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Steven Thomas

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Steven Thomas

Coordinator for Inclusive Strategic Partnerships and ORESD & SROP Program Director

Graduate School

Chittenden Hall

(517) 432-3268

deshawn@grd.msu.edu

Biography

Steven Thomas is Director of The Graduate School’s Office of Research Engagement and Scholar Development, where he leads strategies advancing research participation, graduate recruitment, scholar success, and institutional partnerships. He directs the MSU Graduate Scholar Learning Community (GSLC), the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP), and the Science Ethics & Engagement Fellows initiative, connecting programs that support students from research experiences through advanced study an

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