Christina Zhu
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Senlin Li, PhD Ronald Reagan High School Christina has been awarded an Engineering Scholarship to St. Mary’s University following her completion of three years at UTSA’s Pre-Engineering Program. She is a member of HOSA and UIL Academics. She plays the piano and volunteers as a Junior Docent at the Institute for Texan Cultures which […]
Adam I. Wenzlaff
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Steven R. Bailey, MD Tom C. Clark High School Adam is Class President and plays key roles in the Student Council and Young Men’s Service League. He is a member of the Latin and Chess club, Science Bowl & Certamen Team, is a Junior Docent in the Institute for Texan Cultures and has participated in […]
Iman Wallace
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Alina Maloyan, PhD Fox Tech High School Iman is a member of the Medical Sciences Magnet Program. After a school field trip to UTHSCSA, she became very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. She also enjoys singing in her church choir, dancing and volunteering in the San Antonio Library Free Tutoring Program […]
Thomas Vargas
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Senlin Li, MD Central Catholic High School Thomas is a member of the National Hispanic Institute and the Student Council Public Relations Director. He is an ROTC cadet and has volunteered at the San Antonio Food Bank. After embarking upon a research project in neurology, he is interested in medical research and would like to […]
Jessica Tuholsky
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Borries Demeler, PhD The Atonement Academy Jessica is passionate about math and science and was described by her teachers as having an ‘extraordinarily focused mind and a deep appreciation for underlying, systematic relationships in nature’. She is the captain of the girls’ varsity soccer team, a member of the junior varsity volleyball team and has […]
Isabella R. Torres
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jannine D Cody, PhD Thomas Edison High School Isabella is a member of the Health Professions Magnet Program. She was a finalist in the ‘Do the Write Thing’ contest and has placed in the top ten in the National French Contest. She is Vice President of the NJHS and participated in the Duke Talent Identification/SAT […]
Nathan P. Therien
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Sunil K Ahuja, MD Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Nathan completed three years in UTSA’s Pre-Engineering Program and has been awarded an Engineering Scholarship to St. Mary’s University. He is a member of the NJHS and the Winner’s Circle and is recognized by the Duke Talent Identification Program. He would like to pursue an education […]
Maria E. Silvaz
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Consuelo Walss-Bass, PhD Douglas MacArthur High School Maria is a member of HOSA and serves as Vice President of the French Club at her school. She has been described by her teachers as being incredibly passionate for science and as having ‘all of the things it takes to become a medical professional’. Her dream is […]
Ethan Shelburne-Dominguez
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Veronica Galvan PhD Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering Ethan is a member of the National Hispanic Institute and the Latino Educational Advancement Pipeline. He is a volunteer at the San Antonio Children’s Museum, a member of the running club and class representative in the student council. He has been described by his teachers as […]
Corina Rodriguez
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Jennifer S Potter, PhD, MPH Earl Warren High School Corina was awarded fourth place in the NISD science fair and enjoys enhancing her knowledge in the fields of science and biology. She is a member of the varsity volleyball team and has volunteered with the San Antonio Food Bank and at the Embassy Church. She […]