Ph.D. student Nathan Probasco is the recipient of an Othmer Fellowship and on November 6, 2008, he was awarded a medal and recognized at the Lied Center for Performing Arts by Chancellor Harvey Perlman, Prem Paul, vice chancellor for research and economic development; and Ellen Weissinger, dean of graduate studies. Othmer Fellowships assist in recruiting exceptional scholars who are seeking a terminal degree. Recipients are awarded an assistantship at the highest level offered by their department, plus an additional $7,500 for three years, given continued excellent progress toward the degree.