McNair Scholars
Mailing Address
McNair Scholars 精东传媒
2121 Euclid Ave., SR155
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Campus Address
Science Research, Room 155
Contact Us
Phone: 216.802.3360
Fax: 216.802.3368
mcnairprogram@csuohio.edu
McNair Alumni
Muji Abang-Kaiser
Founder at The Okaja Foundation
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎pplicant perceptions of Facebook and its relation to the job application process鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2009), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Journalism and Promotional Communications (2011)
精东传媒 University
Mishgan Abdullah
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maureen Whitford (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淓ffect of accelerometer-based feedback on paretic upper extremity amount of use and quantity of movement: A case study鈥
B.H.S in Health Sciences (Summer 2018), 精东传媒 University
Sebrine Abuhamdeh
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris Huhnke (Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thijs Heus (Physics)
Summer Research Project (N/A): Internship at SME company: Contruction material testings
Pursuing B.S.C.E in Civil Engineering, Graduating Spring 2024
Cyna Abid
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dawn Aliberti (Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Decreasing Stress Levels through Animal Interaction"
B.H.S in Health Sciences (Fall 2018), 精东传媒 University
Saja Abid
Health Scholars 精东传媒 Coordinator at University Hospitals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淭he effects of superior laryngeal nerve lesion on swallowing kinematics and airway protection鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2017), 精东传媒 University
Ola Abuhamdeh
Dermatology Physician Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Science)
Summer Research Project (2020):&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;鈥Determination of Lithium Ions in E-Cigarettes Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) Technique
B.H.S in Health Sciences (Spring 2021), 精东传媒 University
Christina Adkins
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of parental communication on adjustment of typically developing children with an atypically developing sibling"
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Andres Alberto
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Doerder (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prester Pickett, MFA (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淭he gender-specific mechanistic effect of S100a9 on systemic lupus erythematosus development鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Sara Al-Nimer, M.S.B.E
Engineering Manager at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joshua Bagakas (Curriculum and Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淩ole of summer experience on transfer students' perceived value of success and retention鈥
B.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 精东传媒 University
Fernando Arias, M.E
Design Release Engineer for General Motors
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淎pplication of sensor tag using AutoCAD鈥
B.E.E. in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Engineering Technology (2019), Wayne State University
Kylie Armstead
AUD Student at Nova SE University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. April Yorke (Speech and Hearing 精东传媒)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Speech and Hearing 精东传媒)
Summer Research Project (2021): Literacy Intervention for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs (CCN)
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Andrea Arnold
Psychology MA Student at University of Houston Clear Lake
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2020): Understanding Sexual Health Information Access for Gender Minority Adolescents with Qualitative Focus Groups
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2021), 精东传媒 University
Gayana Ahmedov Arzumaniva, MSN, APRN
Advanced Practice Nurse at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Larry Foster (Social Work)
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2010), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.S. Nursing (2020), Chamberlain University
Ashley Banks
Trauma Intensive Care Nurse
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages. Literatures, Cultures)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Electrophysiology of Repetition Priming for Pseudowords
Associate of Art, Tri-C (2020)
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Spanish (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University B.S. in Nursing (2022), Kent State University
Kayla Barillas, MA
Health Professions & Co-op Coordinator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charlotte Morgan (Liberal Arts & Social Science)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Effects of Personality on Dyadic Discussions of Dating Abuse Vignettes
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Xavier University
Nautica Bell
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Management)
Summer Research Project (2019): First Generation College Students and the Influence of Support Resources
B.H.S in Health Sciences + Pre-Occupational Therapy (Fall 2019), 精东传媒 University
Onetha Belgrave
Notary at Max the Tax & Notary LLC
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Jessica Gupta, LSW (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婦irect File of Youthful Offenders: A Case Study From Florida
B.S.W. in Social Work (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Katrina Benamon
Occupational Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charleyse Pratt (Director, Learning Communities 精东传媒s and Partnerships)
B.S. in Pre-Occupational Therapy (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Andrei Bialevich
Senior Staff Engineer at Stryker
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Emily Mitchell, MFA (Creative Writing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎rtifact noise cancellation from ECG signals using normalized least-mean-squared (NLMS) algorithm in cascade鈥
B.E.E. in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
Brian Boccieri
Orthopedic Resident at Lois Stokes VA, Cleveland, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brian Woodside (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淏alance Training Application of a Systematic Framework for Clinical Decision Making in Therapeutic Gaming for Older Adults鈥
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
DPT student in Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Saiida Bowie-Little
AP Pre-Calculus at Saint Martin de Porres High School
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (College of Education)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Contributing Factors of the Retention of Math Corps Cleveland participants
B.S. in Mathematics (Fall 2019), 精东传媒 University
Licensure Curriculum Completed (2019), 精东传媒 University
