics and Human<br />
Genetics<br />
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Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities – Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Year <strong>of</strong><br />
Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Major Undergradu<strong>at</strong>e Institution<br />
Name<br />
Degree<br />
Degree<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School Major<br />
Carl E. Ballard II B.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics <strong>Alabama</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Timothy Clore B.S. Biomedical Sciences Western Michigan 2006 Biochemistry<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Angelo Gonzalez B.S.E. Bioengineering Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2006 Biomedical Engineering<br />
Emmanuel Morales B.S. Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Metropolitan <strong>University</strong>-San 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Juan<br />
Liliana Rincon B.S.E., B.A. Bioengineering/ Arizona St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Bioengineering<br />
Psychology<br />
Kehinde Salau<br />
St. Mary’s College <strong>of</strong> 2007 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
B.A.<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Maryland<br />
Erin Schultz B.S., B.A. Biology/Spanish <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico 2007 Biology<br />
Edme Soho<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics with a Montclair St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> 2007 Applied M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics in<br />
B.S.<br />
minor in Physics<br />
Life and Social Sciences<br />
Yaralid Sotomayor-<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico, 2005 Microbiology<br />
B.S.<br />
Microbiology<br />
Castro<br />
Mayaguez<br />
Jolene E. Trujillo B.S. Biology <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Mexico 2007 Biology<br />
Yusuf Tufail<br />
Health Sciences- <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Arizona 2006 Biology<br />
B.S.<br />
Physiology<br />
The Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the NSF Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e Initi<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
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while several institutions are in the process <strong>of</strong> submitting their inform<strong>at</strong>ion. A few institutions have written<br />
confidentiality policies th<strong>at</strong> prevent them from releasing identifying inform<strong>at</strong>ion. Special accommod<strong>at</strong>ions being provided<br />
to these institutions have delayed their submissions—e.g., the Urban Institute preparing IRB packages, drafting letters or<br />
providing security plans—but all institutions are required to submit all d<strong>at</strong>a needed.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> are some common misconceptions about the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion?<br />
• The first is th<strong>at</strong> institutions may request a reduction in the sample size <strong>of</strong> the comparison or peer group. The design<br />
has been applied uniformly to all institutions and no individual accommod<strong>at</strong>ions with respect to sample size are<br />
possible or have been <strong>of</strong>fered. Admittedly, institutional size was taken into account in sampling to ensure th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
comparison sample resembled the distribution <strong>of</strong> <strong>BD</strong> awards by institution size, which had the benefit <strong>of</strong> limiting the<br />
burden <strong>of</strong> large institutions.<br />
• The second is th<strong>at</strong> foreign students should be excluded. Because not all institutions agreed to provide inform<strong>at</strong>ion on<br />
citizenship st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> students in the design stage, it was not possible to consider excluding foreign students. Having<br />
been included in the sample size estim<strong>at</strong>es, they cannot be excluded from the d<strong>at</strong>a collection. Of course, adjustments<br />
will be applied in the analysis phase to ensure th<strong>at</strong> comparisons made are appropri<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
• The third is th<strong>at</strong> FERPA or IRB requirements prevent the submission <strong>of</strong> individual level records. Neither is an<br />
insurmountable roadblock and Urban Institute evalu<strong>at</strong>ors will gladly work with university represent<strong>at</strong>ives to comply<br />
with institutional requirements and respond to concerns.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> are the next steps? The evalu<strong>at</strong>ion will collect d<strong>at</strong>a yearly for three years. Institutions will be contacted every year<br />
by Macro Intern<strong>at</strong>ional when the d<strong>at</strong>a collection system is opened for th<strong>at</strong> year. No new students will be added to those<br />
