BU student wins international scholarship
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This article was published 11/04/2025 (321 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A Brandon University chemistry student will contribute to international research in her field after being awarded the prestigious RISE-GlobaLink Scholarship.
Kendal Giesbrecht, a fourth-year honours bachelor of science co-op student, will travel to Dresden, Germany, where she will participate in cutting-edge research on amino acid release in the beer brewing process.
Giesbrecht was selected as one of 250 students from a global pool of more than 2,500 applicants for the international award, BU said in a press release Thursday.
Kendal Giesbrecht was selected as one of 250 students from a global pool of more than 2,500 applicants for the international award. (Submitted)
“Opportunities like this are a fantastic way for our students to engage in global research networks and explore meaningful scientific challenges,” dean of science Chris LeMoine said in the release. “Kendal’s achievement is a strong reflection of the quality of our students and the programs we offer here at BU.”
Giesbrecht’s co-op experiences include a successful work term at Pfizer Brandon, where she was invited back for a second summer.
Her upcoming research internship at Dresden University of Technology will focus on the release of protein-bound methionine and selenomethionine in the brewing process. Under the guidance of Prof. M. Hellwig’s research group, Giesbrecht will conduct experiment to analyze the oxidation process of sulfur- and selenium-containing amino acids.
Given selenium’s role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, this research could have important implications for food science and health, the release said.
Dresden University of Technology is recognized as one of Germany’s 10 Universities of Excellence, making it a prime location for advanced research and innovation. Giesbrecht will begin her internship with close mentorship before conducting independent experiments and presenting her findings.
“It’s incredibly exciting to see one of our students contributing to international research with potential real-world applications,” vice-president (research and graduate studies) Bernadette Ardelli said. “Kendal’s success exemplifies the important role undergraduate researchers play in advancing scientific discovery.”
The BU co-op program, launched in 2018-19, currently engages more than 50 students across the faculties of arts and science. The program, known for its rigorous academic standards and strong industry partnerships, supports Indigenous, international and domestic students as they gain the skills and experience needed to launch their careers, preparing them to launch their careers in Brandon and beyond.
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