{"678907":{"#nid":"678907","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College of Sciences Announces New Leadership Group for Young Alumni","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe College of Sciences launched its Young Alumni Board (CoSYAB) this fall. This volunteer-based leadership group is tasked with deepening the relationship between recent Yellow Jacket graduates and the College. Specifically, CoSYAB will partner with the existing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/advisory-board\u0022\u003EExternal Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/friends-sciences\u0022\u003EFriends of the Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E to engage the College of Sciences community and support its\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/strategic-plan-2021-2030#:~:text=The%20challenge%20and%20opportunity%20for,leaders%20in%20science%20and%20technology.\u0022\u003Estrategic plan\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWith over 16,000 living College alumni, it is no small feat to regularly connect and engage with our community,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E, director of Alumni Relations at the College of Sciences. \u201cIt is exciting that the College has a new group of alumni leaders targeting our most recent graduates. The Board will help us expand our efforts to connect our current students with professional opportunities and link our alumni with initiatives that support the growth of the College.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe inaugural Young Alumni Board consists of 13 members who obtained an undergraduate degree from the College within the last 20 years or a master\u2019s or Ph.D. degree from the College within the last 10 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe first cohort was chosen from a list of alumni who have previously engaged with the College or the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Moving forward, there will be a nomination process,\u201d explains Roberts. Among the board requirements, members must provide at least $300 in annual philanthropic contributions to the Dean\u2019s Excellence Fund and participate in regular meetings. The members will serve a three-year term.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding community through philanthropy and service\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ECoSYAB members bring a range of academic experiences and professional perspectives \u2014 united by two goals: to build a dynamic community of College of Sciences alumni and to help create a bridge between current students and recent graduates. Service is another key element of the Board\u2019s mission.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cJoining the Young Alumni Board was a chance to give back to a community that deeply invested in me during my time at Georgia Tech,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAustin Hope\u003C\/strong\u003E (B.S. PSY 2014), who serves as a people partner at Google. \u201cI\u0027m looking forward to mentoring students and recent graduates, especially those eager to explore how a science background can open doors to diverse and rewarding careers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPiper Rackley\u003C\/strong\u003E (B.S. BIO 2022, M.S. BIO 2023), who serves as a startup technology analyst, agrees:\u003Cstrong\u003E \u201c\u003C\/strong\u003EGiving back is important because the College of Sciences played a significant role in my academic and personal growth during both of my degrees. Staying connected allows me to contribute to the same supportive environment that helped shape me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAccording to Roberts, the Board will prioritize opportunities for philanthropic engagement and professional development, as well as events during which alumni can connect with current students, faculty, and each other.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYusuf Uddin\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(B.S. BIO 2012, Ph.D. BIO 2018), Head of Talent at KdT Ventures, joined CoSYAB to network with fellow alumni and bring his perspective to conversations about the future of the Institute. \u201cGeorgia Tech has a strong brand and is very well known for engineering, but if we want to strengthen the sciences, it\u2019s important for College of Sciences alumni to share their experiences, build a community, and connect with the next generation,\u201d he adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELikewise, for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKristel Topping\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Ph.D. Applied Physiology 2021), principal UX researcher at Home Depot, the Board is an opportunity to support the mission and impact of Georgia Tech: \u201cIt is important to connect and give back to the Institute and our students, to empower the next generation of engineers and scientists to take their talent beyond Georgia Tech\u0027s walls in order to drive innovation, make meaningful contributions to their communities, and leverage the immense potential they have to create lasting and positive change across the globe.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2024 College of Sciences Young Alumni Board\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESathya \u201cSat\u201d Balachander\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPh.D. Biology 2018\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERiana Burney\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EB.S. 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