Developing Scholars Program

23rd Annual DSP Symposium

April 13th in the Student Union Grand Ballroom

• 4:00pm-5:30pm DSP Symposium
• 5:30pm-6:00pm DSP Awards Reception

The 23rd Annual DSP Symposium will showcase research projects completed by students involved in the Developing Scholars Program (DSP). Stop by to speak with students, learn new information about their research, and grab some free food! Stay till 6:00pm to attend the DSP Awards Reception and celebrate students' achievements. This event is 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.

2021-2022 Developing Scholars Awards

The following students were selected for 2021-2022 DSP awards:

Promise Award

• Emily Tolbert | Faculty mentor, Nhicolas Wallace

Coffman Excellence in Research Awards

• Charlotte Ochs | Faculty mentor, Peter Sues
• Carlos Espino Mendez | Faculty mentor, Melanie Derby
• Juliet Nava | Faculty mentor, Robert Delong
• Honorable mentions:
  • Leslie Rodela | Faculty mentor, Sonny Lee
  • Abdulfeta Ahmed | Faculty mentor, Jungkwun Kim
  • Ana Herrera | Faculty mentor, Gary Brase
  • Estefani Fernandez | Faculty mentor, Heather Bailey

Pay it Forward

• Yuriana Arroyo-Bocanegra | Faculty mentor, Ryan Hansen

Frank Cortez Memorial Award

• Maria Izquierdo

Diligence Award

• Carolina Reyes
• TJ Montes
• Adan Cernas

Above and Beyond Award

• Ruth Mekuria

Eyes on the Prize Award

• India Barnett
• Jesus Gonzalez-Morales
• Eric Terrazas
• Miguel Perez

Rita G. Perez Exemplary Scholar Award

• Natalie Melendez

Anita Cortez Award

• Cara Bruce