Summer Research Abstract
"The Role of Stereotype Internalization in Defining Who is 'In' Among Black Students in Predominantly White Institutions"
The purpose of this research is to determine whether African American students enrolled in predominantly white institutions create an 'out-group' of black students within the black community on campus.  In order to obtain this information, students completed anonymous surveys that focused on their perceptions of how other black students behave, the respondent”s personal behavior, and group treatment of black students on campus that do not act out stereotypes.

Biography
I was born in Cleveland, OH in 1971, and moved to WA state in 1979, where I grew up in north Seattle. I attended Shorewood High School and received my diploma in 1989.  Despite my intelligence and ability to learn, I decided to enter into the work force, obtaining a position with the Everett Boeing plant as a secretary.  I was laid off after two years, but eventually secured a position as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a Seattle based bank.  This was an excellent job for me and fulfilled my desires until I decided to get married and have a child.

The birth of my daughter, Isabella, in 1996 marked the beginning of my life as a responsible adult.  I resigned from my position as Executive Assistant during the eighth month of my pregnancy, and was content to lead the life of a housewife and mother. 

Unfortunately, my marriage didn't last beyond my daughter's first birthday, and I was left with basically nothing. I realized at that point that going back to the secretarial field was out of the question.  My younger sister was attending WSU, and suggested that I apply to the school. I began my career at WSU in the fall of 1997, and it was the best decision that I could have made at the time.  School has become the second most important priority in my life behind mothering, and my grades are a reflection of my desire to become a future member of the academic community.  I have remained on the President's honor role every semester that I've attended WSU, been the recipient of four academic scholarships, and recently joined the Golden Key Honor Society and McNair Achievement Program.

My goal for the future is to raise a happy, healthy daughter. Continuing my academic career, attending Graduate school, and obtaining a doctorate in Cultural Anthropology are the first 
steps to attaining that goal.