Dr. Boyd was a former dean of the Graduate School. She is the departmental nominee for the UGA Dissertation Completion Award and recipient of the Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship. As a psychology graduate student, Apoorva researches underlying mechanisms of stereotyping and prejudice along with race and gender disparities to promote diversity and inclusion. Heidi received funding from the Franklin Foundation Neuroimaging Fellowship to conduct a neuroimaging study at UGAs Brain Imaging Research Center that investigates the relationship between systemic inflammation, blood pressure, and complexity of the choroid plexus in people with mild cognitive impairment. Danielle Bradke is a Ph.D. student in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources interested in conservation biology and population ecology. Mariam Fatehi joined the University of Georgia in 2016. Kenya has over a decade of experience as an epidemiologist with her research interests centering on examining structural barriers impacting maternal and child survival. He is also interested onthe application of systematic and meta-analysis methodologies in STEM research. Morgans specific research interests are interdisciplinary, located at the intersection of Postcolonial Studies, Food Studies, and Gender Studies. Upon graduating, Daniel plans to continue teaching and researching sociology as an Assistant Professor. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013 . Established to provide support, based on financial need, to a student enrolling in graduate school for the first time. Shelby chose UGA for her Ph.D. for the supportive faculty mentors, top-ranking program, and opportunity to work on a large-scale federally-funded research grant. She served as a middle/high school English teacher in South Korea for 12 years and is now a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Georgia. He graduated from the University of Ilorin with a B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Nominations must come from the graduate coordinator. Alexander Morales Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Communication Studies, Damion Dixon College of Engineering Chemical Engineering, Huimin Cheng Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Statistics. The Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship will be a great resource for her to support her financially and motivate her career goal. Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship The purpose of this fellowship is to recruit, support, and encourage exceptional graduate-level students who will study and conduct research in all fields. Her research actively seeks to improve the experiences of historically underrepresented communities. D. Zack Garza is a Ph.D. student in the mathematics department at UGA, working on topics related to algebra, topology, algebraic geometry, and number theory. Jameel also has leadership roles in organizations that help train students in science communication, science advocacy and policy and mentoring. in psychology and her M.A. Annas work has been supported by the Animal Behavior Society, American Society of Mammalogists, Georgia Museum of Natural History, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and the Zion Forever Project. Felicia was first introduced to scientific research when she started working in Dr. Allen Moores lab as a work-study student. Yitang Sun is a Ph.D. Lauren plans to complete her graduate studies in May 2024 and afterward, hopes to secure an industry job in control systems for a biomedical-related company. Amy is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.. Amy started at the University of Georgia in August 2020 and is currently a member of the Shariat Lab, where she studies multiserovar Salmonella populations in poultry. Mariam has co-authored 14 peer-reviewed articles and presented several papers at national and international conferences. This work contributes to theory and policies that aim to strengthen marginalized actors land claims and engender a more equitable future. In these influential 2023-24 rankings, nine College of Engineering & Computer Science graduate programs rank in the top 75 in the nation in their respective fields. Since starting his degree, he has worked as an instructor for courses in Precalculus and Calculus. Preference is also given to students who have worked during their undergraduate career to help pay for educational costs; written documentation from the students employer is required. William has been fortunate to be recognized for his efforts in the classroom by receiving the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award for the 2020-2021 academic year and a nomination for the Excellence in Teaching award in 2022. She obtained her bachelors and masters in Biotechnology from universities in India, during which she developed a passion for biochemical engineering. Students are required to have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Zahria Cook (she/her) originally from Memphis, TN is a third-year MFA Candidate at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia. At AU, he fell in love with the communication department and some like-minded professors that also shared his passion for MLB, NFL, NBA, and College Football. Beth Buchanan is a second-year Industrial-Organizational Psychology Ph.D. student advised by Dr. Kristen Shockley. Her research interests revolve around translanguaging, EFL (English as a foreign language)/ESL (English as a second language) and dual language programs, and critical content analysis of young adult literature about Asian Americans. She attended a total of ten scientific conferences and completed several presentations. Veds future plan is to explore physiological mechanisms driving plant response to abiotic stresses and identify promising traits to enhance crop resilience to environmental stressors driven by climate change. At the CDC, she discovered the field of bioinformatics through discussions with her mentor and through her research work. She is determined to pay forward the compassionate teaching she attributes her success to, and her long-term goal is to foster the next generation of scientists as a professor and a mentor. After completing her Ph.D., Alyssa hopes to continue her research on families either as a Professor of Sociology or as a researcher for a government agency, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is interested in maternal and child health and the impact of medical cannabis on health and labor outcomes. After completing her dissertation, Anya will pursue both teaching and administrative career opportunities in higher education. "Creating Room for Social Justice Pedagogy in Fashion Education". He decided to return to UGA to work with his longtime mentor, Dr. Hart. Recently, he received the Graduate Education Advancement Board Graduate Fellowship. After earning her Ph.D., Beth plans to continue her career in academia. Victor is particularly interested in the use of multimedia and generative learning principles to promote engagement and positive learning outcomes in engineering-focused VR research imperatives. As a producer, Di has worked on HBO music specials, PSAs and charity galas. She received her masters degree in social work and is pursuing her Ph.D. in social work at the UGA. Her undergraduate research was focused on studying coral reef lagoon dynamics. Savannah Downing is a third-year rhetorical studies student from Donalsonville, Georgia,pursuing a Ph.D. in Communication Studies. Congratulations to Charles Stanton on being named the recipient of the Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship for the 2015-2016 academic year! Nominators must demonstrate relevance to one or more of the research priorities outlined in the Universitys Great Commitments. Graduate School, University of Georgia 2021 - Sandra K. Abell Fellowship