When it comes to recruiting talented doctoral candidates, Michigan Tech’s College of Engineering is starting with our own students!
In an effort to increase the number of doctoral students enrolled at Tech, the College of Engineering granted six Pathway to PhD awards to currently enrolled master’s students this December. This award provides each student with two semesters of tuition as they begin their doctoral studies at Tech with continued support from their sponsoring faculty and department.
The Pathway to PhD award is just one College of Engineering strategy that supports Michigan Tech’s One Hundred PhD Initiative. Spearheaded by Provost and Senior Vice President Andrew Storer, the effort aims to annually graduate 100 or more PhD students from Michigan Tech. Graduate students are nominated for the award by their advisors and commit to completing their doctoral degrees in three years, following the culmination of their master’s degrees.
Through the Pathway to PhD award, the College of Engineering hopes to recruit more students to take part in our PhD programs. Candidates must have a preparedness and willingness to become the skilled leaders of tomorrow.
This year’s Pathway to PhD awardees are:
- Purity Angwenyi, chemical engineering, nominated by Distinguished Professor Adrienne Minerick
- Abhilash Arjan Das, biomedical engineering, nominated by Professor Bruce P. Lee
- Seth Eacker, materials science and engineering, nominated by Patrick S. Horvath Endowed Professor Paul G. Sanders
- Zachary Elmore, environmental engineering, nominated by Assistant Professor Ishi M. Keenum
- Elijah Sierra, mechanical engineering, nominated by Assistant Professor Andrew A. Oliva
- Zander Worm, mechanical engineering, nominated by Richard and Elizabeth Henes Endowed Professor Jeffery D. Naber
“The College of Engineering is excited to support this amazing cohort of Tech students in their transition to a PhD,” said Amy Landis, associate dean of graduate and online education for the College of Engineering. “The Pathway to PhD award is one of many programs that the College has initiated to grow Tech’s PhD population.”
About the College of Engineering
Michigan Tech’s College of Engineering offers more than 15 bachelor of science degrees in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil, environmental and geospatial engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering fundamentals, geological and mining engineering and sciences, manufacturing and mechanical engineering and technology, materials science and engineering, and mechanical and aerospace engineering. Our engineering graduate degree options include master’s and PhD programs, along with robust online certificate programs for busy professionals.
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