Alexis Hillock

Hometown: Pasadena, MD

B.S.E., Chemical Engineering

Meyerhoff Scholar

Plans: Georgia Tech, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

 
Why did you choose to attend UMBC?
I was drawn to UMBC mainly because of the Meyerhoff Scholarship
Program. I was very impressed with the idea of a family support structure made of other students with the same academic interests as my own, as well as wonderful staff members. The support and love I have received from the program these past four years has been amazing.

What are your future goals or dreams?
In August I will attend graduate school at Georgia Tech, pursuing my
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.  After that, I plan to conduct research in my
chosen field, either in industry or in academe.

Faculty mentors who made a difference:
In the Chemical Engineering department, there were two incredible
professors that helped shape my experience at UMBC: Dr. Julia Ross and Dr. Mark Marten. Both of these professors truly care about the students they teach and how much they learn. Whenever I had a problem or concern about my career at UMBC, they were always willing to listen and give advice and guidance.

Additionally, the Meyerhoff Staff have been amazingly supportive over
the years, especially Mr. LaMont Toliver and Mrs. Earnestine Baker.

Honors and Awards:
Meyerhoff Scholar
UMBC Alumni Outstanding Student Award in Chemical Engineering, 2001
UMBC Senior Excellence Award, 2001
Baltimore Pan Hellenic Association Scholarship, 2000
Honor Society Memberships:
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Honor Society
Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society
UMBC Honors College

Extracurricular activities:
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
    - Parliamentarian, 2001
    - Vice President of Programming and Ritual and Ritual Chair, 2000
    - Treasurer and Scholarship Chair, 1999
    - Philanthropic Chair, 1998
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
    - President, 2000-2001
    - Vice President, 1999-2000
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
    - Vice President-Operations, 2000-2001
    - Membership Chair, 1999-2000
Society of Women Engineers
Engineering Council of Majors
UMBC Women's Track and Field, 1997-1998