Abdo Boumitri
Project Manager for ADAMM LLC and Petroleum Laboratory Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserves
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brian Woodside (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of hypoxic conditions on skeletal myoblasts"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Arielle Bowers
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lisa Doane (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淩acial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer screening behavior鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
Leonard Bradish
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Dominque Brooks
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淣oise removal from electrocardiogram signals鈥
B.S. in Biology (2015), 精东传媒 University
Brooke Burkhalter
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charleyse Pratt (Director, Learning Communities 精东传媒s and Partnerships)
Summer Research Project (2015): "Investigating rhoptry gene conservation between the Plasmodium yoelii and Plasmodium falciparum using the Polymerase chain reaction for DNA amplification"
Biology and Pre-Med Major, Spanish Minor at 精东传媒 University
Leon Bykov
Professor of Mathematics, Case Western Reserve University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淭he Chinese remainder theorem: History, theory, and applications鈥
B.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Mathematics PhD, Case Western Reserve University
Carmen Caticchio
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淓valuating the efficiency and selectivity of 3-Eth-5-NlDR as a therapeutic agent against leukemia"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Thyra Chaney
TA at the University of Texas, Pursuing a MA/MSIS in English & Information Studies
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Film & Media Arts)
Summer Research Project (2021): The Role of Media Streaming Platforms During the COVID-19 Pandemic
B.A. in Film and Media Arts (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Anecia Chatmon
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeff Dean (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pamela Rutar (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he effect of eye rotation in the prey-capture behavior of African clawed toads (Xenopus laevis)鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Chemistry (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
Michael Chukwuonye, MBA
Technical Support Engineer, FirstEnergy - Supervisor Testing
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淒esign of 3 GW capacity electrical power plant that uses photovoltaic panels arrays and wind turbine鈥
B.E.E in Electrical Engineering (Summer 2013), 精东传媒 University
MB.A (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Angel Cicarelli
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shereen Naser (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joshua Wilt (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): The Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Extraversion
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Jermaine Clark
Project Coordinator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chenchu Ramaiah Bathala (Finance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew D. Henry (Law and Economics, Industrial Organization, Money)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淢arket correlation of 3 worlds鈥
B.B.A. in Business Economics (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Erica Clifton
Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Victor Courtney, M.Ed
Advisor/Site Coordinator at College Now, Cleveland, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen Slane (Diversity Management 精东传媒)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淐oping styles and relationship satisfaction鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2010), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Sociology (Fall 2010), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Janell Craig
Marketing Specialist at ECS Limited
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Jieun Park (Marketing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Charlotte Morgan (English)
Summer Research Project (2021): How Can We Reduce Consumer Resistance to Sustainability Interventions in Retail Stores? Moderating Roles of Culture, Personality, Customer Loyalty, and Marketing Efforts
B.B.A. in Marketing (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Sherry Cucci, MSA
Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant at Unversity Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎n evaluation of the emergency medicine research division鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Anesthesia (Spring 2015), Case Western Reserve University
Syndi Davila
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Goncy (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2022): Adverse Childhood Experiences in Relation to Substance abuse and the Moderating Role of Antisocial Traits
B.A. in Psychology & B.H.S. in Health Science (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Vonesa Demiri
Physician Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Reading-related Phonological Processing Interventions for Individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): A Systematic Review of the Research"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
Physician's Assistant (2023), Lake Erie College
Quendresa Demiri
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Management)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): Systematic Review: Physician Benefits and Challenges using Health Information Exchange
B.S. in Science in Health Sciences (Spring 2021), 精东传媒 University
Semra Dervisvic
Assistant Scientist at Terracon
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Julie A Wolin (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wendy Kellogg (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): The Evolution and Morphological Change of Keratella cochlearis
B.S. in Environmental Science (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Gurpreet Dhillon, MSN
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Vicki Johnson (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淕ender differences in cardiovascular response to isometric handgrip protocol鈥
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Nursing Informatics (2020), Western Governors University
Jessica Disla
Prevention Specialist at Hispanic UMADAOP
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2021): The Relationships Between Myers Briggs, Academic Major, and Career Choicer
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Donna Erwin
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paula F. Mickens-English (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2021): Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Rates of Depression in Adolescence?
