Summer 2011NSF-REU Participants

Name:  William J Meisenbach

School: Penn State Harrisburg

Quote: “I am so very excited to participate in NSF-REU program this summer.  I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this cutting edge research and I plan to take full advantage of all this program has to offer. “

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Name: Nasie N. Constantino
School: Ohio Wesleyan University
Quote: “I’m so excited to be able to participate in this program. I’m eager to expand my knowledge of sustainable energy and genetic engineering. I think this program will be a great opportunity to learn more about how we can use various scientific techniques to improve our lives and the environment.”

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Name: Monica O. Effi
School: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Quote: “I am very excited for this new learning experience.”

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Name: Olivia M. Campbell
School: Alfred University

Quote: “Hi, my name is Olivia Campbell. I am a Pre-Veterinarian student at Alfred University with a minor in Chemistry and Equestrian Studies. I am looking forward to a career in Preventative Veterinary Medicine.  I have a passion for horses and I love to ride. My goal someday is to own a horse farm and to work with other doctors to prevent injuries and diseases.  At home my husband and I like to spend time outdoors with our dog, Lacie. I’m very excited about the opportunity to research at Penn State and look forward to a successful summer.”

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Name: Emily P. McGlone
School: James Madison University
Quote: "I am so grateful to be able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. I have loved science for as long as I can remember. In high school, my teachers allowed me to discover my true passion for biology and research. To perform research and delve deeper into what it means to be a scientist ensures me that this summer will be one I will never forget!"

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Name: Aurellia M. Whitemore
School: Southern University at New Orleans
Quote: “Coming from a small HBCU in New Orleans, this internship will be a unique and very knowledgeable experience for me and I am very excited to be apart of it and will definitely make it worth all that I can to enrich me as an individual and as a future grad student.”

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Name: Ulysius S. McGhee
School: Fort Valley State University
Quote: “I am excited and strongly compelled to work with the mentors at Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg.  I look forward to a great summer filled with adventurous research.”

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Name: Alicia E. Goertel
School: Oberlin College
Quote: “I am excited for the opportunity to work with this research team in studying bioenergy solutions and plant science.”

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Name: Rafiyat A. Adeyiga
School:  Cheyney University
Quote: “Am excited and looking forward to the opportunity to get valuable hands on experience in chemistry and in a highly professional environment with great minds in all aspect of science.”

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Name: Krysta Haggins
School: Marygrove College
Quote: “I am excited and grateful to be a part of NSF-REU, for being allowed not only the opportunity to expand my knowledge or different skills that I’ve learned, but to be opened up to so much more as well.  Over the next summer I plan on taking in everything I possibly can while in enjoying my time doing research in the science field of interest provided.”

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