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March 5, 2008 DNIMAS Program1
Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics andApplied Sciences
(DNIMAS)
Dr. Aliecia McClainNorfolk State University
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Overview
HistoryProgram DescriptionCurrent Student ProfileProgram StatisticsAlumni ProfilesPeer Tutoring and Mentoring ProgramFuture Plans
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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
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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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BIOL CHEM CSCI ENGR MATH PHYS
By Major 2007-08 Student Profile
115 students currently enrolled Most of them are women
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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.
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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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UndergraduateDegrees Earned
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BIOL CHEM CSCI ENGR MATH PHYS
274 Graduates - By Major
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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
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Programs and ActivitiesPeer Tutoring (STARS Tutoring Center)Evening Tutorial Sessions
MentoringShadow Mentoring Program
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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
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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.”
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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.
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Alumni Profiles
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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!”
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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.”
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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.”
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MR. ARTHUR REYNOLDSPhysics - Class of 2005
Mr. Arthur Reynoldsis enrolled at theUniversity of NorthCarolina at ChapelHill School ofDentistry
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MS. JESSICA BOWERSChemistry - Class of 2006
Ms. Jessica Bowers inthe M.D. program atthe VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity (VCU)Medical School.
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DNIMAS Class of 2007
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MS. NANCY GEGBEChemistry - Class of 2007
Ms. Nancy Gegbe isfrom Mesquite, Texas.
She is enrolled in theM.S. program at theUniversity of NewHampshire inBiochemistry
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Additional InformationE-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (757) 823-2511Facsimile: (757) 823-8989Web: www.nsu.edu sst.nsu.edu