Associate of Arts (2019), Tri-C
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Na鈥橳asha Evans, Ph.D
Dr. Evans is the Vice Dean at University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Vicki Johnson (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淩elationship between lampsilis radiate luteola on different sides of Ohio's northern divide鈥
Publications: in Ellipsaria (2012); in the Biological Journal of the Linnean Society (2013); in the American Malacological Bulletin (2015)
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Ph.D. in Community Health Education (Spring 2016), University of Toledo
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Health Education and Promotion in the School of Health Sciences for the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at Kent State University.
Steven Fairley
Gradauate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ahmad Abou-Ghalioum (Engineering Technology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021):&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;鈥
B.S.E in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Rana Faraj
Registered Nurse at Broward Health Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Calorie Restriction regulates circadian clock gene expression through BMAL1 dependent and independent mechanisms"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Associate of Science Nursing (2020), Broward College
Dr. Tracey Febres, DPT
Physical Therapist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Rehab and Sports Therapy
Physical Therapist, Mason Aine, Stow, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎ttitudes of physical therapists toward Appalachian culture鈥
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2010), 精东传媒 University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
Juan Gamarra
Project Control Specialist for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elad Granot (Marketing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jerry Mundell (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淩elationship between personal attributes and changes in blood pressure鈥
B.B.A. in Operations & Supply Chain Management (Fall 2020), 精东传媒 University
Certification of Proficiency Payroll (2021), Tri-C
Mikayla Gary
Graduate Student at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): "Examining Cleveland at the Turn of the Century During the Great Migration for Blacks Moving to the North"
B.A. in Urban Studies, Public Management & Policy (Spring 2021), 精东传媒 University
Certification in Public Administration (Summer 2021), 精东传媒 University
Nicholas Gehler
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Computing Human Arm Stiffness for the Purpose of Robotic Simulation"
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Fall 2018), 精东传媒 University
Certificate of Proficiency Paramedic (2021), Tri-C
Associate of Applied Science (2021), Tri-C
Keisha Gonzalez, M.H.P
Senior Director, Economic and Community Development & Social Impact Investing, Cleveland Foundation
Director of Economic Development at Stockyard, Clark-Fulton & Brooklyn Centre Neighborhood Development Office, Cleveland OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淟ife, health and status in a 19th century early Cleveland Irish community鈥
B.A. in Anthropology (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Historic Preservation (Spring 2014), University of Delaware
Kiara Gray, MSIOP
Human Resources Generalist at BlueScope Recycling and Materials
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prester Pickett, M.F.A. (African Studies)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Role of Future Time Perspective and Role Identity in Work Beahiors
B.A. in Psychology (May 2020), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in I-O Psychology (2022), Xavier Unversity
Kristen Griffith, MOT
Occupational Therapist, HCR Manor Care, Mayfield, OH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maggie Maloney (Occupational Therapy)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淒evelopment of occupational therapy students' Therapeutic communication skills during a mental health service-learning experience鈥Publications: in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (2013)
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2011), 精东传媒 University
MOT in Occupational Therapy (Fall 2014), 精东传媒 University
Tracy Grimes
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he investigation and prosecution of stalking cases in the city of Cleveland鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2012), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Sociology (Fall 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Sociology, 精东传媒 University
Ashley Guilford
Treatment Specialist at Applewood Centers Inc.
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Amy Przeworski
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Communication)
Summer Research Project (2019): Gendered-Racial Microaggressions Impact on Identity
B.A. in Psychology (May 2020), 精东传媒 University
Maria Habean
Graduate Student at CWRU
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Merlin Gnanapragasm (GRHD)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: TBA
Summer Research Project (2020): EKLF mediated regulation of cytokinesis, erythroid enucleation, and megakaryopoiesis during terminal differentiation and congenital dyserythropoietic anemia鈥媔na
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Chemistry ( Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Ma'Taya Hammond, M.Ed
Special Education and Alternate Assessment Consultant for the Ohio Department of Education
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2017): 鈥淭he 50-Year Commemoration of the Stokes Brothers: The Advent of Black Political Power in America鈥
B.A. in Sociology/Criminology (Fall 2017), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Special Education (2020) at 精东传媒 University
Angela Harris
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thomas Bynum (Black Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronnie Dunn (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): "The Life and Activism of Gloria Richardson in The Civil Rights Movement"
Associate of Arts, Tri-C (2019)
BA in Liberal Arts (Fall 2022), 精东传媒 University
Tenia Harris
Brand Development Strategist and Project Manager at H.E.R Executive Associates
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淢easuring human photosynthesis: Determination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and D3 in human serum using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)鈥
B.S. in Biology (Summer 2013), 精东传媒 University
MBA in Healthcare Systems Management and Marketing (Summer 2015), University of Toledo
Michail Haswani
SSP at Rockwell Automation
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering / Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Charlotte Morgan (English)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥嬧漁hio County鈥檚 Level of Coronavirus Cases in Relation to Demographic Characteristics鈥
