ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY NEWSMAKERS
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Mihir Pathak receives NASA grant
October 2011 -
Mihir Pathak, PhD student in the Georgia Tech Cryo Lab, School of Mechanical Engineering, was selected as a Space Technology Research Fellow by NASA. He would like to encourage young people in science, technology, engineering, or math careers.
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Dr. Indran Indrakrishnan felicitated at the Georgia State Capitol
October 2011 -
Dr. Indran Krishnan, Atlanta gastroenterologist from Duluth and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, was honored at the Georgia State Capitol for medical and community service.
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A proud moment for cricket in Atlanta
September 2011 -
After commendable performances by Japen Patel and Anand Tummala helped the Atlanta Georgia Cricket Conference (AGCC) become champions of the Southeast Region, both cricketers have received further honors.
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Rifka Mayani to teach Bharatanatyam at KSU
September 2011 -
Rifka Mayani has already been connecting India and Atlanta through a student leadership exchange between Kennesaw State University (KSU) and institutions in India. Now she has also begun teaching Bharathanatyam at KSU.
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Simi Shah wins award for piano teaching literature
September 2011 -
Simi Nitin Shah, aged 13, was awarded the prestigious Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award (Intermediate category) for her composition, “Fragile Dreams,” which will be published as “an excellent contribution to the world of piano teaching literature.”
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Dr. Gulshan Harjee is a Georgia Trend Power Woman
July 2011 -
Dr. Gulshan Harjee is a doctor of internal medicine, President/CEO of First Medical Care, and Past President of the DeKalb Medical Society.
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Rohan Kapur wins gold and silver medals in track events
July 2011 -
Rohan Kapur won the Gold and Silver medals, respectively, in the 100 and 200 meter races in the Special Olympics of Georgia.
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Shreyas Sreenath receives Fulbright Study Grant
July 2011 - Sreenath is one of four Georgia students receiving a Fulbright scholarship this year. His research will be through the Anthroplogy Department of Dhaka University and CARE Bangladesh.
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Dr. Bipin Chudgar donates to build house for cancer patients
June 2011 -
Dr. Bipin Chudgar is spearheading an effort to build a temporary home for women with cancer and is donating $500,000 of the $2 million necessary for the project—all of this resulting from a small act of kindness.
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Anika Vennel wins Google Doodle award
June 2011 -
Anika Vennel is a State Finalist in Google’s 2011 Doodle4Google Contest. Her artwork, “Space—Exploring New Frontiers,” was chosen by Google employees from a total of more than 107,000 entries from across the country.
