Alondra Stafford is a senior chemistry major and mathematics minor from Dallas, Texas. Alondra Stafford is dedicated to research and has completed five research projects. Her first project was during WiSTEM (Women in Stem Summer bridge Accelerator program) where she studied artificial intelligence in the use of smart home technology.
Followed by research conducted at Columbia University during their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience where she studied the use of CRISPR in embryogenesis. Next, she completed research with AK Prosthetics where she designed and 3D printed a prosthetic forearm for a congenital transradial amputee. Furthermore, Alondra studied Biophotonics in Paris, France at Universite de Paris Saclay where she used optical tweezers to study the brownian motion of blood clots.
Finally, Alondra worked at Morehouse College using SMART materials for tissue regeneration of knee joints. As a result of her dedication to research, Alondra will be continuing her education at Columbia University where she will get her PhD in Biomedical Engineering. During her years at Spelman, Alondra was a member of the Chemistry Club, Innovation Lab Club, Corporate Leadership Mentoring Program, LINCS Scholars Program, Department of Defense Academic Scholars, and served as Vice President for the Spelman Student Ambassadors Program. Alondra is also a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Kappa Chi National Scientific Honor Society, Inc.
“LINCS Scholars are two-year cohorts of women scientists at Spelman College, who aspire to become leaders in STEM. These students contribute dynamic science and diverse perspective to a growing field. Typically, most of our LINCS Scholars reside in Laura Spelman Residence Hall, a social justice dorm on Spelman’s campus."