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Ben Peco is currently studying Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry while preparing to apply for medical school. Previously, he has completed bachelor's degrees in Biology with a concentration in Integrative Biology and Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. He is working on the anti-selective enolboration-aldolization of N,N-dialkylphenylacetamides. He has also worked in Dr. Emami's research lab prior to join Chanda Research Group. He has also completed an internship at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. When not in class or in the research lab, Ben volunteers with the American Red Cross with activities including being a supervisor for the Disaster Action Team (DAT). His goal is to pursue a career in medicine with an interest in surgery.
Awards, publications, and presentations:
President’s Medal recipient (eight times)
Volunteer services award by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
Presentation of research work at the 95th Annual Meeting of Louisiana Academy of Sciences
Susana K Ferrufino is an international graduate student. She is from Honduras. She graduated from pharmacy school. During her pharmacy school time, she attended many volunteer programs. Most of theses volunteers programs were about offering first aid and health care to remote villages which are lacking ample health care facilities. She also worked in pharmacy hospital for taking care patients with diabetes and blood pressure. Now, she is studying in master's program in Integrated Science and Technology with concentration in Chemistry. She is working on the enantioselective aldol reaction of substituted phenylacetates. Her future goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Pharmacology.
Sean Reliford has a B.S. in Kinesiology and is currently pursing a B.S. in Integrative Biology with a minor in Chemistry to complete requirements for medical school. He is a supervisor for the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) and a shelter worker. He is the former Vice President of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) at Southeastern. Currently, he is working on the boron-mediated aldol reaction of N,N-dialkyl substituted phenylacetamides. His goal is to commission into the United States military as an officer and pursue a career in medicine.
Awards, publications, and presentations:
Volunteer services award by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser
Presentation of research work at the 95th Annual Meeting of Louisiana Academy of Sciences
Focus and Professionalism Award from North Oaks Medical Center as an intern.
Jasmine Mather is majoring in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry. She worked in analytical chemistry research group of Dr. Fereshteh Piri Emami at SELU during summer 2021. She is a member of the Phi Sigma Theta Honor National Society. She is working on the 9-BBNOTf-mediated aldol reactions of substituted phenylacetates. She plans to be graduated in the year 2023 and join master's degree after graduating. She plans to work in the lab as a biochemist.
Awards, publications, and presentations:
SELU academic Dean's list in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
SELU academic President's list in Fall 2020
Grant Meadows is currently a junior chemistry major with a concentration in professional chemistry. He will start his research project from this fall semester. He plans on entering into a dual master’s degree program for chemical engineering and business administration.
Awards, publications, and presentations:
Jack Knight Scholarship for Chemistry
Debra Dolliver Award for Organic Chemistry
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student Award
Freshman Chemistry Award
Green S Award
Raymond Vo is currently a junior chemistry major with a concentration in biochemistry. He will start his research project from this fall semester. He plans on entering into a medical school or physician assistant school.
Kody Chabaud is currently a junior chemistry major with a concentration in ACS chemistry. He will start his research project from this fall semester. He plans in obtaining Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, or spectroscopy.
Awards, publications, and presentations:
Numerous placement in school and regional science fair
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