B.S.C.E. in Computer Engineering (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Sandra Haswani
Medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hee-Sook Kim (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Roles of H3v in Trypanosoma bruce
B.S. in Biology (May 2020), 精东传媒 University
Astrid Hernandez, M.Ed
Health Educator
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淐haracteristics indicative of the likelihood of open-ended comments in company surveys鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Summer 2014), 精东传媒 University
Dawneisha Hill
Child and Family Services for Cuyahoga County
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淭he reading literacy levels of poor and medically underserved adults鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
Rani Hinnawi
Graduate Student at John Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
B.S. in Physics (2020), Ohio State University
Angelica Houston
精东传媒 Manager of the SIG WINGS+PrEP study at Columbia University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Meredith Bond (Science & Health Professions)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Curriculum & Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Methods to Increase Efficacy of Pro-Active Balance Training among Older Adults"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University; M.Ed in Educational Policy (2020), University of Pennsylvania; M.A. in Secondary Education (2021), New York University; Data Analytics Certification (2022)
Erica Hughes
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021)
Associate of Arts 2020, Tri-C鈥 B.S.W. in Social Work, 精东传媒 University
Anita Isom
LPC, Privately Owned Counseling Practice
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淪pace perception across the lifespan鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2016), 精东传媒 University
Casey Iyasere
Graduate Student at Ohio University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Whyte (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2017): "How African Clawed Frogs Choose between Two Lateral Line Stimuli"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
Jasmin Whitmore (Jacobs)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Georgia Anetzberger (Health Care Administration)
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2009), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Courtney James, MD
Doctor of Anesthesiology at Fairfield Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪elenium deficiency and its effect on elF4a3鈥
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淭he Female Malady: Mental Illness in Literature鈥
B.A. in English (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
MD (Spring 2016), Meharry Medical College
Dwayne Johnson
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2022):&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;鈥婾nderstanding the Role of Sleep on Emerging Adult Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic
B.A. in Philosophy (Summer 2022), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Summer 2022), 精东传媒 University
Jessica Jones
Physical Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淥nline calculators in decision-making for physical therapists鈥
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2012), 精东传媒 University
Jillian Jones
Family Nurse Practitioner
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淭he development of a tandem mass spectrometry method for the qualification of ceramides and dihydroceramides in human plasma鈥
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
B.S in Nursing (2020), Ohio State University
Alexander Kariotakis
Telemetry Monitor Technician at Southwest General Health Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Larry Foster (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淭he muscle regulatory transcription factor MYOD controls expression Of 4E-BP, a key mediator of CAP-dependent translation鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
Michael Keller
Laboratory Technician, Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淐haracterizing the community of sphaeriid clams in western and central Lake Erie鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2016), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Biology, 精东传媒 University
Stephen Kennedy
Graduate Student at CSU
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2019): Image Quality of the Foldscope
B.S. in Physics (Fall 2019), 精东传媒 University
Jemima Kennedy
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2019): Assessing the Stability of Human Locomotion: A Review of Current Measures, Gait Improvement With Balance Training
Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Ben King
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): Ground Level interactions in the Panama Canal Zone
B.A. in History (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Daniel Kulman, Ph.D
Ophthalmologist at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淓valuation of the selectivity of sulfornamide tubulin inhibitors against human african trypanosomiasis鈥
Publications: in Phytochemistry Letters (2014); in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2014); in Plos ONE (2016)
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2016), 精东传媒 University
Ph.D. Medicine Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) 2020
Daria Kulyk
Environmental Scientist and Activist
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (History)
B.S. Biology (2021) 精东传媒 University
Manjola Lamcaj, RN
Registered Nurse at Grace Hospital LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Cheryl Delgado (Nursing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Schupp (精东传媒 Director, SERV)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淭he reading literacy levels of poor and medically underserved adults鈥
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2012), Ursuline College
Dr. Aloysus Lawong, Ph.D
Physician-Scientist I Malariologist I Antimalarial Drug Discovery I Parasitology I Biochemistry
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dena Davis (Law)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪tudy of high energy materials鈥
B.S. in Chemistry (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
Ph.D. at the University of Texas Southwestern (2021)
Dr. Diane Lawong, MLRHR, Ph.D
Assistant Professor in the Management, Information Systems & Quantitative Methods Department at the UAB Collat School of Business
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Valentin Boerner (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Christine Rush (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淓ndothelial cell isolation and culture from human peripheral blood using magnetic activated cell sorting鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
MLRHR (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Ph.D. at Florida State University 2019
Taylor Lawson, MSCR
Project Manager at Evernorth Health Services
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebecca Knackstedt
