2021-22 Winter Insights

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DR. KUNDER CHOSEN FOR

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aint Martin’s University’s Andrea Kunder, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics, was recognized with the prestigious Lynwood W. Swanson Promise for Scientific Research Award from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The award honors junior faculty members who demonstrate exceptional potential to establish exemplary, productive, and sustainable research programs.

“Every student has pushed me to think about my research in a deeper

way. Every student has

challenged me to think

“It is an honor to be recognized with this award,” shared more deeply about what Dr. Kunder. “It is so rewarding to watch my students begin to understand difficult concepts it means to be a student, and develop new skills as they a professor, and member focus on trying to solve one unknown problem of society today.” over the course of — DR. ANDREA KUNDER, PH.D. the summer. Every student has pushed me to think about my research in a deeper way. Every student has challenged me to think more deeply about what it means to be a student, a professor, and member of society today.” The Murdock Trust posted this video to highlight Dr. Kunder’s work and impact here: https://vimeo. com/646104238.

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