already included in the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion, but educ<strong>at</strong>ional progress and workforce outcomes d<strong>at</strong>a for selected students will be<br />
tracked to assess the success <strong>of</strong> the <strong>BD</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive.<br />
We are indebted to all institutions and their hard working staff for their continued support <strong>of</strong> the evalu<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
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COHORT VI Principal Investig<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
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<strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
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The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong><br />
(205) (205) 934-8762 934-8762<br />
Vice Vice President for for Equity and<br />
1530 3 rd rd Avenue South, CH CH 401 401<br />
ldale@uab.edu<br />
Diversity Diversity<br />
<strong>Birmingham</strong>, AL AL 35294-1170<br />
California<br />
California<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Dr.<br />
Dr.<br />
Joseph<br />
Joseph<br />
Sheley<br />
Sheley<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
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-<br />
Sacramento<br />
Sacramento<br />
(916)<br />
(916)<br />
278-3838<br />
278-3838<br />
Provost<br />
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and<br />
and<br />
Vice<br />
Vice<br />
President<br />
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for<br />
for<br />
6000<br />
6000<br />
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534<br />
534<br />
sheleyj@csus.edu<br />
sheleyj@csus.edu<br />
Academic<br />
Academic<br />
Affairs<br />
Affairs<br />
Sacramento,<br />
Sacramento,<br />
CA<br />
CA<br />
95819-6124<br />
95819-6124<br />
Colorado<br />
Dr. Omnia El-Hakim<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(970) 491-2656<br />
Colorado<br />
Dr. Omnia El-Hakim<br />
Colorado St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(970) 491-2656<br />
<strong>University</strong> Executive Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering Building E-118<br />
omnia.elhakim@colost<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> Executive Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Engineering Building E-118<br />
omnia.elhakim@colost<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Recruitment and Retention<br />
1301 Campus Delivery<br />
Recruitment and Retention<br />
1301 Campus Delivery<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301<br />
Gradu<strong>at</strong>e School<br />
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1301<br />
Florida-Georgia<br />
Dr. Ralph Turner<br />
Florida A&M <strong>University</strong><br />
(850) 561-2467<br />
Florida-Georgia<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Dr.<br />
Dean<br />
Ralph<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
Turner<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Arts 1540<br />
Florida<br />
South Adams<br />
A&M<br />
Street,<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
Suite-A<br />
Ralph.turner@famu.edu<br />
(850) 561-2467<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean and Sciences <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Arts 1540 South Tallahassee, Adams FL Street, 32307 Suite-A<br />
Ralph.turner@famu.edu<br />
and Sciences<br />
Tallahassee, FL 32307<br />
Illinois<br />
Dr. LeRoy Jones II<br />
Chicago St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(773) 995-2965<br />
Illinois<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dr. LeRoy Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jones <strong>of</strong> Chemistry II<br />
Chicago 9501 S. St<strong>at</strong>e King <strong>University</strong> Drive<br />
ljones27@csu.edu<br />
(773) 995-2965<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dr. Marian Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wilson-Comer <strong>of</strong> Chemistry<br />
William 9501 Science S. King Center Drive 101A<br />
(773) ljones27@csu.edu<br />
995-3296<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dr. Marian <strong>of</strong> Economic Wilson-Comer Botany<br />
William Chicago, Science IL Center 60628 101A<br />
m-comer@csu.edu<br />
(773) 995-3296<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Economic Botany<br />
Chicago, IL 60628<br />
m-comer@csu.edu<br />
Louisiana<br />
Dr. Diola Bagayoko<br />
Southern <strong>University</strong> and A&M College (225) 771-2730/2777<br />
Louisiana<br />
Dr. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Diola Bagayoko <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />
Southern Department <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> and Physics A&M College Bagayoko@aol.com<br />
(225) 771-2730/2777<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />
Department P.O. Box <strong>of</strong> 11776 Physics<br />
Bagayoko@aol.com<br />
B<strong>at</strong>on P.O. Rouge, Box LA 11776 70813<br />
