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Graduate Research Assitants

Research Project: Functionalized Surfaces

Career Goal: My career goal is to conduct impactful research to improve healthcare in the field of biotechnology, with a focus on improving  healthcare and advancing gender equity in medical research. My aim is to join a biotech company  dedicated to developing cutting-edge treatments and promoting inclusion in research, where I can

make a difference.

Research Project: Health of Emerging African American Populations

Career Goal: My career goal is to become a physician who advocates for my patients to ensure their voices are heard and do my best to provide the quality care they need and deserve. Additionally, I hope to exercise compassion daily and reassure people of color that I will consistently act in their best interest because I understand the mistrust in medicine. Lastly, a motto I intend to never lose sight of is progress not perfection and strive to work at tasks within my control.

Major: Biology

Research Project: COVID-19 Transmission Dynamics

Career Goal: My career goal is to pursue immunology related to infectious diseases through both research and medical practice.

Major: Biology (Pre-Pharmacy)

Research Project: Public Health

Research Project: Health of Emerging African American Populations

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Major: Biology

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Career Goal: As an undergraduate student, I am pursuing a degree in biology with the ultimate goal of becoming an anesthesiologist. My passion for medicine, coupled with my strong academic

background and dedication to learning, has fueled my desire to pursue this challenging and

rewarding career path. I am eager to gain hands-on experience through internships and

research opportunities, and I am committed to continuously expanding my knowledge and skills

in preparation for medical school. I am determined to make a positive impact in the healthcare

field and provide patients with the highest quality care as an anesthesiologist.

Research Project: STEM Education

Career Goal: Although my path to medical school may be a little different from others, my ultimate career goal is to become a physician. After completing my bachelors degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, I plan to join an accelerated nursing program to receive a BSN. After gaining experience in the medical field as a nurse, I plan to go to medical school in hopes of specializing in dermatology or gynecology and obstetrics.

Research Project: Sleep disruption in emerging adults

Career Goal: Pediatric physician’s assistant

Major: Biology

Research Project: Enhancing Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration in Soft Connective Tissue, specifically the Skin and Tendon.

Research Project: STEM Education

Career Goal: My ultimate career goal is to go to medical school and pursue a career as an obstetrician gynecologist (OB). My interest in this field is working with women’s reproductive

health and the care of women and children to help in reducing racial disparities within maternal

mortality in the U.S.

Career Goal: After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school to study aquatic toxicology or biomedical science. I want to go into industry, possibly concerning water quality or pharmaceuticals.

Major: Economics

Minor: Entrepreneurship

Research Project: Emerging African American Populations

Major: Biology

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Major: Computer Science

Research Project: Applying Quantum machine learning for the protection of network systems

Career Goal: Obtaining a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity certificate, I shall also obtain my Masters in Computer Science for research experience & a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing, which would allow me to work towards and building algorithms and systems that can best utilize quantum advantage to protect data on the internet, especially network systems like the Internet or Cloud-based services, systems that rely on being wireless and safe. My goal not only lies with evolving and setting the Cybersecurity field on the course of living in a post-quantum reality, but it also lies on expanding the practical uses of Quantum algorithms and Quantum computers as the experts in the field have been making great strides in improving the capabilities of Quantum computers. My goal stands to not only prepare me in engaging with this amazing future of technology, security, and the dawn of a new technical revolution, I want to impart my knowledge and experience with other students and peers to help create a diverse, gifted, and prepared community of individuals that will be prepared to tackle the issues of the present and the future.

Career Goal: I aspire to be a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and open my own practice.

Major: Biology

Research Project: Public Health

Career Goal: I aspire to dive into the Environmental Health and Safety field. My dedication to

learn about the environment around us and how to best preserve it for future generations has

driven my academic pursuits, so I am eager to learn more and contribute to the Environmental

Science field. I am also open to learning more about environmental policy and ESG.

Major: Psychology

Research Project: Health of Emerging African American Populations

Career Goal: Upon graduation from NC A&T in the spring of 2025, Taylor plans to matriculate into

medical school for formal training to become a physician. Due to her longtime interest

in skin, she aspires to become a dermatologist but is intrigued by many areas of

specialties. Ultimately, her goal as a physician is to serve underrepresented

communities, aiding them in the fight for healthy living.

