Parker Hopkins
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student Forestry

“I want to thank Parker for being a wonderful lab mate and peer in the department. He did an amazing job reviving the Forestry Graduate Student Organization, bringing us all together, and consistently going out of his way to help those in need. I truly appreciate his hard work and dedication, and would like to again congratulate him for successfully defending his Master's degree, and thank you for the enthusiasm and positivity you bring in the department!”

By Ichchha Thapa

Ichchha Thapa
Doctoral Student Forestry

“Ichchha is a genuine ray of sunshine. She's been a joy to work with at every turn. She participates often in department and graduate events, and always brings positivity to the day. Her kindness extends to all around her, and her welcoming demeanor is always front and center. She's also a brilliant scholar and I truly know she will go very far in her career and life. ”

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Destiny Kanning
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student College of Osteopathic Medicine

“Destiny has been a shining light in our clinics and amongst the MSU student population. She strives not only for personal academic excellence but for the success and development of her peers! She is always available and will drop everything to help another community member move forward. Her efforts in improving health literacy surrounding emergency medicine in Michigan is nothing short of extraordinary!”

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Moriah Young
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“I would like to thank Moriah for being such a positive and inspiring member of the Integrative Biology (IBIO) and EEB communities. Moriah has been an incredibly active graduate student during her tenure at MSU, serving in multiple leadership roles, teaching courses, all while producing high quality and novel research. Not only is Moriah a productive student and researcher, but also a dear friend to many. I want to thank her for all she has done during her time at MSU and wish her the very best in the time to come. ”

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Alex Mison
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student REHS Outreach

“Alex has been a phenomenal colleague, friend, and mentor to me, as the 2nd year REHS Outreach/MSU Tours GA. I’m going to miss our weekly staff meetings and office chats after she graduates, but I am so excited to see the great things Alex will do in Arizona! Thank you & congratulations!!! ”

By Abbey Eggleton

Brooke Jeffery
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Brooke is not only a dedicated and talented researcher, but her talent and dedication extends beyond the lab to her advocacy for students with disabilities. I have personally felt since knowing Brooke that I have learned a lot about my own mental health and how to advocate for myself. Brooke works extremely hard for herself and others and I think her hard work deserves to be recognized. Thank you so much for being an awesome researcher, advocate and friend! ”

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Aislinn Low
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student Psychology

“Thanks to Aislinn and congrats on finishing your first year! It's been wonderful working with you. I've been impressed by how quickly you've mastered parts of research. The lab has been enriched by your presence and kindness. I’m particularly grateful for your contributions to our interpersonal perception projects. A great example of your recent accomplishments was your master’s thesis proposal, where you handled questions and challenges like a seasoned pro. Can I have some of that confidence someday? The committee was very impressed by the scope and rigor of the project. Looking forward to working with you on it!”

By William Chopikk

Maya Wilson Brown
Doctoral Student Plant Biology

“Maya is an incredibly valued member of the PLB and EEB community. She is an active participant in both research and service, and a true friend to any that are fortunate enough to know her. I want to thank Maya for all of her contributions to MSU and I look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes during the remainder of her time here. ”

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Jamily Lorena
Doctoral Student Department of Integrative Biology

“Jamily has always been a kind and supporting mentor both in the lab and in giving career advice. She has never hesitated to offer help even when she’s busy. Recently, she voluntarily stayed after normal hours to help me in the lab. I also really appreciate the effort she makes to include me in experiments and in giving me the chance to learn as an undergraduate. As I begin my own graduate school career, I hope to pass forward the inclusivity and mentorship Jamily has shown me. Thank you!”

By Grace Urban

Jamily Lorena
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Jamily is truly one of the kindest and most caring people I know. She is extremely supportive and goes out of her way to help those in need. She has done so much service to our department, the university, and the greater East Lansing community. I want her to be recognized for the compassionate, thoughtful, and genuine human that she is. Thank you Jamily! ”

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Johe Johnson
Doctoral Student Statistics and Probability

“Johe has been with the Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT) for less than a year, but has already distinguished himself as an excellent consultant. Bringing a combination of strong statistical knowledge and excellent communication skills both in writing and in person, Johe has helped a wide range of clients with their analytic needs. He is very much appreciated by clients and colleagues alike, and we at CSTAT are very fortunate to be working with him. ”

By Greg Hixon

Olivia Fitch
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“I would like to thank Olivia for all of the incredible work she has done over the last few years to foster community within the Integrative Biology Department (IBIO). Olivia took the reigns on designing and implementing a graduate student organization within the IBIO department. Not only was this an incredible amount of work, but also a very difficult task to undertake. However, these challenges did not deter her, and thanks to her efforts, the IBIO graduate community is notably stronger and more connected than ever before. Thank you Olivia for all that you do! ”

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Taylor Meechan
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student College of Education

“Taylor Meechan was the best advisor I could have had at MSU. She was an awesome ACD in Holden Hall, but also an incredible boss, a hardworking team member, and a dependable friend. Thank you Taylor!!”

