Mallet Reid
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Everyone on the Adolescent Diversion Program team (PSY 371/372) thanks Mallet for the outstanding work he does for students, how creative he is, and for how much he cares. He's the best!”

By Cris Sullivan

Caton Weinberger
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thank you to Caton Weinberger for making such a positive impact on our research laboratory so quickly! Although you are only in your second semester of the Organizational Psychology PhD program, you have already co-authored TWO book chapters (one as first author), learned to lead a highly complex teams research data collection for the United States Army Research Institute, developed a plan for your master’s thesis, and established a fantastic reputation for your smart and thoughtful questions and contributions in journal clubs, research meetings, and classes. Fellow faculty members who have collaborated with you have remarked to me how motivating they found it to work with you given your intellect as well as your openness to and ability to incorporate feedback. Caton, I am so excited to watch you continue to develop as a scholar! ”

By Dorothy Carter

Joelis Lama-Diaz
Doctoral Student Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

“Conocí a Joelis en mi primera semana en MSU como estudiante de doctorado, desde entonces, hemos formado una bonita amistad y construido una comunidad de amigos en MSU. Joelis es una gran profesional, muy esforzada y valiente. ¡Gracias por ser una gran amiga!”

Laura Bauer
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thank you so much Laura Bauer for bringing your positive energy, intelligence, and motivation to our research laboratory! It is truly exciting to work with you on our NASA project given your enthusiasm for the topic as well as all of your hard work diving deep into the related research. Although you are only in your second semester of the Organizational Psychology PhD program, you have already co-authored TWO book chapters (one as first author), contributed to multiple large-scale data collection efforts for NASA and the U.S. Army, developed a plan for your master’s thesis, excelled in your classwork, and established a positive reputation in the program and field. Laura, I am truly thrilled to work with you and witness your continued development as a scholar! ”

By Dorothy Carter

Elliott Shannon
Doctoral Student Forestry

“Elliott is an awesome representative of the graduate student community and an outstanding representative for the Forestry Department. He will always put forward his best effort to be available and supportive of fellow students and is very interested in building a community amongst his peers. Elliott makes a point to be present at as many departmental gatherings as possible and is always a positive influence on a group, no matter how large or small.”

Jamily Ramos De Lima
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Jamily has made and continues to make impressive contributions to the scientific community, the MSU community, and the Lansing/East Lansing community. While working on her dissertation research, Jamily volunteers for numerous committees and organizations who aim to make MSU and the future of STEM better. Her efforts regularly go above and beyond and she does it all with a smile. Thank you, Jamily, for all of your hard work! ”

Emily Bardwell
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student IBIO

“Emily joined our lab as an undergraduate student in 2023 and has been a bright spot in our group ever since! She is enthusiastic to participate in lab activities, supports her lab mates and community, and is a natural leader. Her kindness and positive attitude are infectious and I am so grateful to have her in our lab. ”

Saleel Menon
Doctoral Student Music Education

“I've enjoyed my collaborations with Saleel tremendously. He is always full of ideas and energy, willing to offer and accept critique. I'm so glad he decided to come to MSU and that our interests align so well. ”

By Karen Salvador

Ichchha Thapa
Doctoral Student Forestry

“Ichchha does a phenomenal job lifting up communities both in her department and with student groups that she spends time with (especially with other Nepali students), and she shares a sense of positivity and good nature with everyone she interacts with. She is often the first to volunteer for entirely voluntary roles, while also displaying her humble attitude and helpful nature to all around her.”

Antoinette Shirley
Doctoral Student Forestry

“Antoinette is someone who can carry the culture of the team, department, or group of friends. She is ever-present in the Forestry Department, pulling together the graduate student community and hosting events like the Forestry Writing Group. As a COGS representative for the Forestry Department, she keeps the whole graduate student group informed of different goings-on around campus and things to be aware of, and she delivers everything with your signature charm and sense of humor. Outside of her department, she excels in being an active member of the indigenous student community on campus, attending meetings for the Indigenous Graduate Student Council, and relaying correspondence to other indigenous Spartan community members and their allies.”

Camryn Undershute
Doctoral Student Physics

“Camryn is one of the kindest and most lovely people that I have met at MSU. She is so friendly and easy to talk to and would go out of her way to help anyone. I hope that she finds great joy in the years she has left as a graduate student at MSU, and continues to touch people's lives in a positive way. ”

Toni Smith
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thank you for your excellent work as a TA and for all that you do for the lab!”

