THE HUGHES PROGRAM

Summer of 2008

Presentations from Undergrad Research Fellows and Associates in Chemistry
 

Samuel "Sam" Ahles, '10
 

Sam Berman, '10, is a rising junior from Madison, CT.  He graduated from Hand High School, and is now double majoring in MB&B and chemistry.  He enjoys light shows, experimental music, rock climbing, sailing, bass, travel, and making and experiencing art.

Isaac Boger, '10, is a rising senior from Concord, Massachusetts, and he attended Concord Carlisle Public High school.  He is a double major in psychology and chemistry, with a particular interest in organic chemistry. He performs with Promethius, the Wesleyan fire spinning club. He lives in Alpha Delta Phi and enjoys snowboarding, rock climbing, windsurfing, scuba diving, and music. He plans to attend graduate school for chemistry, and hopes to find a career that involves chemical synthesis.

is a rising senior from Eugene, Oregon.  She graduated from Winston Churchill High School, and at Wesleyan she is a Chemistry major.  Her interests include health education, playing music, volunteering, and activism.  After graduating, she plans to attend medical school.

Shuk Kei Cheng, '09, is a rising senior from the Bronx, New York City, New York.  She attended DeWitt Clinton High School, and is a chemistry major at Wesleyan.  Her interests include basketball, photography, break dancing, food, and music.  After graduation she plans to teach abroad and attend grad school.

Adam Eldaha, '09, is a rising senior from Middlesboro, Kentucky, where he attended Middlesboro High School. He plans to double major in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and the Science in Society Program. He enjoys running, eating, and reading, and upon graduating from Wesleyan, he hopes to work for a while with the Peace Corps, and then go on to obtain a graduate degree in public health.

Julie Huang, '10, is a rising junior from New York City, NY.  She attended Bard High School Early College.  She is double majoring in Chemistry and Economics, and would like to get a graduate degree in hopes of working for a pharmaceutical company.  Currently, she is a coordinator of Habitat for Humanity, a member of the Student Health Advisory Committee, and works at the YMCA where she plays with the kids afterschool.  In her spare time, she enjoys riding her bike, playing basketball, and catching up on sleep.

Joseph Locey, '09, is a rising senior from Sammamish, Washington, who works in Dr. Beveridge’s lab.  He graduated from Eastlake High School, and is now majoring in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry.  In addition to his major, he will be pursuing a certificate in the Molecular Biophysics Program.  His interests include theology, intellectual history, and, of course, all things science.  After his time at Wesleyan, he plans to complete an MD/PhD program with the intention of pursuing a career in academic medicine.

Samuel "Sam" Maritim, is a rising junior whose hometown is Kapsabet, Kenya, where he attended Kapsabet Boys’ High School.  At Wesleyan, he is a chemistry major who is also a sprinter for the track team.  He enjoys watching soccer, making new friends, and cooking new and interesting dishes; he also loves Boston.  After Graduation, he hopes to go to graduate school to learn chemical engineering or pharmaceutical care.  He would like to go back and work in Kenya.

Jennifer Michtavyrising Junior, attended The Wheatley School in Old Westbury, NY.  She hails from Albertson, NY.  She is majoring in MB&B and FGSS.  Jennifer plans to attend graduate school after Wesleyan.

William "Will" Ndugire, '10,is a rising junior whose hometown is Kitale, Kenya.  He graduated from Alliance High School, and is majoring in Chemistry at Wesleyan.  He likes to play tennis and soccer, and is a fan of Arsenal FC.  After graduating from Wesleyan, Will plans on attending medical school.

Hilary Schreiber, '09, hails from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.  She attended high school at Cranbrook Kingswood and is now a rising senior at Wesleyan, where she is a Chemistry major.  In her spare time she likes music and reading, and enjoys the company of canine friends.  After graduation, she will attend either graduate school for chemistry or medical school.

David Snydacker, '09, hails from Middletown, Rhode Island, where he graduated from Middletown High School in 2005.  He is double majoring in Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, but when he can find time, he enjoys rock and roll.  Though he currently has no post-graduation plans, he would like to work on renewable energy technologies.

Elizabeth Susca, '09, is a rising senior from San Antonio, Texas.  She attended Saint Mary’s Hall High School.  At Wesleyan, she is a chemistry major who also enjoys theater and soccer.  She has not yet decided on any post-Wesleyan plans.

Xiaoli Weng, '09, is a rising senior from San Antonio, Texas.  She attended Saint Mary’s Hall High School.  At Wesleyan, she is a chemistry major who also enjoys theater and soccer.  She has not yet decided on any post-Wesleyan plans.

Jia Yee, '09, is a rising junior at Wesleyan, was born in New York City.  He graduated from James Madison High School in 2005. He is majoring in both Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, and Chemistry and plans to continue his education in graduate school.