Alumni

REU Alumni - Where Are They Now?

Enausha Abney – B.S. Chemistry 2020 Grambling State University, Medical Technologist Quest Diagnostics 2022 - present 

Elissa Bailey – B.S. 2020 Oklahoma City University, Quality Control Laboratory Technician 

Huntsman Building Solutions 2023 - present 

Jordan Flower -  B.S. 2020 Northeastern State University (OK), M.S. Candidate Applied Business Analytics, University of Arkansas 2023 – present 

Diana Garcia-Becerra UA Fort Smith 

Jacob Grygus - Roosevelt University, B.S. 2021 University of Arkansas, Ph.D. candidate Texas A&M University 2021 - Present 

Rachel King – B.S. 2020 Henderson State University, Ph.D. Candidate Biochemistry West Virginia University 2020 - present 

Jansen Redler – B.S. Biochemistry 2021 Elon University, M.S. Biomedical Research Wake Forest University, Intramural Research Trainee National Institutes of Health 2023 - Present ·  

Alexandria Stewart  Associates Degree 2018 Palo Alto College (San Antonio, TX), B.S. Chemistry 2021 University of Texas at San Antonio, Quality Assurance Technician HEB, 2022 - Present 

Joseph Braxton Stubblefield – B.S 2021 UA Fort Smith, Graduate work in mathematics University of Arkansas, Booneville AR Highschool Teacher in Mathematics 2022 - present 

Matthew  Brownd – B.S. 2019 John Brown University, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry Candidate, University of Arkansas 

Alexis Butler – B.S. 2021 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff  

Jaydee Edwards – B.S. 2020 John Brown University, Ph.D. candidate Environmental Science University of Pennsylvania 2020 - present 

Alicia Fontenot - B.S. Chemistry 2020 Texas Southern University,  M.P.H. 2023 Baylor University 

John Gulliver – B.S. Chemistry 2019  Rider University,  Ph.D. Candidate Purdue University 2019 - present 

Noah Haugen – B.S. Chemistry 2021 Concordia University (Ann Arbor, MI.)  

Megan Keane - B.S. Chemistry 2019 Tennessee Tech University, M.S. Chemistry 2020 Tennessee Tech, Instructor of Chemistry Tennessee Tech 2020 - Present  

Megan Magness – B.S. Chemistry 2018 Cameron University, Ph.D. Candidate University of Arkansas 2019 - Present 

Kelsey Marr – B.S. Chemistry 2020 University of Arkansas, Ph.D. candidate New York University 2020 - present 

Tiffany Pankrez B.S. Chemistry 2019 University of Arkansas, M.S. 2021 Medical University of South Carolina, Cardiovascular Perfusionist Emory Health Care (GA) 2021 - Present 

Hunter Usdrowski – B.S. 2019 University of Arkansas, M.S. Animal Science 2022 University of Arkansas 

Jessica Wilson- B.S. 2020 University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Ph.D. candidate University of Arkansas 2020 - present 

Ronald Bercaw – B.S. 2017 Oklahoma City University, Ph.D. work University of Georgia 

Susan Campbell (Fults)  - B.S. 2017 Louisiana Tech University, M.S. 2020 Texas A&M University 

Carlie Morgan Clem– B.S. 2017 Henderson State University, Ph.D. Chemistry 2022 University of Arkansas 

Harper Grimsley–B.S. 2017 University of Arkansas, Ph.D. 2022 Virginia Tech University, Postdoctoral Emory University 2023 - present 

Lyndsie Kamps (Meador) – B.S. 2017 Calvin College, National Medical Services Coordinator- Bethany Christian Services 2022 - present 

Rebecca Moffett– B.S. 2018  University of Arkansas, Pharm. D. 2022 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Pharmacy Practice Resident University of Missouri  Kansas City 2022-present 

Evan Noel– B.S. 2017 Pittsburg State (KS), Support Engineer, Stackify by Netreo 2022 - present 

Theophila Dusabamahoro– B.S. Biochemistry 2017 Spelman College, Ph.D. candidate Auburn University 

