CEW+ is pleased to welcome the 2020-21 cohort of 79 Scholars to the CEW+ Scholar community. Thanks to the generous support of individuals, organizations, clubs, and foundations, this year marks our largest total to date: over $570,000 awarded to these resilient and determined agents of change.

Among them are student parents and primary caregivers, students who are returning to the classroom after a prolonged interruption, students who are underrepresented in STEM fields, first-generation, and international students, and students who have overcome great obstacles in order to achieve their dream of earning a degree in higher education. These individuals were selected through a highly competitive process as leaders with great potential to make a significant impact in their field.

Our 2020-21 Scholars include 19 doctoral students, 35 master’s students, and 25 undergraduate students, 68 of whom are studying on the Ann Arbor campus. We proudly support 8 additional students at UM-Dearborn, and 3 at UM-Flint. This year’s awards range from $1,000 to $11,500 to cover the cost of tuition and living expenses, with Mary Malcomson Raphael Scholarships for nominated doctoral students ranging from $7,000-$18,000. The average award amount for a 2019-20 CEW+ Scholar is over $7,250.

The 2020-21 CEW+ Scholars were honored at a series of virtual award ceremonies earlier this year. Please join us in congratulating each of these talented and promising students!

CEW+ SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2020-21

AAUW-Ann Arbor Branch: Used Book Sale Scholar:

Erica Hernandez-Barba, MPH student with a concentration in Health Management and Policy at the School of Public Health at U-M Ann Arbor

AAUW: Mary Elizabeth Bittman Memorial Scholars:

Jessica Dalfonso, BA student in Sociology specializing in Law, Justice and Social Change in the College of Literature Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Keirra Scott, BA student in General Studies in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor 

Jenae Wright, BS student in Environmental Studies with a specialization in Conservation at U-M Ann Arbor

Beatrice Kahn Scholar:

Lovella Calica, MSW student in the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Beth Halloran Scholar:

Alyssa Selasky, MSW student in the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

CEW+ Graduate Scholar:

Dyrel Johnson, MA in Higher Education, Diversity and Social Justice in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Christine Kahan Black Scholar:

Marsha-Kay Hutchinson, DDS student of Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences in the Dental School at U-M Ann Arbor

Collegiate Sorosis Foundation Scholar:

Yvette Ramirez, MS student in Information completing the Digital Curation track in the School of Information at U-M Ann Arbor

Elizabeth Dusseau and Margaret Dusseau Brevoort Scholars:

Nasya Tan, PhD student of Epidemiologic Science in the School of Public Health at U-M Ann Arbor

Alyshia Dyer, dual MPP and MSW student in the School of Public Policy and School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Elsie Choy Lee Scholars:

Melissa Brading, MA student of Dance at the School of Music Theater and Dance at U-M Ann Arbor

Rey Jeong, MFA student of Art at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design at U-M Ann Arbor

Keesa Johnson, MFA student in Integrative Design at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design at U-M Ann Arbor

Najwat Rehman, MFA student in Integrative Design at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design at U-M Ann Arbor

Gail Allen Scholar:

Jessie Bakitunda, MA student of International and Regional Studies with a specialization in African Studies in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts International Institute at U-M Ann Arbor

Helen Huff Shell Scholar:

Maya Genson, MSCM student of Supply Chain Management in the Ross School of Business at U-M Ann Arbor

Irma M. Wyman Scholars:

Christine Agpasa, BSE student of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Lina Al-Aameri, BSE student of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at U-M Dearborn

Basmalah Algahmi, BSE student of Software Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at U-M Dearborn

Lisa Bain, BSE student of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor  

Corinne Bitsko, BS student of Neuroscience in the College of Literature Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Rita El Jbeily, BSE student of Biomedical Engineering with a Biochemistry Concentration in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Kori Johnson-Lane, dual MSE and MS student in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy and Planning and Sustainable Systems in the College of Engineering and School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M Ann Arbor

Mintu Joy, MSE student in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Vehicle Electronics in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at U-M Dearborn

Shalom Kebede, BS student in Computer and Information Science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at U-M Dearborn

Doris Li, BS student of Computer Science and Cello Performance in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Maya Makhlouf, MSE student of Automotive Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Priyanka Marudhavanan, MSE student of Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Bruna Menezes, PhD student of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Katherine Nicholson, DS-Eng student of Data Science Engineering in the joint program between the College of Engineering and the Department of Statistics in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Conner O’Brien, dual MSE and MS student of Energy Systems Engineering and Sustainable Systems in the College of Engineering and School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M Ann Arbor

Gandhimathi Padmanaban, MSE student of Human Centered Design and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at U-M Dearborn

