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Lindsey Whitmore, a chemistry student from Houston, Texas, chose to attend Howard University because of her desire to be among a community of like-minded, forward-thinking, and intelligent individuals who look like herself, and intend not only to reach the same heights but encourage others to do the same. She intends to pursue a MD-Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry and anesthesiology, respectively. Whitmore chose to pursue an education and career in STEM because of her grandmother who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. She plans to dedicate her career to researching and creating a cure for pancreatic cancer and other diseases that disproportionately affect African American and individuals of African descent.