FOSSI Scholar Profiles | AIChE

FOSSI Scholar Profiles

Meet FOSSI scholars and read about where they're from, their hobbies and interests, and their excitement for pursuing a STEM degree at their HBCU of choice.

Meet Chanae Davis: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University

Despite the prevalent narratives in high school about the arduous nature of pursuing a career in STEM, my passion remained unwavering, and I was determined to follow this path.

Meet Gabriel McLendon: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Tuskegee University

The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars program was one of the programs in my life that cemented my aspirations to becoming an engineer.

Meet Laila Harris-Smith: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Fort Valley State University

Using my background in plant science and my master's in pharmacy, I will conduct different experiments that will hopefully lead to medicines that will improve society.

Meet Anthony Tucker: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Howard University

Pursuing a STEM degree will grant me the opportunity to build upon my past experiences, allowing me to grow and, one day, make a difference for the greater good of society.

Meet Jaivyn Beauford: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Johnson C. Smith University

I see myself contributing to society by being an advocate for programs, focus groups, and funding to specifically address the need for innovation in careers that promote the advancement of science.

Meet Chance Williams: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Alabama A&M University

AI is the future and I want to make sure black and brown communities are not excluded from the advancements that can surely be made to improve their lives.

Meet Samyah Smith: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending Spelman College

Once I dug deeper into the STEM field, I learned how low the percentage was for African American women in STEM. This motivated me to want to pursue a STEM degree even more!

Meet Ellis Reid: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T

I appreciate how intrinsic the STEM field is in the development of the world and its technology. I want to be a part of these advancements and I am proud to be able to say that I will be graduating from my university as an engineer.

Meet Armon Williams: 2023 FOSSI Scholar Attending North Carolina A&T State University

I view this scholarship as not only an investment in myself, but also an investment in my community that I will contribute back to in the future.