Developing Scholars Program
23rd Annual DSP Symposium
The 23rd Annual DSP Symposium, held April 13, 2023, showcased research projects completed by students involved in the Developing Scholars Program (DSP). The K-State community was invited to stop by to speak with students, learn new information about their research, and grab some free food! The DSP Awards Reception also celebrated students' achievements. This event was open to everyone.
Contact us
Office staff are available to answer questions related to the Developing Scholar Program. We can be reached at ourci@ksu.edu or at 785-532-1097.
2022-2023 Developing Scholars Awards
The following students were selected for 2022-2023 DSP awards. For more information on each award, visit our Awards webpage.
Promise Award
- Isaac Smith | Faculty mentor, Dr. Marianne Korten
Coffman Excellence in Research Awards
- Elizabeth Gall | Faculty mentor, Dr. Won Min Park
- Leslie Rodella | Faculty mentor, Dr. Won Min Park
- Esmeralda Rico Martinez | Faculty mentor, Dr. Won Min Park
Pay it Forward
- Juliette Nava Chavez | Faculty mentor, Dr. Robert DeLong
- Teri Jacques | Faculty mentor, Dr. Erick Brandom
Frank Cortez Memorial Award
- Citlali Real | Faculty mentor, Dr. Susmita Rishi
Above and Beyond Award
- Fatima Vital-Caro | Faculty mentor, Dr. Thomas Mueller
Eyes on the Prize Award
- Ruth Mekuria | Faculty mentor, Dr. Erika Geisbrecht
Rita G. Perez Exemplary Scholar Award
- Loribeth Claro | Faculty mentor, Dr. Don Saucier
Anita Cortez Award
- Loribeth Claro | Faculty mentor, Dr. Don Saucier
4.0 Awards
- Loribeth Claro
- Katherine Kunkel
- Ruth Mekuria
