Congratulations to Lena, our Class of 2019 recipient of a First Scholars Award now enrolled at Simmons University, on the career path to becoming a radiologist, with a major in biology:
“Being a young black female interested in the field of science, I have had trouble finding role models. Going to college will provide me with the academic support to partake in many research opportunities. These opportunities will help me advance and take on greater roles in the science field so that I can be a role model to young women like myself. I’m also the oldest child in my family, so all three of my siblings look up to me. This gives me purpose. I always have to think about what I do because I know that it will affect my siblings. My siblings are the future.”