Graduate research and travel grant recipients announced

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Graduate College awarded 10 research grants and 16 travel grants to students for the month of April.

Research grant recipients

  • Mohammad Ali Abu Shattal, electrical and computer engineering.
  • Skylar Bre’z, history.
  • Javon M. Hobbs, School of Public Affairs and Administration.
  • Brianna L. Forbis, psychology.
  • Sita Karki, geosciences.
  • Thomas J. Maurer, history.
  • Matthew D. Penix, history.
  • Julie E. Polcrack, Medieval studies.
  • Joshua K. Radi, interdisciplinary health studies.
  • Matthew J. Rine, geosciences.

Travel grant recipients 

  • Basil Mohammed Ahmed, chemistry.
  • Ahmed J. Al Bayati, civil and construction engineering.
  • Wisam Abdulabbas Flayyih Al Isawi, chemistry.
  • Bilge Nazli Altay, chemical and paper engineering.
  • Megan Melissa Arnott, English.
  • Monica Barreto, psychology.
  • Nicole E. Bauer, psychology.
  • Tyler W. Bayne, electrical and computer engineering.
  • Carol L. Beaver, biological sciences.
  • Joshua R. Berkenpas, political science.
  • Alicia M. Boynton, biological sciences.
  • Andrew J. Bulla, psychology.
  • Diana L. Carter, biological sciences.
  • Jonathan D. Garrett, geosciences.
  • Michael J. Joyce, chemical and paper engineering.
  • Joy V. Langereis, social work.

For more information about Graduate College fellowships and grants, visit wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants.

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