Class of 1997
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Ms. Uche O Ajene |
| Occupation |
Marketing |
| Undergraduate University |
George Washington Univeristy. Studying Information Systems Technology/Marketing |
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Ms. Dionna Antonnee Alexander |
| Occupation |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. BS in Marketing |
| Life After MITE2S |
Joined Wal-Mart upon graduation at MIT in 2002. Great company! Great opportunity. Email me. |
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Ms. Katwren-Jane Micleta Anderson |
| Occupation |
Hamilton Sundstrand (UTC) |
| Undergraduate University |
Boston University. Class of 2002. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Kettering University. Studying Manufacturing Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
I work in the aerospace industry for Pratt & Whitney's sister company, Hamilton Sundstrand. I have been at Hamilton since graduation from college. I am also working to obtain my M.S. part-time via distance learning at Kettering University in Michigan. |
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Ms. Danielle Renee Brinker |
| Undergraduate University |
Grinnell College. Class of 2002. B.A. in Chemistry |
| Graduate University |
Cornell University. Class of 2007. DVM in College of Veterinary Medicine |
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Mr. Jason Ucal Brown |
| Occupation |
Leadership Development Program (Eaton Co.) |
| Undergraduate University |
Northwestern University. Class of 2002. BS in Mechanical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
I attended Northwestern University and attained a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. I am now in a rotational program with Eaton Corporation where the participants gain a cross-functional, cross-operations experience with the company. I have worked at facilities in Ft. Myers, FL and Sarasota, FL. and I am currently working in the New Business Ventures Group in Southfield, MI (outside Detroit). I plan to attend B-school within the next 3 years. I thank MITES for introducing me to the world of Entrepreneurship. Not only does it help me in my job today, but it has also help to drive some of my long-term career objectives. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Kendell Lee Clark |
| Occupation |
Engineer 1 |
| Undergraduate University |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Class of 2003. B.S. in Electrical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduating from WPI, I was a high school teacher and coach in New Hampshire. For anyone who is interested, that is one of the most reqarding experiences you can ever have. Now I joined Shaw Stone & Webster in MA to get my tech career started. Email me. |
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Ms. Irma Corral |
| Occupation |
doctoral student |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Nevada. Class of 2002. B.A in Psychology |
| Graduate University |
SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Class of 2009. PhD in Clinical Psychology |
| Life After MITE2S |
I'm currently pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology, with an emphasis on health psychology/behavioral medicine. Also jointly pursuing a Master's in Public Health with an emphasis on Health Promotion. |
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Mr. Ramon Blanco Encinas |
| Occupation |
Honeywell |
| Undergraduate University |
Arizonza State University. Class of 2002. B.S.E in Aerospace Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
After MITE2S, I studied at Arizona State University and had an opportunity to be a summer scholar at NASA Langley (2000). Began an internship with Honeywell (Tempe, AZ) in 2001 and became a full-time engineer after graduation in May 2002. Looking forward to beginning my masters in aerospace engineering in fall 2004 or 2005, though haven't decided which school. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Mr. Jeffrey Lee Gauthier |
| URL |
http://snl-e.salk.edu |
| Occupation |
student |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Chicago. Class of 2002. BS in Mathematics |
| Graduate University |
UC-San Diego. Studying Computational Neurobiology |
| Life After MITE2S |
A four year liberal arts education at U of C, and now I'm a grad student learning what neuroscience is all about. The plan is to go into academia, but who knows! |
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Ms. Joanna Gonzalez |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in Chemical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Northwestern University. Class of 2003. M.S. in Chemical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Northwestern University. Class of 2007. Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
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Mr. Leonard Jamar Grant |
| Occupation |
Process Engineer at Eastman Kodak |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering |
| Graduate University |
University of Florida. Class of 2005. M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering |
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Mr. David Eliott Gutierrez |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Stanford University. Class of 2008. M.S. in Electrical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
After graduating from MIT, I went on to work in Silicon Valley's semiconductor industry at Applied Materials. After 3 years at AMAT I have decided to pursue graduate school at Stanford. What awaits me next, only time will tell... |
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Ms. Onyinye Ijeoma Iweala |
| Occupation |
Student |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard. Class of 2002. AB in Biochemical Sciences |
| Graduate University |
Harvard Medical School. Class of 2009. MD-PhD in Medicine / Immunology |
| Life After MITE2S |