National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2021 - Saeeda Peermahomed Award University of Georgia International Student Life 2021 - Graduate Student Researcher Travel Award AERA Science Teaching and Learning Special Interest Group 2021 - Jhumki Basu Fellowship Prior to starting his graduate degree, Zack worked in industry as a software engineer and data scientist, developing mathematical programming libraries for motion and computer graphics in 3-dimensional space, and predictive machine-learning models based on demographic and spatial data. Colleen Sedney is currently a third year Ph.D. student in the department of Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Annas research focuses on human-wildlife interfaces and how these human-modified habitats change wildlife behavior, diet, and health. She decided to obtain her Ph.D. from the UGA School of Social Work because of its outstanding faculty, enormous research opportunities, advocacy for diversity, and scenic campus. Daniel Boches is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Georgia (UGA). Peter Cassels is a graduate student and aspiring mathematician originally from Chelmsford, Massachusetts and now in his first-year at the math Ph.D. program at the University of Georgia. Selection is based on demonstrated academic excellence and character. Mary Frances Early College of Education, University of Georgia, 2020. The fellowship may be renewed up to three years by reapplying, which requires a new letter of support from the graduate coordinator and continued financial need demonstrated by FAFSA. With more than a hundred years of history, the department of poultry science at UGA has educated many poultry specialists and greatly contributes to the agricultural industry. At the completion of the assistantship award, the student is expected to have finished the dissertation and graduated. After completing his dissertation, he hopes to apply to post-doctoral and tenure-track positions to pursue a career in research mathematics. Before joining UGA, Mariam had a masters in clinical psychology from the Iran University of Medical Sciences and worked as a licensed psychotherapist for several years in Tehran. Partnering with the environmental NGO Borneo Nature Foundation, Kristens dissertation research centers on collaborating with indigenous Dayak Ngaju communities in the Rungan River Landscape. Which designation? In 2017, he was named a Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Ecology. He received UGA's Creative Research Award in 2022 and was elected a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America in 2018. Leigha hopes to pursue a career in research. Alireza Fali has been selected as a recipient of the Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship ($2500 award) for the 2021-2022 academic year. Nominators must demonstrate relevance to one or more of the research priorities outlined in the Universitys Great Commitments. All other factors equal, recipient(s) will be of American citizenship. Ved obtained his masters in Crop Science with a focus on vegetable production from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. His research focuses on the development of synthetic reactions to access the trisubstituted hydroxylamine moiety and their applications as bioisosteres in small molecule drug discovery. After completing his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech, he worked at a small animal clinic for two years before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University. The Graduate Education Advancement Board Impact Award recognizes graduate students and recent graduate alumni whose research contributes to the educational, economic, physical, social or cultural well-being of North Carolina communities and citizens. She currently focuses on studying the trends of older workers labor market participation in the U.S. for her dissertation. William Norfolk is a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in the department of Environmental Health Science working under the advisement of Dr. Erin Lipp. This has applications in theoretical physics as we currently live in 4 dimensions with the 4th dimension being time. William selected UGA to pursue his graduate studies due to the universitys unparalleled commitment to research and the amazing faculty. Put that together with one of the best athletic departments in the country, and it was easy for him to pursue an academic career at UGA. Amy Siceloff attended Florida State University and graduated in May 2020 with abachelors degree in biology and a minor in computer science. June also gained experience presenting in academic settings, delivering a 45 minute talk at the departmental graduate seminar. External fellowships, scholarships, and grants often emphasize specific areas of study, support students from particular backgrounds, or fund student research. One of the things that drew her to UGA was its strong number theory research team, as well as the welcoming nature of the math department. NEWS. She aims to identify the indicators that explain individual differences in vulnerability and resilience, and how developmental trajectories are altered because of substance misuse during this specific developmental phase. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal. The purpose of this scholarship is to attract and retain students who can meet the high standards of Dr. Boyd, who dedicated his life to education and research. She is active in the math community and has held the posts of Vice President of the Chapter of American Mathematics Society(CAMS) at UGA, President of Association of Women in Math (AWM) at UGA, and Secretary of CAMS. In addition to her dissertation work, Anya has prioritized community, departmental, and disciplinary service. A big sports fan, River wanted to pursue a career that focused on being around professional sports. School Projects. Sophal started her career as a teacher, a counselor, and now a doctoral student in Human Development and Family Science with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Georgia. The following Fellowships & Scholarships are managed through the Graduate School. The money from this award will enable her to take her research to new avenues and allow her to explore new opportunities that werent possible before. She has passed her qualifying exams and is a Ph.D. Felicia Ebot-Ojong is an immigrant from Cameroon, Africa. He is originally from Nepal where he completed his bachelors and came to the US for his higher studies in 2017. Lauren Griffin finished her undergraduate at the University of Georgia (UGA) in 2019 and graduated with a B.S. Research in the field of social work also contributes to Ms. Woodiwiss ultimate goal of advocacy, service, and becoming a mentor to other women pursuing higher education. assistance/funding-from-graduate-school/ Graduate Education Advancement Board Fellowship The Graduate Education Advancement Board (GEAB) Fellowship is designed to recruit, support, and encourage exceptional graduate level students, from all fields, who will study and conduct research. Since joining Chris Newtons organic synthesis lab, Marshall aims to create new methods for producing chiral ligands used in modern chemical synthesis. In this role, Kristen is leading planning of the conference program, which will bring together conservation students, scholars, and practitioners from across the nation. Jana L. Woodiwiss is a third year Ph.D. student at the UGA School of Social Work. The purpose of this fellowship is to recruit, support, and encourage exceptional graduate-level study and research in all fields of life and physical sciences with emphasis in interdisciplinary and emerging fields. Ms. Woodiwiss chose the University of Georgia to pursue her Ph.D. in Social Work as a result of the relationships with social work faculty and administration built during her MSW program.