Howdy! My name is Melissa Anderson, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Pasadena, Texas. After completing my undergraduate studies, I hope to attend medical school and eventually pursue a career in forensic pathology, ideally bringing people safety and closure through my work.

Howdy! My name is Angelica Benitez, and I am a sophomore math major from Raymondville, Texas. My interests include baking, knitting and writing. I plan on getting my teaching certificate through the aggieTEACH program so that I can have the same impact on students that my female math teachers had on me. I want to assure others like me — students from a poor Hispanic background — that we can achieve our dreams.

Howdy! My name is Eduardo Berber, and I’m a microbiology major from Houston, Texas. Ever since I was little, I’ve always wanted to figure out how something so microscopic could make me feel so terrible. I would love to research viral pathogens and eventually work for the CDC to prevent pathogenic outbreaks.

Howdy! My name is Jaden Borders, and I am a sophomore biology major from Paris, Texas. After finishing my degree, I plan on pursuing a career in optometry and opening my own practice.

Howdy! My name is Michel Calderon, and I am a sophomore applied mathematical sciences major with minors in economics and business. I plan on having a career as an actuary, although I have not decided what particular route I want to pursue. My main hobby is collecting coins, usually from the United States, Cuba and Mexico — all of which have had an influence on who I am.

Howdy! My name is Kayla Carter, and I am a freshman biology major from San Antonio, Texas. I plan to become a physician assistant and specialize in family medicine. My dream is to use my skills and education to help communities that are historically underrepresented.

Howdy! My name is Bryan Chapa, and I’m a freshman biology major from Pharr, Texas. Some of my passions include playing the piano, riding my bicycle and learning about human anatomy. At Texas A&M, I hope to establish lifelong friendships while working hard to be a competitive student so that I am admitted into medical school. My dream is to become a family physician and provide care and treatment to people of all ages.

Howdy! My name is Johnathan, I am a sophomore physics major from Houston, Texas. I love science and music and also hope to earn a minor in computer science. One day I hope to apply my physics and computer science education to the technology industry.

Howdy! My name is Asad Danka, and I am a freshman biology major. I plan on going to medical school and aspire to be a neurologist. Ultimately, I want to own my own practice.

Howdy! My name is Cristina De La Cruz, and I am a freshman microbiology major. My ultimate goal is to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a pathologist, helping improve health worldwide. I believe there is so much to learn from the world, and I enjoy traveling and experiencing what the world has to offer.

Howdy! My name is Bao Dong, and I am a freshman biology major from Houston, Texas. After I graduate from A&M, I want to study at either Baylor College of Medicine or McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in my hometown. I’ve always been fascinated with skincare, and I hope to pursue a career in dermatology. I plan to work in a public clinic after my residency, but once I gain more experience in the field, I want to start my own practice.

Howdy! My name is Isa Duong, and I am a junior biochemistry/biology double major from Austin, Texas. My interests include indoor gardening and fish keeping. I want become an infectious diseases pharmacist and apply my research in bacterial competition to the investigation of drug resistance.

Howdy! My name is Adam Edders, and I am a junior applied mathematical sciences major. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career that involves math and traveling, which are two of my favorite things.

Howdy! My name is Sergio Estrada, and I am a junior molecular and cellular biology/genetics double major with a minor in philosophy. My future plans include earning my M.D. or Ph.D. and leading a life of learning and passion, growing at every step of the way.

Howdy! My name is Frank Gamas, and I am a freshman math major from Laredo, Texas. I am currently in Math Club, the Society of Physics Students and the Aggie Coding Club. I plan to go to graduate school and pursue a master’s in computer science.

Howdy! My name is Enrique Garcia, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Fort Worth, Texas. I enjoy playing the trombone and participating in the Texas A&M Symphonic Winds. After graduation, I want to attend medical school and become a family practitioner who works in the medically under-served areas of Texas.

Howdy! My name is Saron Gilazgi, and I’m a senior biology major with a minor in psychology. In fall 2020, I will be attending UT Southwestern Medical Center and aspire to become an OB-GYN. Ultimately, I plan on settling in my parents’ native country of Eritrea to help combat against the high rates of maternal mortality, which is a plague that Eritrea — and many other African nations — have fallen victim to in the past several years.

Howdy! My name is Marissa Gonzalez, I’m a senior biology major with a minor in psychology. This May, I will be applying to several vet schools, including the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. I hope to become a doctor of veterinary medicine and specialize in small animal care. One day I will operate my own practice in my hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Howdy! My name is Oscar Gonzalez, and I’m a senior chemistry major with minors in physics and mathematics. I have conducted research for more than three years and have enjoyed it so much that I will be attending graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. My goal is to become a professor at an R1 research institution and conduct inorganic materials research using technological advancements.