Casey Lee Einfalt – B.S.  2016 John Brown University , Medical Technologist LabCorp 

Russell Colby Evans – B.S. 2016 University of Central Oklahoma, Ph.D., Chemistry 2021 Colorado State University  

Joshua Paul Ficut- B.S. Henderson State University, B.S. Chem.Eng. 2019 University of Arkansas, Chemical Process Engineer Flint Hills Resources 2019 – present 

Kenton Eric Hicks – B.A. 2017 Wabash University, Ph.D. 2023 Northwestern University, Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Altect Inc. 2023 - present 

Ashley Rose Litton – B.S. 2017 Central Methodist College, Ph.D. candidate University of Kansas, 2017 - Present 

Madeline Claire Meier – B.S. 2017 University of Arkansas, University of Geneva Summer 2016, Ph.D. 2023 California Institute of Technology 

Patrick Michael Pysz – B.S. 2016 U of Arkansas, Ph.D. candidate University of Arkansas  2016 – Present 

Daylan Tyler Sheppard – B.S. 2016 University of Utah, Ph.D. 2021 Northwestern University, Senior Urethane Synthesis Chemist The Lubrizol Corporation. 

Samuel Jerrod Vincent – B.S. 2020 University of Arkansas at Monticello, Graduate Student Tuskegee University.  

Maegan Paige Weaver – B.S. 2015 University of Arkansas, Business Development Manager, Allergan Aesthetics 2022 - Present 

Autumn Elizabeth Webb – B.S. 2016 University of Arkansas at Monticello, M.S. 2019 Louisiana State University, General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator University of Southern Mississippi 2019 - Present  

Terry Anderson –– B.S. 2014 Philander Smith, B.S. Chemical Engineering 2015 University of Arkansas, Senior Improvement Engineer DOW Plaquemine LA. 2020 – present 

Brianna Bittner – B.S. Chemistry 2015 St. Norbert College, M.S. Chemistry 2017 Sam Houston State, Chemist- Delek US Holding Inc.  

Sean Fritz – B.S. Chemistry 2015 Mount St. Mary University, Ph.D. Chemistry 2020 Purdue University, Senior Scientist Vertex Pharmaceuticals 2020-preset 

Portia Hahn Leat – B.S. 2015 Missouri Western State University, Research Aide Department of Dental and Craniofacial Sciences University of Missouri Kansas City 2021 – present 

A. Rayford Harrison- B.S. 2015 Tuskegee University , Ph.D. Chemistry University of Iowa, Presently Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Augustana University, Rock Island, IL

Marrisa Murchison – B.S. Chemistry 2016 Ft. Valley State, 2019 Nuclear Power School Navel Nuclear Power Training Command, USN Machinist Mate-Nuclear, Funds Administrator Norfolk Naval Shipyard 2022- present 

T. Ryan Rogers – S. 2015 University of  Central Arkansas, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry 2020 University of Arkansas, R&D, T.R.R. Designs LLC 2020 - Present

Jordana Thibado – B.S.2016  University of Arkansas, Ph.D. 2021 Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences 

Michael Thomas – B.S. St Augustine’s University 

Sara Whitlock – B.S. 2016 John Brown University, M.S. Biophysics University of Pittsburg, Scientific Outreach Manager SciLine/AAAS 2019- present 

Terry Anderson – B.S. 2014 Philander Smith; B.S. Chemical Engineering 2015 University of Arkansas, Senior Improvement Engineer- DOW Plaquemine, LA. 2020 - present 

Jasmine Brown –  B.S. Philander Smith Graduate School, Graduate work University of Arkansas 

Ryan Christman – B.S. Biochemistry and Physics 2012 Ohio Northern University, Graduate work in biophysics  Washington University St Louis, MO. - Presently at Kings Construction, Archbold, OH. 

