Augusta University
Stacey EidsonWellstar MCG Health recently became the first hospital in Georgia to offer in-house risk assessment testing for severe preeclampsia.
Tim RauschSatish Rao, MD, and his team developed a method called translumbosacral anorectal magnetic stimulation, or TAMS, to study specific nerves without needles.
Nearly 1,800 military-connected students are part of the Augusta University community, including 870 who use military education benefits.
Paige Tucker“There is such a thing as work-life balance. We can have this relationship where we can do what we need to do at work and what we need to do in life," says Wesley Meares, PhD.
Nina Sligar“This recognition reflects the unwavering support of extraordinary mentors, colleagues and Augusta University – my academic home," says Beth NeSmith, PhD.
Felicia BaskettAmateur radio continues to connect people without relying on the internet or cellular networks.
Hannah Litteer"This is like giving back to MCG, and the students will benefit from it as well,” says Arni S.R. Srinivasa Rao, PhD.
"We're trying to introduce them to computational thinking as a way to bring them into programming,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.
Katy Hennig“It’s the largest grant we have received and will help fund needed support around experiential learning, professional career development for our students,” says Julie Goley.
Joshua NewberryThe growth of AU Online and its partnered academic programs demonstrates its excellence and value within the market," says Provost Maggy G. Tomova, PhD.
Jamison Guice"Madden's the person you trust with the things that can't go wrong," says Mark Myers, EdD.
Miguelangelo Hernandez“I will leave with a strong sense of closure and peace ... I don’t see this as retiring from something, I see this as retiring to something,” says Judi Wilson, EdD.
Milledge Austin"This gene is well known in one field, but now we’re seeing it’s also important in cardiovascular cells," says Kunzhe Dong, PhD.
Joshua DuffyCTAE and IT teachers are often the first to spark a student's interest in a potential career path. A single lesson can inspire a student to pursue a future in cybersecurity.
"It's a huge achievement and an honor,” says Daria Ilatovskaya, PhD.
Valerie Emerick“The lectureship will highlight both art and science, but I hope it also serves as a venue to hear from individuals with disabilities,” said Amanda Behr, PhD.
“I think athletics is an important part of the student experience. I want to do everything I can to just kind of build as many bridges as possible,” says AD Brent McMillian.
“I am a Jaguar because I grew up here. I’ve been here for 25 years and this has been the highlight of my professional career,” says Lester Pretlow, PhD.
"We’re providing services and information to people that they maybe wouldn't get elsewhere," says Jessica Stewart, PhD.
Chris CurryWellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center have begun treating patients using the new Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, a state-of-the-art, noninvasive treatment.