SI Leaders
Spring 2024
We have 52 SI leaders and 8 team leaders at SIUE this semester. SI leaders are knowledgeable, qualified students who have taken the targeted SI course on campus and received a good grade. Team leaders are veteran SI Leaders who act as mentors to the members of their content-based team.
If you are interested in becoming an SI Leader, please complete the following SI Leader Application.
In the SI program, we value excellence in all aspects of college life, which includes academics, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work. Our leaders are actively involved in college life. We thought it fitting to showcase our leaders and their accomplishments.
We asked each leader to list their future job hopes and prospects, as well as participation in clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, and volunteer work.
Team Leaders
BIOL-NURS Team
Muskan Bakshi (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry & Forensic Science
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend medical school in the future to become a practicing physician. I am currently interested in anesthesiology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): URCA Assistant in Dr. Tucker's lab, Pre-Health Hub Ambassador, Secretary for Pre-Med Association, Provost Scholar, CHEM 121B PLTL Leader, and Honors student
Noah Roberts (He/Him/His)
Major: Pharmacy
Class Year: P1/Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A, CHEM 121B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in or own a local pharmacy one day and to know and have personal connections with my future patients. I plan to start working in a pharmacy as soon as I can!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently a P1 student at the School of Pharmacy at SIUE. I have also been a workshop PLTL leader for CHEM 121A and CHEM 121B. I have also worked as a Front Desk Manager (DM) and Resident Assistant (RA) for SIUE University Housing.
CHEM Team
Ridwan Oyebamiji
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Sciences
Minor: Chemistry, Public Health, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151, CHEM 241A/B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Physician
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I ama member of SIUE Running Club. I am an Ambassador of Pre-Health Hub. I am also the president of the Muslim Student Association. I currently do research as an URCA assistant, and I volunteer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Matt Drewes
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 113, CHEM 121A/B, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I hope to be a Physician Assistant working in Oncology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Pre-Health Hub, and I do undergraduate research with a professor.
MATH-BUS Team
Ugochukwu "Ugo" Eleonu (He/Him/His)
PHYS 142
Major: Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: ECE 210, PHYS 140, PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Robotics Engineer
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) SIUE Chapter
Ny'La Hill (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Accountancy
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250, MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Two of my biggest goals in life are to be able to teach financial literacy in minority communities because those are typically the people who need it the most, and to create generational wealth for my family. My dream job is to be able to work in the accounting field, but still have time to help educate others on the importance of finances.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Over the spring semester I was a tax intern working for accounting firm which has helped me get closer to my goal of working in accounting. Outside of my internship, I also enjoy volunteering in the Southern Illinois region as well as the St. Louis area. I am also the receipient of the Cougar Pride Scholarship, Johnetta Haley Scholarship, and the RSM Foundation Scholarship. I am a Resident Assistant in Prairie Hall for the 2023-2024 school year.
ENG-PHYS Team
Maria Vahling
Major: Nursing
Minor: Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120B, BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a nurse practitioner in an urgent care or clinic setting!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I love my job in the ER at Sarah Bush Lincoln, and am also involved in pickleball club and blood club. I am also an URCA assistant under Dr. McGuire.
Jacob Western
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, Psychology
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 131, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Pediatric Doctor
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): 200 to 400 volunteer hours for memorial, 7 semesters for Wooten research, and an executive member of pre-health hub.
Biology Leaders
Aubrey Harris (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 140
Major: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Minor: Psychology, Public Health
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I will obtain a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. After this, I hope to work in school systems to assist students with their speech and communication.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Provost Scholar who is also involved in the Honors Student Association, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Rotaract, and National Residence Hall Honorary.
Chloe Mishler-Trerice (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 140
Major: Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, Spanish
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a speech pathologist in an elementary school. Additionally, it would be wonderful if I were able to apply my knowledge of Spanish in my job.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am involved in the SIUE Tandem Club and SIUE's chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). This semester, I am covering BIOL 140 as both a PLTL Leader and an SI Leader.
