BS Biology | Minor: Drama
Future Plans
Marguerite will continue to gain experience in research and hopes to go on to do a Masters’ and PhD related to public health and medicine. She wants to use this experience to better address discrepancies in health treatment, to do research, and to enter the field of epidemiology, a field in which she is passionate.
Honors & Awards
Bronze Leadership Award recipient. Silver Leadership Award recipient. Member of the Theatre Honors Society Alpha Psi Omega.
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Claudia will be attending UNC Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Megan would like to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry. She hopes to become a clinical trial coordinator and eventually obtain her masters in biomedicine.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Kale-Kidan will be planning to attend optometry school in the near future and to fulfill her dreams in primary care as an optometrist. She thanks her family for all the support and as well as the faculty and staff of the Biology department.
Honors & Awards
Co-Founder and President of SPECS Club, and Undergraduate Research funding from the Biology Department
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Thesis: The Dynamics of Immune Responses to Viruses in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera, Research advisor: Dr. Olav Rueppell
Future Plans
During her gap years, Asia will conduct clinical research and become an emergency certified technician in preparation for medical school.
Honors & Awards
Provost Student Excellence Award, Ronald E. McNair Scholar, President of American Medical Student Association, Undergraduate Research & Creativity Award (URCA) recipient, College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship recipient, Summerlin Family Biology Scholarship recipient, UNCG Dean’s Award Scholarship recipient
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Attend Physician Assistant Masters Program
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Technical Theatre
Future Plans
Danaye plans on attending UNCC to get her teaching licensure and teach Biology in the Charlotte – Mecklenburg School System. She also plans on attending UNCC for her masters in Education.
Honors & Awards
Co-Founder of Black Student Union for the Residential Colleges, Member of UNCG Alpha Psi Omega Chapter, Head Upper Class-men Mentor of Strong College
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Her future plans include pursuing a career as a laboratory technologist in the medical or biological science research field.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry and Spanish
Future Plans
She plans to be a NIH Post baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Fellow specifically at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Honors & Awards
She is a UNCG McNair Scholar, an Undergraduate Researcher in Dr. Karen Katula’s lab, an Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member, and a Tutor in the Academic Achievement Center.
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Chemistry, Spanish
Future Plans
After graduation, Megan plans on pursuing a career in laboratory research. She hopes to attend graduate school next year to earn a Masters in Public Health. She would also like to continue volunteering with local nonprofit organizations, as it has been an important part of her undergraduate career.
Honors & Awards
Anticipated to graduate Summa cum laude, graduating with International Honors
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
After graduating from UNCG in December, Katherine will work as a pharmacy technician. Then, she will attend pharmacy school to complete the doctor of pharmacy degree program.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Camille is planning on taking a gap year back home in Charlotte, NC while she is preparing to apply for PA School.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Jasmine will work as a CNA and prepare to take the MCAT. She will then go on to attend medical school. She aspires to be a pediatrician.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies
Future Plans
She will be entering the work force as a clinical lab assistant.
Honors & Awards
Bronze and Silver Leadership Challenge, Sister of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc, President of the Multicultural Greek Council, Deans List, Residential Advisor for 2 years, Graduate of the Ashby Warren Residential College
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology, Human Biology Concentration | Second Major: Pre-Medical | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
After graduation, she plans on taking a gap year to work in a local hospital to fulfill the experience requirements needed for her graduate programs. After that, she plans on applying to graduate school for the Fall 2021 semester in order to receive her Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling.
Honors & Awards
Recipient of the Katherine Reynolds Smith Scholarship; recognized on the Dean’s and Chancellor’s list for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters; was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society in the Spring 2016 semester; was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars in the Fall 2017 semester; was inducted into the McNair Scholars Program in the Fall 2017 semester; worked as an undergraduate research assistant in the Oberlies Lab under Dr. Huzefa Raja, and in the GEnE Lab under Dr. Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn; and presented summer research [Fungal Identification via DNA Barcoding ] at the 2019 SAEOPP McNair/SSS Scholars Research Conference in Atlanta
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Honors & Awards
A member of Alpha Lambda Delta, and Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor society
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology, Biotechnology Concentration | Minor: German, chemistry
Future Plans
He hopes to go into research in the biotech field or maybe go back to school for a master’s or PhD.
Honors & Awards
Delta phi alpha
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Throughout her college career, Kamryn has faced many hardships but she kept one goal in mind: graduation. She has always known she wanted to care for and treat women, particularly in the scope of maternal and fetal medicine. No matter what other careers she would try to venture into, her heart would always pull her back to what she was truly passionate about. She will go on to pursue a master’s degree in a Physician’s Assistant program where she will specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
She is going to take a year out of school to dedicate herself to working in any field of biology and then pursue a master’s degree.
