Congratulations to Dana Reznik, doctoral
student, for being selected as one of the members of the 2008-2009
class of "Entrepreneurial Faculty for the 21st Century University"
fellows!
Dr. Steve Warren's research on the fragile X syndrome has made the news! 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 3, 2008)
Jim Hancock (Department of Horticulture, and former Director of the Plant Breeding and Genetics Program) has been named a University Distinguished Professor,
recognizing his multifaceted contributions to plant breeding and
research of polyploids, as well as his dedication to service and
teaching. (February 8, 2008)
Dean Della Penna, (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics) has been named a University Distinguished Professor, recognizing his research in plant biochemistry and genetic engineering . (February 8, 2008)
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)
Andrea Braeutigam, doctoral student, received the best poster award presentation award, from Agrisera, at the Photosynthesis 2007 conference. (Glasgow, 2007)
