TWO SALISBURY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RECEIVE GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Salisbury, MD - Andersen Herman, a senior chemistry major at Salisbury University, is using his personal battle with malaria to inspire a career in health research. Growing up in Haiti, he witnessed his community struggle with illness, which instilled in him a deep desire to find a cure for a disease that, according to the World Health Organization, claims over half a million lives globally each year.
Herman's passion for contributing positively to healthcare intensified after he moved to the U.S. at the age of 12. Following high school, he began working as a nursing assistant, and his enthusiasm for health research continued to grow during his time at Salisbury University.
Recently, the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provided Herman with an opportunity to expand his healthcare studies internationally. This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students in pursuing study or internship experiences abroad, and it has allowed Herman to take his passion for health research to Austria.
During Salisbury University's winter term, he studied health behavior at the American Institute for Foreign Studies in Salzburg under the guidance of Dr. Sherry Maykrantz, an associate professor of public health at SU.
His research into malaria is now enhanced by Austria's commitment to health and wellness, as well as insights gained from his course on health behavior theories and practical interventions.
To further his ambitions, Herman has also applied for a Fulbright Student Award, with hopes of extending his research in Slovakia. Ultimately, he aims to pursue a doctoral program and build a career as a physician-scientist.
Herman is not the only recipient of a Gilman Scholarship at Salisbury University this year. Sam Dickerson, a junior majoring in computer science and English, will spend his summer studying computer visualization in space at Estonia's University of Tartu. Inspired by the book "The Lost Art of Running," Dickerson plans to use artificial intelligence to analyze athletic efficiency, believing the skills he acquires will be pivotal in shaping his career in AI and image processing after graduation.
Salisbury University encourages students and alumni interested in applying for the Gilman or other national fellowships to seek assistance and explore various academic and study abroad opportunities.
Herman's passion for contributing positively to healthcare intensified after he moved to the U.S. at the age of 12. Following high school, he began working as a nursing assistant, and his enthusiasm for health research continued to grow during his time at Salisbury University.
Recently, the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provided Herman with an opportunity to expand his healthcare studies internationally. This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students in pursuing study or internship experiences abroad, and it has allowed Herman to take his passion for health research to Austria.
During Salisbury University's winter term, he studied health behavior at the American Institute for Foreign Studies in Salzburg under the guidance of Dr. Sherry Maykrantz, an associate professor of public health at SU.
His research into malaria is now enhanced by Austria's commitment to health and wellness, as well as insights gained from his course on health behavior theories and practical interventions.
To further his ambitions, Herman has also applied for a Fulbright Student Award, with hopes of extending his research in Slovakia. Ultimately, he aims to pursue a doctoral program and build a career as a physician-scientist.
Herman is not the only recipient of a Gilman Scholarship at Salisbury University this year. Sam Dickerson, a junior majoring in computer science and English, will spend his summer studying computer visualization in space at Estonia's University of Tartu. Inspired by the book "The Lost Art of Running," Dickerson plans to use artificial intelligence to analyze athletic efficiency, believing the skills he acquires will be pivotal in shaping his career in AI and image processing after graduation.
Salisbury University encourages students and alumni interested in applying for the Gilman or other national fellowships to seek assistance and explore various academic and study abroad opportunities.
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