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Ava Ploeckelman (She/They)

Biology-Nursing Team Leader
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Classics
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'm hoping to get my MD/PhD and go into medical research. I have a few ideas about what field of research I want to study, but I am open to them changing as I learn more.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I do URCA with Dr. Peterson in the BugGuts lab, I am also the VP of Membership for Alpha Phi Omega.

Muskan Bakshi

BIOL 151
Major: Biological Sciences
Minors: Chemistry and Forensic Science
Class Year: Sophomore
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 member, Biology Club member, Secretary for Pre-Med Association, Provost Scholar, and Honors student.

KayLee Bock

BIOL 151
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minors: Chemistry and Psychology
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan to attend medical school after completing my undergraduate degree at SIUE. I am currently considering pediatric orthopedic surgery and forensic psychiatry as potential careers.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Competitive Cheerleader for SIUE, Pre-Health Hub

Fareedah Balogun (She/Her)

BIOL 240A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation, I hope to be work as a pediatric trauma nurse. After that, I plan to go to graduate school to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the secretary of MSA, and Junior Representative of Phi Eta Sigma. I am a member of, Pre Health Hub, Alpha Phi Omega, SNA, and SNAP.

Lydia Wegel (She/Her)

BIOL 240A
Major: Anthropology 
Minors: Forensic Science and Digital Humanities & Soc Sci
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'm interested in Biological Anthropology, Academia, and Museum Curation.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Outside of school and SI, I'm also involved as an URCA Assistant, Student Tour Ambassador, Cougar Guide, Pledgemaster of Alpha Phi Omega, and Spikeball club member.

Jarret Morgan

BIOL 240B
Major: Pre-Pharm
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2026
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 240B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to get into a post-doctoral fellowship program in the pharmaceutical industry.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Pre-pharmacy club, CPhT, Cougar Pride scholarship recipient, and I will begin working as an URCA assistant in the Fall 2021 Semester.

Catherine Kerber (She/Her/Hers)

BIOL 240B
Major: Nursing
Minors: Psychology and French
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2022
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I  hope to be a pediatric ER or ICU nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I’m in the Student Nurses Association and I work as a hospital student nurse tech.

Hannah Thomas (She/Her)

BIOL 240B
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Upon graduation, I hope to gain as much hospital experience as possible. I do have a desire to work as either a labor and delivery nurse or emergency department nurse eventually. Later on in life, I would like to obtain my Master’s degree in nursing education or as a nurse midwife. The possibilities are endless though, and I am looking forward to the future with an open mind!

Georgia Graham

BIOL 250
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I am planning on applying to medical school to become a physician. I am currently interested in internal/emergency medicine, as well as surgery.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Recipient of Cougar Pride, DOT Foods, and Masonic Healthcare scholarships. Phi Eta Sigma Junior Representative. Chemistry 120B PLTL Leader. Member of Healthcare Issues & Ethics Club and Pre-Medical Association. Patient Monitor Technician at Blessing Hospital.

Hendrick Hamilton

BIOL 319
Biology-Nursing Team Leader
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: BIOL 151, BIOL 319
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a physician and work in some form of surgical specialty. In the years after becoming a physician I would like to move myself into a leadership role where I can help with public health concerns.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  I am currently the treasurer of the SIUE chapter of the American Medical Student Association. In terms of Greek life I am a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Si. I also serve as an ambassador in the Pre-Health Hub organization. I have researched with Dr. Danielle Lee for a total of three semesters, and have recently started research with Dr. Kelly Barry.

KC DeCremer (She/Her)

FIN 320
Majors: Business Management and Theater Design/Technical
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date:  May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: FIN 320
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: While I hope to have experience in both theater and business in the future, managing a theater is a dream of mine so I can use a combination of what I've learned at SIUE.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Provost Scholar, Department of Theater and Dance Design/Technical Theater Scholarship

Emily Brooks

MS 250
Majors: Business Management
Minor: Pre-Law
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date:  May 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:  In the future, I would like to work in Cybersecurity, which will most likely consist of doing policy work with companies.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  I am a part of the Honors Program, Honors Student Association, Cougar Connectors, and the SIUE Speech and Debate Team.

Vy Truong

MS 250
Major: Human Resouces Management
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date:  May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 250
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:  Areas related to HR field and Marketing Research.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  International ambassador, GEO Award.

Colin Boysen (He/Him/His)

MS 251
Math-Business Team Leader
Major: Business Administration
Major Concentration: Economics
Minor: Pre-law and Criminal Justice
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating SIUE, my main goal is to attend and graduate from law school. From there, I hope to have some sort of legal career in the public sector, or as a public interest attorney. After that, if I get bored, I'll become the president, first of the United States, then the world. Then, I can peacefully retire as a park ranger.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Outside of classes I am the Chair of the University Center Board, the treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega (a service, coed fraternity), and a proud member of the Roundnet Club. I am also an internship with the Illinois Innocence Project, and I am currently in an econ independent study, researching the relationship between eviction laws and crime.

