IN THE NEWS
Vi Dinh, ’23 (DDS) Awarded Veler Scholarship Class of ’23 dental student Vi Dinh was recently selected as the 2020 recipient of the Richard C. Veler, DDS, and Betty G. Veler Dental Scholarship. A Westerville, Ohio, resident and an Ohio State alumna, Ms. Dinh was chosen for her outstanding academic merit, demonstrated interest in professional service, and exceptional character. She will receive full, renewable, in-state tuition throughout the remainder of her time in the DDS program. “As a future health care professional, I would like to use my skills and knowledge to help not only my patients, but the rest of the Columbus community. I also hope to mentor a future generation of dentists who will be able to continue making an impact through their own careers,” Ms. Dinh said. Dean Patrick Lloyd congratulated Ms. Dinh, saying, “Each year, the Veler Scholarship committee selects a remarkable student who will benefit from the Velers’ vision and generosity. Ms. Dinh is one of a select group of students who have shown courage, commitment, and dedication in their efforts to succeed as aspiring dental professionals. I congratulate Ms. Dinh for her hard work and her many talents that will benefit her future patients and the dental profession.” ■
IADR
Dentistry Students and Faculty Receive IADR Awards At this year’s General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), and the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), the college’s students and faculty received the following awards:
IADR Centennial Emerging Leaders Award: Brian Foster, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Biosciences, was the inaugural recipient of the 2020 IADR Centennial Emerging Leaders Award. (Read more on page 25.)
Hatton Award for Junior Student Research: Delaney Clayton, ’21 (DDS); second-place prize
AADR Student Research Day Award: Andrea Tsatalis, ’20 DDS
AADR Bloc Travel Grants: Michael Chavez, Oral Biology PhD Fellow Delaney Clayton, ’21 (DDS) Fuad Farah, ’21 (DDS) Kazune Pax, DDS-PhD Fellow Michelle Scott, DDS-PhD Fellow
Hatton Award for Senior Student Research: Michael Chavez, Oral Biology PhD Fellow second-place prize 19
AADR Student Research Fellowship: Michelle Scott, DDS-PhD Fellow
