I earned a BS in Physics from the only Black, Catholic HBCU in the U.S.: Xavier University of Louisiana in 2009. I earned a MS in Applied Physics in 2011 from the University of New Orleans, which is an urban university in the heart of New Orleans. I then went on to earn a masters and PhD in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University. I am the recipient of several major university level awards including the famous Spirit of the State Award along with the Diversity Leadership award from Mississippi State University along with the National Society of Black Engineer's 2016 Mike Shinn Member of the Year Award which is given to one male and female student. I also received the National GEM fellowship, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and a prestigious NSF Fellowship which generously helped to fund me education. I serve as a mentor to many students in and outside of my current university ranging from middle school students to graduate students. I love mentoring and learning how to become more and more innovative in science, engineering and education endeavors as each day progresses.
Current Whereabouts:
(1) STEM;
(2) STEM Education;
(3) Mentoring;
(4) Smart Material Composites;
(5) Nondestructive Testing and Material Failure Analysis
Life & Professional Aspirations:
My aspirations are to become a successful educator, leader, family man, and business owner in the near future. I am aiming to write inspirational books along with fun and interactive science modules and text books to inspire students to build up their self efficacy and their general knowledge of subjects such as physics and engineering. I also want to serve as a mentor to many students seeking to enter a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), especially minority students. I like enabling in the students the "I CAN DO ANYTHING" type of attitude.
Civil/Structural Piping Design Engineer|
Entergy, Arkansas Nuclear One
From October 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Perform pipe stress analysis, design piping to ANSI/ASME Code of Record, and review technical specifications for piping materials and pipe supports.
Math Instructor|
Columbus High School
From August 2017 to October 2017 • 0 year(s)
Developed and taught Geometry course materials, embedded ACT problems into lesson plans.
Research Associate|
Mississippi State University
From June 2016 to January 2017 • 1 year(s)
Developed STEM lesson plans for K-12 schools, assisted in writing grants, and published data in journals.
NSF Graduate K-12 Teaching Assistant|
Mississippi High School for Math and Science
From August 2015 to May 2016 • 1 year(s)
Developed and taught thermodynamics, heat transfer and modern physics labs, organized science fairs.
Physics Instructor|
Mississippi State University, DOW Summer Bridge Program
From June 2015 to August 2015 • 0 year(s)
Developed, taught, and graded all general physics related materials.
Graduate Research Assistant|
Mississippi State University
From August 2011 to June 2015 • 4 year(s)
Produced and evaluated carbon nanotube/epoxy sensors, performed mechanical testing on polymeric composites.
Volunteer Co-Director and Instructor|
Dollars for Scholars Program
From May 2014 to January 2015 • 1 year(s)
Attained $3000 grant and designed free tutoring and ACT preparation program for minority students.
Quality Engineer Intern|
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
From June 2014 to August 2014 • 0 year(s)
Characterized 3D printed materials and designed pressure sensor using ANSYS finite element analysis software.
Materials Engineer Intern|
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
From June 2013 to August 2013 • 0 year(s)
Developed procedure for removing polymeric residue from carbon fibers and characterized materials using microscopy.
Applied Scientist Intern|
Brookhaven National Laboratory
From June 2012 to August 2012 • 0 year(s)
Fabricated magnetic-based particle/epoxy microcomposites and utilized synchrotron radiation for characterization.
Applied Scientist Intern|
Brookhaven National Laboratory
From June 2011 to August 2011 • 0 year(s)
Designed sample holder for X-ray experiments and assisted in nuclear energy production safety recommendations.
Graduate Teaching Assistant|
University of New Orleans
From January 2010 to May 2011 • 1 year(s)
Prepared and instructed general physics labs, assisted with thermoelectric materials characterization.
Certified Tutor and Instructor|
Sylvan Learning Center
From August 2009 to May 2011 • 2 year(s)
Tutored K-12 students in math and science, taught ACT preparatory courses.
Undergraduate Research Assistant|
Xavier University of Louisiana
From January 2009 to August 2009 • 0 year(s)
Performed Chemical Vapor Synthesis of Ruthenium Oxide Nanomaterials.
REU Research Assistant|
University of Minnesota
From June 2008 to August 2008 • 0 year(s)
Characterized porosity of germanium nanocrystal thin films using SEM, RBS and nitrogen adsorption techniques.
A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to
have you among us. May you have a blessed,
constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong.
Tagged by
Ralph White on 01/06/2023
