UBMS Scholars Program Newsletter Indiana University of Pennsylvania UBMS LIFELINE Volume 8, Issue 1 Spring, 2015 Welcome UBMS-IUP TRiO Scholars Inside this issue: IUP s UBMS Scholars in the News 2 UBMS ALUM Where are they now? 4 Scholar Spotlight We welcome scholars to the UBMS program here at IUP. We know the time you spend planning for your college education will be some of the best memorable and productive times of your high school journey. Shane Marsh, Ty George, Caitlynne Everett, Freedom Gensburger, Juliano Estrada Donatelli, Tyler George, Shawn Trausi, Malik Smith, Lyndsay Deyarmin, Kerrstin Troup, Montao Coleman, and Rachel Spielman. Dr. Calvin Masilela, Program Director UBMS Scholars Visit NCAC in Pittsburgh Austin Cramer-was nominated by peers and teacher/tutor/ staff as UBMS scholar of the summer. Austin continues to succeed his senior year while recently competing for a win in the Skills USA event in the category of Related Technical Math. Austin was the first senior enrolled at PSU Altoona, where he plans to study actuary science. Upcoming Events Scholars to visit St. Vincent College Scholars attend National College Fair Scholars participate in Carnegie Science Day
Group-POST US Capitol Tour 2014! Selfie with Shawn Rooney s group Our program flourishes with exciting professors that truly love what they do. Dr. Bharathan gifts our students after Biotechnology camp. Dr. Travis with her team of tutor/teachers. UBMS Closing Banquet $500.00 scholarship earned at the ARC Blood Drive! UBMS Talent Show- Page 2 UBMS LIFELINE
UBMS Participates in the Second Annual DAY OF THE DEAD celebration at IUP. UBMS was invited by fellow TRiO program McNair Scholar Lisa McCan. We created a group altar representing our 50 scholars through our past and future. Juliano with the help from his mother and grandmother created an altar in memory of his late uncle, Michael Donatelli. Prizes were given to the top in each group and individual category. UBMS won first place in the group category. SERVICE PROJECT! UBMS spent a half day of their first Saturday Academy in the new year at the Indiana Community Garden, Mack Park, doing fall clean up. In doing so, were recognized as part of the IUP in the community service day and were given t-shirts to recognize our group. Cody Miller; IUP -Safety Science Gaige George; IUP -Chemistry Samantha Free; Edinboro University-Nursing Jacob Cogley; Drexel University-Architecture Anthony Caruso; IUP-Pre-Engineering Koren McCullough; PSU-Physical Therapy Carrie Keith; WCCC-Nursing Monica Phillips; Columbia-Deaf Education Volume 8, Issue 1 Page 3
IUP TRIO PROGRAMS 430 Sutton Hall, IUP 1011 South Drive Indiana, PA 15701-1046 Director: Calvin Masilela Office 724.357.3033 Fax 724.357.3034 Math & Science Coordinator: Connie Kugel Academic Counselor: Jacque Benhart Ryan Adams, Presenting and explaining research in San Francisco, CA. Ryan also participated in SOARS, prestigious program in Boulder CO, summer 14 for meteorology science majors. Ryan took advantage of presentations at conferences throughout his education at CU. PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK- search: UBMS Scholars at IUP We will friend you! Danielle Scheunemann, recent graduate of Robert Morris University with colleagues after presenting BIO research at an ASM conference, 2014. Student Name: College/University: Grad.: Degree/Major: Employed/Grad. School: Nicole Filler Gannon Univ. 12-13 B.S. Biology Applying Grad. Sch. Raymond Johns Jr. Penn State 12-13 B.S. Biohem/Engineering MPI, State College, PA Matthew P. Wolosik Jr. Clarion Univ. 05-14 B.S. Psychology SRU/Psychology Ryan Adams CA Univ. of PA 12-14 B.S. Meteorology Science Applying Grad. Sch. Kelly Buggey Penn State 05-14 B.S. Admin. of Justice Alice Paul House Maureen Bock IUP 05-14 B.S. Math Education Sub. Teacher, OH Jennifer Brady Univ. Pitt. Johnstown 05-14 B.S. Environ. Studies IUP Geog & Reg, Plan Breanna Patrick Univ. of Pittsburgh 12-13 Patience McCullough Penn State 05-13 B.S. Finance/Actuary Science B.S. Human Dev. & Fam. Stud. CNA Ins., Pittsburgh, PA NHS Human Services, Dubois, PA Jozzi Stutchell-Velesig IUP 05-13 B.S. Political Sci./Spanish Converse College Grad Danielle Scheunemann Robert Morris Univ. 12-14 B.S. Biology Applying to Grad. Sch.