2023 DEGS Conference Award Winners Announced

April 27, 2023

Congratulations to our 2023 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference award recipients and to all of our graduate student presenters!

Also, a special thanks for our volunteer faculty, professional staff, postdoc and alumni judges!

All awardees are invited to the Graduate Student Day awards ceremony and reception on Thursday, June 1 at 4 p.m. ET in the Mitchell Auditorium on the First Floor of the Bossone Research Enterprise Center. We also invite you to join us then to honor the conference award winners, as well as all of the winners of the Graduate Student Excellence Awards.

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Graduate Students Make an Impact at 2023 AAAS Meeting

April 27, 2023

"For the first time, Drexel University sponsored the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)'s annual meeting, which brings together experts, leaders and influencers in all areas of science. The 2023 meeting focused on 'Science for Humanity' and featured groundbreaking multi-disciplinary research.

Drexel’s student researchers showcased their impact on the world of science by displaying posters on social sciences, brain and behavioral studies, developmental biology and more. While Drexel faculty and experts discussed research with peers and made new connections with colleagues, Drexel graduate and undergraduate students left a mark on the E-poster competition and took home 17 of the 39 awards, including 10 first place awards and seven honorable mentions."

Read the article in DrexelNow!

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PhD Student Wins First Place Oral Research Presentation at 2023 DEGS Conference

April 27, 2023

Meet Tyler! Tyler Andres-Bray is a fourth-year PhD student in biological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and received his bachelor's degree with distinction from Duke University in biology with a focus in animal behavior. He earned a master's degree in animal behavior and conservation from the City University of New York.

Tyler recently presented his research on "Environmentally-Mediated Termite Behavior Shapes Seasonality of Chimpanzee Termite Fishing in Mbam & Djerem National Park, Cameroon," at the 2023 Drexel Emerging Scholars Conference. He was awarded the Provost’s Award for Best Virtual Oral Research Presentation!

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Drexel Students, Research Community Made Their Mark on 2023 AAAS Meeting

April 25, 2023

Drexel University sponsored the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s annual meeting for the first time, and students took home 44 percent of the poster competition awards.

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PhD Student Advocate and Mentor Recognized For Accomplishments

April 11, 2023

In addition to her research, Sarah Malik, fourth year PhD student in mechanical engineering and mechanics in the College of Engineering is an engaged member of the Drexel and graduate student communities and has a long list of accomplishments. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, Drexel’s first attendee of the Rising Stars in Mechanical Engineering workshop hosted by Stanford University, and is the first graduate student on the IEEE Computer Society’s Publication Board. She is a member of the College of Engineering Dean’s Student Leadership Council leading initiatives around investigating perceptions of Drexel and is an active advocate of academic support for graduate students. Malik received an outstanding mentorship award for her dedication in mentoring both junior graduate and undergraduate students and she was selected as one of eight graduate students in the College of Engineering to received a 2023 Koerner Award for her work in Smart Cities & Integration. Malik is also a member of the inaugural cohort of Nina Henderson Provost Fellows. She is working on two projects, "Lifelong Learning and the Future of Higher Education" and "Innovation Engine and Culture at Drexel: Best Practices and an Integrated Review".

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April Doctoral Student Newsletter

April 11, 2023

The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

The April edition features:

• Featured Article - Drexel In Bloom
• Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile: Sarah Malik
• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Upcoming Events
• News & Opportunities for Doctoral Students
• Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

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Academic News and Key Reminders - Spring 2023

April 01, 2023

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Graduation Dates Deadlines and Procedures

April 01, 2023

The following information is for Drexel graduate students enrolled in quarter programs who intend to complete their program/degree requirements and graduate this spring or summer term. If this information does not apply to you, please disregard.

We encourage all students to maintain regular communication with your assigned academic advisor(s) who can help you work through any concerns related to your academic progress, including any unforeseen challenges you encounter due to family, health, personal, or other reasons. Students who are planning to complete their degree requirements and graduate this spring or summer MUST adhere to the deadlines and procedures outlined in this note.

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The Graduate College Welcomes Deirdre McMahon

April 01, 2023

The Graduate College would like to welcome Deirdre McMahon, PhD, who will begin her role as Assistant Dean of Online Education effective April 1.

Deirdre joins the Graduate College with more than fifteen years of experience in online and hybrid instruction. In addition to her role as a Teaching Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, Deirdre has been a leader in online education at Drexel.

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