AGEM EVENTS!!

AGEM  nominated seven doctoral students to serve as SREB-AGEP Scholars to attend the Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching and Mentoring.  The Institute was be  held October 28 - 31, 2010 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa, FL.  Three AGEM Scholars were recognized at the banquet for being awarded their Ph.DsTo learn more about opportunities with the Southern Regional Education Board, please visit www.SREB.org.  . Dr. Veronica Scott, MSU Graduate, with Dr. Ansley Abraham.    Dr. Audie Thompson, UMMC Graduate, with Dr. Ansley Abraham.    Dr. Kedra Wallace, UMMC Graduate, with Dr. Ansley Abraham.   The Alliance for Graduate Eduacation in Mississippi at  Mississippi State University hosted it annual IMPETUS-PGE Conference April 3 - 4, 2009.   IMPETUS-PGE is an informative program open to selected undergraduate juniors and seniors, primarily in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) areas. The goal of the program is to create awareness about the importance of graduate education, to encourage and empower talented students to pursue graduate education, and to assist students in making informed decisions about graduate education.   The program includes an opening reception, academic departmental visits, campus tours, a student panel discussion, and networking opportunities. This event will also include one plenary session with a keynote speaker and a second plenary session with noted presentations. These discussions will focus on preparing undergraduate students for graduate school with an interactive session to allow students to ask questions that they may have about graduate school. Lastly, there will be an awards luncheon to recognize participants and to provide additional networking opportunities.  This is a great opportunity for students to visit Mississippi State University and receive information needed to succeed in graduate school.                            2009 IMPETUS-PGE Speakers and Advisiors                     Participants attending the workshop on Mastering the          Graduate Process presented by Dr. Howard Adams. AGEM sponsored three scholars to participate in the Howard University/The University of Texas at El Paso (HUTEP) Postdoctorate Institute.  The Institute was held in El Paso, TX  from September 24 - 26, 2009.  The HUTEP Institute on Postdoctorate Preparation is designed to prepare advanced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and SBES (Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences) doctoral students for postdoctoral opportunities and to enhance their future postdoctoral experience.

CONGRATULATIONS PH.D. RECIPIENTS!!!

Listing of  AGEM Ph.D. Recipients:   Spring 2009 Dr. Lyrial Chism, Mathematics The University of Mississippi   Dr. Michelle Craddock, Mathematics The University of Mississippi   Dr. Falicia Edwards, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Eric McClendon, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Pamela Moore, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Dr. Brian Napolion,  Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Michael Smith, Biology The University of Mississippi   Dr. Tonya Stone, Mechanical Engineering Mississippi State University   Dr. Wendy White, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Byron Williams, Computer Science Mississippi State University    Summer 2009 Dr. TaMika Bradley, Exercise Science The University of Mississippi   Dr Afrachanna Butler, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Dr. Jelani Griffin, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Tiffani Holmes, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Natasha Magee, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Dr. Donetta McCullum, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Fall 2009  Dr. Tuwanda Simmons, Medicinal Chemisty The Universtiy of Mississippi   Dr. Kedra Wallace, Neuroscience The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Terrance West, Electrical Engineering Mississippi State University   Spring 2010 Dr. Zarata Banks, Clinical Health Science The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Derrick Chandler, Physiology The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Sean Cook, Environmental Science   Jackson State University   Dr. Erick Ellis, Chemistry Jackson State University   Dr. Chin Onwubiko, Microbiology The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Doris Powe, Environmental Science Jackson State University   Dr. Veronica Scott, Biological Sciences Mississippi State University   Dr. Felicia Tardy, Clinical Health Sciences The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Audie Thompson, Biochemistry The University of Mississippi Medical Center   Dr. Terrance Wright, Environmental Sciences Jackson State University

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2010 AGEM WINTER SCHOLAR SYMPOSIUM

The 2010 AGEM Winter Scholar Symposium was held January 21 – 23, 2010, in Hattiesburg, MS. The University of Southern Mississippi served as the host institution for the event.  The theme of the symposium was Empowering Scholars to Explore and Excel in Areas of Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Science. Attendees attended sessions which included Standing in the GAP:  Nurturing and Mentoring the Development of Minority Students in STEM Education, Career Opportunities for Scientists and Twitter, Myspace, Facebook:  Social Networking Gone Wild.  Presenters included Dr. Howard G. Adams, Howard G. Adams & Associates, Inc,  Dr. Judson Haynes, Procter & Gamble, Dr. Jerlando Jackson, University of Wisconsin - Madison, and Dr. Sharnnia Artis, The Ohio State University.  A panel comprised of former AGEM Ph.D. recipents addressed the topic Prepared for the Professoriate:  Was I Really?  For a complete list of speakers, click on the speakers link on the left. During the recruitment fair, students had the opportunity to speak with a number of recruiters from universities across the country.  Many students also participated in the student scientific presentations portion of the symposium as well.  For a complete list of the winners, click on the student presentation winners link on the left. Symposium attendees were treated to motivational, uplifting, and informative keynote addresses by Mr. Steve Birdine, President and CEO, Affirmations in Action during the opening session and Dr. Damon Williams, Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate, University of Wisconsin - Madison during the luncheon.  During the banquet, entertainment was provided by the poet, Future, and AGEM was pleased to honor nine of its eighteen 2009 Ph.D. recipients.

Dr. Donald Cole, 3rd from left, along with former AGEM Scholars (left to right) Dr. Generique Stewart, Dr. Tonya Stone, Dr. Tolecia Clark, Dr. Carla Cotwright-Williams, and Dr. Quincy Moore.

GRADUATES' RECEPTION

On April 30, 2009, The Alliance for Graduate Education at The University of Mississippi hosted it's annual Recognition Reception for it's AGEM and SRIU (Summer Research Institute for Undergraduates)  Scholars.  This year AGEM recognized three Ph.D. recepients and five undergraduates.  The honorees were:   Faith Amadi - Ph.D. in Engineering Science Geology Lyrial Chism - Ph.D. in Mathematics Michelle Craddock - Ph.D. in Mathematics   Hawau Bojuwon - B.A. in Biochemistry Matthew Dukes - B.A. in Biochemistry Gena Gutierrez - B.A in Chemistry Ikenna Unigwe - B.A. in Biochemistry Chinelo Udemgba - B.A. in Biochemistry

Drs. Michelle Craddock and Faith Amadi