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Jordan Sexton is a chemical engineering student from McKinney, Texas, with minors in mathematics and computer science. He follows in the footsteps of his parents and three older sisters, who have all graduated from HBCUs in STEM-based fields. Sexton aspires to earn his MD-Ph.D and conduct research as a physician-scientist, aiding individuals suffering from psychological disorders while creating new knowledge to benefit humanity. He is excited to explore all that the chemical engineering and medical fields can offer in order to curate a future where he is making a powerful impact within a field that he will never get tired of. Howard University was Sexton’s school of choice from the networking and professional opportunities the Karsh program granted, the abounding potential for internships and global experiences at the US capitol, and the colorfully vibrant experience of being a Bison.