Howdy! My name is Edith Gonzalez Brizuela, and I’m a sophomore physics and Spanish double major with a minor in astrophysics. I love introducing physics in a fun and exciting manner through outreach events and also enjoy being a part of MSC OPAS. I try to keep God at the center of my life and pray He walks with me as I work to be a high school physics teacher. Teaching will give me the experience and motivation I need to attend graduate school with a new perspective.

Howdy! My name is Talia Guzman, and I’m a junior chemistry major with a minor in business from Houston, Texas. In my free time I am either studying or hanging out with members of Freshman Leaders Advancing in Service and Honor. I hope to go into pharmaceutical sales after graduation and ultimately make medicine more affordable for the people who need it.

Howdy! My name is Danny Han, and I’m a junior biology major. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and specialize in radiology. I currently work as an undergraduate research assistant in bio-remediation, which involves transformation to genetically modify Chlamydomonas reinhardtii algae cells to bind with heavy metals like mercury or copper. I hope to assist my research team in identifying a new method to pave the way in cleaning ocean environments.

Howdy! My name is Nicole Harari, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Houston, Texas. My interests include cooking and volunteering. I plan to attend dental school after graduation.

Howdy! My name is Mayra Hernandez, and I’m a freshman statistics major from Houston, Texas. During my spare time, I enjoy gaming and drawing. After earning my bachelor’s degree, I plan on going to graduate school and ultimately apply my knowledge of statistics in the business or marketing field.

Howdy! My name is Elmer Charles Hose III, and I’m a junior physics major with a minor in math and education. After graduation, I want to become a math or physics teacher at a public school in Texas.

Howdy! My name is Landrie Jordan, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Jasper, Texas. I am still deciding on whether or not I will pursue graduate school, but I am certain that I want my path in life to include working with and influencing youth, especially those who come from rough, poverty-stricken and abusive home environments. For now, I am keeping my GPA up and participating in different extracurricular activities.

My name is Minjee Kim, and I’m a statistics/applied mathematics double major. After graduation, I want to get accepted into a Ph.D. program so I can study statistics more in depth.

Howdy! My name is Aakash Kothari, and I’m a sophomore biology major. I intend to go to medical school and become an emergency room physician. I also hope to start a non-profit clinic for low-income families in need of medical care.

Howdy! My name is Melissa Lane, and I’m a freshman applied mathematical sciences major from Killeen, Texas. After graduation, I hope to become an actuary while continuing to take additional actuary exams. I see myself eventually retiring to teach calculus or statistics at the high-school level, which would allow me to give back in the same way my math teachers gave to me.

Howdy! My name is Britnie Lee, and I’m a freshman mathematics major from Pflugerville, Texas. My goal is to become a tax accountant and make a person’s life easier by giving them one less thing to stress about.

Howdy! My name is Kayla Lopez, and I’m a senior biology major with a double minor in psychology and public health. After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school and study the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Ultimately, I hope to one day work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and be at the forefront in combating infectious diseases around the world.

Howdy! My name is Louiza Mak, and I’m a senior biology major from Plano, Texas. I often spend my free time making art, playing music and volunteering. In the future, I hope to open my own small animal clinic and serve my community through animal welfare.

Howdy! My name is Marly Marquez, and I’m a junior biology major with minors in psychology and philosophy, as well as a philosophy pre-law certification. I’m from Rio Grande Valley, Texas, which is a small town in the Valley, and most of my family immigrated to the U.S. right before I was born. After graduation, I’m hoping to attend law school and pursue a career in healthcare policy or immigration law, where I can aid those that are going through times of misfortune.

Howdy! My name is Felipe Martinez, and I’m a junior biology major on the pre-medical track. My future aspirations are to attend medical school and pursue a career in neurology, with the ultimate goal of combating diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is my hope that we can find ways to effectively decrease the deteriorative effects of these types of diseases.

Howdy! My name is Thomas Martinez, and I’m a proud member of the Science Leadership Scholars program in the College of Science. I am a physics major and – through the encouragement of my wonderful teachers throughout my academic career – plan to acquire a teaching certificate upon graduation. I hope to financially support my family while fulfilling my dream of passing on the knowledge and love of science and math to the next generation.

Howdy! My name is Alexa Mendoza, and I’m a senior chemistry/Spanish double major from El Paso, Texas. In the near future, I hope to attend PA school and pursue a career in medicine. I look forward to being able to work in patient care and apply my Spanish skills to help and support those who are native speakers as well.

Howdy! My name is Cesar Mendoza, and I’m a freshman biology major from Dallas, Texas. My hobbies and interests include exercising, fitness, and healthcare; making music with a variety of instruments; and serving my community through volunteerism. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in the medical community as a physician assistant who specializes in pediatrics.