Kylie Schache, BS student of Biochemistry in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Jane and Bill Bloom Scholars:

Phimmasone Owens, BS student of Environmental Science in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Stephanie Steiner, BS student of Elementary Education in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Jayne and Steve Gissiner Scholar:

Tyran Chandler, BA student of Sociology with a double minor in Business and Entrepreneurship in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Jean W. Campbell Scholar:

Ronnie Rios, PhD student of Higher Education in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Joan P. Ireland Scholar:

Mavia Parveen, MA student of Educational Studies in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Linda J. Rider Scholars:

Karima Corchado-Siddiqui, MA student of Accounting in the School of Management at U-M Flint

Salene Riggins, BA student of Integrative Studies in the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters at U-M Dearborn  

Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group Scholar:

Elizabeth Storey, BA student of Psychology in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor 

Margaret Dow Towsley Scholars:

Diana Barajas, MA student of Higher Education in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Connie Chow, dual MBA and MS student of Supply Chain & Operations and Sustainability at the Ross School of Business and School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M Ann Arbor

Krysta December, MS student of Conservation Ecology in the School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M Ann Arbor       

Katherine Downs, dual MS and MSW student of International and Regional Studies with a specialization in Middle Eastern and North African Studies and Social Work in the College of Literature Science and the Arts International Institute and the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Saadet Durmaz, MSW student of Social Work in the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Sara Feldman, PhD student in Health Behavior and Health Education in the School of Public Health at U-M Ann Arbor

Cassie Gaskins, MPH student of Industrial Hygiene in the School of Public Health at U-M Ann Arbor       

Raysham Hayat, DDS student of Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at U-M Ann Arbor

Lisa Koo, JD candidate in the Law School at U-M Ann Arbor     

J’Taime Lyons, MBA student in the Ross School of Business at U-M Ann Arbor

Roberta Mooney, MSN student of Nurse-Midwifery in the School of Nursing at U-M Ann Arbor

Natalie Moreno, MD student in the Medical School at U-M Ann Arbor

Anjli Narwani, PhD student of the Combined Program in Education and Psychology in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Jennifer Pollard, PhD student of Higher Education in the School of Education at U-M Ann Arbor

Melissa Sharpsteen, MPH student of Health Services Administration in the School of Public Health at U-M Ann Arbor

Katharine Shiffler, MLA student of Landscape Architecture in the School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M Ann Arbor

Seulgi Son, PhD student of Urban and Regional Planning in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at U-M Ann Arbor

Aimee Szabo, MPA student of Public Administration and Policy in the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters at U-M Dearborn

Cecelela Tomi, MSW student in the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Margaret E. Gnegy Scholars:

Sarah Alsomairy, Doctor of Pharmacy student in the College of Pharmacy at U-M Ann Arbor

Mary Lucille Randolph and Lea King Dean Memorial Scholar:

Yung Joo Hwang, MSW student with a concentration in Interpersonal Practice: Children, Youth and Families in the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Mary Malcomson Raphael Scholars:

Marisol Fila, PhD student of Romance Languages and Literature in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Jo Osborn, PhD student of Anthropology in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Julia Rios, PhD student of Clinical Science in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Roya Talibova, PhD student of Political Science in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Pinar Ustel, joint PhD student in Sociology and Social Work in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts and the School of Social Work at U-M Ann Arbor

Molly H. Dobson Scholars:

Tamarah Baker, BSN student of Nursing in the School of Nursing at U-M Flint

Tawn Hill, BBA student of Business Administration in the School of Management at U-M Flint

Dawn Isby, BA in Integrative Studies concentrating in Entrepreneurship, Fine Arts and English in the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters at U-M Dearborn

Peter and Zdravka Zdravkovski Scholar:

Alice Sneha George, MSE of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at U-M Ann Arbor

Potential Made Possible Scholar:

Victor Rateng, MPP student of International Policy in the Ford School of Public Policy at U-M Ann Arbor 

Robert Bruce Dunlap Memorial Scholars:

Angela Boruszewski, BS student of Dental Hygiene in the Dental School at U-M Ann Arbor

Carri Shafley, BSN student in the School of Nursing a U-M Ann Arbor

Ruth Jeanette Buttrey Scholar:

Stephane Fuerst, BS student of Organizational Studies and Cognitive Science in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor         

Sarah Winans Newman Scholars:

Ritvija Agrawal, PhD student of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor         

Haley Amemiya, PhD student of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor

Susan E. Quackenbush Scholar:

David Seaman, BA student of Linguistics in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at U-M Ann Arbor