Congratulations to all the Elite 50 award winners!
The Elite 50 Celebration recognizes and rewards achievement outside the classroom by 50 of IUPUI's 8,100 graduate and professional students. At this year's event, IUPUI's Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) also became the first organization ever to receive a 50th Anniversary Chancellor's Medallion.
Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
"During his time at IUPUI, Tim has been exemplary in and out of the classroom, and his aptitude for education, research, and the health and well-being of Indiana makes him exceptional among his peers, a mentor to IUPUI students, and a valued member of our IUPUI community. Tim has demonstrated an early career commitment to the tripartite mission that places him at the top of graduate and professional students at IUPUI." One of Tim's nominators
School of Social Work, MSW program
“Danny has a clear passion for social justice and for advocating for oppressed, disadvantaged, and/or disenfranchised populations and demonstrates this value through his professional work, the volunteer opportunities he’s chosen to undertake, as well as his interactions with others around him. He currently works as the executive director of a free medical clinic in Indiana that serves people living in poverty who can’t afford healthcare." - One of Danny's nominators
The Chancellor's Scholar recognizes students with the highest cumulative grade point average during their academic careers. Congratulations Brandon and Saurabh!
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Brandon Bills has authored or co-authored over 10 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has presented at numerous national meetings including ASMS and Pittcon. He also completed a summer internship at Thermo Scientific and was a co-founder and officer for Mole, the chemistry department’s graduate student organization. Brandon was awarded a three year graduate research fellowship from the National Institute of Justice in 2016.
M.S. in Computer Information Graphics
Saurabh Pandey will be graduating this spring with a master’s degree in computer and information science. He is currently engaged in interdisciplinary research on community data analytics. The objective is to improve prediction and prevention of social harm risks—including crime, automobile accidents, and drug overdoses. Saurabh has excelled on all fronts by attaining a 4.0 GPA, while also contributing as a teaching assistant and mentor to new students.
The William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion honors graduates who have excelled in their commitment to the community through activities such as service learning, volunteerism, community/social issue advocacy, community work-study, and political engagement.
Herron School of Art and Design
Masters
Andrea Jandernoa
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Doctorate
Thad Austin
Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Masters
Jasmine Deskins
Israt Khan
School of Dentistry
Doctorate
Nashid Ahmed
Andrew Bartels
Natalie Lorenzano
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Masters
Emily Meadows
Hannah Thompson
Doctorate
Ryan Bice
Allyson Garrett
Melissa Mailand
Kimberly McCord
Jordan Supan
School of Liberal Arts
Masters
Liz Ale
Amber Kriech
School of Medicine
Masters
Sariely Sandoval
Doctorate
Imade Imasuen Williams
School of Nursing
Doctorate
Cynthia Borum
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Masters
Rachel Santos
School of Science
Masters
Nawara Abufares
School of Social Work
Masters
Michelle Johnson
