Humanity, accountability, and teamwork
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Humanity, accountability, and teamwork

October 5, 2023

My biggest takeaway from the opening and keynote session is – humanity, accountability, and teamwork. 

Laura Benoist, director of the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, empowered us by sharing that it takes “people” to collaborate to reshape the world.

Academy Director connects with McDonnell alumni
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Academy Director connects with McDonnell alumni

August 3, 2023

McDonnell Academy alumna Chuanmei Zhu, who earned her PhD in Plant and Microbial Bioscience from WashU in 2014, recently reconnected with Laura Benoist, director of the McDonnell Academy. Zhu currently serves as the VP of Data Science, Partnership, and Outreach at Premier Strategy Consulting, LLC. Her success is a testament to how McDonnell Academy graduates […]

Empowering women through gaming
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Empowering women through gaming

August 3, 2023

Sherria Ayuandini, a devoted board game fan, frequently hosted game nights with the McDonnell Academy Scholars when she lived in St. Louis. Dr. Ayuandini is a McDonnell Academy alumnus and partner Scholar from the University of Indonesia. Her 30th birthday bash, a colossal game night, became the “highlight of her decade” as many Scholars joined […]

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