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Indication of Abdominal Wound Complication within Breast Cancer Reconstruction"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2019), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Clinical Research (2022)
Juwan Lee
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Thomas Gerken
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2019): Optimization of Isolation of O-linked Glycoproteins
Pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences
Orlando Lopez
Manufacturing Engineer
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemical & Biomedical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婩abric Nanocomposite Resistance Temperature Detector
B.S.E in Chemical Engineering (Fall 2022), 精东传媒 University
Monique Martinez (Russell), MSHS
EBI Analyst at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淒efining and analyzing a food desert鈥
B.S. in Environmental Science (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
India Matthews
Graduate Student at University of Missouri
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Goncy (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shereen Naser (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022):&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;鈥婽he Influence of Racial Experiences and Academic Pressure on Internalizing Symptoms in Black Youth
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Lamar McCornell
Cleveland Restoration Society, Heritage home Assistant
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Black Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Whyte (Black Studies, African American History)
Summer Research Project (2020): Empowering Women: An Examination of How the Activism of Kathleen Cleaver, Elaine Brown, Angela Davis, and Erica Huggins Transformed the Black Panther Party
B.A. in Black Studies (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
B.H.S in Health Science (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
Nautica McCully
Pharmacy Intern
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone Gore Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Retinoic Acid to Promote Differentiation of Atrial-Like Cardiomyocytes for Atrial Fibrillation Research"
B.S. in Health Sciences, (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University PharmD (Spring 2023), NEOMED
Marissa McIntosh
Graduate Student at University of Akron
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Brigette Lynn Wilson (Communication Sciences & Disorders 精东传媒)
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婸revention of Mild Cognitive Deficits in Aging Senior Citizens
Associate of Arts, Tri-C, 2021
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Summer 2022), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Linguistics (Summer 2022), 精东传媒 University
Jammel McRae
Account Engineer for AFM Insurance
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeffrey Mackey
B.E.E. in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
Jayleen Melendez
HR Generalist at Positive Education 精东传媒
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Naohide Yamamoto (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淭he effects of path crossover on spatial orientation鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Sociology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
Alexis Merk
Graduate Student at University of Maine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): Use of Optical Tweezers and Trapping Cilia鈥
B.S. in Physics (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Spanish (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Angela Mesenburg, MSW
Hospice Social Worker / Certified Yoga Teacher / Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淩ural women's pathways to crime: A grounded theory study of rural women and their experience in jails and prisons鈥
B.A. in Non-profit Administration (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
B.S.W. in Social Work (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
M.S.W. in Social Work (2019), University of Utah
David Mikhail
Project Manager at Motorola Solutions
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tushar Borkar (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Varying Different Aluminum Content to High Entropy Alloys (HEA) to Observe Any Changes"
B.S.M.E in Mechanical Engineering (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
Taylor Moore
Educator in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Myrita Wilhite (Speech and Hearing 精东传媒)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lynn Deering (Theater and Dance)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淒ialects, accents, and intelligence: A study on dialectical perceptions"
B.S. in Speech and Hearing (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Enas Muhammad, PharmD
Pharmacist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淓ffect of calorie restriction on the circadian rhythms of glycolytic enzymes in mice鈥
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2017), 精东传媒 University
Doctor of Pharmacy (2022), Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jamila Najjar
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2022): 鈥婱uslin Student Experience at University
Associate of Arts Universal Arts, Lorain County Community College (2020)
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Khadeja Najjar
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lisa Gaynier (Diversity Management 精东传媒)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淐ultural differences in coping and depression between individuals of Arabic/middle eastern and anglo- American backgrounds鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Clinical Psychology (Spring 2018) , 精东传媒 University
Mohamed Najjar
PA Student at University of Toledo and SAAAPA Diversity Chair
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone R. Gore Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2020): Effects of the Dysregulation of PANCR Regarding the PITX2 Gene in the Eye
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Nadet Najjar
Pursuing an MD at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ronnette Johnson
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions)
Summer Research Project (2017): TBA
B.H.S. in Health Sciences, (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
Christian Negron-Rolon
MD student at CWRU
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淪tatistical analysis of DASI questionnaire and modeling the prediction of heart failure risk in patients"
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2017), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Medical Sociology (2019), Indiana University Bloomington
Briana Nichols
Substitute Teacher for Westside School
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Edward Magiste (Teacher Education)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Doctoral Studies)
Summer Research Project (2019): A Qualitative Study of Nursing Students鈥 Experience During Clinic Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic
B.A. in Liberal Arts (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University M.Ed. in Adult and Continuing Education (Sping 2023), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Teodora Nikova, MD
Internal Medicine Resident
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淐reation of in-vitro study observing the effects of DHT on myeloid cell differentiation from lupus-prone mice鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
MD in Medicine (2020) at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Dr. Nkemdilim Ndum, DPH
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
MBA, Shenandoah University
DPH in Traditional Pharmacy (2022), Shenandoah University
Jennifer Niles, MPH
PATH Outreach worker at Frontline Services and Graduate Student at Antioch University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pamela Rutar (Nursing)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淎 program evaluation of the MEDTAPP mentor project鈥
B.A. in Nonprofit Administration (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
MPH in Global Health (2019), Colorado School of Public Health
Uchechukwu Obiako
Process Engineer II at Samsung
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemical and Biomedical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2016): "Low-Temperature Catalytic Gasification of Particulate Waste for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)"
B.S. in Chemical Engineering (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
Leigh Okwudi, RN, MSN
Registered Nurse, South Pointe Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stella Iwuagwu (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allyson Robichaud (Philosophy and Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淐ontent analysis of social media discussions about Nigerian nurses killed by their husbands鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Summer 2011), 精东传媒 University
B.S. in Nursing (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Family Practice Nurse (2019), Chamberlin Univesity
Yuridia Olivera-Ortiz
Agent at Beewell Natural Foods, Inc
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2016): (Title Coming Soon)
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Mofetoluwa Oluwasanmi, MSOSH
Research Coordinator III at Clevland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淎ctivation of DNA damage checkpoint kinases during skeletal myoblast differentiation and apoptosis鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Occupational & Environmental Health (2019), Saint Louis University
Forrest Osborn
Mechanical Engineer
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Yong Tao (Mechanical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris Huhnke (Engineering)
Summer Research Project (2021):&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;鈥婼olar Thermal Energy/Electricity Generation
Summer Research Project (2022): Pool Boiling: Ambient Pressure Increase to Enhance Heat Transfer
B.S.E in Engineering (Spring 2023), 精东传媒 University
Lana Osorio
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淭he use of iPads Pros as an assistive device in occupational therapy"
B.S. in Pre-Occupational Therapy (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
MBA in Healthcare Administration (2020), 精东传媒 University
Maitri Patel
Resident Physician at Mercy Health
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淎ssaying the splicing activity of novel human disease variants of U4atac snRNA鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Priya Patel
Medical Scribe at Novus Health and Wellness
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biomedical Engineering)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Professor Dawn Aliberti (Criminology and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Treatment of non-epithelial vaginal cells from Lysyl oxidase-like one knockout mice with nanoparticles"
B.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Medical Physiology (2022), CWRU
Brittany Pearcy
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Research Laboratory in Speech Acoustics and Perception)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Adult Development and Aging Doctoral 精东传媒)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淎ccentuating change with foreign accent perception and sensitivity training (FAPST)鈥
B.A. in Linguistics (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (2020)
David Pendleton
Senior Data Scientist at Mailchimp
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淒evelopment of a wind measurement tool using a hovering drone鈥
B.E.E in Electrical Engineering (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Computer Science (2020), Georgia Institute of Technology
Renato Pereira-Castillo
Graduate Student at University of California-Davis
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2019): Finding Scaling Coefficients by Overlapping Repeated Sequences
B.S.C.E. in Computer Engineering (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
Mia Perry
Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
MOT in Occupational Therapy (2017), CSU
Sadie Pickney
Graduate Student at Drexel University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Theatre & Dance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2022): Dance/Movement Therapy: Trauma
B.A. in Dance-Community Track (Summer 2022), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Chaucola Pleasant, MD
Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2009), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Biology (Spring 2011), 精东传媒 University
Bethann Popa (Call)
Occupational Therapist, E-Therapy
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淧rotocol for validation of stroke rehabilitation adapted version of the menorah park engagement scale鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
MOT in Occupational Therapy, 精东传媒 University
Solomiya Pushchak (Polefko)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Center for Gene Regulation in Health and Disease (GRHD))
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Identifying Potential Causes of Birth Defects through Genetic Studies of Worm Development"
B.H.S in Health Science (May 2021), 精东传媒 University
Aicha Quamine
Ph.D. Candidate at UW Madison University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tama Engelking (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2015): 鈥淥ptimizing design and potency of diterpenic acid derivatives to improve cell membrane permeability and Hsp27 selective inhibition鈥
B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Fall 2017), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Cellular & Molecular Biology, UW Madison
Certificate, University of Wisconsin (2021)
Felita Reeves
Grad Student at Capella University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Computer and Information Science)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淎 reflexive ethnography of a nursing home worker鈥
B.A. in Anthropology (Spring 2010), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Social Work (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
