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Lyman Briggs College eNewsletter
Welcome
This fall, Lyman Briggs College welcomed Michele H. Jackson as the new dean. Jackson previously served as the associate provost for the Office of University eLearning Initiatives at the College of William and Mary, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership in the School of Education.

Dean Jackson brings with her a  lifelong commitment to the transformative potential of higher education and a firm belief that when we understand science in its social and humanistic contexts we are wiser, more insightful, and more engaged in the world we live in.
Michele H. Jackson
As of this fall, there are 632 new students enrolled in Lyman Briggs College. 416 of these students came in with AP/IB/Transfer credits. 22.3% of our students are also members of the Honors College, which is a great accomplishment here at MSU. In fact, 19% of the Honors College’s incoming class are LBC students. Our college is also proud to share that 14.6% of our class are first-generation students, who are creating new opportunities for themselves and their families.
 
As for demographics, 384 students are from Detroit Metropolitan areas. Following this, we have 22 students from Genesee County, 21 from Kent County, and 11 from Kalamazoo County. We also have 47 out of state students, which is 7 more than last year. In addition to this, 65% of the class is female, enabling new opportunities for women in the science field. 
Three students pose together in an LBC lab. A male student is giving a thumbs up and two female students are smiling
A row a female students stand as a table in an LBC lab. Their heads are bent over their tasks and they are each stirring something in a styrofoam cup.
Welcome to New Faculty
Reza Bidar
Mathematics
Melissa Charenko
Ellie Louson
Greg Lusk
HPS
Kirtimaan Mohan
Physics
Jenifer Saldanha
Hasina Saraha
Chemistry
stef shuster
Featured Alumni
Dr. Chad Coe graduated from Lyman Briggs College in 2004. Dr. Coe was an honors college student who majored in Physiology with a specialization in Human Medicine. He went on to receive his M.D. from Wayne State University in 2008.
 
Currently, Dr. Coe is a faculty member in the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine.
Chad Coe
This summer, the European Union launched the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which standardizes data protection law across all 28 EU countries and imposes strict new rules on controlling and processing personally identifiable information.
 
As a part of the initial GDPR discussion, Lyman Briggs alumna Kristin (Merritt) Eilenberg spoke with EU parliament members as well as key stakeholders from the academic community and the pharmaceutical and technology industries. She employed her expertise in the field to identify additional stakeholders, coordinate discussions, and contribute her perspectives on the topic.
Kristin Eilenberg
Lyman Briggs College alumnus Mike McLelland and his wife, University of Michigan alumna Nancy McLelland, believe that a good college education is a critical building block in the path to a successful life. It was this firm belief that inspired the McLellands to make a gift of $600,000 to support the students of Lyman Briggs College.
Mike and Nancy McLelland Pose with their dog in front of a Christmas tree.
Student News
A group of students pose with Michele Jackson, Ed Tillett, and Philip Strong

LBC undergraduate students had the opportunity to share their research with peers and faculty, as well as representatives from various industries and graduate programs.
Dr. Ward and Dr. Parks and a group of students hold up a Spartan flag outside of a building in Paris.

This summer, 20 Briggs students traveled with Dr. Richard Parks and Dr. Arthur Ward to Paris, France for six weeks of academic study, museums, culture, and food.
The Collaborative Experiential Learning Laboratory (CELL) supports creative, interdisciplinary work that is both playful and profound.
Students from different classes working together to get the desktop mill up and running.
LBC Students Celebrate Homecoming
Students create a float for the 2018 Homecoming Parade focused on "Breaking Down Walls in Science." Among the students on the float was Homecoming Court member J essica Altenberger  of South Lyon. She is majoring in child development in the College of Social Science with a minor in bioethics from Lyman Briggs College.
The LBC Homecoming float shows a brick wall with the LBC logo painted on it. Along the side of the float hang signs that say "Breaking down walls in science."
A group of students in lab coats stand in front of the float holding a banner that reads "Lyman Briggs Alumni Association."
Get Involved With LBC

Lyman Briggs College with be hosting the first event of a brand new series, called  LBC@LBC:  Lyman Briggs College @ Lansing Brewing Company. This will take place on Wednesday, November 14th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Lansing Brewing Company: 518 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48912
 
Throughout the evening you can enjoy several delicious appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages (A cash bar will be available to attendees 21+) The style of this event will be networking and fun among fellow students, faculty, staff and alumni.
 
Our guest speaker for this event will be Dr. Ryan Sweeder. His TED Talk style topic is titled: Food for Thought. With Thanksgiving right around the corner we ask attendees to please bring in one canned good to be donated to a local food drive.
 
This is great opportunity to network and gain some valuable insight.
 
We hope to see you there!

This year for MSU’s annual Day of Giving, Lyman Briggs College is raising funds for the Lyman Briggs College Book Scholarship. This scholarship will be offered to first-year students who have limited access to STEM disciplines to purchase books and class materials during their freshman year. On this Day of Giving we are proposing the designation of five, $500, one-time book scholarships to go to the most deserving students. We in Lyman Briggs College believe that without providing this support, our community is missing out on an opportunity to provide more accessibility to students who might otherwise find extra challenges in pursuing a STEM education. If LBC could offer additional education support through this scholarship in addition to offering the Briggs experience, we could become more competitive and be the difference between these students choosing another university or even another program within MSU, and ensure their success in our college.
 
Watch your email and follow LBC on social media on November 27th for your chance to get involved! Visit givingday.msu.edu for more information.
Do You Have an IRA?
Many Lyman Briggs alumni have explored the possibility of making a tax-free gift by taking advantage of the IRA Charitable Rollover Provision. Individuals who are 70 1/2 or older are allowed to transfer up to $100,000 from their individual retirement accounts directly to MSU without being subject to income taxes on the distribution. Your IRA Charitable Rollover Provision gift may be applied toward your required minimum distribution.

Contact the Lyman Briggs Development Office to learn more about this gifting option and to obtain precise directions on how to make your “IRA Rollover.”
 
Contact Info:
Lyman Briggs College Development Office
West Holmes Hall, Room W-192
919 E. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48825-1107
517.355.3466 | lbcadvan@msu.edu
Interested in Giving, Volunteering, or Connecting with Students?
Contact the LBC Engagement Office
Michele Beltran
Michele Beltran
Assistant to the Engagement Office
W-192 Holmes Hall

Jackie Richardson
Jackie Richardson
Director of Development and Engagement
W-192A Holmes Hall

Ed Tillett
Ed Tillett
Career Consultant
W-192B Holmes Hall

Kent Workman
Kent Workman
Director of Alumni Relations
W-187 Holmes Hall

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