Edward Evans – B.A. Chemistry and Mathematics 2013 Wabash College, Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry 2019 University of Texas at Austin, Post Doctoral - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 2019 - present 

Elaine Haas – B.S. 2012 Spring Hill College, Graduate work inorganic chemistry Tulane University 

Jonathan Janzen – B.S. 2012 Northeastern Oklahoma State University O.D. Optometry 2017 Oklahoma College of Optometry, Clinical Assistant Professor Oklahoma College of Optometry 2019 - present 

Ja’Qualane Scales – B.S. 2012 Philander Smith College, M.P.H. & M.S. 2014 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Officer US Navy, M.S. Neuroscience 2017 Uniform Services University,  M.D. 2021 Howard University College of Medicine   

Sweta Shrestha – B.S. 2011 Cameron University, Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry 2017 Ohio State University, Presently Senior Scientist at Zeovation. 

Jin Sun Woo – B.S. 2012 Mount Holyoke College, Research Associate, National University College of Medicine, S. Korea 

Patience Wright (Sanderson)  – B.S. 2013 Spring Hill College; Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry 2019 University of Georgia, Field Application Scientist Thermofisher Scientific 2020 - Present 

Eric Berget – B.S. 2011 Minnesota State University Moorhead,  Scientist at Omya Mining & Metals Cincinnati, Ohio  

(Vernon) D.J. Crowell – B.S. 2011 Lyon College,  - Graduate work 2011-13 Georgia Institute of Technology, Pharm. D. 2019  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 

Anna Fielder (Dixson) – B.S. 2012 University of Arkansas, research work Univsitat Regensburg &  Dublin City University,  Homemaker 

Rebecca Foos (Brim)  - B.S. 2012 John Brown University, Ph.D. 2018 Colorado State University, Industrial Hygienist National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2019 – present 

Amanda Hicks – B.S. 2012 John Brown University 

Jered Kafader – B.S.2012 Elmhurst College, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry 2017 University of Indiana, Research Assistant Professor Northwestern University & Associate Director of PCE 2023-Present 

Erika Russell –B.S. 2012 Bethune Cookman, D.O. 2018 Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2018 – Present Practices in the Bronx 

Maria Williams – B.S. 2012 Texas Southern, M.S. Chemical Engineering 2017 Prairie View A&M, TX, Management Consultant: Accenture, 2020-present 

Robynetta Hargrave  – B.S. Biochemistry 2010 Spring Hill College, Medical Technologist 2015-present 

Cynthia Kaeser (Tran)  – B.S. 2010 U. of Cumberland’s, Ph.D.  2016 Michigan State, Associate Professor Eastern Kentucky University 2022 – present 

Trent Parker – B.S. 2011 Saint Louis University, Ph.D. (incomplete) Georgia Institute of Technology, Software Engineer at Google 2017 – present 

Erika Pollard – B.S. 2010 University of West Georgia, M.S. Chemistry 2012 University of Utah, Self Employed 2019 – present 

Melanie Pund (Rasche) – B.S. 2010 University of Southern Indiana, M.B.A. 2016 University of Southern Indiana, Product Line Manager Berry Global. 2020 - present 

Andrew Robertson– B.S. in Biochemistry 2010 Texas State University, M.S. Biotechnology 2012 San Jose State, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Generate Biomedicines 2023- present

Hayden Self – B.S.2011 Shorter College, M.D./M.B.A. 2016 Medical College of Georgia, In Practice, Augusta GA. 2016 - present

 

Matthew Weaver – B.S. 2010 Benedictine College, M.S. Mathematics 2013 Kansas State University, Instructor of Mathematics KSU  

Thaddeus (Le-)Vasicek – B.S. Chemistry 2010, Ph.D. Chemistry 2017 University of Arkansas, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, The Citadel  

Ivy Fitzgerald – Graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry, with ACS certification, with minors in biology and physics at Agnes Scott College. She is a graduate student studying biophysics at the University of Chicago.

Christena Hooten Nash – B.S., M.A.T., University of Arkansas and is currently a graduate student at the University of Arkansas studying analytical chemistry.

