Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support!
Diamond Sponsors
Dr. Stephanie Watts, PhD, FAHA
Professor
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Michigan State University
@DrStephWatts
Michigan State University conducts world-class research and creative activity, ranking as one of the top 100 research universities in the world. MSU research excellence has been recognized through institutional membership in the American Association of Universities (AAU) since 1961.
The university attracts and welcomes an international community of outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty visitors to a broad range of highly ranked graduate programs, research centers, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
As the nation’s pioneer land-grant institution, MSU serves the people of Michigan, the United States, and the world, creating and applying knowledge to develop sustainable solutions to humanity’s most challenging problems.
Beyond their intrinsic impact, research and creative activity contribute to every aspect of the university’s activities, serving as a scholarly foundation for exceptional education, outreach to the public, cooperation with business and government, and patient care.
MSU Research & Innovation is a proud supporter of Graduate Women in Science Mid-Michigan.
Learn more at vp.research.msu.edu.
Rackham Graduate School is the hub for graduate education at the University of Michigan. More than 8,500 students are enrolled in Rackham’s doctoral, master’s, and certificate programs in every school and college across the university. Rackham’s mission is to partner with University of Michigan graduate faculty and programs to advance excellence in graduate education, to cultivate a vibrant and diverse student community, and to impact the public good through the scholarship and discoveries of its students and degree recipients. No matter what degree or field students are pursuing, Rackham offers resources and assistance to support them at every stage of their graduate education. Read more about Rackham's work at rackham.umich.edu/strategic-vision.
An anchor in urban health care. As one of the founding colleges of Wayne State University, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for our students. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities. We are committed to nurturing a robust culture in health care education and believe that the more diverse our college community, the more successful we all are. The proven impact of diversity and inclusion reaches far beyond social responsibility. It leads to increased organizational competitiveness in talent acquisition and retention, creativity and innovation, flexibility, sustainability and more. The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences cultivates an environment in which students and faculty of every sex, gender expression, race, national origin, religion, physical ability and economic background can thrive and reach their full potential. We are all accountable for this core value of our college – and we conscientiously weave it into the very fabric of our community, our research and our educational experiences.
Our programs
Doctoral degrees: Nurse Anesthesia (DNAP); Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD); Pharmacy (PharmD); Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master's degrees: Pathologists' Assistant; Occupational Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies; Pharmaceutical Sciences: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Post-Bachelor Certificate: Forensic Investigation
Bachelor's degrees: Clinical Laboratory Science; Mortuary Science; Radiologic Technology; Radiation Therapy Technology
Learn more about Wayne State University and the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at cphs.wayne.edu.
Gold Sponsors
The Graduate School leads in the creation of inclusive cultures and innovative practices which allows graduate students to thrive. In many ways, graduate students are the lifeblood of the university. They are often at the vanguard of world-improving research through their research and their work with faculty; their long hours of study enable levels of expertise that ultimately animate humankind’s greatest achievements; and their work teaching undergraduates is essential to the function of the university.
To promote the highest standards in scholarship for graduate students, we provide workshops and training on mentoring, writing, teaching and more. We strive for student success and well-being throughout their education with community groups, leadership groups and professional development resources. Graduate Women in Science Conference complements the efforts of the Graduate School.
MSU Graduate School
Since 1964, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has drawn upon MSU’s land grant values to educate exemplary physicians, discover and disseminate new knowledge and respond to the needs of the medically underserved in communities throughout Michigan. The medical school’s statewide footprint includes seven community-integrated campuses: Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland Regional, Southeast Michigan, Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula Region. MSU’s Grand Rapids Research Center has centers of excellence in Parkinson’s disease research and women’s health research. The college’s Flint campus is home to MSU’s public health research and the MSU-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative. For more information, visit the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Website at www.humanmedicine.msu.edu.