Howdy! My name is Cristian Meraz, and I’m a senior applied mathematics major with an emphasis in computational science and minors in French and statistics. I hope to attend graduate school to continue my mathematics studies, specifically in the area of geometric group theory, analysis and probability theory. I enjoy seeing the connections between these fields, so I am excited to study them at a deeper level and obtain my professorship.

Howdy! My name is Cameron Motherwell, and I’m a senior stats major with a minor in math and business. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing and hope to publish a book someday. I’ve always wanted to use my skills to grow new and struggling businesses.

Howdy! My name is Cole Nelson, and I’m a freshman biology major from San Angelo, Texas. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, fishing and being with family. I hope to become a pathologist and work at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo so that I can care for and properly diagnose the people from the town dearest to my heart.

Howdy! My name is Emily Ng, and I’m a freshman microbiology major. I want to attend graduate school to earn a master’s degree in public health and become an epidemiologist for the CDC. I also want to pursue a career in vaccine research and antibiotics for the new generation of “superbugs” that currently pose a threat in many countries.

Howdy! My name is Bill Ngo, and I’m an applied mathematics major. I plan to attend grad school after graduation. I hope to better myself and my peers and leave the world better off than when I first entered it.

Howdy! My name is Kevin Nguyen, and I’m a junior biology major with a minor in psychology from Humble, Texas. My aspirations include going to medical school, attaining my Ph.D. and becoming the best physician I can be! Some of my hobbies include swimming, eating and more eating.

Howdy! My name is Angela Nguyen Quan, and I’m a junior molecular and cell biology major with a minor in statistics. Currently, I am researching cell-wall synthesis in bacteria and innovations in healthcare and biotechnology. I plan to continue my passion for research in graduate school, and ultimately, pursue a career with a government health organization.

Howdy! My name is Thao Pham, and I’m a senior zoology/wildlife science and fisheries double major. I aspire to become a large animal veterinarian and an advocate for animal and human welfare. In my free time, I enjoy training dogs to become service animals for disabled American veterans.

Howdy! My name is Andrew Nite, and I’m a freshman physics major from Spring, Texas. I really enjoy math and science, and after earning my bachelor’s, I plan to attend graduate school, earn a doctoral degree and pursue a career in research.

Howdy! My name is Carlos Ortega, and I’m a senior biology major with a minor in bioinformatics. In addition to being a member of the first cohort of SLS, I work as a Biology III SI leader and tutor at the Science Peer Learning Center; perform undergraduate research at the Pietrantonio Laboratory; and am a member of MAPS and CMSA. My dream is to become a physician because it is a selfless profession that would allow me to give back to my community.

Howdy! My name is Camila Perales, and I’m a senior chemistry major. My main interest is polymer research, and I hope to attend graduate school to conduct research in that field. I’d like to make new sustainable polymers to replace single-use plastics as well as develop new methods to recycle them.

Howdy! My name is Julia Peralta, and I’m a sophomore biology and psychology double major from the Rio Grande Valley. I plan to attend medical school after graduating from Texas A&M and pursue a career as a physician-scientist. I would like to research better ways to treat mental illnesses that are becoming more prominent in today’s society.

Howdy! My name is Cindy Perez, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Katy, Texas. I want to continue my education at pharmacy school at the University of Houston and specialize in pharmaceuticals, where I plan on prescribing medicine to patients in a hospital.

Howdy! My name is Riddhi Perkins, and I’m a senior biology and genetics double major with a double minor in bioinformatics and communication. Over the last couple of years, I have applied the knowledge I learned in class to research in a biology lab on Amphibian karyotypes. I want to combine my passion for science and people by going to medical school to help those in need.

Howdy! My name is Selena Pineda, and I’m a senior chemistry major from Houston, Texas. I plan to teach high school chemistry in a low-income school and help students like myself. I also plan to get my master’s of education in administration after teaching for a few years.

Howdy! My name is Samantha Quintana, and I’m a freshman chemistry major from Dallas, Texas. My career goal is to become a pediatric surgeon so I can aid families in keeping their children healthy through various physical procedures. My interests include being involved in church and playing soccer.

Howdy! My name is Ramón Reyes, and I’m a junior applied math major with a minor in computer science from Irving, Texas. In my free time, I play tennis and enjoy learning about history and culture from around the world. I hope to one day develop software for NASA or any organization that studies the Cosmos.

Howdy! My name is Claudio Romero, and I’m a sophomore statistics major. My goals is to maintain 3.5 GPA while finishing my degree so I can enter the Fast-Track program and earn my master’s. I hope to find a job and earn enough money to repay my parents and pay for my siblings to go to college. At some point in my life, I hope to give back so that someone like me can pursue their passions if given the opportunity.

