Spotlight
While Jacob applied to multiple programs, when he came to visit MSU he saw researchers who loved what they did and was compelled by the scope of things Spartans were trying to research and accomplish.
“I hope that by demonstrating these techniques myself – reliable communications, following my gut, articulating the personal motivations for pursuing research – I can help normalize these practices... Read More
Getting to know individuals across the university is what has been rewarding for Alyssa throughout her graduate degree. Her advisor and faculty members are “encouraging, understanding, and flexible”.
!["For me, [law] is not a career. It's how i define my duty on earth." -Kanza Khan, Juris Doctoral Student, College of Law](https://grad.msu.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_thumb/public/spotlight/Kanza.png?itok=Xk-0HdeY)
Despite her dedication to helping people understand one another and navigate social systems, she didn’t always want to attend law school.
“Someday I hope someone looks back on their experiences with me as a friend, teacher, colleague, and they say ‘yes she made a mark on my life in some way”.”
Matthew’s research focuses on emerging technologies and interpersonal communication with the goal of employing modern vantage points and new tools to solve old problems.
"Most importantly, it gives you the time to realize it’s not about you, but what you can give back to the world around you."
Leonie Hintze is a graduate student in the College of Arts and Letters, studying German in a Master’s program.
