Muskaan Ramchandi: The 2023 Clara Javan Goodbody Award Winner

The Clara Javan Goodbody Award was created in memory of Clara Javan Goodbody, the mother of Louise Ann Goodbody, the Dean of Women from 1906 to 1911. This $2,500 award is given to a graduating senior for use in pursuing graduate study. 

For 2023, we are proud to recognize Muskaan Ramchandi as the 2022 Clara Javan Goodbody Award recipient for her impactful leadership and involvement at IU.

Muskaan Ramchandi

Muskaan Ramchandani is graduating with Bachelor of Science degrees in Neuroscience and Biology from the College of Arts and Sciences.   

Muskaan has been fostering community at IU as a leader within the Hutton Honors Council Association for the past 4 years. She’s also fortified her passions for science and research while studying brain tumors (glioblastomas) in Dr. Richard Carpenter’s laboratory and while serving as an executive board member for the IU Journal of Undergraduate Research. Muskaan has exemplified a deep commitment to service by sewing masks at the height of the pandemic, visiting nursing home resident, and responding to crisis calls at the Middle Way House.  Muskaan will be starting medical school in the fall.  

Acknowledgments 

When reflecting on those that have impacted her most during her time at IU, Muskaan said:

I would like to thank Dr. Lynn Cochran for encouraging me to be a confident campus leader and for nominating me for this award; Dr. Richard Carpenter for challenging me to think creatively in my research endeavors and championing my interest in cancer research; and Dr. Ben Burlingham for supporting my academic career. Lastly, I am incredibly grateful for my parents, Sanjil and Manisha Ramchandani, for being my pillars of strength and for motivating me to reach all my goals.