Howdy! My name is Xochitl Rongel, I’m a sophomore zoology major with a minor in Japanese. I’m from a rural area in East Texas where I grew up with many different animals. I am passionate about animals and the environment and plan on working for a wildlife conservation group when I graduate.

Howdy! My name is Aysha Shabbir, and I’m a sophomore biology major. I plan to attend dental school in Texas or California after finishing my undergraduate degree. I plan on specializing in cosmetic or pediatric dentistry because I love working with kids.

Howdy! My name is Amy Shum, and I’m currently a biology and genetics double major from Houston, Texas. I love dogs, traveling and playing tennis. In fall 2020, I will be attending the University of Houston College of Pharmacy to pursue my PharmD degree. One day, I hope to apply my interest in pharmacogenetics into a career as a clinical pharmacist.

Howdy! My name is Carlos Suarez, and I’m a freshman chemistry major from Bryan/College Station with big plans to attend pharmaceutical school. My father and I are both fortunate enough to have access to quality medicine, so it’s important for me to find ways to provide quality and accessible medicine to everyone. I am the first person in my family to attend college and am fortunate to achieve my parents’ dream of attending Texas A&M University.

Howdy! My name is Eric Tagoe, and I’m a physics major with plans on getting a job conducting research in the field one day. Currently, I plan an getting a Ph.D. in nuclear physics so that I can have an impact on how we see the world.

Howdy! My name is Nancy Teng, and I’m a sophomore chemistry major from Houston, Texas. I aspire to become a hospital pharmacist and work directly with patients on their prescriptions and treatments. I enjoy topics in the area of biological chemistry and want to be involved in research related to drug discovery and effects in the human body.

Howdy! My name is Alejandro Tovar, and I’m a junior microbiology major. I plan on enrolling in medical school and to become a urologist or nephrologist. Medicine – and its accompanying ethic – has been a long-time interest of mine, and I hope to one day be a leading influencer in my field.

Howdy! My name is Jasmine Tran, and I’m a freshman statistics major. I hope to attend medical school and pursue a career in orthopedic surgery. I have been both a patient and an intern at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and hope to eventually work as an orthopedic surgeon there, helping to give children back their childhood.

Howdy! My name is Amy Trejo, and I’m a sophomore biology major with minors in neuroscience and communication from Fort Worth, Texas. My goal is to go to medical school and become a neonatal surgeon. My interests include MSA and my job as a student assistant in a microbial pathogenesis and immunology lab.

Howdy! My name is Bernardo Treviño, and I’m a sophomore biology major from Laredo, Texas. I am a pre-med student and hope to become a pediatrician and give back to those who have poured so much into me. I enjoy living life, reading, watching movies, being outdoors, striving for sainthood and embracing the Aggie Spirit. I am thankful for the blessings I have received throughout my life, especially attending Texas A&M and becoming a living part of its tradition.

Howdy! My name is Javier, and I’m a senior mathematics major from San Antonio and the loudest, proudest member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of ’20! My interests include music, coding and learning new things. My long-term goal is to work with NASA to improve space travel so our civilization can hopefully travel at light speeds among the stars.

Howdy! My name is Rebecca Varela, and I’m a freshman biology/forensic science double major from Houston, Texas. A few of my hobbies include playing badminton, drawing and writing short stories. My goal is to be a forensic technician in a high government position so I can help not only my family but all people across the world.

Howdy! My name is Emily Vasquez, and I’m a sophomore applied mathematics major with an emphasis in actuarial science and a minor in economics. In the future, I hope to work for a Houston-based actuarial company that focuses on pension and retirement plans.

Howdy! My name is Sarah Vastani, and I’m a freshman biology major. I have served as a prayer leader at my religious place and been a team leader for various volunteer organizations. Collaborations are core to my interests, just like in healthcare where doctors, nurses, volunteers, and patients all form a team. Thus, my ultimate goal is to go to medical school and be a part of such a collaborative effort to make a difference in people’s lives.

Howdy! My name is Dylan Ward, and I’m a freshman statistics/molecular and cellular biology double major from Katy, Texas. While at A&M, I hope to make lasting connections that will set me on the road to success for the rest of my life. My passions include theater, statistics and helping people. My dream is to become a biostatistician and work on clinical studies that help revolutionize and save people’s lives.

Howdy! My name is Amy Zhou, and I’m an applied math major with minors in economics and statistics from Houston, Texas. I believe that mathematics – although considered a science – also possesses an artistic element that is very beautiful. Currently, I am studying actuarial science and preparing to take my first actuarial exams but am also interested in returning to graduate school later in life.