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March 5, 2008 DNIMAS Program1

Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics andApplied Sciences

(DNIMAS)

Dr. Aliecia McClainNorfolk State University


Overview

HistoryProgram DescriptionCurrent Student ProfileProgram StatisticsAlumni ProfilesPeer Tutoring and Mentoring ProgramFuture Plans


History Conceived in 1985 Named for Dr. Ronald Dozoretz, a major

benefactor Created to reduce the shortage of minority

scientists by producing highly trained graduatescapable of earning M.D.’s and Ph.D.’s

Admitted first class of 20 students in Fall 1986 Expanded in 2003 to include students from

Tidewater Community College


Program Description

Degrees offered in Applied Mathematics,Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,Engineering, and Physics

Students participate in a four-week summersession before the freshman year

Students enroll in rigorous honors courses eachsemester

All students participate in summer researchprograms at the nation’s premier laboratoriesand universities


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By Major 2007-08 Student Profile

115 students currently enrolled Most of them are women


2007 - 2008 Budget

NSU provides an annual operating budget of$2,097,331 to support the program:Tuition, fees, and books $1,236,790Room and board 702,148Personnel, supplies, travel 158,393

Another $186,000 is available from externalsources to fund tuition, room, and board forselected students.


Program Statistics

Students have been awarded more than $2.5M in fellowships. Students received lucrative

fellowships from the followingprograms/foundations: Graduation Education for

Minorities (GEM) Program Packard Foundation A T & T Foundation National Physical Sciences

Consortium More than 50% of graduates have

earned advanced degrees.

The program has had 274 graduates since 1990.The cumulative graduation rate for all students who entered the program is 71%.


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The largest number of degrees have been awarded to biology majors.Engineering degrees are expected to increase substantially now that the degree program is again an option for DNIMAS students.


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By Degree TypeOnly a small number of minority students earn terminal degrees in the sciences. NSU has produced 28 since 1990.The PhD category includes other terminal degrees such as the Doctor of Science (DSc) degree.

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INTERVENTION PROGRAMS


Programs and ActivitiesPeer Tutoring (STARS Tutoring Center)Evening Tutorial Sessions

MentoringShadow Mentoring Program


Student Research Awards

Research students have wonnumerous awards. They include thefollowing: Six 1st place, four 2nd place, and

two 3rd place awards at WBHR-LSAMP Annual UndergraduateResearch Conference held atNorfolk State University

Three 1st place, two 2nd place,and two 3rd place awards at the2006 HBCU-UP NationalResearch Conference held atBowie State University

One 1st place and three honorablementions in the poster competition atODU-NSU-EVMS 2006 ResearchExposition held at Old DominionUniversityTwo 1st place, two 2nd place, andthird place at Virginia StateUniversity Research SymposiumThree 1st place, one 2nd place, andone 3rd place awards at the HBCU-UP National Research Conference


Study Abroad“This past spring semester, I spent studying abroad inthe beautiful country of Botswana, Africa with theSchool of International Training (SIT). As soon as Istepped out of the aircraft, I knew then I wasbeginning a experience to be forever remembered.”

“The research experience placed me in anextraordinary environment where I could learn fromsome of the world’s best and brightest scientists andengineers.”


Study AbroadElizabeth City State University’s MinorityHealth International Research Training(E-MHIRT) program in South Africa

The program provides opportunities forminority students to gain valuableinternational biomedical/public healthresearch experience under the tutelageof prominent African scientists insouthern Africa.


Alumni Profiles


DR. PERMILA MACKEY FOSTERChemistry - Class of 1990

Dr. Permila Mackey Foster earned aPh.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biologyfrom Meharry Medical College. She iscurrently pursuing a post-doctoral degree atVanderbilt University.

Dr. Foster indicates, “As a participant, Iwas challenged to do my best and to alsopersevere through any challenge. I learnedto appreciate myself as an African-American woman and know the sky is thelimit to my potential.”


DR. DIONNE PRICEMathematics - Class of 1993

Dr. Dionne Price earned a Ph.D. inBiostatistics from Emory University.She is currently employed as aMathematical Statistician at the Foodand Drug Administration.

Dr. Price says, “The DNIMAS Programexposed me to various applications ofmathematics via classroom experiencesand internships. As a result, Idiscovered the field of biostatistics, aperfect blend of mathematics and thehealth sciences.”


