Student Biographies
Yuan Yuan Ding
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Senlin Li, Ph.D. St. Mary’s Hall Yuan Yuan is a Baron Ambassador for her school. She volunteers in her community at local animal shelters, at the Animal Defense League of Texas, and at pet foster clinics. She also volunteers at the San Antonio Food Bank, where she makes and serves meals, and packages boxes […]
Jair De La Rosa
June 30, 2020
Mentor: James Lechleiter, Ph.D. St Philip’s Early College High School Jair thoroughly enjoys the field of science and is very excited about the new experiences awaiting him as a Voelcker Scholar. He has competed in the Alamo Regional Science & Engineering Fair and the Junior Academy of Science.
Alexander Bekar
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Lily Dong, Ph.D. Design and Technology Academy @ Roosevelt High School Alexander is a member of the HOSA chapter at his school and a member of the band. He also participates in UIL Ready Writing and UIL Social Studies competitions. Additionally, he is an active member of church and attended PREP from 2014-2016.
Hiromi Avila
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Miranda Orr, Ph.D Harmony Science Academy Hiromi focuses on her academics and is proud to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She strives to maintain her class rank and currently is among the top 3 in her class based on grade point average.
Mara Asmis
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Luke Norton, Ph.D. Health Careers High School Mara is a scholar-athlete. She enjoys swimming, both recreationally and competitively. She is a member of her high school swim team and also competes in a club swim team. Additionally, she enjoys the musical arts and plays the piano.
Valeria Acosta
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Gregory Collins, Ph.D. Harmony Science Academy Valeria excels in academics and is currently ranked as the top student in her class of 106. She is also musically inclined and a member of her school’s band. She is eager to learn more about the opportunities in biomedical research and is excited to be a member […]
Arzin Thobani
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Gangadhara Sareddy, Ph.D. Lady Bird Johnson High School Arzin loves to help and teach others. She fulfills this love by being a Religious Education Teacher, and a Math Honor Society Student, a teacher at the Early Childhood Development Center, a Youth Volunteer Team Leader, is a Peer Mediator, volunteers in I-CERV and is a […]
Mitchell Porter
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Darpan Patel, Ph.D. Ronald Reagan High School Mitchell is academically and athletically involved at Central Catholic High School. He is a player of on the JV Basketball Team, and Lacrosse Team. He participates as a member of the Academic Team and is Co-leader of the Latin Team. He is a top ranked Sophomore in […]
Elisa Polo
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Zhijie (Jason) Lui, Ph.D. Theodore Roosevelt High School Elisa is proudly a member of the Leo Club Program, the EDGE Program, and Youth Serve. She has taken part in the ACTS Retreat. Through all of her extracurricular, Elisa has managed to maintain a high-grade point average. Additionally, she is a member of the HOSA […]
Abigail Parker
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Ramaswamy Sharma, Ph.D. Keystone School Abigail serves as the Financial Manager of a High School Student- Run Non-Profit Organization, Refugee Care Initiative. Proving her love for science, Abigail has participated in several science related organizations: Science Fair, ISEF (finalist), Astronomy Club (Vice President), Academic World Quest Team, Quiz Bowl Team, and Robotics Team. She […]