Greetings!
Welcome to the May 2023 Drew Newsletter!
In this special edition of our monthly newsletter, we are spotlighting the stellar accomplishments of our amazing students and alumni.
We send our heartiest felicitations to all of our graduates! Congratulations Drew Scholars students and alumni!
We see you and we are so proud of you!
Sincerely,
Your Drew Scholars Family
#40YearsStrong
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We are extremely proud of our Drew Scholars as they transition to Drew Alumni! To see a full list of graduating seniors and read some of their stories and reflections, click HERE! |
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Well done scholars, a new journey awaits! |
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Senior Award and Recognition Dinner |
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Animal Science, BS, 2015
Genomics & Molecular Genetics, BS, 2015
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2023 Graduating Class Speakers |
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Charles Richard Drew
Outstanding Student Awards
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The Exemplar Award recognizes the student who most exemplifies the example of Dr. Drew in outstanding academic scholarship, research, service to community, and continuous contributions to the strengthening and well-being of the Charles Drew Science Scholars program and its student scholars. |
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Ebube Okpechukwu
Human Biology
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Breanna Williams
Human Biology
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The Service Award recognizes the student who most exemplifies the example of Dr. Drew in outstanding service to their fellow students, the university, the community, and the Charles Drew Science Scholars program and its student scholars for their success, upliftment, and well-being. |
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Samara Zinnerman
Human Biology
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The Scholarship Award recognizes students who most exemplify the example of Dr. Drew in outstanding academic scholarship, scholarly endeavors, such as authentic research, service to community, and continuous contributions to educational enrichment and the advancement of knowledge in service to human health and wellbeing. |
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Keyana Blake
Neuroscience
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Toriona M. Day
Physiology
Psychology
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Charla Jackson
Biomedical Laboratory Science
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The Leadership Award recognizes the student who most exemplifies the example of Dr. Drew in outstanding leadership in activities, services and organizations for the well-being, advancement, and general benefit of their fellow students, the university, the community, and the Charles Drew Science Scholars program and its student scholars. |
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Alexis Smith
Human Biology
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2023 MSU College of NatSci Awards |
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Rita Dandridge
Mathematics, BS, 1989
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Rita Dandridge, senior director at Willis Towers Watson, hosted the 2023 MSU College of Natural Science Annual Awards. She is an active and dedicated alumnus of MSU, NatSci, and Drew Scholars. |
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Outstanding Alumni Awards |
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The College of Natural Science recognizes Dr. Buckley for his outstanding professional achievements, support of Drew Scholars, the College, and MSU. His commitment and dedication to professional growth and achievement, and community service are embodiment of a Spartan Strong alumnus, making him a well deserving selection for this esteemed award.
Congratulations Dr. Buckley!!
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Dan Bolin Undergraduate Student Award |
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Faheed Shafau
Biomedical Laboratory Science, Senior
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Faheed is one of four recipients of the Dan Bolin Award which is presented to outstanding juniors in the College of Natural Science in recognition of their leadership qualities, community service, and academic abilities.
Congratulations Faheed!!
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NatSci Deans Research Scholars |
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Oluwabusola Ajagbe
Neuroscience, Junior
2023-2024
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Karina Canning
Human Biology, Senior
2022-2023
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NatSci Dean’s Research Scholars are a group of outstanding undergraduate students, who represent the College at events and speaking engagements across the nation.
Congratulations Karina for a job well done!
Congratulations Oluwabusola, and best wishes for the next year!!
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Leading Breakthroughs in Science! |
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Physiology, BS, MSU, 2006
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Dr. Christopher Traynham led a team of researchers on a seven-year clinical trial aiming to prove the efficacy of a specialized tissue (RESILIA) that can be utilized for long-term use! |
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Stephen Carney
Animal Science, BS, 2015
Genomics & Molecular Genetics, BS, 2015
Cancer Biology
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Michigan, 2023
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Dominique Garrison
Microbiology, BS, 2017
Pharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy
Ohio State University, 2022
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Bianca Smith, MPH
Microbiology, BS, 2010
Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy
Johns Hopkins University, 2023
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Kelly Montgomery
Human Biology, BS, 2015
Chemical Biology
Doctor of Philosophy
University of California-San Francisco, 2023
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Bernie Barden III
Physiology, BS, 2019
Doctor of Medicine
MSU College of Human Medicine, 2023
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Tatiyana Harris
Physiology, BS, 2019
Doctor of Medicine
MSU College of Human Medicine, 2023
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Veronica Stafford
Genomics & Molecular Genetics and Human Biology, BS, 2018
Doctor of Medicine
MSU College of Human Medicine, 2023
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Arielle Buckley
Neuroscience, BS, 2020
Nutritional Sciences
Master of Public Health
University of Michigan, 2023
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Jada Archer
Neuroscience, BS, 2022
College of Natural Science
Honors College
Congratulations to alumnus, Jada Archer, as she is set to begin dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill!
Her goal as a dentist is to provide care to families and individuals who lack consistent, reliable, and compassionate care.
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25th University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) |
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Biomedical Laboratory Science
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Genomics & Molecular Genetics
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Alumni Endowed Scholarship |
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Congratulations Charles Drew Science Scholars
Alumni Endowed Scholarship Recipients!
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Amber Hickey
Human Biology
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Faheed Shafau
Biomedical Laboratory Science
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Oluwabusola Ajagbe
Neuroscience
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Sikyaah Conley
Human Biology
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Ebube Okpechukwu
Human Biology
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Faheed Shafau
Biomedical Laboratory Science
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Lauren Bradford
Human Biology
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Raine Johnson
Human Biology
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Xasha Gonzalez
Human Biology
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Alumni and Donors, Thank You! |
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Drew Scholars Alumni and Donors,
The Drew Scholars program is extremely grateful to you for your continued dedication and support, we could not do this work without you. The spotlights linked above are direct messages of gratitude from each of our recipients, sharing with alumni and donors the impact of your gifts on their lives. That is the amazing gift you have given to our program and we are immensely grateful.
We give you our deepest thanks!
Sincerely,
Team Drew
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Dr. Deb Duxbury Retires from MSU |
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Along with saying farewell to our graduating seniors, we are also bidding adieu to our resident Health & Wellness expert, Dr. Debra Duxbury, who is retiring on June 1, 2023 and we are missing her already.
Deb,
We have been immensely enriched by your presence. We thank you for the joy, care, and insight you've brought into our lives and our work.
We wish you Loving Kindness on the path ahead.
Farewell, for now, dear friend. We will miss you!
Your Drew Scholars Family
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Students, Alumni, & Featured Spotlights |
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