Looking back at my first blog entry, I was very nervous. I had never done this type of research before and I was afraid that I would set back the research team. However, through these past couple of weeks, I can confidently say that I have learned so much. I not only learned so much…
Author: Madgean Joassaint
Update on My Research Experience – Madgean Joassaint
I’m excited to share a mid-summer update on my research project. My time, thus far, has been spent reading papers, attending meetings, and finishing my interview training/orientation. Each week, my mentor sends out a few articles surrounding Black maternal health and racial disparities within women’s health. I have come to rely on these interesting articles…
My Research Project – Madgean Joassaint
This summer, I will be working with the Family Medicine Department at Michigan Medicine on the ENDS Study. The ENDS Study – Equity in Newborn Drug Screening Study – is under the Antiracism and Health Equity Program through the medical school. One of the main goals of the project is to examine the racial disparities…
A Letter to Your Future Self – Madgean Joassaint
Hello future self! As you know, my name is Madgean Joassaint. I am a rising senior studying Sociology at UofM.Originally from South Florida, I am a first-generation college student proudly raised by her large family. Due to the pandemic, I’ve never been able to be on campus during the summer. As a result, I’m ecstatic…