DR. GREGORY PATRICKComputer Science - Class of 1995

Dr. Georgy Patrick earned adoctoral degree in Computer Scienceat George Washington University.He is currently employed as anAssistant Professor in NSU’sComputer Science Department.

Dr. Patrick states, “Thank you Dr.Dozorez for having the vision to be apart of such a valuable program. Iam fortunate to have been a part of it,and I hope that someday I can do mypart to participate in such anendeavor.”


MR. WALTER LINDSAYPhysics - Class of 1995

Mr. Walter Lindsay received a M.S.degree in Materials Science from NorfolkState University. He is currently employedat the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Lindsay states, “DNIMAS hasprovided the opportunity for young peopleto not only pursue careers in the sciences,but to be surrounded by those who pursuelike endeavors. Dr. Dozoretz, thank youfor having the foresight to help countlessnumbers of African American studentsgain access to their dreams andaspirations.”


DR. ANTIONETTE ADAMSBiology -Class of 1997

Dr. Antionette Adams receiveda Doctor of Podiatric MedicineDegree from Temple University.She is employed at Temple East,Incorporated.

She states, “DNIMAS providedme with a solid foundation inscience.” Thank you Dr.Dozoretz for the opportunity toattend NSU and begin my careeras a doctor.”


DR. ALVEDA FINNELLWILLIAMSChemistry - Class of 1998

Dr. Alveda Finnell Williams earned aPh.D. in Physical Chemistry fromUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a SeniorResearch Chemist at Dow ChemicalCompany.

She states, “The DMIMAS Programprovided me an opportunity to pursuemy dream at the undergraduate level,and set the foundation for my graduateeducation, technical and professionaldevelopment. Thank you!”


DR. VICTOR CLARKChemistry -Class of 2001

Dr. Victor Clark earned a Ph.D. inBiomedical Sciences from EasternVirginia Medical School (EVMS).He is presently pursuing a dualM.D. from EVMS.

Victor states, “Thank you Dr.Dozoretz for allowing me theopportunity to receive a very goodeducation including severalinternships and developingrelationships with professors thathad much influence on my life.”


MR. MICHAEL TURNLEYCOMPUTER SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

Class of 2004 Mr. Michael Turnley is enrolled in

the Ph.D. program at the Universityof Illinois-Urbana-Champaign forScientific Computing.

Michael states, “The DNIMASProgram provided the academicrigor, financial assistance, and moralsupport that has been essential in mydevelopment as a researcher andscientist.”


MR. ARTHUR REYNOLDSPhysics - Class of 2005

Mr. Arthur Reynoldsis enrolled at theUniversity of NorthCarolina at ChapelHill School ofDentistry


MS. JESSICA BOWERSChemistry - Class of 2006

Ms. Jessica Bowers inthe M.D. program atthe VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity (VCU)Medical School.


DNIMAS Class of 2007


MR. TIMOTHY JONESOptical Engineering

Class of 2007Mr. Timothy Jones is

from Freeman, VirginiaHe is enrolled in the

M.S. program at NorfolkState Universitymajoring in OpticalEngineering.


MS. TIFFANI BELLBiology (Pre-Professional)

Class of 2007

Ms. Tiffani Bell isfrom Stone Mountain,Georgia

She is enrolled in theM.D. program at theVirginiaCommonwealthUniversity (VCU)Medical School.


MS. CASSY DAVISONPhysics - Class of 2007

Ms. Cassy Davison is fromAccokeek, Maryland

She is currently doing researchin Frankfurt, Germany inPhotonic Lasers

She will be enrolled in thePh.D. program at theUniversity of Montreal in Fall2008.


MR. KEVIN REYNOLDSPhysics/Applied Mathematics

Class of 2007

Mr. Kevin Reynolds is fromNathalie, Virginia.

He is enrolled in the Ph.D.program at StanfordUniversity in aerospaceengineering

He received the GraduateScholar Award ($10K) givenby the Golden KeyInternational Honor Society


MS. NANCY GEGBEChemistry - Class of 2007

Ms. Nancy Gegbe isfrom Mesquite, Texas.

She is enrolled in theM.S. program at theUniversity of NewHampshire inBiochemistry


Additional InformationE-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: (757) 823-2511Facsimile: (757) 823-8989Web: www.nsu.edu sst.nsu.edu

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