ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY NEWSMAKERS
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December 2011 -
Vedika, 17, spent last summer volunteering. The competition she won promotes intergenerational communication and understanding, especially for Alzheimer's, which is becoming so prevalent.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
