Committees

MICaB COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES

The Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) administers the policies of the MICaB program, evaluates applications, interviews prospective graduate students, and facilitates the selection process. The CGS serves both faculty and graduate students in the maintenance of academic standards. The CGS meets on a regular basis throughout the year and is chaired by the DGS. The CGS consists of nine MICaB faculty members, three representing each track, as well as two to three MICaB student representatives. Email: micabcgs@umn.edu

Faculty Committee Members: Sara Hamilton Hart, PhD (Director of Graduate Studies), Jannell Bazurto, PhD, Craig Bierle, PhD, Kathleen Boris-Lawrie, PhD, Kris Hogquist, PhD, Ameeta Kelekar, PhD, Subree Subramanian, MS, PhD, Stefani Thomas, PhD, Jesse Williams, PhD

Student Committee Members: Sookyong Joo, Mary Piaskowski, Foster Powers

FACULTY ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE

The Faculty Admissions Committee evaluates applications from faculty members who have applied to become graduate faculty in the MICaB program. The committee consists of 6 MICaB faculty members (two from each track) and 3 MICaB students. Email: micabadmissions@umn.edu

Faculty Committee Members: Craig Bierle, PhD, Scott Dehm, PhD (Chair), Kathryn Fixen, PhD, Kris Hogquist, PhD, Zohar Sachs, MD, PhD, Bruce Walcheck, PhD,

Student Committee Members: Tailor Mathes, Tristan Neal, Hrishi Venkatesh

AWARDS COMMITTEE

The Awards Committee evaluates applications from students for a variety of awards. The committee consists of six MICaB faculty members (two from each track) who are selected by the CGS. Email: micabawards@umn.edu

Faculty Committee Members: Matt Aliota, PhD, Thomas Griffith, PhD, Chris Pennell, PhD, Steve Rice, PhD, Ingunn Stromnes, PhD, Vaiva Vezys, PhD

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

The mission of the MICaB Diversity and Inclusion Committee serves to increase equity and inclusion within the MICaB graduate program. This committee includes MICaB students and faculty. The committee is committed to supporting and uplifting underrepresented minorities (URM) and actively combating prejudice and inequity. Email: micabdeic@umn.edu

Faculty Committee Members: Kathryn Fixen, PhD, Kevin Lang, PhD, Vaiva Vezys, PhD, Julia Willett, PhD

Student Committee Members: Brigitte Flannery, Amanda Haeberle, Grant Hickok, Hannah Hillman, Caleb Kim, Nicole Marquez Reyes, Jesenia Perez, Mary Piaskowski

CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of the MICaB Career Development Committee is to promote education, opportunity, inclusion and excellence surrounding the exploration of available career paths. Key elements include promoting open and candid discussions of career path options, providing a realistic modern-day rationale for choosing a given path that considers both the professional and personal needs of each student, and providing mentorship, resources, and guidance that will equip MICaB students with the best tools and mechanisms to success within a given career path choice. The MICaB Career Development Committee coordinates career development activities within the MICaB program.

Faculty Committee Members: Alon Herschhorn, Ph.D. (Co-Chair), Roberta O'Connor (Co-Chair)

Student Committee members: Taylor DePauw, Jake Hildebrand, Sookyong Joo, Foster Powers