Honors & Awards
Bronze and Silver Leadership Challenge
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Segean’s future plan after graduation is to attend pharmacy school and get her PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy degree).
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry and African Diaspora Studies
Future Plans
Following graduation from UNC-Greensboro, Michaela will be attending Boston University to receive her Masters in Public Health majoring in Global Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health.
Honors & Awards
Undergraduate Presenter at South Regional ACS Conference (2018), University Rebranding Campaign, Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society (2019), Biology Departmental Junior Marshall (2019), Aaron J. White Scholarship Recipient (2019), and Silver Leadership Challenge (2020)
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
She will be working in the healthcare field until going to dental school in 2021.
Honors & Awards
Graduating from the International Honors Program
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry and Sociology
Future Plans
Amelia will be attending graduate school in the next year for her masters of human physiology.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Getting a certification as a vet tech at Gaston College then going to NC State to get my vet degree, then specialize in animal rehab.
Honors & Awards
First generation student
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Ihotu future plans includes going to medical school and becoming mentor for other young girls who want to peruse careers in STEM.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
During the next year, she will be applying to medical school and spend her time working as a CNA.
Honors & Awards
Presented research at two scientific conferences and won first place for mathematics, life, and physical sciences in the Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity expo here at UNCG. She is in the process of co-authoring the publication for her study.
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
She plans to attend graduate school in the Spring to obtain a Masters in Biomedical Sciences before applying to medical school.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
She will be taking a gap year to gain some more experience in her desired field, before going back to technician school to become a registered veterinary technician.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Second Major: Biology | Minor: Sociology
Future Plans
While on her path to a career in law enforcement, Niska will be pursuing a second Bachelor of Science degree at Fayetteville State University for Forensic Science, after which she will potentially strive for a masters in science or business administration.
Honors & Awards
Award of Academic Excellence by HRL at UNCG. Alpha Kappa Delta – Sociology Honor’s Society.
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Human Development & Family Studies
Future Plans
Deborah plans on heading straight into the healthcare field and attending professional school in the near future. She hopes to continue serving underprivileged, disadvantaged communities; specifically African immigrant and refugee families.
Honors & Awards
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, Gilman International Scholar
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Classical Studies
Future Plans
Lauren plans to attend graduate school for a master’s degree in biology, with a concentration in ecology and conservation. Ultimately, she’d like to work for the National Park Service, or potentially teach.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Employment in a related field
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
After graduation Alexis will be getting her feet wet in the medical field working alongside doctors as a medical scribe at Wesley Long Hospital. She plans to return to UNCG and get her master’s in science. Her future goals are to attend Wake Forest for medical school and become a pediatrician.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Justin plans on preparing for medical school while gaining experience working as an EMT
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Aashika plans to apply to medical school this year and she hopes to matriculate in the Fall of 2021.
Honors & Awards
Chancellor’s List
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Employment in medical/ pharmaceutical sales field, in home state of Maryland.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
He will be attending graduate school in the fall and plans to attend physician assistant school in the future.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Psychology
Future Plans
LaShunta will use her gap year to work in the pharmaceutical industry before completing her PhD in cancer biology.
Honors & Awards
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) Fellow and Purdue University Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) Scholar
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology, Human Biology Concentration | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Connie plans to attend medical school and pursue her goal of becoming a family physician. Until her matriculation, she will continue to serve her community through volunteering at a local medical clinic.
Honors & Awards
Connie will graduate with the honors of magna cum laude, and while at UNCG she completed the Bronze and Silver Leadership Challenges
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
attend medical school
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
This graduate will be studying to take the GRE, and working in the ER at the Memorial Hermann Hospital located in Houston, TX. She will then be applying to PA school the following year.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
After graduating Jayla plans on attending graduate school at Duke University to obtain her Master of Science in Anesthesia.
Honors & Awards
Active Tri Beta Member, Active Member The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, Active Memeber Pre-Professional Scholar Program, Chancellor’s List- UNCG (Spring 2019 & Fall 2019)
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
She plans to take a year to gain hands on experience in the healthcare field. She then plans to apply to graduate schools in Fall of 2021 to become a Physician Assistant.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry | Thesis: Regulation of Extrahypothalamic Kisspeptin in the Medaka Brain by BPA
Future Plans
After graduation she will travel to Tortuguero, Costa Rica in August to work with sea turtles with Ms. Ann Somers. She is taking a gap year then hopes to go to North Carolina State University veterinary school (thanks Dr. Hens)! She will practice both small and large animal medicine and primarily work for the government for the beginning of her career.
