SCI Lead

SCI Lead is a student council within the College of Science, which assists students in developing professional, leadership, and communication skills. Our members participate in a variety of professional and community opportunities, that are designed to help students network with others in their field and prepare them for a career in science.

Our goal is to support professional skill development through creative thinking, leadership training opportunities and community outreach, while also helping students establish their professional identities.

Members of SCI Lead receive the following opportunities during their time within the council:

  • Participate in a Leadership Learning Laboratory
  • Collaborate with fellow members to implement programs and events for the LSU and Baton Rouge Community
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of leadership training opportunities and outreach activities for their peers

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled as a full-time student
  • Have completed at least one semester at LSU
  • Be in good academic standing with the University
  • Have at least a 3.0 semester & cumulative GPA
  • Major in a degree program within the College of Science (Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, or Physics)

Applications for the 2024-2025 council are closed.

 

Follow SCI Lead on Instagram @lsuscilead!

 

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for events coming during the 2024-2025 school year.

 

 

Meet the 2024-2025 Council

Aaron Scott

Aaron Scott
Senior
Physics - Astronomy

Ben Erdozain

Benjamin Erdozain
Senior
Biochemistry

Cy Daigle

Cy Daigle
Sophomore
Biological Sciences

 

Faith Rispone

Faith Rispone
Junior
Biological Sciences

Grace Smith

Grace Smith
Senior
Mathematics, Industrial Engineering

Havan Pleasant

Havan Pleasant

Biological Sciences

 

Jamar Whitfield

Jamar Whitfield
Junior
Mathematics

Joel Penalber

Joel Penalber
Senior
Biochemistry

John Lee

John Lee
Junior
Biological Sciences

 

 

Lilia Lopez

Lilia Lopez Medina
Junior
Chemistry

Mihir Babbar

Mihir Babbar
Junior
Biological Sciences

Owanaemi Bestman

Owanaemi Krakrafaa Bestman
Senior
Biological Sciences - Secondary Education

 

Sydney Lawson

Sydney Lawson
Junior
Biological Sciences, Mathematics

 

Zoe Schuster

Zoë Schuster
Senior
Biochemistry

 

 

 

 

Name Area of Study Years Active
Zarafshan Gulam-Ali Biological Sciences 2019-2020
Steph Armond Physics 2023-2024
Grace Brandhurst Biochemistry/Philosophy 2021-2023
Daniel Brignac Computational Mathematics 2018-2019
Ethan Burnett Biological Sciences 2018-2021
Eduardo Chamah Biological Sciences 2019-2021
Lexi Cheramie Biological Sciences 2023-2024
Nina Colegrove Biological Sciences - Secondary Education 2022-2024
Connor Couvillion Biological Sciences 2022-2024
Onesty Culpepper Biological Sciences 2019-2021
Shatiyana Dunn Chemistry 2018-2020
Rory Escobedo Geology 2019-2020
Kiara Ferrygood Mathematics 2018-2020
Haley Gagliano Biological Sciences 2018-2020
A'Maya Hill Biochemistry 2023-2024
Imogen Hoffman Chemistry 2018-2021
Jason Huang Biological Sciences - Secondary Education 2021-2023
Willie Hurst Microbiology 2018-2019
Bailey Hutzler Astrophysics 2018-2019
Adrianna Jones Biological Sciences 2018-2020
Abby LeBlanc Biological Sciences 2021-2022
Samantha Lee Biological Sciences 2018-2021
Anna Leyrer Biological Sciences 2021-2022, 2023-2024
Salim Lutfallah Chemistry 2019-2020
Skylar Mancuso Biological Sciences 2022-2023
Maci Mannina Microbiology 2022-2024
Nita McCulla Microbiology 2022-2024
Brooke Mendoza Mathematics 2019-2020
Ashley Merriweather Chemistry 2018-2019
Dipika Nagliya Biological Sciences 2018-2019
Zahra Vafaei Naeini Biological Sciences 2022-2023
Calli Nguyen Biological Sciences,
Interdisciplinary Studies
2021-2022
Joshua Nguyen Chemistry 2018-2021
Oluwagbenga Ojemakinde Biological Sciences 2023-2024
Cody Orvin Biological Sciences 2019-2022
Nathan Pearl Biological Sciences 2018-2020
Sadman Raabith Physics 2022-2024
Aaliyah Robinson Biological Sciences 2021-2022
Claudia Rodriguez Biological Sciences 2019-2020
Tammy San Microbiology 2022-2023
Dykia Williams Biological Sciences 2022-2024

 

Contact Us

Zakiya Wilson Kennedy

Dr. Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy
Associate Dean for Academic Innovation & Engagement, College of Science
Associate Professor of Research, Chemistry Education
Louisiana State University
124 Hatcher Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-4906
zwilson@lsu.edu

Valerie Stampley

Valerie Stampley
Coordinator of Outreach and Special Initiatives, SCI Lead Coordinator
Office of Academic Innovation & Engagement, College of Science
vderou1@lsu.edu

Rasidah Ali

Rasidah Ali
Graduate Assistant, SCI Lead Coordinator
College of Science
rali5@lsu.edu