Congratulations to Gaurav Moghe, first year Genetics student, for taking the third place prize at the MSU OISS Essay writing contest. His essay reflected upon his experiences in adjusting to the American culture. (November 16, 2007)
Laurie Kaguni, a Genetics faculty member, has recently been named a University Distinguished Professor (June 29, 2007)
Megan Drummond, a Genetics doctoral student, was elected president of the Genetics Student Organization. (May 24, 2007)
Harrie Van Erp, doctoral student in Jonathan Walton's research group, received a doctoral completion fellowship from the College of Natural Science. (May 14, 2007)
Tejas Kadaki awarded the Hsiung-Kimball Award, which is given annually to one graduate or undergraduate student "on the basis of academic excellence and potential to succeed in their chosen field." Preference is given, when possible, to an applicant whose academic interests are in either clinical virology or bacteriology. (May 4, 2007)
Dr. Steve Warren - College of Natural Science Outstanding Alumni Award for 2007. Steve is a graduate of the MSU Genetics Program (Ph.D. in 1981). See our alumni pages for more information about his career and accomplishments. (April 17, 2007)
Dr. Barb Sears, Director of the Genetics Program, received the 2007 "Outstanding Faculty Woman" award from the MSU Faculty & Professional Women's Association. (April 10, 2007)
Eliana Gonzales-Vigil (left) and Andrea Braeutigam (right), doctoral students, both won student awards for their oral presentations at the Midwestern section meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists. (March 25, 2007)
