N.C. A&T Announces Second Cohort of SciTech Scholars

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 15, 2020) – The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University selected 26 incoming freshmen to join the second cohort of SciTech Scholars for the 2020-21 academic school year. The SciTech Scholars Enrichment Program provides two-year renewable merit- and need-based scholarships to high school seniors who plan to study chemistry, physics, mathematics or electronics technology. 

“We are very excited to welcome and support our newest cohort members who aspire to develop novel technologies and make scientific discoveries that solve global issues,” said Angela White, Ph.D., CoST assistant dean of student success.

The program aims to increase the inclusion of underrepresented students in these areas and ensure success through academic and professional programming, including participation in a one-week summer bridge program, a residential learning community and workshops throughout the school year.

Last school year, the first cohort toured Cisco Systems and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, interacted with technology-focused companies, and participated in community-engaged learning experiences with elementary, middle and high school students. They will serve as mentors for the incoming cohort.

This year’s scholars have an average cumulative GPA of 3.82 and an average math SAT score of 583. They are listed in alphabetical order below.

• Lexinia Abonza is from High Point, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• Jaelynn Allen-Scott is from Columbia, South Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• S’Khaja Charles is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in mathematics.
• Omar Couch is from Greensboro, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
• Zoe Dixon is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry (pre-licensure for chemistry secondary education).
• Alexis Gilliard is from Charleston, South Carolina and plans to major in mathematics.
• Joshua Hargrove is from Henderson, North Carolina and plans to major in mathematics.
• Marquise Hargrove is from Henderson, North Carolina and plans to major in mathematics (pre-licensure for mathematics secondary education).
• Ty’Asia Holloman is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in physics with an emphasis in biological physics.
• Breon Ishmael is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in mathematics.
• Ciara Jones is from Hampton, Virginia and plans to major in chemistry.
• Vanessa Jones is from Florissant, Missouri and plans to major in physics.

• Jacob Little is from Greensboro, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
• Khadeja Little is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
• Edward Locklear is from Pembroke, North Carolina and plans to major chemistry.
• Jakayla McCree is from Gastonia, North Carolina and plans to major in physics.
• Brianna McCullough is from Ahoskie, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• Dale Morgan is from Indian Trail, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
• Justin Muckelvene is from Matthews, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
• Zion Parker is from Monroe, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• Jonathan Royal is from Charlotte, North Carolina and plans to major in physics.
• Erica Scott is from Huntersville, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• Harvey Staley is from West Columbia, South Carolina and plans to major in physics.
• Joy Thompson is from Greensboro, North Carolina and plans to major in chemistry.
• Kai Ward is from Solon, Ohio and plans to major in chemistry.
• Benjamin Woods is from Greensboro, North Carolina and plans to major in electronics technology.
  
  To learn more about the SciTech Scholars Program, visit the website.