Rahmat Salau (She/Her/Hers)

MS 251
Major: Accounting
Minor: Economics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Become a Certified Public Accountant, and then a Partner at a big firm.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Internal Affairs Officer - Student Government, VP of Membership - Beta Alpha Psi, Summer Intern at Deloitte, Honors Program - Provost Scholar, Honors Student Association, President - Muslim Student Association, Beta Gamma Sigma, Students Economics Association, Cougar Connector.

Jennifer Draper

Major: Finance
Minor: Mathematics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: MS 251
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in the finance industry either being a financial advisor or working my way up in the commercial banking industry.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Financial Management Association (FMA),Cougar Pride Transfer Scholarship recipient, Johnetta Haley Transfer Scholarship recipient, and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship recipient.

Mackenzie Sievers

Major: Biology-Medical Sciences
Minor:
Minor: Chemistry and Spanish
Class Year:  Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation, I hope to attend medical school and become a practicing physician in the St. Louis area.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a member of SIUE Quizbowl Team, SIUE Dodgeball Club, the National Honor Society of Scholarship and Success, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, and Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. In the past, I have been a PLTL leader for Chem 120A, and have done URCA research in the Spanish field. I am also currently the treasurer of the Pre-Medical Association. Outside of SIUE, I work at a grocery store.

Matt Drewes

CHEM 113

Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Doctor.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Philanthropy Chair of Phi Kappa Psi and Honors Student Association Board Member.

Addie Rhoades

CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would like to work in the PICU or NICU for a few years. Afterwards, I want to become a traveling nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): During my freshman year, I was apart of the Student Nurse Association, the A Spring Fest Committee, and the women’s club basketball team. During any breaks from school, I work at a local hospital as an entrance screener/ greeter.

Fatimot "Fatimah, Zara" Onanusi

CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 120B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would to be a Nurse Practitioner then move ahead to become a Surgeon.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am a Meridian scholarship recipient and a member of Phi eta Sigma, Honors student Association and Muslim student Association.

Evan Huffstedtler

CHEM 120A
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minors: Chemistry and Business Administration
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I am applying to Dental schools this upcoming semester in hopes to be accepted into a program. I have yet to fully decide on if I will further specialize after acceptance in the upcoming years, but I am mainly focused on pursuing general dentistry.

Lydia Fulton (She/Her)

CHEM 120A
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minors: Chemistry and Persp on Sci, Tech, & Medicine
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 120A, CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would like to pursue a dual MD MPH degree in medical school and become a physician.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): On campus I'm involved in Pre-Health Hub, Healthcare Issues and Ethics, and the Women's Club Soccer Team. I also participate in research through the university's URCA program. Outside of school I volunteer at Casa de Salud in St. Louis and Unity Hospice in Collinsville. Finally, this summer I'm completing an internship through the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Emma Stone (She/Her)

CHEM 120A
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:  When I graduate, I would like to work as a travel nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am involved in the women's club basketball team and a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. I also work as a campus lifeguard.

Stephanie Mullen (She/Her)

CHEM 120B
Chemistry Team Leader
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minors: Chemistry and Music Performance
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 120A, CHEM 120B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation from SIUE I hope to further my education at a US Medical School to become a Physician. I am open to all medical specialties but right now I am interested in both Radiology and Neurology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): On campus I participate as a member of The Pre-Medical Association, Pre-Health Hub, and I am the Vice President of the Flute Club. I have also worked the past 2 semesters as a Chemistry PLTL leader. I have been honored to be a St.Elizabeth Health Foundation Scholarship Recipient for the past 2 Academic years, a Cougar Pride scholarship recipient, as well as being on the Dean's list all semesters so far. Outside of SIUE I am a freelance private tutor in both Chemistry and Flute performance, additionally I have been working in Edwardsville as a Nursing assistant since the Spring of 2020.

Wendi Zhang (She/Her)

CHEM 121A
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation from SIUE I hope to further my education at a US Medical School to become a Physician. I am open to all medical specialties but right now I am interested in both Radiology and Neurology.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): On campus I participate as a member of The Pre-Medical Association, Pre-Health Hub, and I am the Vice President of the Flute Club. I have also worked the past 2 semesters as a Chemistry PLTL leader. I have been honored to be a St.Elizabeth Health Foundation Scholarship Recipient for the past 2 Academic years, a Cougar Pride scholarship recipient, as well as being on the Dean's list all semesters so far. Outside of SIUE I am a freelance private tutor in both Chemistry and Flute performance, additionally I have been working in Edwardsville as a Nursing assistant since the Spring of 2020.

