Drexel Student and Baltimore Native Karen Sullam Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for International Research

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Karen Sullam

PHILADELPHIA, PA (05/13/2011)(readMedia)-- Karen Sullam, a Baltimore native and Ph.D. student at Drexel University in Philadelphia, has received the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship for study and research abroad in 2011-12. Sullam is one of four Drexel students receiving the Fulbright award this year, the most in any year in Drexel's history.

Sullam, who studies in Environmental Science at Drexel, will investigate microbial communities within lake ecosystems. Her research project will yield a better understanding how changes in the environment will influence microbial functioning in an ecosystem, including breaking down organic matter. This research has implications for the future functioning of aquatic systems. She received her bachelor's degree from Hamilton College in 2006.

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, and teaching opportunities. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study abroad for one academic year.

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is the nation's 14th largest private university and is ranked second among national universities in the U.S. News list of "Up-and-Comers." Drexel is widely recognized for its focus on experiential learning through its co-operative education program, technology and use-inspired research.