Lewisville, TX

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Education: 4th Year B.Sc. Chemistry Undergraduate

Minor in Materials Science and Engineering

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Research: Chiral catalysis and acid-induced polymerization using Lewis acidic, pentavalent antimony and bismuth.

Wellington, FL

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Education: 4th year Ph.D. Student, Chemical Engineering

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Research: Coral preservation through fusion protein synthesis and genetic engineering of Symbiodiniaceae

The Secretary position is open for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please inquire below if you are interested in filling this role.

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Responsibilities: 

• Record General and Officer Meeting minutes

• Maintaining SACNAS website and newsletter

College Station, TX

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Education: 3rd Year B.Sc. in Molecular and Cell Biology + B.Sc. in Biochemistry

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Research: Antibiotic synergy with a phage-encoded peptide to reveal host interactions.

McAllen, TX

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Education: 3rd Year Ph.D. Student, Ecology and Conservation Biology

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Research: Interaction of herbivory and environmental driving factors shaping thorny woody ecosystems.

Harrisonburg, VA

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Education: 4th Year Ph.D. Candidate, Plant Breeding​

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Research: Sorghum breeding and genetic seed composition.

The Symposium Chair position is open for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please inquire at the email below if you are interested in filling this role.

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Responsibilities: 

• Plan and organize the yearly Diversity in Science research symposium at Texas A&M

• Petition a wide diverse range of sponsors, speakers, and presenters to support the symposium

The Fundraising Chair position is open for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please inquire at the email below if you are interested in filling this role.

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Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement fundraising ideas

• Assist in writing grants and/or proposals

 

​Assistant Professor in Biology

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Bachelor's Degree: Biology & Spanish, Western Colorado University. 2010

Ph.D.: Microbiology, Indiana University Bloomington. 2017

Postdoctoral research: Texas A&M University. 2018-2022