During my academic years here at NYCCT and prior to entering the Dental Hygiene program, I had the opportunity to work with a great team of Biologist/Researchers as a member of the Emerging Scholar Program.  In December 2013, I presented my research titled “The effectiveness of two different genomic-DNA extraction protocols for extracting DNA from Zonocerus variegated grasshopper for genomic studies” during the Emerging Scholars Research Annual Presentation.  I was later awarded a stipend for my hard work and encouraged to continue researching.  However, because of the high demands of this program and time constraint, I was unable to complete my research project.  Overall, I am very grateful and honored to be one of the selected students to be granted this opportunity.  Below is a list of my accomplishments here at NYCCT and JJay CUNY. 

CITI IRB certified                                                                                 2015

CPR certified                                                                                          2014

Emerging Scholar Research Presentation                           2013

Member of NYCCT Emerging Scholar Program               2013 – 2014

Member of NYCCT Honor Society                                           2012 – 2016

Dean’s Honor List                                                                                2012 – 2016

CSTEP Research Scholarship Award (JJAY CUNY)        2007