Vision TV is a monthly video interview series from the MSU College of Arts & Sciences highlighting faculty research, scholarship, and academic impact across disciplines.
Current Episode
June 2026 - In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Collen Scott, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, who was recently selected for the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s 2026 American Innovator Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors given annually to researchers whose federally funded work leads to real-world impact.
Scott was nominated by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for her patented research developing a shortwave infrared (SWIR) dye for the visualization of cancer cells. Her award-winning technology enables safe, high-resolution deep tissue visualization by operating at lower energy levels than traditional imaging methods. Her technology is geared to selectively target cancer cells, allowing clinicians to more clearly identify tumor boundaries.
Part of this recognition is a trip to Washington, D.C., and I wanted to have her on to talk about this incredible accomplishment and her trip to the Capitol City.
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Vision TV Awards
Southern Public Relations Federation Awards:
2023 Award of Excellence for Vision TV