Christian Nosek (He/Him)

CHEM 121A
Major: Biological Sciences
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: A career in the field of dentistry.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Surgical Assistant at oral surgery.

Holly Brecht

CHEM 121B
Major: Chemistry Education
Minor: Mathematics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 121B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: High School Chemistry Teacher.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): On-campus Newman Center and URCA Assistant

Sarah Wollesen (She/They)

CHEM 121B
Degree Seeking/Area(s) of Concentration: Undecided
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: May 2024
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I currently have a variety of interests including optometry, dentistry, financial advising, and teaching (math in specific).

Zach Bennett

CHEM 241A
Degree Seeking/Area(s) of Concentration: Major in Biological Sciences, Minors in Chemistry and Forensic Science
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2021
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to continue onto medical school and become an interventional radiologist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am the current President of the Pre-Medical Association and a member of Campus Outreach. I also conduct organic chemistry research with Dr. Luesse.

Rahil Khedri (She/Her)

CHEM 241A
Major: Major in Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Sophomore
Potential Graduation Date: December 2023
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 113
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future I hope to become a dentist.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Honors Program, URCA research, SIUE Dean's List, Chemistry 121A and B PLTL Leader, International ambassador, GEO Award, Cougar Connectors, Cougar Guide, Honors Student Association, Member of Pre-Health Hub, CAS Award for Best International Student in College of Arts and Sciences.

Sheyenne Daughrity

CHEM 241A
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: My professional ambitions are to receive the Navy's HPSP Scholarship and continue on to medical school so I can pursue a career as a Naval Physician.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently volunteering with Unity Hospice and working on Educational Research with Dr. Gopalan.

Dylan Hildebrand

CHEM 241A
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minors: Chemistry and General Business Administration
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 241A
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: In the future I hope to become a dentist that specializes in oral surgery.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I currently am apart of the Pre Dental Club at SIUE and Phi Kappa Psi.

Justin Rosales (He/Him/His)

CHEM 241A
Degree Seeking/Area(s) of Concentration: Major in Biological Science - Medical Science, Minors in Chemistry, Psychology, Perspectives in Science, Medicine and Technology
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: BIOL 151, CHEM 120B, CHEM 241A, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a physician practicing in primary care, such as internal, pediatrics, or physician.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Current Member of Pre-Health Hub (Founding President), Healthcare Issues and Ethics Club (President), Honors Student Association, Asian American Association, and Diversity Committee member of Student Government. Serve as a Cougar Guide during the beginning of fall and spring semesters. NOYCE Intern during summer 2019. Meridian Scholarship Recipient. STELLAR International Travel Scholarship Recipient. Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry recipient. BioFuels Research and BIO 150 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. Registered Behavior Technician at Hope Autism Clinic. Hospice Volunteer at VITAS Healthcare.

Noah Drewes (He/Him/His)

CHEM 241B
Chemistry Team Leader
Major: Biological Science
Major Concentration: Medical Science
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: CHEM 120A, CHEM 241B
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to become a physician with a surgical specialty involved in academic medicine and serve on an ethics board.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am currently in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and conduct molecular biology research with Dr. Darron Luesse. In addition, I have served as a board member on both the Honors Student Association and the Pre-Health Hub. As for employment, I currently work as a patient care technician on the psychiatry ward at my local hospital.

John Kirchner (He/His)

CHEM 352/451B
Major: Biological Sciences
Major Concentration: Genetics and Cellular Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: Spring 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 352
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation, I hope to pursue a degree in Library and Information Science and become a librarian.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): In 2019, I worked as a peer tutor at the Sam Wolf Granite City campus of SWIC.

Dexter Elmendorf

Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Applied Mathematics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2021
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: ECE 210
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I'd like to work in the area of network engineering or IC design after receiving my Master's in Electrical Engineering. After my many semesters of circuits, I've come to enjoy doing circuit analysis and would like to work in a career that focuses on circuit design. I would also like to apply the work that I've done as an SI leader to a TA position while studying for my masters.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Outstanding Junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering Award, Cougar Pride Scholarship, Mike & Verbal Blakey Electrical & Computer Engineering Scholarship

Ethan Boulanger

Engineering-Physics Team Leader
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: PHYS 131, PHYS 141
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to work in the field of software engineering upon graduation. Working for a government agency or facility is my current hope, but it is certainly not a requirement. Lastly, I would like to return to academia later on in life to become a professor for undergraduate computer science.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Biomedical URCA Assistant with Dr. Klingensmith, Software Engineering Intern through Cardinal Health, SIUE Drumline - President, SIUE Percussion Ensemble - Member.

