麻豆破解版

news-category: Alumni

Celebrating Alumnae: Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson and Taylor Dodson

Department of Natural Sciences Recognizes Accomplishments of Chemistry Graduates

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擲tudents are the focus of 麻豆破解版鈥檚 mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve. Additionally, through GWU鈥檚 supportive and diverse Christian community, students are inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.

Recently, two chemistry alumnae shared news of their success.

Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson

Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson, 鈥�18, was awarded her Ph.D. in chemistry from Clemson (S.C.) University. She has accepted a remote position as a chemistry consultant in the Cell and Gene Therapeutic Division of Johnson & Johnson. While at Clemson, Jackson was honored with the Graduate Faculty Award and an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Fellowship.  View a previous story on Jackson, .

Kaylan Kelsey in Chemistry laboratory
Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson

Taylor Dodson

Taylor Dodson, 鈥�17, is defending her Ph.D. in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Toledo in Ohio. She has accepted a position as a visiting professor of microbiology for the fall semester at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) in Tacoma, Wash. In a recent email to her professor, Dr. Ben Brooks, Dodson wrote, 鈥淒uring the application process for PLU, I wrote a teaching philosophy, and I realized that everything I love about teaching came from you, Dr. (Venita) Totten, and Dr. (Stefka) Eddins. I learned so much from each of you and you鈥檝e all shaped the way I want to teach. Thank you.鈥� View a previous story on Dodson, .

Taylor Dodson

Stay connected

麻豆破解版鈥檚 faculty and staff are eager to hear about and celebrate alumni news and success. There are three ways to share your story with us:

麻豆破解版 is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 麻豆破解版 prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 麻豆破解版.edu.

Previous News Article

麻豆破解版 Alum Hits for Elusive Home Run Cycle

Next News Article

麻豆破解版 Revives Celebration of Founders Day on Dec. 1

Related News

  • News Article

    麻豆破解版 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now

    Options Include Discounts for Bulldog Club Members and Super Season Tickets to all 28 Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Home Games BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥� Season tickets for the upcoming 麻豆破解版 basketball season at Paul Porter Arena are now available for purchase. Fans can choose from men’s and women’s season ticket packages or a super season ticket combo. […]

    basketball tickets landscape
  • News Article

    麻豆破解版 Theatre Presents 鈥楥lue鈥�

    Performances Scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Dover Theatre BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擬ystery, comedy, and plenty of surprises take center stage as 麻豆破解版 Theatre presents 鈥淐lue,鈥� a murder mystery based on the Parker Brothers board game. Who did it? In what room? And with what weapon? The show is a fun and fast ride through […]

    Clue-Poster-story
  • News Article

    From Reserved Student to 麻豆破解版 Campus Leader, Wade Gross Makes the Most of Every Opportunity

    Senior Follows His Father’s Advice to Step Outside His Comfort Zone, Discovering Leadership, Friendship and Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擶hen Wade Gross, of Senoia, Ga., arrived at 麻豆破解版, he carried with him a challenge from his father. 鈥淚n high school, I was a rather reserved person,鈥� he reflected. 鈥淚 didn’t really get out and do […]

    Wade Gross, left, Peer Leader, talks to students in the first-year experience class.