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Jamie Towle-Weicksel, Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor at Rhode Island College

  • Education:

    • B.S. in Biology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    • M.A. in Chemistry, Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clark University

    • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clark University

  • Postdoctoral Associate, Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University (click picture for a complete CV)

  • Fun fact: Dr. Towle-Weicksel’s regularly practices yoga and Pilates in her spare time and is certified to teach both.

Lisbeth Avalos '17, Laboratory Manager

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry and a minor in Italian

  • Lisbeth is from Providence, RI and attended Classical High School

  • Future plans: to attend graduate school 

  • Fun Fact:  Lisbeth was selected to introduce President Barack Obama to the RIC community when he visited in 2014 (click on picture for full story).  She speaks four languages including Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Jorge Victorino '19, Post-Baccalaureate Fellow 

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry

  • Jorge is from Eddy, Texas and attended Bruceville-Eddy High School

  • Future plans: to become a lab technician 

  • Fun Fact:  Jorge used to make stop motion videos using clays.

Scarlet Santos '19

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry 

  • Scarlet is from Cranston, RI and attended Cranston East High School

  • Future plans: to attend graduate school 

  • Fun Fact:  Scarlet loves to paint and draw. She is bilingual with Spanish as her first language as well as being a first generation college student.  

Floralba Parra '21

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  • Double major in Biology and Chemistry with a concentration in Chemistry

  • Flo is from Providence, RI and attended The Met High School

  • Future plans: to attend medical school 

  • Fun Fact:  Flo is an aspiring model.

Livvie Atkins '23

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  • Biology major with a concentration in Biotechnology

  • Livvie is from Norfolk, MA and will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the Fall of 2019

  • Future plans: Livvie is going to build on her work at the TW lab and plans on furthering her research opportunities 

  • Fun Fact: Livvie has four succulents and loves taking care of them!

Melonnie Furgason, Ph.D.

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  • Associate Professor and Director of the Human Biology Program at Kettering College in Kettering, OH

  • Education 

    • B.A. in Biochemistry and a minor in Math, Spring Harbor University

    • PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School

    • Postdoctoral Fellow in the Biochemistry and Molecular ​Biology department, Colorado State University

  • Fun fact: Mel likes to run, read, and cross-stitch!

Sokkim Hout, McNair Scholar '20 

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  • Double major in Biology and Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry

  • Kim was born in Cambodia and came to the United States in 2010

  • Future plans: Kim is going to attend either Dental school or graduate school and enroll in a biomedical program 

  • Fun fact: Kim has failed intro to Biology two times, and this motivated her into becoming a Biology major!

Sandy Posadas Lastor '23

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  • Biotechnology major

  • Sandy is from Johnston, RI and will be attending Baypath University in the Fall of 2019

  • Future plans: Sandy is going to work in a Pharmaceutical company

  • Fun fact: Sandy has two dogs and a bunny!

Morgan Amelia Andrews '21

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  • Chemistry major

  • Morgan is from Cranston, RI

  • Future plans: Morgan is going to graduate from RIC with a B.S. in chemistry 

  • Fun fact: Morgan is pursuing a minor in theatre!

Alumni

Lauren Gunasti '19, Visiting Summer Student

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Williams College

  • Lauren is from Lincoln, RI and attended Moses Brown High School

  • Future plans: to attend graduate school 

  • Fun Fact:  Lauren Plays three instruments including piano, guitar, and the clarinet. 

Ayodeji Olusola '17

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry

  • Currently works for Rhode Island Hospital

Afia Islam '19

  • Computer Science major with a Chemistry Minor

Ashley Rebelo '18

  •  Currently a Graduate student at Boston University

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry and a minor in Math

  • Ashley is from Montluçon, France and attended Lycée Mme de Staël High School

  • Future plans: to attend graduate school 

  • Fun Fact:  Ashley is an amazing cook with a passion for making crepes.  In addition, she speaks four languages including French, Portuguese, and German.

Gregory Rebelo '18

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry a

  • Greg is from Montluçon, France and attended Lycée Mme de Staël High School

  • Future plans: to work in the Biotech Industry after graduation

  • Fun Fact:  Greg is a Venture Agent for Path Finder Society Organized Play

Miles Erickson '19

  • Chemistry major with a concentration in Biochemistry

  • Miles is from Seattle, Washington and attended Ballard High School.

  • Future plans: to work in the bio-medical industry and to get a PhD in Biochemistry

  • Fun fact:  Miles loves doing voices and impressions. 

Marat Barnhart '19

  • Professional Chemistry major with a Math minor

  • Marat is from North Smithfield, Rhode Island

  • Future plans: to study abroad and study in Hawaii.

  • Fun fact:  Marat became interested in studying science because his high school science teacher (Mr. Garriott or G-Force) persuaded him into an AP Physics elective class and he has loved it since.

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