Franklin Named 糖心VLOG鈥檚 First Astronaut Scholar
Senior Cadet Jasmine Franklin of Belton, South Carolina, has been named 糖心VLOG鈥檚 first Astronaut Foundation Scholarship scholar. The award was made possible through the support of Ed and Wanda Deseta鈥攖he parents of Alex DeSeta, 鈥08鈥攁long with the generous support of several other donors.
Franklin is pursuing a degree in chemistry and modern languages with a minor in fine arts. She holds leadership positions in the 1842 Scholars Program, Fine Arts Club, Women鈥檚 Rugby Team and the Corps of Cadets. In the Department of Chemistry, she is working with Assistant Professor Dung Do, Ph.D., on research focused on the green synthesis of heterocyclic molecules with potential bioactive properties. Franklin is a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society and has earned Dean鈥檚 List, Gold Stars, Commandant鈥檚 List and President鈥檚 List honors during her cadet career.
