Alycia Sterenberg

With a strong background in music therapy, she stands out among graduate students with having 14 peer-reviewed presentations at national and international conferences and has four publications in various stages of submission in top-tier journals and is the recipient of several travel and research grants. She is an active member of the CEHD Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Group (GSRSG) and partnered with the CEHD this year to create the first graduate student accountability writing group which meets for three-hour writing intensives several times each month. She is passionate about and dedicated to each of her endeavors.

Her ability to manage large projects, analyze and synthesize data, and communicate with a range of individuals in a positive way enhances any work she is a part of. She is recognized as one of the top students in her program and provides an inspiring example to other students through the quality of her work and dedication to her studies. She is sought out for her knowledge and always makes time to help others succeed in their work.

Quote from nomination

- Dr. June Gothberg, nomination letter

About the award

This award recognizes a College of Education and Human Development doctoral or specialist student who has demonstrated outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching, and/or professional leadership within Western Michigan University. The recipient shall have demonstrated a quality of performance that indicates that they will continue to develop into distinguished members of their profession.