Augusta University
Milledge Austin“Our collaboration with Wellstar Health System has opened doors to more training sites for both students and residents," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Haley Crain"This experience is not only engaging students but also helping shape their professional identities and transform the future of health care," says Joann Denemark, PhD.
Miguelangelo HernandezAfua Agyapong, PhD, conceived the idea of a baby lab, which was designed to give students early childhood observation opportunities that are often difficult to access.
Nina SligarA new agreement between the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia will help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers.
Augusta University faculty have been participating with Affordable Learning Georgia since its inception in 2014, saving over 17,000 students more than $2.3 million.
Rebecca GaylorThe Graduate School at Augusta University provides a wide range of resources to help graduate students take the next steps in their careers.
The division has also expanded to include the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, becoming the only public medical school in Georgia to offer the program.
Paige Tucker“We want new faculty to know they have a place where they are supported, cared for and nurtured," says Tiana Curry-McCoy, PhD.
"Our goal is to attract students who are passionate about advancing health care through discovery and innovation," says Elena Dent, PhD.
Stacey Hudson“Consolidating the dental hygiene department under DCG has the potential to achieve more efficient use of academic, physical and financial resources,” says Nancy Young, DMD.
Hannah Litteer"It gives them initial exposure to a broader field career path in public health and in clinical medicine," says Capt. Kevin Caspary.
"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
“We're introducing fourth through eighth grade kids to computer science, programming and cyber security,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.
"It was just a simple idea – like out of the blue – and I said, 'I don't think it's even possible to be done, but let's try,'" says Rafael Pacheco, DDS, PhD.
"I was fortunate to receive mentorship from two highly experienced faculty members who had been successfully funded across different grant agencies,” says Ashwini Pandey, PhD.
"For a student’s first time looking in the microscope, everything looks the same, so it was more like giving them an idea of what we see,” says Juan Manuel Ramiro Diaz, PhD.
Morgan Hayes“This is just the beginning. Debate isn’t just for competitions; it builds skills that last a lifetime," says Danielle Hayes.
“One of the most valuable lessons I have gained from the program is the concept of building engagement through pedagogy,” says Shengshuai (Joshua) Shan, MD, PhD.
“It demonstrates the hard work of our faculty, publishing and presenting research and providing stellar service to the field and the community," says Wesley Mears, PhD.
"I always say artists should not cut a tree to make art; they should find a fallen tree or some other material to do it," says Cesar Delgado.