College of Engineering
https://www.mtu.edu/engineering/
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Silver Sponsors
The research and teaching missions of MSU's interdisciplinary program in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) focus on the origins and maintenance of biodiversity, and on understanding how complex biological systems interact and respond to environmental change. EEB students earn dual degrees with one of 12 member departments. The EEB curriculum is rigorous and highly customizable in the domains of ecology and evolution with all students taking an innovative quantitative methods course sequence. EEB offers training in professional development for students hoping to find work both inside and outside of academia with alumni highly successful in securing positions in a variety of settings including academic institutions, the government, nonprofits and consulting.
The disciplines of pharmacology and toxicology play a momentous role in human health today, and their applications in the professional world are vast.
MSU College of Arts & Letters educates actors, artists, designers, filmmakers, linguists, philosophers, teachers, translators, writers and much more in a creative, learning, and nurturing environment. The College employs some of the most engaged, talented and forward-thinking faculty and scholars in the country to educate our students and bring public focus to the arts and humanities as the threads that weave together our numerous shared cultures and traditions. Our programs encourage students to develop global awareness, creativity, and innovation. Along with fostering a meaningful sense of self, our students become prepared to wrestle with civic, social, and ethical implications in an interconnected world.
From the Michigan State University Division of Public Health, women are leading the health equity revolution. Pioneering public health research in the areas of drug and alcohol dependence, depression, suicide risk reduction, racial disparities in mental health, toxic stress in children, building strong communities through resilience, nutrition and healthy eating, healthy aging, and doing everything within their power to protect the health of children exposed to lead. Guided by a relentless determination to address the social determinants of health, Spartans in Public Health are working side-by-side with community partners and health care providers to mobilize change.
The Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) at Michigan State University is unique: it is the first to recognize computation as a new discipline, rather than being broken into isolated sub-disciplines. CMSE comprehensively treats computation as the junction between algorithm development and analysis, high performance computing, and computational modeling and data science. Our PhD program builds a foundation in advanced computing and mathematical algorithms, which our students then apply to research across many fields, from astrophysics to horticulture to medicine. To learn more about our programs, please visit https://cmse.msu.edu
Microbiology & Molecular Genetics at MSU is one of the largest and oldest microbiology departments in the country. MMG is at the forefront of new and exciting discoveries being made in microbial ecology, microbial pathogenesis, molecular genetics, virology, genomics, immunology, and cancer. Our faculty have a broad range of expertise in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics covering many topics. A brief example includes the ecology of soil bacteria involved in bioremediation, the interactions of hosts and pathogens, the evolution of bacterial populations, the annotation of whole genomes from bacteria to vertebrates, cell cycle regulation in breast cancer and immune responses.
MSU mathematics has a vibrant, nationally competitive program that welcomes graduate students from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a supportive environment that cultivates diversity and fosters excellence. Reach out to us at https://math.msu.edu
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) is one of the preeminent agricultural economics departments in the world and home to five current Fellows of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare the next generation of economists and managers to meet the needs of the food, agricultural, and natural resource system in Michigan and around the world. AFRE counts over 75 faculty, 80 graduate students and 500 undergraduate students. In AFRE, we practice management and economics that improve lives. We address societal policy questions and solve practical problems for producers, consumers, and the environment.
We are a premier research institute embedded at Michigan State University and funded by the US Department of Energy and other funding bodies. Our mission is to discover how photosynthetic organisms work on the molecular level, in order, ultimately, to develop technologies that improve human lives. We have three areas of focus: Our basic reach examines how photosynthetic organisms capture energy, do metabolism, and protect themselves. We also develop ground-breaking technologies to address energy and food challenges. Finally, we pride ourselves in providing graduate students and post-docs a quality research and educational environment.
The Department of Animal Science is a unit within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University. The Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs strive to graduate students with an excellent underpinning of scientific training and knowledge and to develop their communication and problem-solving skills to adapt to an ever-changing society and global environment. Research, teaching and outreach programs in Animal Science address important and highly relevant topics including air, soil and water quality and management; food quality and safety; animal well-being; and animal and human biology and health. Visit the ANS website at www.ans.msu.edu.
Bronze Sponsors
