Created in 1964 to help women returning to school or work, today CEW+ supports ALL in the U-M community facing education, employment, or life challenges 💛💙
Nesa Shamdasani is pursuing a double major in biomedical engineering and computer science at @michiganengineering. CEW+ commends Nesa’s rigorous interdisciplinary path and commitment to women in STEM and names her an Irma M. Wyman Scholar. cew.umich.edu/story/nesa-sha…
ALT A person with long hair is standing in a hallway next to a poster. The poster has the University of Michigan logo and reads: "CEW+ Nesa Shamdasani is pursuing a double major in biomedical engineering and computer science at U-M Ann Arbor. This interdisciplinary path reflects her passion for the intersection of healthcare, technology, and social impact, and represents the realization of a dream shaped by her family's sacrifices as first-generation immigrants. Her long-term vision is to lead a biotech company that builds thoughtful, human-centered solutions in medicine. CEW+ commends Nesa's rigorous interdisciplinary path and commitment to women in STEM and names her an Irma M. Wyman Scholar." Inset text at the bottom reads: "Nesa Shamdasani, CEW+ Irma M. Wyman Scholar.
Andrea Ricci is pursuing her Master of Data Science at @umsi. CEW+ recognizes Andrea’s bravery in charting her own course and names her an Irma M. Wyman Scholar. bit.ly/3SGseUM
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Margarita Maria Rodriguez Morales is a 6th-year PhD candidate in Sociology and Public Policy at @fordschool. CEW+ commends Margarita Maria for her efforts to remove barriers and advocate for Colombian women and names her a Gutsy Broad Fellow. bit.ly/4xq7eAS
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I am honored to have been selected as a Ricker Graduate Fellow by the Center for the Education of Women + (CEW+) at the University of Michigan. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity and for the wonderful bio the center put together to feature my work!
Fernando Valcheff-Garcia is a PhD candidate at @umichlsa in Romance Languages and Literatures: Spanish. CEW+ recognizes Fernando’s urgent contributions to the field of Latin American women’s literature and names him a Riecker Graduate Student Research Fellow.
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Tien Nguyen is a PhD candidate studying operations research and decision science at @UMDearbornCECS. CEW+ recognizes Tien’s quiet determination and names him an Irma M. Wyman Scholar. bit.ly/3SJBsj7
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Farida Bibi Mughal is a doctoral candidate at @umichnursing. CEW+ recognizes Farida’s dedication to helping women heal from intimate partner violence and names her a Riecker Graduate Student Research Fellow. bit.ly/4qyo65V
ALT An image of a smiling person against a blue background. To the right, there is a detailed description of Farida Bibi Mughal's academic work at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, focusing on trauma recovery for South Asian immigrant women. The text mentions her dedication to pathways for understanding and empowerment of women. The image also includes the University of Michigan and CEW+ logos.
Gergana Milkova is pursuing a PhD in chemistry at @umichlsa. CEW+ supports Gergana’s steadfast pursuit of scientific inquiry and names her the Margaret E. Gnegy Scholar. bit.ly/3UhCgwg
ALT A person stands next to a textual graphic featuring the University of Michigan CEW+ logo. The text describes Gergana Milkova's PhD research in chemistry, focusing on Arctic environmental changes due to oil and gas extraction. It highlights Gergana's leadership, technical rigor, and status as the Margaret E. Gnegy Scholar.
Maelyn Sorenson is pursuing her bachelor's degree in international relations at @umichlsa to deepen her knowledge of the Middle East. CEW+ celebrates Maelyn’s vision for a just future and names her the Lucy Chin Scholar. bit.ly/4xkoozX
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Eric Whitmer is a PhD student in musicology with a historical emphasis at @umichsmtd. CEW+ appreciates Eric’s reimagining of music pedagogies and names them a Gutsy Broad Fellow. bit.ly/4c1hgjg
ALT A person is seated on stairs, smiling and holding a laptop. Nearby, the University of Michigan and CEW+ logos are displayed. Text describes Eric Whitmer as a PhD student in musicology, highlighting their work on American music cultures and education. They focus on accessible learning environments and have received a fellowship at the University of Melbourne's Adaptive Music Bridging Program.
Jenna McIntire is pursuing a double major in criminal justice and sociology at @umflint. CEW+ cheers Jenna on her nontraditional path to higher education and names her the Susan and Richard Gutow Scholar. cew.umich.edu/story/jenna-mc…
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Vanny Meitasari is currently pursuing a masters in public policy at @fordschool. CEW+ commends Vanny’s commitment to designing policy that combats poverty and names her a Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar. cew.umich.edu/story/vanny-me…
ALT This image features a person in formal attire with a neutral expression against a plain background. The individual is Vanny Meitasari, associated with the U-M Ann Arbor Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Text on the image highlights their focus on economic opportunities and poverty reduction through MSME development. They are recognized as a CEW+ Margaret Dow Towsley Scholar. Logos for the University of Michigan and CEW+ are present.
Natalie Lopez is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications and media at @umichlsa. CEW+ recognizes Natalie’s incredible strength in returning to higher education and names her an AAUW: Mary Elizabeth Bittman Scholar. bit.ly/4ceIcfr
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Alice Kinney is pursuing a master of public policy at @fordschool. CEW+ celebrates Alice’s commitment to education policy and names her the Hillary Murt and Bruce Friedman Scholar. bit.ly/45PbJZr
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Nadia Karizat is a doctoral candidate in information science at @umsi whose research is informed by feminist science and technology studies. CEW+ is inspired by Nadia’s vision and names her a Gutsy Broad Fellow. bit.ly/4fE7VyL
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Kyle W. Homer is pursuing an MD degree at @umichmedschool to become an ASL-fluent family physician. CEW+ admires Kyle’s commitment to equitable healthcare for all and names him a Potential Made Possible Scholar. bit.ly/4bhPC19
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Sara Haycox is earning her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from @umichcse. CEW+ celebrates Sara’s belief in herself and names her an Everett Ireland Scholar. bit.ly/4vMSeLL
ALT This image features an individual with long hair and glasses, smiling indoors with natural light illuminating their face. Text on the right includes the University of Michigan's logo and discusses Sara Haycox's academic journey in computer engineering at U-M College of Engineering, including her transfer from Washtenaw Community College and her role as a first-generation college student. The text also highlights her involvement with CEW+ and mentions her status as an Everett Ireland Scholar.
Kelly Hartwell is a PhD candidate in the Joint Program in English and Education at @umichlsa. CEW+ celebrates Kelly’s vision for caregiving as a model for academic leadership and names her a Mary Malcomson Raphael Scholar. bit.ly/3Rj91Ik
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Robyn Han is pursuing a 2nd bachelor’s degree in data science at @umichlsa, building on her earlier degree in product design. CEW+ recognizes Robyn's resilience in forging an unconventional path through design and data science and names her a 110% Scholar. bit.ly/3RqYA5s
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Ishita Desai is pursuing a bachelor of science in economics and computation at @UMDearbornCASL. CEW+ applauds Ishita’s perseverance and commitment to economic justice and names her an Irma M. Wyman Scholar. bit.ly/3QYWE3Z
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