By Ellie McDonough

Tathagata Dutta
Doctoral Student Statistics and Probability

“Tathagata has gone above and beyond to support students in the STT class he is teaching this semester. He took on a complex assignment with professionalism and care, and on short notice, and has excelled in the work. Thank you, Tathagata, for your support of students this semester, and in all the semesters you have worked in STT. ”

By Vince Melfi

Katherine Hulting
Doctoral Student Integrative Biology

“Katherine is an incredible scientist committed to outreach and grad student advocacy. She excels in her research endeavors in landscape, community, and conservation ecology while dedicating her spare time to publishing science communication articles for Conservation Corridor. Together, her research and outreach advance public understanding of human-induced environmental change. Beyond science, she serves as graduate student representative for Kellogg Biological Station, advocating for graduate student welfare, inclusion, and equity across departments. She is a gift to MSU and our grad students and helps make the world a better place every day! ”

By Morgan Clark

Ichchha Thapa
Doctoral Student Forestry

“Ichchha is always striving to be a productive and positive member of the graduate student community at MSU and within the Forestry department. She’s always the first to volunteer and put the community in forestry high on her long list of priorities.”

By Parker Hopkins

John Reaves
Doctoral Student Economics

“John’s work on the annual report for the Wraparound Evaluation Project has been outstanding. He dived into the project work and learned new skills and software tools (Quarto and Git) related to achieving reproducibility for statistical work. Then he made real contributions to the clarity and efficiency of the data management and analysis scripts we are using to get the results. As a result, we’ve been delivering results earlier than expected. He’s been responsive and reliable, paid attention to details throughout the work, communicated well with our research partners, and it has been a pleasure to work with him. ”

By Steven J. Pierce

Ganesha Sharma M S
Doctoral Student Statistics & Probability

“I have had the pleasure of observing Ganesha’s classroom teaching and mentoring him as a student in my AAE 453 class, which provides support for international students that are new to TAing in the American context, and I have been beyond impressed. He has incredible teaching instincts and is always looking for ways to enhance student learning and develop his own understanding of pedagogical principles and practices. He goes above and beyond in service to his students, and the Statistics & Probability department is very lucky to have him!”

By Alissa Cohen

MaryRosa Clark
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance

“MaryRosa absolutely killed it with our podcast assignment for EAD 866! Thank you for being such a great collaborator and making this project fun to contribute to. I really enjoyed bouncing ideas off of you and tuning into the final result!”

By Amanda Cho

Amanda Cho
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student HALE

“Shout-out to Amanda for being an incredible classmate and an even better friend! I'm so grateful the HALE program brought us together. You're one of the most hardworking people I know, and your passion for helping students succeed is inspiring. I've really appreciated your constant support and the way you continue to show up for me - whether it is a pep talk, answering my endless questions, or just being there to vent. I'm so glad we get to go through this experience together!”

By Sara Kraeuter

Justin Weller
Master's (MS, MA, MFA, MPH, MSW) Student Student Affairs Administration

“Justin's discussion posts in our EAD 866 course have been incredibly thoughtful, uplifting, and inspirational. It truly means a lot to me that he's taken the time to engage with my posts, especially during moments of overwhelm. Thank you, Justin, for making this course feel so relatable. I will continue to use the resources you’ve shared to uplift myself and remind myself to take breaks—knowing I’m not alone in this journey!”

By Amanda Cho

Lauren Ziegelmayer
Doctoral Student Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education

“I cannot thank Lauren enough for being the best student mentor I could ever ask for. She is not only an outstanding student and leader in our program, but she is an unwavering friend. Thank you, Lauren, for all of the pep talks, celebrations, and support you have given me throughout this first year. I am so grateful for you!”

By Emma Chatson

Justin St Charles
Doctoral Student College of Education, HALE Program

“I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for my friend Justin from the HALE doctoral program. Justin has a unique gift for making everyone around him feel valued and uplifted, always radiating positivity. Justin’s constant encouragement and cheerful spirit have touched many lives, making him a truly inspiring individual. Already deeply committed to student success, Justin is sure to achieve even more in the future.”

By Aybige Kocas

Christophe Delay
Doctoral Student Psychology

“I would like to recognize two exceptional qualities of Christophe. The first is the way he centers the impact of his research--always considering how the work he does stands to influence care for people struggling with mental health challenges. Centering his values in this way also leads him to be very careful and rigorous about his science. The second thing I'd like to acknowledge is his team approach to science and to our Clinical Science area group. He is always willing to contribute, to mentor younger trainees in the lab, and generally promote an environment that is positive and collaborative. I am very grateful to have him in our research group and have learned a lot from him.”

By Katy Thakkar

Beau Zhang
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Beau has consistently been an enthusiastic and important mentor to the undergraduate students in the lab, supporting their research, UURAF presentations, and other activities.”

By Jan Brascamp

Hyewon Yang
Doctoral Student Psychology

“Thanks to Hyewon for such an amazing year in the lab. It’s been really wonderful seeing you mature into an excellent researcher. I’m happy to see all your hard work paying off. You’ve been an amazing addition to the lab—your sharp analytic mind and compassion have enriched our program in so many ways. A recent example of your hard work was your thorough response to a challenging revision requiring troubleshooting analyses in ways that I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do! I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish next and I’m excited to witness it!”

By William Chopik

Sophie Buysse
Doctoral Student Plant Biology

“Not only is Sophie a talented scientist, dedicated educator, and amazing mentor, she is also an amazing friend to her Plant Biology peers. The department of Plant Biology is so lucky to have such an amazing graduate student like Sophie!”

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