NAGC Congratulates 2021 Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award Recipients

The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is pleased to announce the 2021 Carolyn Callahan Doctoral Student Award recipients. Each year, the association recognizes up to five doctoral students who have demonstrated exemplary work in research, publications, and educational service, as well as their potential for future scholarship. This year’s recipients include:

• Alissa Salazar Cress, Ph.D., Post Doctoral Graduate Research Associate, Purdue University; Graduating Institution: Purdue University
• Stacy M Hayden, Doctoral Candidate, University of Connecticut; Graduating Institution: University of Connecticut
• Hyeseong Lee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Lewis University; Graduating Institution: Purdue University
• Lindsay E Lee, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor, East Tennessee University; Graduating Institution: University of North Texas
• Melanie S Meyer, Ph.D.  Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth; Graduating Institution: University of North Texas

“NAGC has a long history of dedicated members who have worked tirelessly to advance the field of gifted education and support our gifted students. I congratulate these scholars and look forward to recognizing their achievements during the Celebration of Excellence during the NAGC Annual Convention in November,” said Lauri Kirsch, NAGC Board President.