The Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. student awards are presented annually to at least one graduate student and one medical student associated with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who have made outstanding contributions to the institution by fostering a more diverse environment that is enriching, encouraging and embracing of all Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) students, faculty and administration. Dr. Gamble-George was awarded this student award for her research contributions in the neuroscience field as a PhD student and assistance with creating and implementing the first Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) summer outreach program, the Discover Biomedical Research Program, for high school students to explore science through research at Vanderbilt University and get interested in pursuing a career in the STEM disciplines.
Press Releases:
Johnson recounts lessons from parents, Watkins (Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center)
Vanderbilt IMSD News, Issue 6, December 2016 (Source: Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD))
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