Erin Baker, a biomedical engineering doctoral student, has been selected as a recipient of a 2009 United Negro College Fund (UNCF)/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship.
Erin Baker, a biomedical engineering doctoral student, has been selected as a recipient of a 2009 United Negro College Fund (UNCF)/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship. Baker is the first student from The University of Texas at Austin to receive this prestigious award, which is in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.
The UNCF/Merck Science Education Initiative (SEI) provides undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral support to outstanding African-American students in biological and chemical sciences. Twelve UNCF/Merck dissertation fellowships were awarded to doctoral students nationwide this year, and approximately 500 students and scholars have received educational assistance through the UNCF/Merck (SEI) to date. The fellowship provides a graduate student stipend for up to 18 months and funds for research-related travel and supplies. Baker is advised by Dr. Muhammad Zaman and Chemical Engineering Department Chairman Roger Bonnecaze.
Please join us in congratulating Erin for receiving this prestigious award!