B<strong>at</strong>on Rouge, LA 70813<br />
Mississippi<br />
Dr. Abdul K. Mohamed<br />
Jackson St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(601) 979-2153<br />
Mississippi<br />
Dr. Dean, Abdul College K. Mohamed <strong>of</strong> Science,<br />
Jackson P.O. St<strong>at</strong>e Box 18750 <strong>University</strong><br />
abdul.k.mohamed@jsums.edu<br />
(601) 979-2153<br />
Engineering Dean, College and <strong>of</strong> Technology Science,<br />
Jackson, P.O. Box MS 18750 39217<br />
abdul.k.mohamed@jsums.edu<br />
Engineering and Technology<br />
Jackson, MS 39217<br />
New Mexico<br />
Dr. William V. Flores<br />
New Mexico St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(505) 646-2127<br />
New Mexico<br />
Dr. William Provost V. Flores<br />
New Mexico MSC St<strong>at</strong>e 3445 <strong>University</strong><br />
provost@nmsu.edu<br />
(505) 646-2127<br />
Provost<br />
P.O. MSC Box 3445 30001<br />
provost@nmsu.edu<br />
Las Cruces, P.O. Box NM 30001 88003-8001<br />
New York<br />
Dr. Neville A. Parker<br />
Las City Cruces, College NM <strong>of</strong> New 88003-8001 York<br />
(212) 650-8854<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
New York<br />
Dr. Neville <strong>of</strong> Civil A. Engineering Parker<br />
138City th Street College and Convent <strong>of</strong> New Avenue York<br />
ampcc@ccny.cuny.edu<br />
(212) 650-8854<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Civil Engineering 138 Marshak-Building, th Street and Convent Room Avenue J14<br />
ampcc@ccny.cuny.edu<br />
Marshak-Building, New York, NY 10031 Room J14<br />
North Carolina<br />
Dr. Alton Thompson<br />
North New Carolina York, A&T NY <strong>University</strong> 10031<br />
(336) 334-7979<br />
North Carolina<br />
Dr. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alton Thompson and Dean<br />
North 1601 Carolina East Market A&T <strong>University</strong> Street<br />
altont@nc<strong>at</strong>.edu<br />
(336) 334-7979<br />
School Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Agriculture and Dean and<br />
Greensboro, 1601 East Market NC 27411 Street<br />
altont@nc<strong>at</strong>.edu<br />
Environmental<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
and Allied<br />
and<br />
Sciences<br />
Greensboro, NC 27411<br />
Oklahoma<br />
Environmental Dr. Cornell and Allied Thomas Sciences<br />
Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(405) 744-9154<br />
Vice President<br />
408 Whitehurst Hall<br />
c.thomas@okst<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Oklahoma<br />
Dr. Cornell Thomas<br />
Oklahoma St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong><br />
(405) 744-9154<br />
Institutional Diversity<br />
Stillw<strong>at</strong>er, OK 74078<br />
Vice President<br />
408 Whitehurst Hall<br />
c.thomas@okst<strong>at</strong>e.edu<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Institutional Dr. Mark Greenberg Diversity<br />
Stillw<strong>at</strong>er, Drexel <strong>University</strong> OK 74078<br />
(215) 895-6321<br />
Interim Provost and Senior Vice<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the Provost<br />
Greenberg@drexel.edu<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Dr. Mark Greenberg<br />
Drexel <strong>University</strong><br />
(215) 895-6321<br />
President for Academic Affairs<br />
3141-51 Chestnut Street<br />
Interim Provost and Senior Vice<br />
Philadelphia,<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
PA<br />
Provost<br />
19104<br />
Greenberg@drexel.edu<br />
President for Academic Affairs<br />
3141-51 Chestnut Street<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
Dr. Manuel Gómez The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras (787) 764-8369<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19104<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Resource Center for<br />
P.O. Box 23334<br />
Mgomez@upr.edu<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
Science Dr. Manuel and Engineering Gómez The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> UPR Puerto St<strong>at</strong>ion Rico <strong>at</strong> Rio Piedras (787) 764-8369<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> the Resource Center for<br />
San P.O. Juan, Box PR 23334 00931<br />
Mgomez@upr.edu<br />
Science and Engineering<br />
UPR St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny<br />
Stony Brook <strong>University</strong><br />
(631) 632-6265<br />
President<br />
San<br />
President’s<br />
Juan, PR<br />
Office<br />
00931<br />
Shirley.Kenny@stonybrook.edu<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny<br />
Stony 310 Administr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Brook <strong>University</strong><br />
(631) 632-6265<br />
President<br />
Stony President’s Brook, NY 11794-0701 Office<br />
Shirley.Kenny@stonybrook.edu<br />
310 Administr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Texas<br />
Dr. Karan W<strong>at</strong>son<br />
Texas A&M <strong>University</strong><br />
(979) 845-4274<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Provost<br />
Stony Brook, MS NY 112611794-0701<br />
