Michigan AGEP Alliance

Five major research universities in the state of Michigan have established one of the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate to advance under-represented minority students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics...Read more

Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.

Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better—from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough...Read more

University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a global leader in health, law and public policy, the arts and humanities, science and technology, and many other academic disciplines.

The essence of the University is the academic diversity of...Read more

Michigan Technological University

Somewhere in Honduras, in a little village, on a white wall, there is this graffiti: "Ingenieros Sin Fronteras."

That’s Spanish for "Engineers Without Borders."

And the graffiti is signed, in a bold, black stroke, Michigan Tech, USA.

Among...Read more

Wayne State University

Wayne State University (WSU) is Michigan's only urban public research university. Located in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, Wayne State offers a distinctive educational experience to students from around the world.

The Graduate and...Read more

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university with an enrollment of 25,000. WMU is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing its growing graduate division and fostering significant research activities.

The Carnegie Foundation for...Read more

May 25

Feedback from the 2012 Dissertation Writing Retreat

Dr. Wendy Carter of Ph.D. Completion conducted a Dissertation Writing Retreat at the W.K. Kellog Biological Station and Conference Center in Hickory Corners, Michigan, May 21 to 24. With Western Michigan as the lead institution, the goal of the Michigan AGEP Alliance Dissertation Writing Retreat was to help students focus on writing and completing the dissertation. This year twelve Ph.D. candidates participated from the partner institutions representing both the STEM and SBES fields. This is the 4^th year that AGEP sponsored a Dissertation Writing Retreat and the success of the program is documented. In 2011, nearly 50% of all participants successfully defended their dissertations within six months of completing the Retreat with the remaining expected to complete their degree by the end of the year. Success is also evidenced in the comments from students that just completed the 2012 Retreat:

May 24

Applying Project Management Principles and Steps in Your Doctoral Program or Research Project

AGEP Project Management Workshop. Presented by John LeTourneau, MSU. An NSF-funded event that is part of the Michigan AGEP Alliance activities.

The Council of Graduate Schools (1991) defined the general role of the dissertation as one that should: “reveal the student’s ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize information; demonstrate the student’s knowledge of the literature relating to the project or at least acknowledge prior scholarship on which the dissertation is built; describe the methods and procedures used; present results in a sequential and logical manner; and display the student’s ability to discuss fully and coherently the meaning of the results. In the sciences, the work must be described in sufficient detail to permit an independent investigator to replicate the results.”

May 12

Photos from the 2012 Research Symposium

The theme for MASS 2012 was “National Challenges for the 21st Century.” Oral and Poster Presentations were given by AGEP Scholars from across the State of Michigan. Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, was the keynote speaker.

May 12

Students Respond to the 2012 Research Symposium

The theme for Michigan AGEP Scholars Seminars 2012 Research Symposium was “National Challenges of the 21st Century.” Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Biology at the University of California, Berkeley was the distinguished keynote speaker. Dr. Hayes’ research focuses on how environmental perturbations impact development. He is committed to educating susceptible populations about the dangers of pesticide exposure, and utilizing science to influence environmental and public health policies. Dr. Hayes’ keynote address was inspiring and the audience greatly appreciated his scientific acumen and dynamic personality. He received a standing ovation! Following the keynote address and lunch, AGEP scholars from across Michigan presented their research in the form of oral talks and posters. Discussion was lively, and symposium participants enjoyed the opportunity to interact with colleagues from other research institutions. Here are some of the responses we received from students:

Apr 6

Tyrone Hayes, Photograph by Peg Skorpinski

Register for the Michigan AGEP Scholars Seminars (MASS) 2012 Research Symposium

The theme for MASS 2012 is “National Challenges for the 21st Century.” Oral and Poster Presentations will be given by AGEP Scholars from across the State of Michigan. Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, will be the keynote speaker. Register for MASS 2012 Today!