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Jordan Banks is an applied mathematics student with a minor in computer science from Calera, Alabama. Banks’s interest in STEM grew from her passion for logical thought processes and problem-solving. She plans to pursue a Ph.D in applied mathematics and later conduct research in the field and eventually teach future generations at the collegiate level to think critically towards seeking solutions. Banks chose to attend Howard University not only because of its prominence as a leading and challenging HBCU, but also because Howard is a place where she can grow academically and socially among scholars who both look like her and who are also preparing to lead our society. She hopes to share her passion for STEM, specifically mathematics, and inspire future generations at Howard University while giving back to the university that gave to her.