Ana Mueller
BIOL 140
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to become a nurse and possibly continue my schooling to become a physicians assistant. I would like to specialize in pediatrics or emergency medicine.
Dillyn Wood (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 151
Major: Biological Sciences - Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in conservation doing hands-on field research or restoration and educating the public about our natural resources.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): SIUE climbing club member, SIUE Honors Program, Interpreter/Naturalist wiht MO Division of State Parks
Jacob Bivin
BIOL 151
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science, Foreign Languages and Literature - Spanish
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Physician
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Rock Climbing Club
Paris Kinsley (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 240A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to specialize in nursing education and later become a professor of nursing.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Provost scholar who's done research in brain differentiation and the hormones that affect that process.
Melanie Kantzioris (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 240A
Major: Nursing
Minor: Spanish
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Post graduation, I hope to gain experience as an ICU nurse. Eventually, I would like to be a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Jerzie Grob
BIOL 240A
Major: Exercise Science
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on attending graduate school to pursue a degree in physical therapy. I have found an interest in women's health, but we'll see!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am an Illinois state scholar and Horatio Alger Illinois scholarship recipient.
Olivia "Liv" Morgan
BIOL 240B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to receive my BSN from SIUE and continue my education with graduate school, either as a PA or NP.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am also a PLTL for CHEM 120B.
Becca Mueller (She/Her/Hers)
BIOL 250
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140, BIOL 250, BIOL 319
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating from SIUE, I plan on working as a nurse in the ICU and then return to SIUE for the CRNA program.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the secretary of the SIUE Student Nurse Association.
Alanis Cameron
BIOL 250
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: RN in women's health.
Kennadee Stilson
BIOL 250
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 140
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to be a labor and delivery or NICU nurse and eventually become a certified Nurse Midwife.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am also a part of the Student Nurse Association.
Isaac Chapman
BIOL 319
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on going to medical school and becoming a physician.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Current VP of Phi Kappa Psi, Pre-Health club, Pre-Medical Association. I volunteer at memorial hospital in Belleville.
Chemistry Leaders
Bri Robb
CHEM 113
Major: Biological Sciences - Integrative Biology
Minor: Chemistry, Health, Society, & the Human Condition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend Physician Assistant school upon graduation and specialize in psychiatry. I also hope to open a non-profit children's mental health clinic in the metro east area :)
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I currently work in an ER as a tech and also as an office worker in the Math Department. I have also worked as a CHEM 131 PLTL leader, as well. I additionally volunteer regularly at Metro East Humane Society.
John Kim
CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: One day, I will become a nurse practitioner specialized in cardiology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Honors Student Association, Provost Scholar, PLTL Leader, Presidential Volunteer Award.
Jadon Wing
CHEM 120B
Major: Nursing
Minor: Business Administration
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: December 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to be a registered nurse and hopefully continue my education after I graduate.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the VP of the Pickleball Club here at SIUE.
Emily Buss
CHEM 120B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120B
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Alpha Sigma Tau Chapter President, SNA Junior Rep, URCA Assistant, Make-a-Wish Club
Grant Skelton
CHEM 121A
Major: Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Maintain above a 3.5 GPA, get into pharmacy school, and become a pharmacist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): In chemistry club and pre-pharmacy association.
Duong Nguyen (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 121A
Major: Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My dream job is a pharmacist.
Tripp Zhang
CHEM 121B
Major: Chemistry - Biochemistry
Minor: Asian Studies, Biological Sciences
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 121A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to use dentistry to help kids in other countries improve their dental care.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Vice President of Boxing Club, Meridian Scholar.
Braden Pschirrer
CHEM 121B
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry, Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: General Dentist
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Provost Scholar
Rosemary Hardy (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 241A
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry, Health, Society & the Human Condition
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered:BIOL 240A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After SIUE, I plan to attend Dental School to become a Dentist.
