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Hill-Lopes Scholars Program

Meet the Scholars

Hill-Lopes Scholars have backgrounds in various STEM fields, like biology, chemistry, computer information systems, environmental sciences, physics, astronomy and geosciences.

Hill-Lopes scholar working in the lab

Current Scholars

See scholars by cohort.

Alumni

Hill-Lopes alumni graduate with a suite of skills that make them ready for the STEM workforce. We are proud of the ongoing success of the many Hill-Lopes alumni in graduate/PhD programs and those working in STEM industries throughout the country. 

Alumni by Graduation Year

Epsilon Cohort

Felistus Karanja
Michelle Luna Lopez
  • Major: Information Systems, with a concentration in Business
  • Currently: Cyber Security Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton
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Kylie Newton
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Minor: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
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Zeta Cohort

Emily Dalson
  • Major: Information Systems, with a concentration in Interface Design
  • Currently: Masters student, Human Computer Interaction, University of Maryland
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Alaina Hetrick
  • Major: Chemisty
  • Currently: Dental Student, Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
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McKenzie Horne
Meagan MiguelPablo
  • Major: Forensic Chemistry
  • Currently: Masters student in Forensic Science, Towson University
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Kamiya Plummer
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
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Delta Cohort

Darrel Abang
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Currently: Data Engineer, Management and Governance Analyst, Accenture Federal Services
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Emily Brown
  • Major: Chemistry
  • Currently: Masters student in Cosmetic Science, University of Cincinnati
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Maya Cowling
Urja Desai
  • Major: Forensic Chemistry
  • Currently: Masters student in Forensic Chemisty, Towson University
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Kali Ferguson
Jaelyn McCracken
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Currently: Cyber Security Engineer at MITRE, Masters student in Cyber Defense at Dakota State
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Jazmin Sharp
  • Major: Mathematics
  • Currently: Ph.D. student in Biomedical Science, UNC Chapel Hill
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Katherine Tan
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Currently: Software Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
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Epsilon Cohort

Emily Aguirre
Tatah Lamin
  • Majors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, with a concentration in Molecular Biology
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Susan Njoya
  • Major: Information Systems, with a concentration in Data Analytics
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Lily Tsomos
  • Major: Mathematics
  • Currently: Mathematics Teacher, Hartford County Public Schools
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Taylor Webb
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Currently: Master's degree student in Applied Information Technology at Towson University
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Oreoluwa Williams

 Zeta Cohort

Milan King
  • Major: Environmental Science and Studies with a concentration in Environmental Geology
  • Minor: Geology
  • Currently: Environmental Scientist/Geologist at Hydro -Terra Group
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Delta Cohort

Rohanna Bowers
  • Major: Geology
  • Graduate Degree: Master of Science, Geology/Earth Science, University of Utah
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Phoebe Calkins
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Currently: PhD candidate in Cell and Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, University Of Pennsylvania, labs of Adam Wolpaw and Sydney Shaffer 
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Kaitlin Conway
  • Major: Information Systems, with a concentration in Data Analytics
  • Currently: Data Analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton
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Dajaha Kenney
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Minors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Currently: Masters student, Biology, Towson University
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Aaliyah St. Jules
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Minor: Physics
  • Currently: Associate Scientist at MilliporeSigma 
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Karollmae Tan
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Minors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Currently: Masters student, Physcian Assistant, Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Epsilon Cohort

Patience Odeh
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Ecology Evolution and Conservation
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Gamma Cohort

Sumra Chaudhry
Morgan Hawkins
  • Majors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Currently: Environmental Science and Technology Graduate Student at University of Maryland, College Park
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Annie Keele
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Currently: Medical Student, Penn State College of Medicine
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Glory Omodia
  • Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Currently: Ph.D. student in Neuroscience, Boston Universtiy School of Medicine. 
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Britney Whittington
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Minor: Astronomy
  • Currently: Associate Science Operations Analyst, Space Telescope Science Institute
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Grace Wilson
  • Major: Computer Science, with a concentration in Cyber Operations
  • Currently: Software Developer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
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Gamma Cohort

Ebunoluwa Adelola 
  • Undergraduate Majors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Undergraduate Minors: Business Administration
  • Currently: Medical Student, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Maliya Baxter
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer Science
  • Currently: Systems Engineer at Northrup Gruman
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Taylor Pettaway
  • Undergraduate Major: Physics
  • Graduate Degree: Master's degree in Applied Physics, Towson University
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Beta Cohort

Jordan Brooks
  • Undergraduate Major: Forensic Chemistry, with a concentration in DNA
  • Undergraduate Minors: Chemistry, Biology
  • Graduate Degree: Master's degree in Forensic Science, with a concentration in Forensic DNA, Towson University
  • Currently: Forensic Scientist, New York State Police
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Caroline Etherton
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular biology
  • Currently: Biologist, US Army Corp of Engineers
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Kelsey (Evans) Musard
  • Undergraduate Major: Chemistry
  • Currently: Cytology Lab Tch at University of Maryland Medical Center
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Samantha Frias
  • Undergraduate Major: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Currently: Assistant Director of Business, Art & Science Group 
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Skylar Gayhart
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer Science, with a concentration in Cyber Operations
  • Graduate Degree: Master's degree in Computer Science, with a concentration in Data Science, Towson University
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Tionna Harris
  • Undergraduate Major: Chemistry, Professional Track
  • Currently: Doctoral candidate in Environmental Engineering Science, Colorado School of Mines
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Brianna Hutchins
  • Undergraduate Major: Environmental Science and Studies, with a concentration in Environmental Biology
  • Currently: Master's degree canidate in Environmental Science, Towson University 
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Maya Larbi
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology
  • Undergraduate Minor: Family Studies
  • Currently: Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program and post-baccalaureate research fellow, National Cancer Institute
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Renee Ofori
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Currently: Clinical Research Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) 
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Oliva Sager
  • Undergraduate Majors: Biology, with a concentration in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation and Interdisciplinary Studies, with a concentration in Animal Behavior
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ALPHA COHORT

Aaliah Burney
  • Undergraduate Major: Chemistry
  • Undergraduate Minors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Currently: Master's degree candidate in a profusionist program, Lawrence Technological University
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Kayla Cubernot 
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology
  • Undergraduate Minors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Graduate Degree: Master's degree, Physician's Assistant, University of Pittsburgh
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Meghan Ely 
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology, with a concentration in Functional Biology of Animals
  • Undergraduate Minor: Women's and Gender Studies
  • Currently: Doctoral candidate in a Doctor of Medicine program, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
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Priscilla Hounkponou 
  • Undergraduate Major: Chemistry
  • Currently: Doctoral candidate in a Doctor of Pharmacy program, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Alexandria Jupinka  
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology, with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Undergraduate Minors: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Graduate Degree: Master of Science, Biology, Towson University
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Stephanie Prem 
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer Science, with a concentration in Software Engineering
  • Undergraduate Minor: Music Performance: Flute
  • Graduate Degree: Master of Science, Library & Information Science, University of Maryland 
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Samira Vuchula
  • Undergraduate Major: Biology, with a concentration in Functional Biology of Animals
  • Currently: Doctoral candidate in a Doctor of Medicine program, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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