I'm now in a joint MD-PhD program at Harvard Medical School (I can't seem to leave Boston). I started right after college and I'm praying to graduate in 2009! Anyone with questions on MD-PhD programs / Merck-UNCF research fellowships, please feel free to contact me. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Jennifer Lynn James |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2002. BA in Applied Mathematics |
| Graduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2004. M.S. in Biostatistics/Public Health |
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Ms. Natasha Johnson |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2002. BA in Biology |
| Graduate University |
Ohio State University College of Medicine. Class of 2010. M.D. in Medicine |
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Mr. Marc Quincy Knight |
| Occupation |
Analyst |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in EECS, Management Science |
| Graduate University |
MIT. Class of 2003. M.S in EECS |
| Life After MITE2S |
Well after doing the usual work hard, play harder stuff for 4 years @ MIT, I decided to stay for a 5th and get a Masters in EECS. Abandoning EECS altogether, I'm now working in NY as a Fixed Income Analyst at Morgan Stanley. What Next..... |
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Ms. Alicia Velean Lee |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2002. BA in Biochemical Sciences |
| Life After MITE2S |
I am currently at Yale Medical School finishing my first year. I married another MITES alumni in 2000, and I am now expecting a baby girl in May (2004). Hope everyone is doing well. |
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Mr. Adam Manning Lyons |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2003. B.A. in Physics |
| Graduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2009. J.D. in Law |
| Graduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2009. MPA/ID in International Development |
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Mr. Christopher Todd McCoy |
| Occupation |
Software Engineer - America Online |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Maryland. Class of 2002. B.S. in Computer Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Johns Hopkins University. Class of 2004. M.S. in Computer Science |
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Ms. Kedra N Newsom |
| Occupation |
Technology Strategy Analyst |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science |
| Life After MITE2S |
It's already 2007 -- almost 10 years since MITES. I thank MITES for putting me on the right track .. who knows where I would be w/o it? After graduation from MIT, I joined Merrill Lynch as a software developer and project manager. I'm currently an analyst in technology strategy, but I'm planning to return to school for my MBA in September of this year. If you're interested in Merrill or just want to catch up, email me! |
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Ms. Yemisi Iyabo Olagunju |
| Occupation |
Student |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Virginia. Class of 2002. B.A. in Cognitive Science |
| Graduate University |
University of Pittsburgh. Class of 2007. Studying Medicine |
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Ms. Elizabeth Marie Reza |
| Occupation |
Attorney |
| Undergraduate University |
Texas A&M University. Class of 2002. B.S. in Computer Science |
| Graduate University |
Duke Law. Class of 2005. J.D. |
| Life After MITE2S |
While in school at Texas A&M, I worked for the CIA and as an investigator for Georgetown's Criminal Justice Clinic. After graduation from Duke Law, I moved to Houston to practice law. |
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Mr. Daniel Sandoval |
| Occupation |
Mechanical Engineer |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. Studying Mechanical Engineering |
| Graduate University |
Stanford. Class of 2003. M.S. in Mechanical Engineering |
| Life After MITE2S |
Hired at Sandia National Labs after graduating from MIT under OYOC (one year on campus program). Under this program, I had to have applied to graduate school and be accepted. Sandia acted as my sponsor for one academic year, time required to complete master's degree. Upon graduating, I am required to work at Sandia for the amount of time spent in school (one year). |
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Mr. Martin Neville Shelton |
| Occupation |
Emory University Hospital - HLA Lab |
| Undergraduate University |
University of Notre Dame. Class of 2002. B.S. in Biochemistry |
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Ms. Jeannette Donyell Stephenson |
| Occupation |
Texas Instruments |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. S.B. in Computer Science & Engineering |
| Graduate University |
University of Texas - Dallas. Studying Computer Science (Major in Software Engineering) |
| Life After MITE2S |
I graduated from MIT in 2002 with an S.B. in Computer Science & Engineering. Since graduating, I have been working at TI down in the Dallas, TX area.
In August 2003, I married Terrell R. Bennett, MITE2S '97 and MIT '02. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Deanelle Tiffany Symonds |
| Occupation |
Grad Student at MIT |
| Undergraduate University |
MIT. Class of 2002. B.S. in Ocean Engineering |
| Graduate University |
MIT. Class of 2006. Ph.D. in Acoustics/Underwater Acoustics |
| Life After MITE2S |
Ph.D. candidate in Mech E Dept. Studying acoustics.
Dreaming of sun, surf, and sand between my toes. |
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| Name (click to email) |
Ms. Shelley Rose Waite |
| Occupation |
Peace Corps volunteer - Madagascar |
| Undergraduate University |
Harvard University. Class of 2002. B.A. in Psychology and Biology |
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Ms. Stevie Lynn Zimmerman |
| Occupation |
Oakland Zoo |
| Undergraduate University |
University of California. Class of 2002. B.A. in Integrative Biology & Linguistics |
| Graduate University |
Ohlone College. Studying American Sign Language Interpreting |
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