Congratulations to Patrice Hamel, whose program Students In the Life Sciences Abroad (STILSA), co-directed by Joi Brihm-Spann from ASC Success, was recently selected by the Office of Outreach & Engagement as one of Ohio State’s 2026 Programs of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship. These awards identify and certify projects that demonstrate excellence in community engaged scholarship and meet the criteria of high-impact engaged scholarship.

The STILSA program promotes the study abroad experience with a particular focus on the biological sciences. By placing individual student is research experiences in it equips STEM students with the intercultural competence and global scientific perspectives, offering an immersive educational experience that connects academic study and a global professional career. You can support STILSA here!