W<strong>at</strong>son@tamu.edu<br />
Texas<br />
Dr. Karan W<strong>at</strong>son<br />
College Texas St<strong>at</strong>ion, A&M <strong>University</strong> TX 77843<br />
(979) 845-4274<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Provost<br />
MS 1126<br />
W<strong>at</strong>son@tamu.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas System<br />
Dr. Benjamin C. Flores<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas <strong>at</strong> El Paso<br />
(915) 747-6961<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
500 College West St<strong>at</strong>ion, <strong>University</strong> TX Avenue 77843<br />
bflores@utep.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas System Electrical Dr. Benjamin & Computer C. Flores Engineering Engineering The <strong>University</strong> Building, <strong>of</strong> Texas Room <strong>at</strong> El A-314 Paso<br />
(915) 747-6961<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
500 West El Paso, <strong>University</strong> TX 79968 Avenue<br />
bflores@utep.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong><br />
Electrical & Cynthia Computer M. Hill Engineering The Engineering <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Building, Maryland Room – Baltimore A-314 Co. (410) 455-2445<br />
Maryland<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Provost<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics/Psychology El Paso, TX 79968 215<br />
chill@umbc.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> System <strong>of</strong><br />
Cynthia M. Hill<br />
The <strong>University</strong> 100 <strong>of</strong> Hilltop Maryland Circle – Baltimore Co. (410) 455-2445<br />
Maryland<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Provost<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics/Psychology Baltimore, MD 21250 215<br />
chill@umbc.edu<br />
Washington/Baltimore/<br />
Dr. Richard A. English<br />
Howard 100 Hilltop <strong>University</strong> Circle<br />
(202) 806-2550<br />
Hampton Roads<br />
Provost and Chief Academic<br />
Baltimore, 2400 6 th Street, MD N.W. 21250<br />
renglish@howard.edu<br />
Washington/Baltimore/<br />
Dr. Richard Officer A. English<br />
Washington, Howard <strong>University</strong> DC 20059<br />
(202) 806-2550<br />
Hampton Western Roads Alliance to Expand Provost Dr. Antonio and Chief A. Academic Garcia<br />
Arizona 2400 6St<strong>at</strong>e th Street, <strong>University</strong> N.W.<br />
renglish@howard.edu<br />
(480) 965-8798<br />
Student Opportunities<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Officer <strong>of</strong> Bioengineering<br />
Hispanic Washington, Research DC Center 20059<br />
tony.garcia@asu.edu<br />
Western Alliance to Expand<br />
Dr. Antonio A. Garcia<br />
Arizona<br />
P.O. Box<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
875403<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
(480) 965-8798<br />
Student Opportunities<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Bioengineering<br />
Hispanic<br />
Tempe, AZ<br />
Research<br />
85287-5403<br />
Center<br />
tony.garcia@asu.edu<br />
P.O. Box 875403 LSAMP Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e 37<br />
Tempe, AZ 85287-5403
PS-<strong>15527</strong><br />
LSAMP alliances <strong>at</strong> the senior level are eligible for Bridge to the Doctor<strong>at</strong>e (<strong>BD</strong>) support. <strong>BD</strong> funding provides financial support for eligible students for two years <strong>of</strong><br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>e study. Proposals for <strong>BD</strong> support must describe effective str<strong>at</strong>egies for recruiting, retaining, educ<strong>at</strong>ing and gradu<strong>at</strong>ing the participants. Proposers must<br />
provide document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> past performance <strong>at</strong> the design<strong>at</strong>ed gradu<strong>at</strong>e institutional site <strong>of</strong> retaining, gradu<strong>at</strong>ing and placing significant numbers <strong>of</strong> LSAMP<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es into doctoral-degree programs. A plan for formally connecting a significant number <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ed LSAMP students, including master’s degree<br />
gradu<strong>at</strong>es, to doctoral degree programs is expected. Beginning in FY 2008, requests for <strong>BD</strong> support must be submitted as a new proposal in FastLane.<br />
New York/<br />
SUNY 108<br />
Gre<strong>at</strong>er Philadelphia Region<br />
71<br />
Maryland 35<br />
Washington/Baltimore/<br />
Hampton Roads 61<br />
Illinois<br />
60<br />
Colorado<br />
California St<strong>at</strong>e<br />
76<br />
40<br />
North Carolina<br />
44<br />
Oklahoma<br />
36<br />
California<br />
45 WAESO<br />
New<br />
Mexico<br />
Mississippi<br />
65 <strong>Alabama</strong><br />
74<br />
Texas A&M System<br />
58<br />
64<br />
68<br />
Florida-Georgia 62<br />
Louisiana<br />
46<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas System<br />
46<br />
Puerto Rico<br />
70<br />
Total Students<br />
1129