MBA in Business Administration (2020), Strayer University Washington
Samantha Robinson
Integration Specialist at U.S. Bank
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Speech and Hearing 精东传媒)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淭he effect of sexually transmitted infections on the auditory system: A meta-analysis鈥
B.S. in Speech and Hearing (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Master of Business Administration (Spring 2023), Capella University
Symone Robinson
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Barbara Prakup (Speech and Hearing)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淪peech-language pathologists' knowledge and understanding of adults with cerebral palsy and use of augmentative and alternative communication devices in therapy鈥
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Summer 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2021), 精东传媒 University
Audrianna Rodriguez
Family Advocate for The Center for Families and Children
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪ex selection and technology in the United States: Is it playing God?鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Clinical-Community Psychology, University of New Haven
Dr. Dominique Rose, Ph.D
Research Scientist at Nationwide Childen's Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Regennia Williams (History)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淭he effects of race and perceived company knowledge on applicant reactions to selection procedures鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2013), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
M.P.H. of Public Health, Southern Illinois University (2019)
Ph.d., Southern Illinois University (2019)
Jasline Rosario
Entrepreneur
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shamone Gore-Panter (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2019): "How does knocking down specific genes cause dysregulation in metabolic pathways?"
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2021), 精东传媒 University
Susannah V. Salinas
Product Operations Analyst
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Director, Research Laboratory in Speech Acoustics and Perception)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Connie Wong (Education)
B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Spring 2011), Andrews University
M.A. in Public Health and Human Services (2017), Youngstown State University
Asma Saleh
MD Candidate at St. George University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dawn Aliberti (Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "The Effects of Cell Cycle Position on the Ability of Skeletal Myoblasts to Undergo Apoptosis or Differentiation"
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Biology (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
Maranda Santoya
Clinical Social Worker at Gentiva Hospice
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2019): The Quality of Online Sex and Health Information for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
B.S.W. in Social Work (Fall 2019), 精东传媒 University
M.S.W in Social Work (2021), University of Michigan
Pedro Sarsama
Salesforce Product Owner, Nicolet National Bank
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Economics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Political Science)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪pillover effects of metro academic R&D on non-metro labor market conditions鈥
B.S. in Economics (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Paul Schrader, Ph.D
Research Mathematician , Airforce Research Laboratory
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淎lgebraic models of free loop spaces鈥
B.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2011), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Bowling Green State University
Kim Schveder
Biostatistician
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2017): "Improvement of the I-Chart for Uses in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing"
B.S. in Mathematics, (Spring 2018), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Akron
Sokhna Seck
MD Candidate at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Chemistry)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Law)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淒ysfunctional carbamylated high-density lipoprotein is atherogenic and proinflammatory鈥
B.S. in Chemistry (Spring 2016), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Medical Physiology, CWRU
Madison Slayton
Behavioral Health Technician and Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Doctoral Studies)
Summer Research Project (2022): The Effects of Dual Trauma and Assortative Mating
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2022), 精东传媒 University
Lorenzo Smith
Wrap Around Specialist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Glenn Goodman (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淯sing assistive technology in a college transition program for high school students with disabilities鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Public Administration (Spring 2014), Ashford University
Regina Smith
Medical Assistant at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health and Human Performance)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Williams (Black Studies)
Summer Research Project (2011): 鈥淐ardiovascular response to an acute bout of 鈥榟ot yoga鈥欌
B.S. as a Health/Fitness Specialist (Fall 2011), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Community Health Education (Fall 2015), 精东传媒 University
Diandra Starks
Research Assistant II at Renovo Neural, Inc
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Albert Sundberg
Adjunct Faculty - 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Teacher Education)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淣itric oxide diffusion in the aorta鈥
B.A. in Mathematics (Spring 2011), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Mathematics (Spring 2013), 精东传媒 University
Shalonda Swanson
Administrative Assistant at East Cleveland Neighborhood Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. William Morgan (Vice Provost, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paula Mickens-English (Counseling Center)
Summer Research Project (2016): (Title Coming Soon)
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Vikki Tabbs-Lyon
Senior Project Manager for Judicial Administration
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris France (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mary McDonald (Director, Writing Center)
Summer Research Project (2012): 鈥淪exual dysfunctions experienced by women with anorexia nervosa鈥
B.A. in English (Summer 2012), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Summer 2012), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
Hannah Tackett
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Summer Research Project (2021): How Do Kids Ages 4-5 Years Old Make Friends?
