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Rolando A. Flores Jr.
Rolando A. Flores Jr.
Rolando A. Flores Jr. was born in Pomona, California and grew up in Alta Loma. Upon graduation from Alta Loma High School, Rolando focused on a music career. Rolando received his associate's degree from Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, California. After twenty-four years of living in the same area, Rolando moved across the country to continue his education at UCF. His goal is to obtain his doctorate in Sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice or criminology. Rolando hopes to teach at a university and fulfill his desire to remain a life-long student of the social sciences.
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Natalia Marques de Silva, '10
Natalia Marques da Silva
Natália Silva was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She moved to the United States with her family in December of 1999. She developed an interest for the Arts early on and chose the path of Art History to educate others in what she views as an important vehicle for expression and cultural interaction. In addition to being a McNair Scholar, Natalia also participates in the RAMP and HIM Programs.
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Amber Dukes, '10
Amber Dukes
Amber Dukes was born in Ocala, Florida. She is earning dual degrees in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies, both with the distinction of Honors in Major. Her research interest is in Evolutionary Psychology with a focus on morality. Her current research project is an exploration of the 7 deadly sins from an evolutionary perspective. Previously, her research has explored variables associated with attraction to psychopaths. She was a participant in the 2008 Summer Research Academy, and is a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. Amber was selected to do summer research at the University of Pennsylvania with Dr. Robert Kurzban as part of the Leadership Alliance. At UCF, Amber is mentored by Drs. Charles Negy, Bernadette Jungblut, and Mason Cash.
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Tamra Artelia Martin, '10
Tamra Artelia Martin
Tamra Artelia Martin was born in Towson, Maryland and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. In addition to pursuing her English degree in creative writing, she works on a second degree in journalism with a focus in editing. Currently, she is completing her Honors-in-the-Major thesis titled “The Fates of Clytemnestra and Cassandra.” This novel portrays the women of the Trojan War in order to shed insight into their lives during that time. Tamra is a member of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society in which she serves as president for the 2009-2010 academic school year. She is also a member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. Tamra works for the University Writing Center as an undergraduate consultant. For the past two years, she has been an active participant in service-learning and has chosen to volunteer at the Life Care Center of Orlando. In spring of 2009, she presented a paper on the topic titled “Visual Exercises and Service Learning: Connecting Student Writers to Older Generations,” which was presented at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference. Tamra aims to earn her M.F.A. and Ph.D. in creative writing. Her goal includes actively writing with the intentions of it becoming a full-time career. She also looks forward to teaching at the university level in the future.
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Deandra Jessica Roberts, '10
Deandra Jessica Roberts
Deandra J. Roberts was born in Miami, Fl. During the summer of 2006, Deandra completed the Seizing Opportunities for Academic Retention (SOAR) program. She was a recipient of the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers (FFMT) in the fall of 2008 and was chosen as one of 110 students to participate in the Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) in the spring of 2009. Additionally, Deandra was recognized as an outstanding College of Education student and has also been recognized by the African American Studies program for her humanitarian service and leadership to the local community, commitment for which she received the Dr. John T. Washington Community Service Award in the spring of 2009. Deandra is currently interested in exploring student development, higher education policy and administration, students of color and academic and social institutional integration as well as deepening her understanding of student affairs and specifically student development, student access and students’ needs. She plans to pursue her master’s and doctoral degrees in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
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Carlos Alberto Solano Ortiz, '10
Carlos Alberto Solana Ortiz
Carlos Alberto Solano Ortiz was born in Colombia and arrived in the United States before his 15th birthday. He is interested in nanomaterials for use in alternative energy. Carlos actively pursued research at the university level by contacting faculty and asking if he could work for them. His tenacity paid off, and he is now conducting research under the mentorship of Dr. Lee Chow, the associate chair of the Physics Department. His task was to keep nanoparticles from agglomerating in a substrate where they would aid in the growth of carbon nanotubes. He then started working in Research Parkway with Dr. Swadeshmukul Santra from the Chemistry Department. Carlos participated in the SURF program in the summer of 2009 at Yale University, working with Dr. Charles Ahn’s group and learning about the atomic force microscope (AFM). He is the outreach coordinator of the Society of Physics Students at UCF and has been active with local middle schools in getting students interested in physics and nanotechnology. His group was awarded the Marsh White Award from the American Physical Society for this endeavor.
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Keon Vereen, '10
Keon Vereen
Keon Vereen was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He became interested in the engineering discipline at the beginning of high school. Attending the University of Central Florida allowed him to talk to NASA engineers and scientists about the future of the aerospace field. His current research involves bubble dynamics in nuclear reactor research. In addition to research with the McNair program, he is involved in the Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP). He is interested in obtaining a doctoral degree in the aerospace field and specializing in advanced propulsion technology with an emphasis on electric and nuclear propulsion.
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Alexandra Abigail Woodside, '10
Alexandra Abigail Woodside
Alexandra Abigail Woodside was born in Sarasota, Florida where she graduated in the top 4% of her class. Her research interests include communication sciences and disorders and the effects it has on students' academics. Abigail is involved with Golden Key International Honors society at the University of Central Florida. She is also a Step Captain for the Disciples of Christ step team in conjunction with University Christian Fellowship. Abigail is on the executive board for Woman's Prayer Band (a campus organization). She wishes to pursue a graduate education in Communication Sciences as well as Educational Leadership.
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