Christopher Ladner – student at Spring Hill College

William Newhart – B.S. Missouri Western State College and is a graduate student in chemistry at the University of Kansas. 

Sean Nomoto – student at the University of Wisconsin River Falls

Nikita Patton – B.S. Bennett College for Women; worked as a business consultant at the United States Army Research Laboratory in 2010; Grad School at California State University, San Bernardino

Ashley Ramsey Howard – Earned a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas pursuing a doctorate in chemistry.  

Michelle Reed – Graduated magna cum laude in December 2008 from Adams State College with a bachelor of science in chemistry and a minor in math. She is the assistant women's soccer coach at Adams State College.

Scott Robotham – Graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He is a graduate student in chemistry at the University of Texas in Austin. 

Andrew Ward – Graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree from University of Detroit Mercy in 2009. He attends graduate school at the University of Notre Dame, where he works in a bioorganic research lab.

Karole Blythe – Student at Langston University.

Sherri Brixey – B.S. in Chemistry, University of Arkansas, May 2008.

Jahnavi Chatterjee – Graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 2008 from Mississippi University for Women. She is a research assistant at The Johns Hopkins University.

Charles Loftis – Graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Langston University.

Carrie Peter Snyder – B.S., John Brown University. She is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas.

Michelle Reed – Student at Adams State College in Colorado.

Adam Ring – B.S. Miami University in Ohio. Awarded an NSF-REU Chemistry Leadership Group Travel Award, March 2008.Currently attends medical school at the University of Cincinnati.

Roger Williams – Graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Eastern New Mexico University. He is currently a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas doing research with Ryan Tian.

Lauren Woods – Student at the University of Arkansas.

Jamika Brown – Student at Norfolk State University.

Nicholas Gleason – Ph.D. Student at the University of Arkansas.

Christina Handford – Student at the University of South Carolina, Upstate.

Martha Hilburn – BS, Arkansas Tech University. Ph.D. Student at Oklahoma State University.

Zakiya Hoyett – Student at Norfolk State University, to graduate with a BS in Chemistry May 10, 2008.  Tutor for STARS (on campus) and AVID (Virginia Beach schools). Lives in Norfolk VA, with permanent residency in Gadsden, Alabama.

Kendra Jackson – B.S. in Biochemistry from John Brown University (Siloam Springs, AR), May, 2007.  She now lives in Oklahoma and is a General Chemistry Lab Instructor at John Brown University, and also a high school and Jr. high school science teacher for homeschoolers.

Charles Loftis – Student at Langston University

Carrie Peter  Synder – B.S. from John Brown University, May 2008, and is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas.

Cassandra Potter – Student at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Okla.

Carol Trana – B.S. Chemistry and Biology from UA Monticello, May 2008. Currently an Adjunct Instructor of Bioscience Labs and Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs at UA Monticello.

Evgenia Akhmetova – Ph.D. doctoral candidate at the University of Arkansas.

Quincy Anderson – B.S. from Langston University.

Bruce Atwater – B.S. from Gustavus Aldolphus College. Ph.D. student at Indiana.

Aireal Haley – B.S. in Chemistry from University of Arkansas. Ph.D. student at the University of Michigan.

Garen Holman – B.S. University of Central Arkansas, Ph.D. Student at the University of Texas at Austin.

Abigail Hubbard – doctoral candidate at the University of Arkansas.

John-David McEldery – B.S. from Brigham Young University. Graduate student in the Advanced Raman Microscopy & Chemical Imaging Lab, University of Michigan.

Timothy Paslay – Degree in Chemistry.  Currently a construction worker in Oklahoma.

Ioana Peret – B.S. University of Arkansas.  Medical student at UAMS.

Danielle Reifsnyder – B.S. and B.A. Duke University.  Fulbright U.S. Student Fellow 2006-2007 in Russia.  Ph.D. student in chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania.

Monique Robinson Durand – B.S. from Langston University, Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Virginia Tech University. Currently an assistant engineer in the Hollywood office of Hazen and Sawyer, P.C., an environmental engineering and scientific firm.

