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Celebrating Alumnae: Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson and Taylor Dodson

Department of Natural Sciences Recognizes Accomplishments of Chemistry Graduates

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.���Students are the focus of 今叔利���s 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���s 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, ���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, ���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, ���During 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���ve all shaped the way I want to teach. Thank you.��� View a previous story on Dodson, .

Taylor Dodson

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