The Outstanding Dissertation Awards are presented to doctoral-level students who have written original, innovative dissertations that reflect great research and have or are likely to be disseminated widely and have significant impact on the field and society. This award is open to all doctoral-level students who have achieved candidacy and are expected to complete, defend their dissertation, and graduate in the current academic year (prior to September 1, 2022).

Graduate College Award Winners

Olivia Boerman
PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering
School of Biomedical Engineering, Sciences and Health Systems

Rebecca J. Crochiere
PhD Program in Clinical Psychology
College of Arts and Sciences

College/School Finalists

Mohammadreza Bahadori
PhD Program in Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering

Jennifer Connors
PhD Program in Microbiology and Immunology
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
College of Medicine

Joan B. Cullinane
DBA Program in Business Administration
LeBow College of Business

Melissa M. Kavanaugh
PhD Program in Nutrition Sciences
College of Nursing and Health Professions

Benjamin M. Lefler
PhD Program in Materials Science and Engineering
College of Engineering

Dana Lengel
PhD Program in Neuroscience
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
College of Medicine

Jonathon N. Lundy
PhD Program in Communication, Culture and Media
College of Arts and Sciences

Sreyashi Mukherjee
PhD Program in Communication, Culture and Media
College of Arts and Sciences

Valerie T. Raziano
PhD Program in Community Health and Prevention
Dornsife School of Public Health

Allison C. Schaffer
EdD Program in Educational Leadership and Management
School of Education

Casper Voyles
PhD Program in Community Health and Prevention
Dornsife School of Public Health

Sacha R. Wilson
EdD Program in Educational Leadership and Management
School of Education