Lauren Rogers – B.S. from Western Carolina University.

Nicole Vanderbush – Ph.D. Student in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Arkansas.

Vitaly Vostrikov – graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in spring 2011.

Melissa Weston – graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in 2010. Is a senior scientist for Halliburton in Duncan, Okla. Jamesha Wills (2005) – B.S. from Grambling State University.  Ph.D. student at Iowa.

Michelle Childress - Central Oklahoma State, B.S. University of Arkansas 2005, currently a high school chemistry teacher in Rogers, AR.

Courtney Conrad – Doctor of Pharmacy, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Erie, PA) June 2007.  Currently a Pharmacist in Pennsylvania.

Amber Evans – BS in Chemistry from North Carolina A&T in 2005.  Currently a Ph.D. student in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Cosmetic science at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Peter Milano – B.A. in Chemistry from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.  Currently working on his M.D. from University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL.  Expects to complete program in May, 2010.

Micah Niphakis – BS in Chemistry with honors from Houghton College, May 2005.  M.S. in Medicinal Chemistry, Oct. 2007 from Kansas University.  Currently a Ph.D. Student in Medicinal Chemistry, moving with his professor from Kansas University to University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. His degree will come from Kansas University.

Robyn L. Poerschke – B.A. Chemistry from Hendrix College.  Ph.D. Student in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Utah.

Andjela Subotic – B.S. Chemistry with a Biochemical Concentration and Music with a Vocal Concentration, Saint Mary's University. M.F.A. University of Arkansas 2008. Currently she is living in Chicago.

Vanja Stojkovic – B.S. in Chemistry from Northland College, Ashland, WI in 2005. Currently a 3rd year graduate student at the University of Iowa, Chemistry Department.

Eugenia Tsamis – B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry 2005 from UNI in Cedar Falls, IA. Currently a Ph.D. Student at Duke in Durham, NC.

Lena Yurs – B.A. from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI in 2006 majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics.  Currently a second year graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Seth Fornea – B.S. Chemistry from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches Louisiana.  M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from Clemson University.  Currently works as a Chemist for the United States Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Service.  Resides in North Carolina.

Melissa Jasbring – B.S. in chemistry from University of Dallas. Currently teaches high school science in Texas.

Latisha (Karber) McLaurin – Chemistry degree from Midwestern State University. Currently a second year medical school student at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, TX.  

Steven Neal – M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas.  Ph.D. Student at Iowa State University.

Grace Ong – Ph.D. Student at the University of Arkansas.

Zachary H. Reed – B.S. in chemistry from Utah State University. Currently in Oregon working towards a PhD in food science and technology. He is studying at the Seafood Lab in Astoria, where he uses antibodies in ELISA assays to detect and quantify protein additives in imitation crab. He has a 4-year-old son.

Robert Reed – B.S. in chemistry from Utah State University. Currently working torward a doctorate in food science and studying in the Seafood Lab in Astoria, Ore.

Kate Ridinger – B.S. in Biochemistry from Angelo State University.  Currently a 4th year graduate student at Texas A&M University in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department.

Troy Seelhammer – B.S., Concordia College in Morehead, Minnesota, Cum Laude.  He is now a 3rd year Medical Student at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.

Crystal Sellers – B.S. Chemistry, ACS Option from Arkansas Tech University, May 2004, Ph.D. Student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Murat Sünbül – B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from Middle East Technical University, Turkey, Ankara.  M.S. in Chemistry from University of Chicago.  Currently Ph.D. chemistry student at the University of Chicago.

Charles Zehm – B.A. from Hendrix College in 2001. Currently working on M.D. from UAMS in 2009.

Christopher S. Chailland – B.A., 2003, Hanover College, Fulbright U.S. Student Fellow 2006-2007, Denmark through Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Winston Duncan – Masters degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas, summer 2007.  B.S. in Environmental Science from Midwestern State University.  Currently resides in Anguilla, British West Indies.

