The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences is proud of Ms. Amira Ahmed, sophomore biology student. Ms. Ahmed secured the First Prize Award in the Eighth Annual Essay Contest, organized by the English Division at the American University in Dubai, for her outstanding research essay. In her essay, Ms. Ahmed shared her advocacy for solutions to the bereavement law in the United Arab Emirates. A big thank you to Dr. Sally Kondos, Assistant Professor of English, chair of the judging panel, and all committee members for their dedication. Celebrating our students’ success is priceless.