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Certificate in Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Summer 2021), 精东传媒 University
Luyen Thai
Regulatory Analyst at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ernest Park (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Curriculum and Foundations)
Summer Research Project (2010): 鈥淓xploring the relationship between mindfulness and prosocial behavior鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2011), 精东传媒 University
M.S. in Social Psychology (Spring 2014), University of Texas A&M
Whitney Tyree
Graduate Student at West Virginia University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elaine Harper (Social Work)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kim Carey (History & Comparative Religion)
Summer Research Project (2019): TBA
B.S.W. in Social Work (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
Matthew Villaire
Senior Producer at Mondo Robot, Boulder, CO
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淲ind energy development鈥
B.S. in Environmental Science (Fall 2010), 精东传媒 University
Jamira Virk
Grad Student at New Mexico State University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Art)
Summer Research Project (2016): 鈥淏ioinformatics analysis of the sodium hydrogen exchanger protein in plasmodium spp.鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2017), 精东传媒 University
Shannon Walker
Postdoctoral Scholar at Case Western Reserve University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Urban Studies)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淪tudent impact on the CSU master plan鈥
B.A. in Environmental Studies (Fall 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Community Health Promotion, 精东传媒 University
April Waltonen
Executive Assistant at Equitable Advisors
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Mathematics)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淢ixed-case format and lexical decision performance: Initial uppercase is special鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development (Fall 2016), 精东传媒 University
Alexandra Welch
RCM Analyst II at Cleveland Clinic
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology)
Summer Research Project (2014): 鈥淧sychopathy and sexuality鈥
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2015), 精东传媒 University
MBA (2020), Western Governors University
Morgan Wiggins
Airport Customer Service Rep for Delta Airlines (Cleveland)
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Physics)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淰alidating use of the jerk index to quantify movement quality post stroke: Phase I鈥
B.H.S. in Health Sciences (Fall 2014), 精东传媒 University
Magdalena Wilczek
Physical Therapist
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Health Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eileen Berlin Ray (Communication)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淢echanics of human motion鈥
B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy (Spring 2009), 精东传媒 University
Camilya Williams
Charge Nurse for FFP Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Doctoral Student for Doctor of Education-Organizational Leadership at Franklin University, First Year Advisor at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Shemariah J. Arki
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2019): N/A
B.S.W. in Social work (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
B.A. in Black Studies (Spring 2020), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed., Adult Learning & Development (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Christian Willis
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (World Languages, Literature, and Culture)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淕ene strand construction in yeast cells鈥
B.A. in Spanish (Fall 2014), 精东传媒 University
M.A. in Urban Secondary Teaching Curriculum & Instruction (Summer 2018), 精东传媒 University
Dr. Ayana Wilson, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Howard University Hospital
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Summer Research Project (2013): 鈥淣ovel role for MYOD as a sensor of DNA damage鈥
B.S. in Biology (Spring 2014), 精东传媒 University
MD (2022), University of Louisville
Jamil Wilson
Virtual Digital 精东传媒ming Intern at Smithsonian Institution
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Music)
Summer Research Project (2017): "An Evaluation of Unionidae Diversity in the Rocky River and how Population Density has Changed Over Time in Comparison to Observations made over 15 Years Ago."
B.S. in Biology (Fall 2018), 精东传媒 University
Sadie-Marie Wright
Graduate Student at 精东传媒 University
Discipline Faculty Mentor: Maria D Rowlett (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor:
Summer Research Project (2021): 鈥婨motion in Relation to Recall
B.A. in Psychology (Spring 2022), 精东传媒 University
Andrew Youssef
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep at Kowa Pharmaceuticals
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (English)
Summer Research Project (2018): "Changes in Sterol Patterns of Rat Alzheimer鈥檚 Models in Response to Administration of Neuroprotective Compound"
B.S. in Biology, (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
Klarissa Zeno
Student Support Coach
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Psychology)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eryn Bostwick (Women's & Gender Studies)
Summer Research Project (2018): "A Study Inquiry of the Impact of the Mother-Daughter Relationship with Teen Pregnancy"
B.S. in Psychology, (Spring 2019), 精东传媒 University
M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 精东传媒 University
Evgeny Zolotarev
Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Non-Discipline Faculty Mentor: (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Summer Research Project (2009): 鈥淐omparing the developmental process for mobile platforms by implementing a distributed application鈥
B.S. in Computer Informational Science (Spring 2009), 精东传媒 University
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