Student Biographies
Christopher J. Nash
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Borries Demeler, PhD TMI- The Episcopal School of Texas Christopher has been enrolled in the San Antonio Pre Engineering Program, FTC robotics and the Science Club. He is also a member of the NJHS and the Model UN. He volunteers in the Animal Defense League, Food Bank Food Drive and the Book Drive. He serves […]
Clover L Moten
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Georgianna G Gould, PhD Thomas Edison High School Clover is a member of the Health Professions Magnet program. She is a member of the NJHS and participates in the pep squad, Hermann Sons Dance Team and sings in her church. She is passionate about science, especially microbiology, and plans to attend Texas Tech to pursue […]
Jonathon Medina
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jean Jiang, PhD TMI- The Episcopal School of Texas Jonathon has spent his last three summers enrolled in UTSA’s Pre-Engineering Program and has been awarded an Engineering Scholarship to St. Mary’s University upon completion. He is a member of JROTC and the Corps of Cadets. He is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon […]
Karen Jimenez
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jason O’Connor, PhD Health Careers High School Karen is a member of HOSA. She placed 2nd in San Antonio in the Medical Assisting category and will be representing San Antonio in the Texas State Competition. She is a member of NJHS and has received the Presidential Award twice. She is a Girl Scout working towards […]
Darley Guzman
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jennifer S. Potter, PhD, MPH Sam Houston High School Darley is a student at the New Tech San Antonio Magnet program. She received the Superintendent Award while in middle school. She has been described by her teachers as being ‘the best and brightest’ and is ranked first in her pre-AP biology and geometry classes. She […]
Yugena Gunawardena
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Sunil K Ahuja, MD Keystone School Yugena has been awarded the Silver Honor in the National Spanish Exam and was awarded the grand prize at the district Exxon Mobil Science and Engineering Fair last year. He plays varsity soccer and junior varsity basketball, as well as the piano. He would like to combine his passion […]
Meg A. Garcia
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Pothana Saikumar, PhD Young Women’s Leadership Academy Meg has participated in the Academic Decathlon and the National History Fair and is a member of the National Art Honor Society and the NJHS. She volunteers for the student council, uniform drive and canned food drive at her school. She takes part in both the photography and […]
Amanda M. Dick
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Lily Q Dong, PhD St. Anthony Catholic High School Amanda was valedictorian of her middle school and is part of the 4H Youth Development Organization involved in community service. As part of her work, she has raised a flock of Suffolk sheep. She is a State Livestock Ambassador and has attended vet-science meetings. She is […]
Christopher K. Corona
May 13, 2021
Mentor: James D. Lechleiter, PhD Luther Burbank High School Christopher attends the International Baccalaureate Magnet program. He is a member of the San Antonio Youth Wind Ensemble which includes some of the most talented high school musicians in the San Antonio area. He has participated in the Burbank High School spelling bee and has advanced to […]
Adriana S. Avendano
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jennifer Phipps, PhD Young Women’s Leadership Academy Adriana is a student in the GT program, a member of Gamma Sigma and the National Art Honor Society. After two years in the NJHS, she will be inducted into the National Honor Society this year. She is active in tennis, volleyball and the equestrian club and has […]