Pilar O’Neal
STEM Scholars
STEM Scholar
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Affiliation
Student
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Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Biography
Pilar O’Neal is a junior chemical engineering major, minoring in biology, chemistry and mathematics, from Atlanta, Georgia. O’Neal is a member of the inaugural cohort of the Karsh STEM Scholars Program. She chose Howard because she is extremely confident in its ability to prepare her for her future endeavors and for the academic and professional opportunities. Taking advantage of those opportunities, for the last two summers, she spent time in Houston at MD Anderson Cancer Clinic, where she served as an intern. After graduating from Howard, O’Neal plans to pursue a MD-Ph.D. Upon completion of her education, she intends to use her knowledge of chemical engineering to help improve the lives of patients by creating better ways to fight diseases such as cancer. O’Neal also likes to volunteer and would like to spend some of her time as a medical doctor, doing pro bono work while running her lab. O’Neal is a member of Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.