Utsav Manandhar

ECE 210
Major: Computer Engineering
Minors: Mathematics, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: ECE 210
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I plan on working in the gaming industry in the United States for a couple of years and use the experience to pioneer in the field of game development back in my home country of Nepal.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  Meridian Scholarship, URCA Research with Dr. Benjenkar, Nepalese Student Association - Vice President, Bio-Medical Engineering Society - Vice President, PLTL Workshop Leader for CHEM 131, Enrichment Sessions Leader for Calculus 1, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Ms. Yukiko May, Cougar Connector Fall 2021

Lucas Gillette (He/Him)

ECE 210
Major: Electrical Engineering
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: August 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: PHYS 151, PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Work in consulting or research field of electrical engineering.

Austen Embrich

MATH 152
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: MATH 152, PHYS 131, PHYS 151
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: As long as I'm not in Illinois anymore, I'll be happy.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): President of the Paintball Club.

Scott DeLozier

MATH 152
Math-Business Leader
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Music Performance and Mathematics
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I currently intend on attending school past undergrad, where I will likely go more in depth with Computers and Computer Science, as well as Business Administration. After finishing my schooling, I would not mind working as a software engineer or developer, though I am leaning more towards management at a computer-related company or a company of my own now. In any case, I am excited for what the future has in store for me and hope to make a difference in the computer space.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Provost Scholar, SPARC Project Director, Honors Program, Honors Student Association, Dean's List, Trumpet Studio, Wind Symphony.

Kimberly Roskamp

MATH 152
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Mathematics and Environmental Science
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2023
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: MATH 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I want to get a job doing research with renewable energy and conservation, but am interested in eventually becoming a professor.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I am in Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Phi Omega, the Honors Students Association, and I also work as a desk manager in Bluff, a member of the University Honors Advisory Council, a Provost Scholar, and I interned with Bayer Crop Sciences over Summer of 21.

Claire Choi

NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2022
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduating with my BSN, I plan on working as an OR nurse in a surgical unit while working towards a DNP-FNP degree. After then, I plan to become a family nurse practitioner.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I have volunteered at several hospitals in the Chicago area and worked as a teaching assistant in Korea. I will begin working as a desk manager in the residence hall in Fall 2021/Spring 2021. am an SNA member, Cougar Pride scholarship recipient, SNA scholarship recipient, and being on the Dean's list all semester so far.

Tina Duong

NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: December 2021
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120A, NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Seeking my FNP-DNP degree through the AUGNO program here at SIUE. Eventually specialize in obstetrics & gynecology, Labor and delivery nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Johnetta Haley scholarship, Cougar pride scholarship, PLTL leader, Student Nurses Association (SNA) member, Asian American Association (AAA) member, representative for SON’s curriculum committee, ESA.

Kaylie Rhoades

NURS 240
Major: Nursing
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Courses Covered: CHEM 120A, CHEM 120B, NURS 240
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: After graduation I hope to become either a labor and delivery or pediatric nurse.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Student Nurses' Association (SNA), Cougar Pride scholarship recipient.

Jillian Freeman (She/Her)

PHYS 131
Major: Physics
Major Concentration: Photonics
Minor: Mathematics
Class Year:  Senior
Potential Graduation Date:  May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: PHYS 131 , PHYS 142, PHYS 152
Future Job Hopes/Prospects:  I hope to use my degree in order to obtain a position where I can do research in photonics or something similar for a company.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.):  In addition to SI, I am currently doing Photonics research as well as working as a lab TA for the physics department.

Fernando Enriquez

PHYS 141
Major: Industrial Engineering
Class Year: Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I would like to work for Tesla, Apple, or Coca-Cola.

Dylan Haeffner

PHYS 142
Major: Electrical Engineering,
Minor: Mathematics
Class Year:  Senior
Potential Graduation Date: May 2022
Past SI Leader Courses Covered: PHYS 142
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: Not too sure about this yet, most likely something in power production / communications.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): I was chosen for the Ik-Ju Kang scholarship in Physics for Spring 2020, as well as outstanding junior in the department of electrical and computer engineering for the FA20-SP21 semesters.

Ashlen Knabach

PHYS 142
Degree Seeking/Area(s) of Concentration: Major in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
Class Year: Junior
Potential Graduation Date: Spring 2023
Future Job Hopes/Prospects: I hope to go back to school someday to get my Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Engineering Management and maybe spend a few years of my career as a college professor.
Other important information (clubs, organizations, internships, scholarships, research work, volunteer work, etc.): Provost Scholarship, Honors Scholar, Student Leadership Council, Society of Women Engineers.