Our Students


Kenneth Tadena Jr

of Yakama Nation, Is a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University studying Exercise Science. Kenneth is mentored by Dr. Philip Gallagher, Professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Science. Kenneth's Bridges research focuses on the examination of morphological changes in muscle cells.

Kenneth Tadena Jr

Myka Gilbert

A sophomore from the Navajo Nation, Myka Gilbert is working in Dr. Josie Chandler’s lab where they are studying bacterial social behaviors that contribute to communities found in infections, natural ecosystems, and synthetic microbial communities. Myka is from St. Michaels Arizona

Myka Gilbert

Kenneth James Benson

James Benson, a junior at Haskell and a member of the Cherokee Nation from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, plans to transfer to KU to study Physics/Astronomy. He is working with Dr. Murray who shares James’ interest in Astrobiophysics.

Kenneth James Benson