By Devin McAuley

Moriah Young
Doctoral Student IBIO

“Moriah is one of the kindest and most positive graduate students that I have met since coming to MSU. She is an active member of both the IBIO and EEB community, serving in numerous leadership roles and attending countless events. In addition to being an active member of her community and a full-time researcher, Moriah also serves as a teaching assistant for the ecology lab, where she goes above and beyond to support her students. Thank you for all that you do!”

Chloe Lester
Professional Student (MD, DVM, MSN, MBA, JD, etc) Student Business

“Chloe is a shining example of what it means to be a Spartan. She has an incredible work ethic, is an amazing ally to those on her team, and offers valuable perspective to all that she does. Her efforts to make MSU and the community better than she found them are much appreciated. Thank you for all that you do, Chloe! ”

Beau Zhang
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Beau has done a great job TAing for PSY302. I appreciate his dedication to teaching students to learn the material and his excellent managing skills of the class affairs.”

By Taosheng Liu

Beau Zhang
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Beau, you've been doing an excellent job on the research project that will form the basis of your doctoral thesis, and you've been making an indispensable contribution to mentoring and assisting undergraduate research in the lab. Keep up the good work!”

By Jan Brascamp

Taryn Meinhardt
Doctoral Student Psychology

“We tremendously appreciate Taryn for her enthusiasm about and devotion to the projects and people in the lab; Taryn is also congratulated for the recent publication of one of the first studies she conducted as a graduate student at MSU. ”

By Joe Lonstein

Ben Kline
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Ben Kline is an outstanding graduate student, scientist, and person. Not only is Ben consistently honored for their impressive research efforts at conferences/symposiums and through funding opportunities, but they have made major contributions to increasing diversity and inclusion at MSU. Anyone who meets Ben quickly understands why they are a friend to so many people across campus—their openness and kindness is truly something special. Thank you, Ben, for all of your hard work towards making our MSU community and the world a better place!”

Alyssa Saunders
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Alyssa’s work both in the research lab and in the community are incredibly impressive. Although she’s conducting her dissertation research, Alyssa still manages to prioritize her outreach efforts aimed to increase representation of women in STEM and communicate science to the Lansing/East Lansing community. She is an asset to her graduate programs and I am thrilled to have crossed paths with her at MSU. Thank you for all you do, Alyssa!”

Katie Westby
Doctoral Student Mathematics Education

“Katie is an incredibly impressive graduate student, teacher, and person. While completing her degree requirements, Katie has dedicated significant time and effort to make education accessible to and inclusive of all students. Her work is a beautiful example of what empathy, hard work, and persistence can do and I consider myself lucky to have crossed paths with Katie during my time at MSU. Thank you for all that you do, Katie! ”

Brooke Jeffery
Doctoral Student IBIO

“Brooke is one of the most amazing and inspiring graduate students that I have met at my time at MSU. She is an incredible scientist, activist, and member of her community. During her time at MSU, Brooke has gone out of her way to be involved in countless organizations, including founding her own organization to support graduate students with disabilities. She is a wonderful person and deserves an abundance of thanks for all of her hard work! Thank you, Brooke!”

Olivia Fitch
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Given her kind, creative, and brainy nature, Olivia has become a leader among graduate students in her department. Her passions for getting others excited about science and creating a better academic/research culture for current and future graduate students are inspiring. Thank you, Olivia, for all that you do! ”

Alyssa Saunders
Doctoral Student IBIO

“Alyssa's service to her program and community have been a glowing light during her time at MSU. Not only is Alyssa conducting exciting, cutting-edge research, but she has gone above and beyond to become involved in her community. Alyssa is incredibly passionate about science communication and outreach, and is also an active member of of the Graduate Women in Science organization, which aims to broaden participation of women in the STEM field. ”

Katie Thompson
Doctoral Student Neuroscience

“Katie is amazing! She hit the ground running in our research team and in just a few months of being in the lab has taken leadership on a critical project. What I love is that she is really thinking critically about the work and how to make it even better. I appreciate her scholarship, motivation, and passion for research!”

By Gina Leinninger

Ariana Zimmerman
Doctoral Student Physiology

“Ariana, Thank you for your outstanding teaching in PSL 432! You and Brett have done a great job improving the recitation sections. ”

By Karl Olson

Jariel Ramirez-Virella
Doctoral Student Neuroscience

“Jariel has lit up our research with his awesome optogenetic studies! His work was instrumental in helping the lab to land a new NIH grant and is allowing us to untangle thorny scientific questions we weren't able to pursue before. Thanks for lighting the way (with your blue light optogenetic experiments!)”

By Gina Leinninger

Katy Green
Doctoral Student College of Music

“Your impact on MSU's Campus Choir, singers majoring in various degrees across campus, is powerful. You have provided students with a safe space and encounters with meaningful music that connects to their lives and guided them through challenging times on campus with wisdom and wit. Thank you for your vision and commitment to MSU undergraduates.”

