Thompson selected to receive the OGS Assistantship Award

October 10, 2012

Scott M. Thompson, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was one of the seven professors selected to receive the Office of the Graduate School (OGS) Assistantship award.  These awards are funded by the MSU Office of the Graduate School and are intended to increase competitivenes in attracting the highest quality graduate students and serve specific needs of departments. The total amount of the award for up to five semesters of funding is $41,250.00 ($16,500/year) with the possibility of an additional semester. The award becomes effective in the spring 2013 semester.