TAMARA MCNEESE 

Junior, Health Promotions
University of North Texas

Mentor: Dr. Mark Vosvick

Research: Comprising an Effective Strategy to Reduce the Problem of Getting Information About HIV to the U.S. African-American College Student in an Effort to Impact Changes in Sexual Behavior

Tamara is a Dallas native and a graduate of the High School for Health Professions at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center. Tamara is naturally drawn to working with people through education or counseling, which is the primary reason for her choosing a career in health care. Responsible sexual behavior is one of the “Healthy People 2010” top ten health indicators, which is why Tamara wants to make a difference in the young African-American college community to reduce the risk of HIV infection and risky sexual behavior.

IVONNE J. SOLANO 

Junior, Psychology
University of North Texas

Mentor: Dr. Vincent Ramos

Research: Measuring the Level of Acculturation of Mexican-American Children in the United States: Is the ARSMA?II a Reliable Acculturation Scale When Used on Children?

Ivonne was born in Mexico but considers El Paso her home. After graduating, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology. Solano wants to further her knowledge of the psychological processes that occur when children begin the acculturation process. Ivonne’s long-term goal is to conduct research on minority group issues and teach at the university level.

DEEHANA STREET 

Senior, Psychology/English
Fisk University

Mentor: Dr. Tyson Gibbs 

Research: Media and the Government: Not as Objective as You Thought (Mass Media Bias in Public reporting of U.S. Military Action)

After receiving her bachelor’s, Deehana plans to work on her doctoral degree in applied anthropology. Her ultimate goal is to utilize the principles of anthropology to improve the state of consciousness in the African-American community through various programs of individual development.

ALICIA TOWERY 

Junior, Anthropology/Spanish
University of North Texas

Mentor: Dr. Christina Wasson

Research: Creating a Job Rather Than Waiting for One

Alicia is originally from Boerne, Texas, and is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at the University of North Texas. Alicia spent a year in Costa Rica as a Rotary Exchange student prior to working on her bachelor’s. Alicia feels close to her research since she owns her own jewelry line, Misha Jewelry.

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