Barbour Scholar Was First Indian Woman to Receive Botany Doctorate
Edavelth Kakkat Janaki Ammal would go on to pioneer new hybrid crops and advocate for preserving India’s native plant life.
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A Feminist Family Legacy
U-M’s first female Korean Ph.D. graduate fought for the safety of her niece, who paid it forward by ensuring the well-being of women on a global scale.
Life in the Foreign Service
Rackham alum and U.S. diplomat David Kostelancik discusses his career path, foreign service, and the nature of America’s evolving relationship with Vladimir Putin.
Like a Bird: How Biology Is Influencing the Future of Flight
Flight technology has been continually evolving for over two centuries. Rackham aerospace engineering alumna Christina Harvey is looking to write the next chapter in that story by looking at the creatures who do it better than anyone: birds.
Rackham Alum Plays Key Role in Michigan Central Station Transformation
Architecture and civil engineering graduate Manuel Martinez is the on-site superintendent for the construction company turning the Detroit landmark into a major office center.
Representation Matters: Bringing Firsthand Experience to Political Science
Rackham political science alumna and Barbour Scholarship recipient Mervat Hatem has dedicated her career to understanding the complex political realities that shape the world around us. Through a generous gift to Rackham, she’s working to ensure a new generation of scholars can follow in her footsteps.
Rules of Civic Engagement: How Electoral Systems Determine Winners and Losers
At their essence, electoral systems turn votes into winners and losers, with far-reaching consequences. Rackham political science alumnus Samuel Baltz studies how different systems represent their voters and impact election outcomes.
Team Including Rackham Alum Recognized for LASIK Surgery Advances
The Golden Goose Award is given in recognition of basic research that led to innovations to improve people’s lives.
American Physical Society Pays Tribute to Rackham Alum Willie Hobbs Moore
Fifty years ago, Hobbs Moore became the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics.
A Global Responsibility
Barbour Scholarship alumna Lili Liu has spent her career with the World Bank, helping governments around the world better serve their people.