Jeremy Brincken (He/Him/His)
CHEM 241B
Major: Chemistry - Biochemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 121A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Chemistry Researcher
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Pre-Health Hub, Research with Dr. De Meo
Belle Hill (She/Her/Hers)
CHEM 241B
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 121B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Medical School, Emergency Doctor
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I'm in Alpha Phi, work as an URCA, am in Pre-Health Hub, and work as a scribe for Mercy St. Louis.
Lexi Yociss
CHEM 241B
Major: Exercise Science, Nutrition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to attend graduate school to obtain my Master's in Dietetics to then become a Registered Dietitian
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the President of the Food and Nutrition (FAN) Club, and I am a member of Chemistry Club. I am a member of Exercise Science Club.
Engineering Leaders
Avery Stilwell
ECE 210
Major: Electrical Engineering
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: ECE 210, Team Leader
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future, I plan on going to graduate school or pursuing a career in electrical engineering. I plan on working in a team comprised of different specialties of engineering to allow me to grow my knowledge of my field as well as other disciplines.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): IEEE member, Society of Women Engineers President
Nara Tumur
ECE 210
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to start my career as a transmission line engineer in a small or medium-sized company.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I received Raghupathy and Sailarani Bollini Scholarship last semester. I am the secretary of the International Student Association. I have been working on URCA research with Dr. Amardeep Kaur for the last three semesters.
Economics Leaders
Olatokunbo "Toki" Aina (She/Her/Hers)
ECON 111
Major: International Studies
Minor: Economics
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work as an Economic Adviser or Analyst at an International Organization in the future, but I could also see myself workin as a translator at some point.
Megan You
ECON 111
Major: Business Administration - Computer Information Systems, Industrial Engineering
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2027
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work somewhere in the tech/automotive industry and be apart of new technological developments that will inccrease our knowledge in Artificial Intelligence.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of the Honors Student Association, Business ELITE, Formula Racing and Roteract. I'm also plannin on interning a top business company in their information technology field over the summer!
Olivia Rodgers
ECON 112
Major: Geography
Minor: Spanish
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to attend graduate school and earn a Master's in Public Administration or Business Administration. Although I'm interested in a variety of fields, I hope to work in either a government agency or a nonprofit organization, possibly with a diplomatic or international emphasis.
Management Science Leaders
Kyla Wood
MS 250
Major: Marketing
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work for a local Church or other non-profits in the Metro East and play a vital role in developing their marketing efforts to reach communities in need. My lifelong goal is to serve others well and my hope is to make my job a part of that mission.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently apart of the ELITE business club on campus. I serve as their Vice President of Recruitment this school year. Over summer 2023, I also completed an internship with Cornerstone Christian Church located in Shiloh Illinois. I got to spend my summer developing their programs and assisting the current children's ministers in their day to day duties.
Nicholas Witaschek
MS 250
Major: Business Administration - Finance
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My ideal professional position after graduation would be in the field of finance and/or data analytics and/or computer information systems. I would enjoy a role applying the knowledge I will have learned in school to become a valuable employee. Being able to incorporate my intended German focus would be a plus.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): SIUE Cougar Pride Scholarship Recipient, Homer L. & Helen L. Cox Scholarship Recipient, Dean's List, NeXus Gala Volunteer.
Maddie Buchanan (She/Her/Hers)
MS 250
Major: Business Administration - Finance
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: December 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Financial Manager
Claudia Orteza (She/Her/Hers)
MS 251
Major: Business Administration - Economics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My dream career is working in the business department of a fashion or makeup company.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Honors Student Association, alumni member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, Provost scholarship, former intern at Northwestern Mutual
Macey Westrick (She/Her/Hers)
MS 251
Major: Accountancy
Minor: Women's Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to continue my summer internship after graduating with my Bachelor's in ACcounting. After, I plan to enroll in graduate school here at SIUE for Accounting. I plan to sit for the CPA exam shortly after graduating from the Master's program.
