Three Lafayette alumnae served as mentors for students selected as McCutchen Research Scholars in STEM in the summer of 2024. Here are names and details about the experiences provided by each alumnae.
Dr. Kareema J. Gray ‘94 (Biology) PhD, MSW
Associate Professor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work Program Director & Department Chair
The Department of Social Work – College of Business & Professional Studies
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC
Details about working with Dr. Gray can be found here.
Dr. Lenora E. Johnson ‘81 (Biology), Ph.D., MPH
Director of the Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Details about working with Dr. Johnson can be found here.
Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital ‘02 (Psychology), PhD
Professor of Psychology
Director, Black Lumen Project: An Equity Initiative
Faculty Administrative Fellow for Mentoring
Elon University
Elon, NC
Details about working with Dr. Longmire-Avital can be found here.