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Tomica Blocker
Senior
Wichita, Kansas
Biology
Langston University



Career Goals:

I plan to graduate from Langston University with honors. Then I intend to obtain a PhD in wildlife studies and become a wildlife conservationist.

Research Experience:

  • laboratory of Dr. Sonya Williams, Langston University: The Effects of Estrogen on Cytokine-Positive Cells in the Cerebellum.
  • NSF-REU-Uludag Universetisi, Bursa Turkey (through University of Central Oklahoma): Honeybee Forager Response to Flower Handling Times and Rewards.
  • molecular biology laboratory of Dr. David McNabb, University of Arkansas: Analysis of the CYC1 Promoter in Candida albicans.
Mentors:
  • Dr. Sonya Williams - Langston University
  • Dr. John Barthell - University of Central Oklahoma
  • Dr. Ibraham Cakmak
  • Dr. David McNabb University of Arkansas.
Scholarships:
  • Langston's Integrated Network College
Conferences:
  • University of Central Oklahoma Research Day 2005 - 2006
  • Oklahoma State University Research Day 2005 - 2006
  • Langston University Research Day 2005 - 2006
  • University of Central Oklahoma - 2006/2007
  • Oklahoma State University - 2006/2007,
  • National Conference of Undergraduate Researchers, San Francisco California - 2006/2007
  • NSF/BKX, North Carolina - 2006/2007
Orginazations & Clubs:
  • Scholar’s club
  • LU Ambassador
  • OK-LSAMP
  • Volunteer for the LU daycare center
  • McCabeII
  • Alpha Chi Honor Society

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