Academic Medal Programs
Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher
LSU Discover
The LSU Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher designation recognizes the achievements of outstanding undergraduates who participate in a track of educational and research activities leading to a final presentation or publication to a faculty project panel. Through LSU Discover, I have gained knowledge on every step of the research and publication process, and was afforded the opportunity to participate with my own works in professional conferences as a student researcher. As a medal candidate, I am held to a distinguished level of professionalism and integrity by fellow student researchers and faculty advisors, which has pushed my academic works beyond the average undergraduate level.
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Advisor: Dr. Rafael Orozco, LSU Lingustics
Distinguished Communicator (DC)
Communication Across The  Curriculum (CxC)
The Distinguished Communicator Program through LSU CxC sharpens student's communication skills in 4 major modes: Visual, Spoken, Written, and Technological with a final public portfolio to display the culmination of perfecting these skills. As a DC Medal candidate, I have utilized opportunities through CxC workshops, formal communication intensive certified coursework, and this final portfolio to demonstrate communication levels indicative of a DC Medal recipient. These skills are long lasting and will forever shape my future academic and professional interactions.
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Advisor: Dr. Irina Shport, LSU Linguistics
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Photo: Cxc.lsu.edu