Ten Cornell doctoral candidates have been inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Inductees from the College of Arts and Sciences are:
- Aleesha George, doctoral candidate in chemistry and chemical biology
- Chelsea McNutt, doctoral candidate in history
- Jason Wu, doctoral candidate in chemistry and chemical biology
The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and service and promotes excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. Its network of scholars exemplifies academic and personal excellence, character, leadership, service, and advocacy.
Cornell’s Bouchet scholars, along with scholars from institutions around the country, were inducted at the annual Yale Bouchet Conference on Graduate Education hosted by the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in New Haven, Connecticut on April 10 and 11. The theme of this year’s conference was “Historic Milestones and Future Directions: Innovative Strategies to Empower the Next Generation of Scholars.” During the two-day program all 10 of the Cornell scholars gave poster and oral research presentations.
Scholars and their invited mentors and loved ones were also honored at the Cornell Bouchet Scholar Recognition and Celebration on April 23.
Read the full story on the Cornell University Graduate School website.
