Woodrow Wilson Fellows

Darci Ames | Avon, IN
Previous Education:
Kettering University '92, Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan - Dearborn, MS in Industrial Systems and Engineering and MBA

Industrial engineer for more than ten years; active parent volunteer, PTO president and president of MOMS club, a non-profit organization.

Ashlee Brewer | Terre Haute, IN
Previous Education:
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ‘09, chemistry

Vice Master Alchemist of the Professional Fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma, with prior experience in laboratory and research; presented at the 3rd Annual IRCBC Undergraduate Student Research Symposium.

Lynn Caraher | Crawfordsville, IN
Previous Education:
University of Michigan ‘86, engineering
Email: jcorwin@ballstate.bsu.edu

Seventeen years’ experience as an engineer; registered respiratory therapist; active parent and member of the League of Women Voters.

Jarred Corwin | Franklin, IN
Previous Education:
Ball State University ‘07, chemistry
Email: jcorwin@ballstate.bsu.edu

Quality control analyst and analytical chemist; active volunteer for the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society; recipient of the Ball State University Presidential Scholarship.

Laura Cummings | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
DePauw University ‘89, chemistry
University of Wisconsin – Madison, MS in biochemistry
Email: ljcummings@juno.com

Former laboratory technician, magna cum laude graduate of DePauw; active parent who is a coach for MathCounts, founder and teacher of elementary-level science clubs, and current president of the PTA; professional violinist.

Ashley Grimmer | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
Ball State University ‘07, biology

Member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars; currently employed as a laboratory technician, captain of her company’s United Way campaign.

David Johnson, II | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
Delaware State University ‘97, business administration

Teacher’s assistant in mathematics with experience as a human resources specialist; after-school tutor for the Tutoring Our Youth for Success (T.O.Y.S.) program; holds Japanese language certification.

Keith Manring | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
Oregon State University ‘85, journalism

Self-taught in science and biology; former middle school English and ESL teacher; currently employed with The Indianapolis Star and has worked in journalism for more than ten years; attained rank of captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Kathryn Meier | Terre Haute, IN
Previous Education:
St. Mary of the Woods College ‘01, biology
Louisiana State University, MS in microbiology and immunology

Served as adjunct faculty for a college biotechnology department; co-authored peer-reviewed publications and participated in several national and international conferences, presenting on combating yellow fever and other viruses.

Amanda Miracle | Wheaton, IL
Previous Education:
Lewis University ‘08, chemistry

Laboratory technician and Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society; volunteers with the Humanitarian Service Project and American Cancer Society; tutors elementary-level students.

Selena Moore | McCordsville, IN
Previous Education:
Purdue University ‘95, engineering

Project manager in the engineering industry for more than ten years; member of the project management institute and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); mentor for Women in Engineering students at Purdue University.

Traci Schath | Fishers, IN
Previous Education:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘87, engineering

Tutor of several years in math, science, and English topics through high school levels; former systems engineer of ten years; volunteer director, board member, and commissioner of the Fishers Soccer Club.

Alan Stuckey | New Palestine, IN
Previous Education:
Purdue University ‘76, horticulture

Entomology and beekeeping expert, with an avid interest in educating others in apiculture; sales professional for more than 20 years; youth leader and foster parent.

Hwa Tsu | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘03, engineering
Purdue University, Ph.D. in biomedical engineering

Merit award winner, Lincoln Foundation Engineering Design Undergraduate Competition; member, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society & the National Society of Collegiate Scholars; former research assistant; served as a tutor for the Chicago Urban Project.

Tammy Vermillion | Noblesville, IN
Previous Education:
Ball State University ‘81, biology
Indiana Institute of Technology, MBA

Clinical laboratory and diagnostics experience of more than 25 years; invented concept for inhalant abuse detector for teens; managed training of new scientists and peers.

Megan Watson | Zionsville, IN
Previous Education:
Purdue University  95, genetic biology

Thirteen years in pharmaceutical sales with experience in tutoring math and English; formerly employed in library services.

Ashley Westra | Greenwood, IN
Previous Education:
University of Indianapolis ‘09, biology

Dean’s Scholar and National Honor Society student with experience as a teaching and lab assistant; award-winning bassoonist.

Robyn Witty | Franklin, IN
Previous Education:
Franklin College ‘06, biology

Animal lab technician; involved with Indianapolis Invaders Crispus Attucks Mentoring Partnership; volunteer assistant coach at St. Jude Middle School for track & field and cross country; six time NCAA Division III national qualifier for track and cross-country.

Marsha Zimmerman | Indianapolis, IN
Previous Education:
Purdue University ‘85, Environmental Health

Former chemist and clinical scientist with more than 20 years of lab-based experience; secondary ENL (English as a New Language) instructional assistant; volunteer scientist for Science-by-Mail student program.