SCI Lead
SCI Lead is a student council within the College of Science, which assists students in developing professional, leadership, and communication skills. Our members participate in a variety of professional and community opportunities, that are designed to help students network with others in their field and prepare them for a career in science.
Our goal is to support professional skill development through creative thinking, leadership training opportunities and community outreach, while also helping students establish their professional identities.
Members of SCI Lead receive the following opportunities during their time within the council:
- Participate in a Leadership Learning Laboratory (a series of workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills)
- Collaborate with fellow members to address challenges through strategic student-led initiatives for the LSU and Baton Rouge Community
- Engage in the development and implementation of outreach events and activities for their peers and K-12 students.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled as a full-time student
- Have completed at least one semester at LSU
- Be in good academic standing with the University
- Have at least a 3.0 semester & cumulative GPA
- Major in a degree program within the College of Science (Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, or Physics)
Applications for the 2025-2026 council are closed.
Follow SCI Lead on Instagram @lsuscilead!
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for next year's events!
Meet the 2024-2025 Council
Aaron Scott
Senior
Physics - Secondary Education
Benjamin Erdozain
Senior
Biochemistry
Cy Daigle
Sophomore
Biological Sciences
Faith Rispone
Junior
Biological Sciences
Grace Smith
Senior
Mathematics, Industrial Engineering
Havan Pleasant
Biological Sciences
Jamar Whitfield
Junior
Mathematics, Computer Science
Joel Penalber
Senior
Biochemistry
John Lee
Junior
Biological Sciences
Lilia Lopez Medina
Junior
Chemistry
Mihir Babbar
Junior
Biological Sciences
Owanaemi Krakrafaa Bestman
Senior
Biological Sciences - Secondary Education
Sydney Lawson
Junior
Biological Sciences, Mathematics
Zoë Schuster
Senior
Biochemistry
| Name | Area of Study | Years Active |
|---|---|---|
| Zarafshan Gulam-Ali | Biological Sciences | 2019-2020 |
| Steph Armond | Physics | 2023-2024 |
| Grace Brandhurst | Biochemistry/Philosophy | 2021-2023 |
| Daniel Brignac | Computational Mathematics | 2018-2019 |
| Ethan Burnett | Biological Sciences | 2018-2021 |
| Eduardo Chamah | Biological Sciences | 2019-2021 |
| Lexi Cheramie | Biological Sciences | 2023-2024 |
| Nina Colegrove | Biological Sciences - Secondary Education | 2022-2024 |
| Connor Couvillion | Biological Sciences | 2022-2024 |
| Onesty Culpepper | Biological Sciences | 2019-2021 |
| Shatiyana Dunn | Chemistry | 2018-2020 |
| Rory Escobedo | Geology | 2019-2020 |
| Kiara Ferrygood | Mathematics | 2018-2020 |
| Haley Gagliano | Biological Sciences | 2018-2020 |
| A'Maya Hill | Biochemistry | 2023-2024 |
| Darryl Higgins | Biological Sciences | 2022-2023 |
| Imogen Hoffman | Chemistry | 2018-2021 |
| Jason Huang | Biological Sciences - Secondary Education | 2021-2023 |
| Willie Hurst | Microbiology | 2018-2019 |
| Bailey Hutzler | Astrophysics | 2018-2019 |
| Adrianna Jones | Biological Sciences | 2018-2020 |
| Abby LeBlanc | Biological Sciences | 2021-2022 |
| Samantha Lee | Biological Sciences | 2018-2021 |
| Anna Leyrer | Biological Sciences | 2021-2022, 2023-2024 |
| Salim Lutfallah | Chemistry | 2019-2020 |
| Skylar Mancuso | Biological Sciences | 2022-2023 |
| Maci Mannina | Microbiology | 2022-2024 |
| Nita McCulla | Microbiology | 2022-2024 |
| Brooke Mendoza | Mathematics | 2019-2020 |
| Ashley Merriweather | Chemistry | 2018-2019 |
| Dipika Nagliya | Biological Sciences | 2018-2019 |
| Zahra Vafaei Naeini | Biological Sciences | 2022-2023 |
| Calli Nguyen | Biological Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies |
2021-2022 |
| Joshua Nguyen | Chemistry | 2018-2021 |
| Oluwagbenga Ojemakinde | Biological Sciences | 2023-2024 |
| Cody Orvin | Biological Sciences | 2019-2022 |
| Nathan Pearl | Biological Sciences | 2018-2020 |
| Sadman Raabith | Physics | 2022-2024 |
| Aaliyah Robinson | Biological Sciences | 2021-2022 |
| Claudia Rodriguez | Biological Sciences | 2019-2020 |
| Tammy San | Microbiology | 2022-2023 |
| Dykia Williams | Biological Sciences | 2022-2024 |
Contact Us
Dr. Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy
Associate Dean for Academic Innovation & Engagement, College of Science
Associate Professor of Research, Chemistry Education
Louisiana State University
124 Hatcher Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-4906
zwilson@lsu.edu
Valerie Stampley
Program Manager, SCI Lead Coordinator
Office of Academic Innovation & Engagement, College of Science
vderou1@lsu.edu
Rasidah Ali
Graduate Assistant, SCI Lead Coordinator
College of Science
rali5@lsu.edu