The Graduate School is pleased to announce the well-deserved recognition of two outstanding graduate students, Lexi Tater and Aritra Chakrabarty, by the World Social Science Association for winning the Student Paper Award. This prestigious award, presented during the 67th Annual World Social Science Conference in Seattle, Washington (April 2-6, 2025), specifically recognizes the high quality of Lexi’s and Aritra’s research. This notable award acknowledges the thoroughness of their research and its capacity to develop insightful and compelling analysis in these vital areas.
Lexi Tater presented her research titled “Climate Planning and Energy Sovereignty Among Michigan’s Tribal Nations”. The exceptional quality and impact of Lexi’s work in the Sustainable Communities program highlight their dedication to rigorous research and their ability to produce insightful and compelling analysis that makes a meaningful contribution to the understanding of climate planning and energy sovereignty among Michigan’s Tribal Nations.
Aritra’s compelling article, “Gender Equity through Renewable Energy Transition: Case Study of a Community Solar Program, India,” was honored for its significant contributions to the field and thoughtful examination of the crucial intersection between renewable energy transitions and gender equity within the context of an Indian community solar program.
The Graduate School is delighted to acknowledge the success of both Lexi Tater and Aritra Chakrabarty, and commends their dedication to valuable scholarly research. These awards highlight the impactful work being undertaken by graduate students at Michigan Technological University, supported by our dedicated faculty and staff.