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Celebrating Success: Erik Hill Receives Peggy Cotter Award for ASM Microbe 2024

headshot of Erik HillThe Department of Biology is delighted to announce a meaningful achievement: Erik Hill, Ph.D., has been honored with the prestigious Peggy Cotter Award for 2024. This esteemed award, valued at $1650, will support Hill's attendance at the highly anticipated American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbe 2024 Conference in Atlanta.

Named in honor of ASM Past President Peggy Cotter, Ph.D., the Peggy Cotter Awards for Early Career Branch Members are fully funded by the American Society for Microbiology. These awards are designed to provide early career scientists with invaluable opportunities to advance their professional development by participating in the ASM Microbe conference.

Hill's selection for this award is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of microbiology and his potential as a promising young scientist. With the support of the Peggy Cotter Award, Hill will have the opportunity to immerse himself in cutting-edge scientific programming and engage with leading experts in the microbial sciences.

The ASM Microbe conference serves as a premier platform for scientific exchange, collaboration and innovation in microbiology. By attending this conference, Hill will not only expand his knowledge and expertise but also network with peers and mentors who share his passion for advancing scientific discovery.

Hill expresses his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to participate in ASM Microbe 2024. He looks forward to leveraging this experience to further his research and contribute to the advancement of microbiological knowledge and understanding.

As the Department of Biology, we take immense pride in Hill's achievements and commend him for his dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence. We are confident that he will represent our department with distinction at ASM Microbe 2024 and continue to make significant contributions to the field of microbiology.

Stay tuned for updates from Hill as he embarks on this exciting journey to ASM Microbe 2024.

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