Committees

MICaB Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS)

The Committee on Graduate Studies (CGS) establishes general policies, serves both faculty and graduate students in the maintenance of academic standards, evaluates applications, interviews prospective students, and facilitates the selection process of the MICaB Program. The CGS consists of nine MICaB faculty members (including the DGS), three representing each track (Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology), as well as two to three MICaB student representatives. Email: [email protected]

Faculty Committee Members: Jannell Bazurto, PhD, Craig Bierle, PhD, Kathleen Boris-Lawrie, PhD, Sara Hamilton Hart, PhD (DGS), Kris Hogquist, PhD, Ameeta Kelekar, PhD, Subree Subramanian, 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: [email protected]

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, Terran Stenger

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: [email protected]

Faculty Committee Members: Matt Aliota, PhD, Thomas Griffith, PhD, Roberta O'Connor, PhD, Chris Pennell, 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: [email protected]

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

Student Committee Members: Jax, Dunning, Gabi Farulla-Bastian, Brigitte Flannery, Enoc Granados Centeno, Amanda Haeberle, Grant Hickok, Hannah Hillman, Caleb Kim, Nicole Marquez Reyes, 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, PhD, (Co-Chair), Roberta O'Connor, PhD, (Co-Chair)

Student Committee members: Taylor DePauw, Jake Hildebrand, Sookyong Joo, Foster Powers, Perianne Smith, Trevor Tankersley