Name: Reginald McGee

Hometown: Saginaw, MI

Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major:  Florida A&M University, Bachelor's of Science, Mathematical Sciences

Graduate Degree & Major: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics  

Hobbies: Traveling, Working Out, Playing Cards.

Awards and Accomplishments: GAANN Fellow, AGEP Scholar, Purdue Doctoral Fellow.                

How long have you been a member of the BGA? I joined the BGA in Fall 2009.

How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career? The BGA has provided a vast network of friends
who've provided me with a wealth of knowledge and have been a great outlet.

What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Focused, Fun, and Family.

How did you find out about the BGA?  I found out about the BGA during the 2008 HBI Visitation.

How has BGA grown since last year? I feel like we've grown into a more close knit group.  

What is your lifelong dream? I hope to live comfortably and hope to be able to impact the lives of minorities through both health research and mentoring.

Who were the most influential people in your life? My uncle has always provided me a great example of the work ethic one needs to be successful in life.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Frugal, Honest, Loyal.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? At a research institute probably.  

What is one thing in life you must have? An opportunity to travel somewhere new every now and then.

Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? I enjoy the sense of community I've experienced here. I chose Purdue because it had a wide variety of research and had a lot of support systems in place for its students.