Mathematics Leaders
Murphy Youngblood
FIN 320
Major: Business Administration - Finance
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Pursue a MBA at SIUE while interning or working for a local financial firm.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Alpha Sigma Tau
Ryan Gallagher
FIN 320
Major: Business Administration - Finance
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I am seeking a summer internship at Edward Jones or Morgan Stanley. After graduating, I plan on taking a full time position in wealth management.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of ELITE (Emerging Leaders Improving Through Experience)
Jayme Greer (She/Her/Hers)
MATH 152
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I look forward to a career as a software engineer or software developer with a possibility of pursuing my master's degree to continue to grow my knowledge and understanding of my field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of the honors program and a Provost scholar.
Mickenzie "Kenzie" Bass (She/Her/Hers)
MATH 152
Major: Economics
Minor: Mathematical Studies, Statistics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I will be starting a research associate role at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in July. After three years in this role, I intend to pursue my PhD in economics.
Nursing Leaders
Mark Lopinot (He/Him/His)
NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: With my BSN and RN license, I hope to work on a cardiothoracic or neuro ICU post-graduation. I also have an interest to eventually attend graduate school, studying anesthesia.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the president of the Student Nurses Association, an eighth-semester cohort representative for the School of Nursing's Dean's Advisory Board, and a member of the School of Nursing's Alumni Advisory Board. Connected to the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, I am an Associate Member of the Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha. I am an SIUE Provost Scholarship recipient as well.
Alexis Fischer
NURS 240
Major: Nursing, Nutrition
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Family nurse practitioner
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Nurse intern at Ranken Jordan pediatric hospital.
Anozha Singletary (She/Her/Hers)
NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would love to use my RN to work in a neuro or cardiac unit. When I am ready to go back to school I will go to get my midwifery license :)
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I volunteer a lot with my church, I am apart of SNAP, and I am also apart of the Alpha CBNF group.
Maggie Holthaus
NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Minor: Forensic Sciences
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would love to work in the pediatrics of women's health field. However, I know clinical experiences can make a big impact on my preferences, so I am going into them with an open mind. I can't wait to see where I end up!
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a current member of SNA
Physics Leaders
Paul Bates
PHYS 131
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Spanish
Class Year: Freshman
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a dentist and eventually open my own practice.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a research assistant for the Spanish department.
Mustafa Ihsan (He/Him/His)
PHYS 132
Major: Biological Sciences - Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Become an attending medical physician, preferably in the field of psychiatry.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I have been a PLTL leader starting my spring semester of my freshman year. I have joined as a PLTL for CHEM 120A, 120B, and 121A
Angel White
PHYS 132
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I have applied to dental school and plan on starting it in Fall 2024 if I hear back with acceptances.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a research assistant for URCA.
Iretomiwa Idowu (She/Her/Hers)
PHYS 140
Major: Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Junior
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 140
Shaun Pacatte
PHYS 141
Major: Computer Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 131
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I am heavily interested in both hardware and software. I hope by the time I graduate I narrow down my interests and either attend graduate school or start my career in the Electrical/Computer Engineering field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): IEEE at SIUE
Ryan Kulasekara (He/Him/His)
PHYS 141
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on getting my master's degree in electrical engineering, and eventually working on electronics with either medical or military applications.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I do undergraduate research as an URCA assistant for Dr. Klingensmith in the Biomedical Imaging Research Lab, am in SIUE's Honors Program, and am also a member of the club tennis team.
Ugochukwu "Ugo" Eleonu (He/Him/His)
PHYS 142
Major: Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: ECE 210, PHYS 140, PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Robotics Engineer
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) SIUE Chapter
Maddeson "Maddy" Sparks (She/Her/Hers)
PHYS 151
Major: Chemistry - ACS Certified in Biochemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2025
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to work somewhere in the chemistry field but am not sure of any specific jobs I would want to do.
Leopold Tejkowski (He/Him/His)
PHYS 152
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Mathematical Studies
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2024
Past SI Courses Covered: PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'd like to focus on digital signal processing, which is a branch of electrical engineering, in the medical field.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Pearls of Power Foundation: Leadership Scholar