Dr. William F. Pickard, an alum of the university, founded the Pickard Scholars Program to offer ODI scholars the opportunity to integrate their interests with scholarship, research, and innovation. The program's participants are also empowered to apply the knowledge and skills gained as a Pickard Scholar as a form of community action while completing their undergraduate careers at Ohio State.
Meet the latest Pickard Scholars.
Te’vion Gilbreath
Springfield, OH
Major: Consumer and Family Financial Services
Year: Fourth Year
Career Aspirations: Have a career in the financial services industry. Whether that be financial analytics or planning, I have a passion for numbers and for helping people obtain their goals. I aim to inspire people around me and have an impact in my hometown Springfield, Ohio.
Program Topic: Financial Education Among Black Youth
Jayden Simo
Ellicott City, Maryland
Major: Health Sciences
Minor: American Sign Language
Year: Second Year
Career Aspirations: Attend medical school and become a physician
Program Topic: Addressing the Chronic Health Disparities Impacting African Americans
Canton, OH
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Year: Fourth Year
Career Aspirations: To treat and prevent diseases that impact marginalized communities.
Program Topic: STI Education and Prevention in Adolescents and Young Adults.