Rise Summer research

	Leonette Cox is a senior chemistry major at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2003 she worked with Dr. Robyn Hannigan. Leonette's research focused on identifying stream water components using a combination of hydrochemical measurements and statistical modeling. Her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003 and will be submitted for publication in the Journal of Hydrology in winter 2003. Leonette is now a PhD student in Environmental Sciences at Arkansas State University. To learn more about Leonette's research, the RISE- Summer program or working with Dr. Hannigan e-mail Leonette Where is Leo Now? She completed her MS in Chemistry at Arkansas State University in Aug 2006 and is in her third year of her PhD in Environmental Science at Arkansas State University.
	Cedric Kidd is a junior computer science major at Jackson State University. In the summer of 2003 he worked with Dr. Roger Buchanan. Cedric's research involved the integration of a computer system with electovoltometry to record brain wave patterns from rats exposed to nicotine. Brain function is altered when rats are exposed to high doses of nicotine and changes in brain waves, as recorded by Cedric's system, allows biomedical researchers to record minute changes in the P13 arousal response. Cedric is now an MS Computer Science student at Jackson State University To learn more about Cedric's research, the RISE - Summer program or working with Dr. Buchanan e-mail Cedric. Where is Cedric Now? Cedric completed his BS in Computer Science at Jackson State University in 2004. He is working in the computer industry in MS and is currently applying to graduate programs.
	Ashley Davis is a senior biology major at Jackson State University. In the summer of 2003 she worked with Dr. Anne Grippo. Ashley's research explored the uptake of phytoestrogens by ewe (female sheep). During the course of this research Ashley had to perform surgery canulating ewe oviducts and measuring, by HPLC, the phytoestrogen content of these fluids. The results of her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003. Ashley is now a MS student at Jackson State Univeristy To learn more about Ashley's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Anne Grippo e-mail Ashley Where is Ash now? Ashley started her MS in Biology at Jackson State University in Fall 2005
	Crystal Coleman is a junior at Mississippi University for Women and is majoring in Biology. In the summer of 2003 she worked with Drs. Hannigan and Farris. Crystal's research explored the chemical weathering of black shales and the release of metals into solution during experimental batch weathering. The results of her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003. Crystal is completing her Air National Guard tour in Iraq as a science specialist. To learn more about Crystal's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Hannigan and Dr. Farris e-mail Crystal Where is Crystal now? Good question....if anyone knows let me know
	Stacy Beharry is a junior biology major at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2003 Stacy worked with Dr. Stan Trauth. Her research examined a mimicry complex between a newt and leech. The newt is toxic and so is an undesirable prey item, the leech is not toxic but mimics the coloration and swimming behavior of the newt. The results of her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003. To learn more about Stacy's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Trauth e-mail Stacy Where is Stacy now? Stacy completed her BS in Biology and graduated as class Valedictorian from Morgan State University in 2005. She is now entering the second year of her PhD studies in Mathematical Ecology at Old Dominion University.
	Therother "Dee" Clinton is a senior chemistry major at Arkansas State University. In the summer of 2003 Dee worked with Dr. Hannigan. Dee's research combined traditional African American remedies and chemistry to explore the metal chemistry of chewing tobacco. Chewing tobacco is used by many in the Delta African American community as a salve for treating skin rashes and is also used as a food additive. Dee is completing her BS in chemistry and will work in the chemical sales field. To learn more about Dee's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Hannigan e-mail Dee Where is Dee now? Dee graduated with her BA in Chemistry from Arkansas State University in 2005. She is currently working in the chemical industry.
	Nichelle Harriott is a senior chemistry major at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2003 Nichelle worked with Dr. Farris. Nichelle's research explored the linkages between macrophyte communities in agricultural ditches and the retention of pesticides in these systems. The results of her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003. Nichelle is applying to graduate programs in ecotoxicology and is currently employed by the Maryland Dept of Environmental Protection To learn more about Nichelle's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Farris e-mail Nichelle Where is Nichelle now? Nichelle is working towards her MS in Environmental Science and Policy at George Mason University
	Jason Jimmar is a senior sociology major at Arkansas State University. In the summer of 2003 Jason worked with Dr. Hannigan and PhD candidate Nate Bickford. Jason's research focused on the equilibrium speciation of metals in freshwater systems using a computer model, PHREEQC. Jason is a first semester law student studying environmental law and policy at the University of Memphis To learn more about Jason's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Hannigan e-mail Jason Where is Jason now? Jason is completing his MBA at UT San Antonio
	Youa Yang is a junior geology major at Macalester College. In the summer of 2003 she worked with Dr. Hannigan. Youa used laser ablation ICP-MS to analyze mineral inclusions in a series of Ordovician volcanic ashes.The results of her research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science in October 2003. To learn more about Youa's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Hannigan e-mail Youa Where is Youa now? Youa completed her MS in Hydrogeology at Temple University in 2006 and is currently seeking a position in hydrogeology and consulting.
	Jerome Stegall is a senior chemistry major at Arkansas State University. In the summer of 2003 Jerome worked with Dr. Jon Russ. Jerome's research explored the oxalate chemistry of coatings on prehistoric rock art. To learn more about Jerome's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Russ e-mail Jerome Where is Jerome now? Jerome is in his second year of his MS in Chemistry at Arkansas State University