Marc Elliott Gewin – B.S. 2003 Centenary College of Louisiana, double major– Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry and Mathematics & Theory.  Currently is a Medical Student, MS III classification, LSUHSC, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Rochelle (Seals) Dillon – B.S. in Chemistry from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA December 2003.  Currently employed by Raytheon as a Manufacturing Engineer II in Texas.

Matthew Sims – Chemistry degree with a concentration in Biology from Louisiana Tech University.  Currently an Analytical Chemist in Arkansas.

Jessica White – graduated from Concordia University in 2003 with a degree in chemistry.  She works for Tyco Healthcare.

Sue Ellen Brand – Ph.D. University of Arkansas.  Currently in a Postdoc position at Tulane University.

Melissa (Franzen) Jones – Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Space and Planetary Science program, 2006. Currently an engineer/scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the Planetary and Lunar Mission Concepts Group in Pasadena, CA.

Nick Grossoehme – Ph.D. in Chemistry from Dartmouth College.  Post doctorate in chemistry at University of Indiana. Current position:  Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry – Winthrop University. Website - http://chem.winthrop.edu/faculty/grossoehme/link_to_webpages/personal/grossoehme.html

Stephanie Harman – BS in Chemistry from Central Methodist College (now Central Methodist University) in 2002.  Currently a high school chemistry and physics teacher in Missouri.

Julia Koeppe – Ph.D., 2006, from University of California, San Diego.  Postdoctoral position at Oxford University, England.

John Norton – B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University.  Ph.D. Medicine (Cellular Biology) from Northwestern University.  Currently doing Post Doctoral Research at Illinois.

Anne C. Phillips – B.A. in Mathematics and B.S. in Biochemistry from Queens University, Charlotte NC (2003).  M.S. in Mathematics from University of Alabama Huntsville, 2006.  ABD Ph.D. Mathematics with cognate in Biochemistry, intent to graduate May 2008, University of Alabama combined program. Currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Mathematics at Alabama.

Christopher Saunders – Ph.D. Student at the University of Arkansas.

Justin Thompson – Graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2003 with a degree in physics/math.  He is a graduate student at the University of Southern California.

Bridgette Blackman  – Ph.D. University of Arkansas.  Currently working at Corning in NY.

Lyndell Horine – B.S. John Brown University, UAMS (as of 2002).

Jeffery Jones – Ph.D. University of Arkansas.  Currently at Applied Proteomics in Glendale, CA.

Rodney Rowland – M.S. student at the University of Arkansas.  Currently resides in Mena, AR and teaches at the Richland County Community College.

Annnaliessa (Carter) Baird – Chemist for aArentis Pharmaceuticals in Kansas City, MO.
Rebecca Lovett (1999) – Ph.D. University of Arkansas.  Chemistry teacher at St. Mary’s High School in Medford, OR.

D. Glen Akridge (1998) – Ph.D., Manager of Laboratory Operations at Process Dynamics, Inc., Fayetteville, AR.

Stephanie Hebert (1997) – M.S. from University of Arkansas.

Brian Bakke (1996) – Ph.D., 2004 – University of Arkansas.  Currently is a postdoc at the University of Maryland.

Jon Rhoad (1996) – Assistant Professor (A.B. William Jewell College; M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University) Missouri Western State University.

Eli Loots (1994) – B.S. University of Arkansas, Ph.D. University of California at Berkeley. Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP – Intellectual Property Law.

Anthony Jude (1992) – Ph.D. in Biochemistry, UAMS 1998, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, deceased 2001.

Jeffery M. Schwehm (1992) – is an associate professor of biochemistry at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wis.

David Dawson (1986) – Ph.D. under Dr. Allison, University of Arkansas, 1992.  He was a postdoc from 1992-1994 with Scott Gilbertson at Washington University in St. Louis. From 1994-1996 he was a postdoc with Duane Miller at the pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis. He was an assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe from 1996-2001. In 2001 he joined Christian Brothers University in Memphis where he was promoted to   associate professor in 2006.