SOARS Scholars

Summer 2022

 

Hannah Barge

Nyla Neal

"I am studying for my masters degree in Biology. I have a passion for bring learning and teaching other about scientific research to solve everyday problems. I aspire to go on to get my PHD in Biotechnology and start a career in scientific research  as well as teach Biology to college students."

"I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I study Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Food Science. I aspire to be a food scientist and to eventually work for the FDA or USDA."

Jasmin Phelps

Kirsten Burney

"I major in Agriculture with a concentration in Biotechnology. After undergrad, I would like to return to university to earn my MS in computer science. I hope to one day work in the tech field as a software developer with the intention of contributing to the agriculture field. I believe getting my master's in computer science will help me achieve that goal."

"I am a junior Family and Consumer Science major with a concentration in Foods and Nutrition. I aspire to become a Registered Dietician and to continue to do nutrition research."

Mercy Sammy

Joy Lowe

"I am currently pursuing my master’s in civil engineering. I got my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. I want to become an HVAC designer and will be working with Hayward pool product this summer which is HVAC related company."

"I am a rising senior majoring in Agriculture with a concentration in Education, Leadership, and Communication. Post matriculation, I plan to continue my studies by pursuing a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Business. Thereafter, I want to continue on to study Food Law. I aspire to someday be an attorney for a federal agency and serve as an associate professor."

Stinson Parks

 "I am an Agricultural major with a concentration in Biotechnology. I aspire to graduate with a degree in Agricultural Sciences and attend medical school to study to become a surgical and cosmetic dermatologist!"