Kyle Schumann is a sophomore biology major at the University of Alaska- Fairbanks. In the summer of 2005 he worked with Dr. Steve Coghlan. His research focused on metals in aquatic insects and using the relative abundance of metals in insect skeletons and water chemistry to identify habitat.

Bridgette Harris is a senior chemistry major at the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff. In the summer of 2005 she worked with Dr. Roger Buchanan. Her research focused on assessing the impact of aerosol pesticide exposure on small mammal brain function.

To learn more about Bridgette's research, the RISE program or working with Dr. Buchanan e-mail Bridgette Where is Bridgette now? Bridgette completed her BS in Chemistry at UAPB in 2005. She is currently a high school chemistry teacher in Memphis TN

Morgan Presley is a senior biology major at Lyon College. In the summer of 2005 she worked with Dr. Jim Bednarz. Morgan studied the distribution of bird abnormalities and the relation between these abnormalities and blood levels of acetocholinerterase inhibitors.

Edna Poku is a senior biology major at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2 005 she worked with Drs. Chai and Hannigan. The title of Edna's project was "Speciation of Organotin by HPLC-ICP-MS"

Bernadette Guerra is a senior biology major at Virginia Commonwealth University. In the summer of 2005 she worked with Dr. Jerry Farris. Berndatte studied the aquatic toxicity of caffeine, a non-regulated but common wastewater component.

Eric Duncan is a junior biology major at the University of North Carolina - Pembroke. In the summer of 2005 he worked with Dr. Malathi Srivatsan. Eric studied the neuron level effect of malathion (an herbicide) on fish.

Jose Torres Mercado is a junior biology major at the University of Puerto Rico. In the summer of 2005 he worked with Dr. Al Romero. The title of Jose's project was "Lost in Migration: Lack of correlation between geomagnetic anomalies and cetacean strandings in the Caribbean"

Keisha Williams is a senior biology major at Xavier University. In the summer of 2005 she worked with Drs. Dowling and McKay. The title of Keisha's project was "Heavy Metal Uptake in Ground-dwelling Arthropods after Field Application of Poultry Litter"

Kate Vanderpuye is a junior biology major at Morgan State University. In the summer of 2005 she worked with Drs. Dowling and McKay. The title of Kate's project was "The Uptake of Heavy Metals in Plants after Application of Poultry Litter"

Nathan Hood is a sophomore biology major at the University of Texas - Austin. In the summer of 2005 he worked with Dr. Tom Risch. Nathan studied the metal composition of bird eggs and the link between egg condition and metalloprotein content.