By Sandra Snow

Sally Yu
Doctoral Student music

“Sally has been a very professional and collegial student while she has been pursuing her DMA at the College of Music. She has been called upon to do many things and she always accomplishes them in a timely fashion and with a positive spirit. Her professors, the students under her baton, and her colleagues all respect and admire her, and rightfully so. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with such a bright and hard-working student and have truly enjoyed having her by my side in the opera pit, and leading rehearsals with the Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and M21. I have loved exploring orchestral scores with her, and playing a small role in fostering the growth and development of one of this generation's next star conductors. Brava, Sally!”

By Katherine Kilburn

Rabail Khan
Professional Student (MD, DVM, MSN, MBA, JD, etc) Student Neuroscience

“Rabail has pioneered the way with an exciting new technique in our lab, and has generously shown others in the Neuroscience program how to use it to progress their science, too! Her collegiality is an example for all of us that pooling our talents can lead to bigger and better scientific advances for all. Thank you, Rabail, for all that you do!”

By Gina Leinninger

John Debiase
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student College of Music

“John has helped transform the culture in my studio leading by example through excellence and grace. His humor is always opportune and his support of the learning of others is generous with time and heart. Just finishing his second semester here, he has already earned an award from the MSU Alumni Band. ”

By Nermis Mieses

Brett Trombley
Doctoral Student Physiology

“Brett, Thank you for your outstanding teaching in PSL 432! You and Ariana have done a great job improving the recitation sections. ”

By Karl Olson

Allison Stettler
Doctoral Student Chemistry

“Allison has been a wonderful addition to our lab and office. She works hard and it shows. She is a dedicated researcher and intelligent chemist. Allison encourages me and I appreciate her so much!”

Lakshita Boora
Doctoral Student Management (Broad College of Business)

“Lakshita’s conscientiousness, comprehensiveness and dedication to our research project is notable. Although her involvement required her to learn a new (and challenging) methodological approach, she did so with perseverance and grace, and it was this learned expertise that helped to move the project forward. She is thoughtful and has a quiet strength, which make her a great collaborator.”

By Quinetta Roberson

Kenneth Russell
Doctoral Student Higher, Adult and Lifelong Administration (HALE)

“Although Kenn is in another doctoral program at MSU, he came to me to be a “thought partner” in his research. I am so glad he did because we have since developed a working relationship that spans several projects. His desire to both conduct good science and do good in this world has been invigorating and inspirational, and make him a valued collaborator. ”

By Quinetta Roberson

Victor Blocker
Doctoral Student Management (Broad College of Business)

“While in his second year, Victor has made his mark in our doctoral program. Beyond becoming involved in multiple projects, which have been accepted for presentation at our annual conference, Victor is such a wonderful collaborator. He is warm, supportive and affirming to others, and always has a meme, gif or song lyric to help brighten someone’s day. ”

By Quinetta Roberson

Megan Mikhail
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Congratulations Megan on finishing up a stellar graduate career here at MSU! I can't wait to see what you do during internship and beyond. And thank you for all of your work on our clinical interviews, SCID algorithms, etc. I appreciate all that you have done and your many contributions to our projects! ”

By Kelly Klump

Carolina Anaya
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thank you so much Carolina for all that you do for our lab - your mentoring, your clinical interviewing, and your scientific contributions to our work! And congratulations on your many accomplishments this year - including turning in the final copy of your comprehensive exam and your first (and single!) author publication from that work. Excited to see what this next year brings for you! ”

By Kelly Klump

Yousef Abdalaal
Doctoral Student Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

“Yousef does high-quality work and he's very committed. He's work makes an impact on people's lives and the environment. This post is to recognize his academic achievements.”

By Ehsan Ghane

Babak Dialameh
Doctoral Student Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

“Babak's is hard working and enthusiastic. He's very committed to his academic career. He's published high-quality research that will make an impact.”

By Ehsan Ghane

Brian Brutzman
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thank you Brian for all of your hard work and support as a research assistant for the Wallace Foundation Project on Use of Reseaerch Evidence this year! You are an invaluable member of our team!”

By Jenna Watling Neal

Christophe Delay
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Christophe was a graduate teaching assistant in two different courses in the fall, and was primarily responsible for mentoring and evaluating student media projects in my course. Christophe was so supportive and committed to academic excellence that students went out of their way to tell me how helpful his feedback was! He was integral to strengthening the evaluation rubric and even brought in another graduate student as a guest speaker to talk to the class. These were all impactful contributions to teaching and learning excellence!”

By Katie Clements