Honors & Awards
Disciplinary Honors, Beta Beta Beta Secretary, Melissa W. Curry Scholarship, Inez Coldwell Scholarship, Completed Bronze, Silver, and Gold Leadership challenges, 800+ veterinary experience hours
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Psychology
Future Plans
She will be taking an internship at Northern Piedmont Counseling, to learn more about psychiatry. Following this there is an intended plan to attend medical school. With hopeful plans of becoming a psychiatrist.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Genesis plans on working in the science field. Her exact plans are tentative but to start off her career, she plans to work in a lab and field setting.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Will be joining the United States Air Force.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: ASL/Deaf Studies
Future Plans
After graduation, she will be entering the workforce.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology | Minor: Spanish
Future Plans
After graduation, first Amelia would like to travel abroad when it becomes safe to celebrate her achievement. Then, she wishes to be admitted into and attend a physicians assistant program after gaining medical experience by working as a surgical or ER technician. She hopes to complete her graduate program and attain employment in the medical field.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
She plans to attend PA school in the upcoming year to focus on primary care and meeting the healthcare needs of local communities.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry and Spanish | Thesis: CG30383, a gene essential for meiotic chromosome segregation in Drosophila melanogaster, Dr. Tomkiel Dean
Future Plans
After graduating, Sean will be continuing his genetics research over the summer while studying for the MCAT. He will be applying to medical schools in 2021 and plans to attend in the fall of 2022. During his gap years, Sean will be working as a medical scribe and Nurse Aide to gain valuable health care experience.
Honors & Awards
Biology Disciplinary Honors, Summa Cum Laude
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Psychology
Future Plans
She plans to go to graduate school and obtain a Ph.D. in neuroscience.
Honors & Awards
MARC USTAR Fellow, Alpha Lambda Delta, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology
Future Plans
Alexzandria has been accepted into Graduate School at Wake Forest University. She will be working towards receiving a Masters Degree in Health Science within the Medical Program, Addiction Research and Clinical Health. Once completing this 18 month program, she will be furthering her education in Medical School.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Chemistry
Future Plans
Shoniqua will be taking a Gap year, where she will Study for the MCAT, obtain patient contact hours as an EKG and cardiac monitor tech. She will also be obtaining shadowing hours with local doctors as well as volunteering in her community. On her Gap year journey she will also apply to Medical schools with a Medical Masters Where she hopes to strengthen her application for the Osteopathic Medical school of her choice.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: Sociology & Chemistry
Future Plans
Megan plans to find a career path that fits her interests in helping others.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BA Biology
Future Plans
Alyssa plans to continue volunteering at local environmental and animal agencies and potentially intern at a USDA career until she can find employment towards her interests.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
BS Biology | Minor: HDFS and Chemistry
Future Plans
Carolina will take a 1-2 year gap to work as a CNA to obtain patient contact hours necessary to apply for a PA Program. She will also during the gap year(s) be studying to take the GRE. Carolina is currently looking for internships for over the summer to gain experience in a laboratory environment and/or medical environment.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
MS Biology | Thesis: The Effects of Carbon Nanodots on TNF-alpha Induced Endothelial Dysfunction
Future Plans
She will be returning to UNCG in the fall to pursue a PhD in Environmental Health Science
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
MS Biology | Thesis: Modulation of Macrophage Polarization by Carbon Nanodots (Dr. Zhenquan Jia)
Future Plans
I will be starting a PhD in biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
MS Biology | Thesis: The effects of microbes and larval conditioning on Phelebotomus papatasi oviposition site selection, Dr. Gideon Wasserberg
Future Plans
Lindsey will be attending Virginia Tech to complete her PhD in the Fall. She will be pursuing her degree in Entomology and continuing her work with vectors of disease.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
PhD Biology | Thesis: Effects of Forest Fires on Mercury Biogeochemical Cycling in Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
Future Plans
I hope to persistently seek my career in academics, especially in the field of understanding and helping solve environmental issues.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
MS Biology | Thesis: “Eptesicus fuscus and Nycticeius humeralis Response to Social Call Playback in North Carolina” under Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell.
Future Plans
She will be employed to teach and conduct biological research.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
PhD Biology
Future Plans
Rada Petric will be staying in the Department of Biology as a postdoctoral research fellow in Dr. Malcolm Schug’ lab to work on the urban wetland biodiversity project.
Honors & Awards
Beta Beta Beta member
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