Antonia Oduguwa
STEM Scholars
STEM Scholar
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Affiliation
Student
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Hometown
Coppell, Texas
Biography
Antonia Oduguwa is from Coppell, Texas, majoring in biology and double minoring in chemistry and photography. She aims to earn her MD-Ph.D., become a cardiothoracic surgeon, and conduct stem cell research as it applies to oncology. While she is enrolled in the courses necessary to earn her degree, she pursues other passions and interests on the university campus. She dedicates time to mentor middle and high school students seeking future careers as engineers under the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Additionally, she tutors her peers in various subjects at the university's tutoring and learning center. During her summers, she gains experience in scientific research as an intern at physician-scientist labs. Oduguwa hopes to accumulate and utilize her knowledge, perspective, and experience to positively impact the lives of people across the globe.