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Alumni Spotlight: Ben Wilson

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Dr. Ben Wilson, a 2015 graduate of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, is now an assistant professor of economics at State University of New York, College at Cortland. He has also joined the team of Research Scholars at the Binzagr Institute … Continue reading

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Announcements

Interdisciplinary Student Conference Dates Moved Previously coinciding with the Community of Scholars event in April, the ISC will now coincide with Graduate Education Week in October. Graduate Education Week is October 9-15, 2016 and the Interdisciplinary Student Conference will be … Continue reading

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Staff Spotlight: Kara Bollinger

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Kara Bollinger joined UMKC a few months ago as the Graduate Writing Specialist, a position supported by the School of Graduate Studies and the Writing Studio. Thus far, she enjoys the collaborative environment. “The Graduate Writing Advisory Committee relies on … Continue reading

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Paquette

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Dr. Michelle Paquette came to UMKC in January 2011 as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, and is now a Research Assistant Professor of Physics. She received an external grant in 2014 (a Young Investigator Award from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency), … Continue reading

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Student Spotlight: Emily McGinnis

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Emily McGinnis is a current UMKC student, earning her Ph.D. in Music Education and Curriculum & Instruction. She already has a Bachelor of Arts in music and education from Luther College in Iowa and a Master of Music Education from … Continue reading

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Amy Casey

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Dr. Amy Casey graduated from UMKC in 2013 with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy & Foundations and Curriculum & Instruction. She is now the Principal of a local elementary school. “After a successful principalship at Oakwood Manor Elementary, I … Continue reading

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SGS Staff Spotlight: Michelle Heard, Administrative Assistant

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Michelle Heard has been the Administrative Assistant in the School of Graduate Studies since February 2013. Here, she handles front desk operations, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. student files, and graduate student support, along with several other duties. Working in the School of … Continue reading

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Linda Mitchell

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Dr. Linda Mitchell has been the Martha Jane Philips Starr MO Distinguished Professor since 2008 when she joined UMKC’s History Department. “I had been teaching for seventeen years at a university in western New York State, but was invited to … Continue reading

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Current Student Spotlight: Noah Kramer

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Physics student Noah Kramer will graduate with his Master’s degree in May 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from UMKC. “I did my undergrad here and was already involved … Continue reading

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Announcements

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Interdisciplinary Ph.D. student earns multiple awards Vivek Agrahari, PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry, has recently earned two awards. The first was the 2015 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Graduate Student Research Award within the Analysis and Pharmaceutical … Continue reading

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