Alexa Ryan
STEM Scholars
STEM Scholar
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Year Graduated
2025
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Affiliation
Student
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Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Biography
Alexa Ryan is a biology major, chemistry minor, from Dallas, Texas and plans to pursue a MD/PhD to become a physician scientist. She plans to travel the world while treating patients and performing research with a focus on autoimmune diseases. Science has always presented itself in new and engaging ways, and the chance to find answers to any conceivable question is what drew her to STEM. Ryan says Howard University became home as it delivered on its promises of a diverse student and staff population and a welcoming but competitive academic culture. Her desire to be with other intelligent minorities who want to change the world they live in was the deciding factor in attending Howard University.