Dr. Sunita Thyagarajan and Dr. Vishal Yadav have been awarded 2024 Career Impact Awards in the faculty and alumni categories, respectively. Dr. Thyagarajan is an Associate Teaching Professor within the department. Dr. Yadav completed his PhD in the Goldberg Lab and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Penn State.

The Career Impact Awards, established in 2021 at Johns Hopkins University, celebrate the unsung heroes within our community who have generously shared their time, expertise, and connections to support the professional and career growth of others. These awards honor those whose selfless actions, often performed quietly and without recognition, have strengthened our community and made a lasting impact.

Dr. Thyagarajan and Dr. Yadav were nominated for their impact as mentors, co-explorers, guardians of equity and diversity, and their efforts to advance the careers of others. It is clear from these words that their dedication to supporting others has made a lasting difference. We are honored to celebrate their achievements and the many ways they’ve inspired and uplifted those around them.

There will be a Career Impact Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13 from 4 pm – 5:30 pm at the Imagine Center (Homewood Campus). The ceremony will be followed by a reception (5:30 – 6:30 pm). If planning to attend, please RSVP here: https://lu.ma/l5ucps85