Texas Tech University – Summer 2017
Meet the 2017 Awardees
Madeline Niichel
Advisor: Dr. Jones Hi, my name is Maddie Niichel and I am a Junior in the Human Systems Engineering program at Arizona State University–Polytechnic in Mesa, AZ. I am also pursuing a minor in Engineering Management. I am excited for the opportunities this program has given me and cannot wait to apply what I learn here to my program back home! |
Joselyn Hathaway Advisor: Dr. Sera Hello, my name is Joselyn Hathaway. I am from Gates County, North Carolina and currently reside in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. I am a junior at Elizabeth City State University, which is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. My major is mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. |
Kristen McGatlin Advisor: Dr. Davis Hi, my name is Kristen McGatlin. I am from Linn, Kansas and attend Kansas State University. I am headed into my senior year majoring in psychology with a concentration in cognitive research. I am also working towards a secondary degree in gerontology. I am blessed that I am able to spend my summer here and can’t wait to learn all that I can! |
Vivian Nelson Advisor: Dr. DeLucia I am Vivian Nelson a resident of Memphis, TN. I attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff where I am in my junior year. My major is biology geared toward the pre-dental path.
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Auriel Jasper-Morris Advisor: Dr. Talley Hello, my name is Auriel Jasper-Morris. I am from Houston, Texas and currently reside in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a junior and a McNair Scholar at Xavier University of Louisiana. My major is Psychology with a minor in Chemistry. |
Cooper Rodriguez Advisor: Dr. Klein Hello, my name is Cooper Rodriguez. I am from Pinehurst, North Carolina and I currently attend Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am a senior, majoring in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Health and Wellness. |
Jada Elleby Advisor: Dr. Hohman Hello, my name is Jada Elleby. I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I currently reside in Greensboro, North Carolina where I attend school at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I am a junior Sociology student with a concentration in Liberal Studies. I am more than appreciative of this opportunity and can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned here back at my home institution. |
Cecilia Garza Advisor: Dr. Yang Hi y’all! My name is Cecilia Rose Garza. I’m from Rio Grande City, Texas but attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I currently major in Psychology with a minor in Business. It’s a blessing to be here and work with my collaborators. More than anything I’m excited for the opportunities to come from being apart of this esteemed program. |