Major: Biology

Research Project: Covid-19 Transmission Dynamics Project

Career Goal: I aspire to become a Physician Assistant and specialize in Emergency medicine. I want to provide exceptional healthcare and service to my community. I want to be able to promote wellness and be able to say that I can improve the lives of many people. I am open to learning new skills and expanding my knowledge in this area, in hopes of being able to make a difference for those who lack in receiving the right healthcare that they need and deserve. I am very passionate about working in this field and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those I serve. Ultimately, as a future PA, my goal is to establish myself as a trusted healthcare provider known for providing exceptional care, empathy, and respect to every patient I encounter. I am committed to advocating for a patient-centered approach that allows individuals to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.

Major: Engineering Physics

Research Project: Application of variational quantum algorithms to the design of two-dimensional quantum materials and the computational characterization of complex hypersonic flow conditions. Other projects include the construction of a quantum information processor with trapped ions.

Career Goal: I aim to continue my involvement in scientific research and be a factor in the technological advancement of society. Career aspirations include working as a

quantum researcher, quantum computing software developer, superconducting materials researcher, electromagnetics researcher, and data scientist. With an entrepreneurial mindset, I hope to hone my skillset and acquire the necessary knowledge to build my own technology development firm.

Major: Biology

Research Project: AlphaFold and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Career Goal: Victoria is exploring her options and deciding whether to pursue a career in laboratory research, graduate, or go to medical school. Her current goal is to work in oncology research

Major: Chemistry

Research Project: Using carbonic anhydrase (CA) functionalized surfaces for capture of carbon from the atmosphere.

Career Goal: I plan to own a pediatric dental practice that provides low-cost yet quality care to disadvantaged children. Additionally, he hopes to research oral health disparities in black and brown children and partner with public health officials to alleviate these issues.

Major: Biology

Research Project: COVID-19 Transmission Dynamic

Career Goal: My career goal is to become a physician dedicated to supporting low-income communities. I aspire to provide accessible healthcare, particularly for women and children, by opening a community health center. 

Major: Computer Science

Research Project: Expand QISE, Covid-19 Transmission Dynamics

Career Goal: My goal is to become a software developer.

Major: Biology

Research Project: Public Health

Career Goal: Audra plans to pursue an MPH/DMD dual degree program at an accredited dental school after completing her undergraduate degree. Her ultimate career goal is to serve and empower low-income and disadvantaged communities by providing adequate oral care. She plans to use her chair-side and lab experiences to influence public health and education policy and work towards achieving health equity. Her passion for art, science, education, and childhood development fuels her aspiration to impact lives - one smile at a time.

Research Project: QISE

Career Goal: I am currently a second-year undergraduate junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. I joined Dr. Samuel Research for the  NCA&T QISE Undergraduate Scholars in the fall of 2023 for the research of quantum computing and mechanics on a multi-qubit quantum computer. I am enthusiastic about expanding and diversifying my abilities in actively engaging in the QISE community.

Major: Physics

Research Project: QISE

Career Goal: My career goal is to attain a Ph.D. in physics and engage in research while collaborating with international physics laboratories worldwide.

Major: Biology (pre-med)

Research Project: Functionalized Surfaces

Major: Biology

Research Project: Public Health

Major: Biology

Research Project: STEM Education

Major: Biology

Research Project: Functionalized Surfaces

Career Goal: After obtaining my bachelor’s degree in biology, I plan to attend

medical school. My career goal is to become a physician and to specialize in

gynecology. In addition to this I hope to do research relating to women’s health and

health disparities that impact various minority groups.

Major: Biology

Research Project: Functionalized Surfaces

Career Goal: My career goal is to become a forensic medical examiner, utilizing my passion for both medicine and criminal justice. I aspire to apply my medical expertise to conduct meticulous autopsies, analyze forensic evidence, and collaborate with law enforcement. I aim to enhance public safety through my expertise in forensic pathology and commitment to justice. By uncovering the truth behind fatalities, I aim to enhance public safety through forensic pathology and contribute significantly to the justice system.