2022 Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship
Recipient | Tyler Kleinsasser
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Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS, a Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist, started a scholarship program a several years ago in hopes of giving back to aspiring students as they pursued career in the field of science. As these students strive to achieve their higher education, they are burdened with financial expenses that they are not necessarily ready to handle. Dr. Kezian sought to address this issue by creating a successful scholarship program. Dr. Kezian has been a student himself and understands the financial pressures these students are facing. He wanted to support the students financially so that they focus a little less about the money and have room to pursue their dreams. This year, we are proud to announce a new scholarship recipient to award and congratulate – Tyler Kleinsasser. Tyler is an incredible, well-rounded student who has many amazing achievements in the field of science, specifically in the field of engineering.
Tyler’s interest in engineering began early in his life, as he observed his father who was a self-employed contractor, as well as his two grandparents who ran a construction firm. The bridges that his grandparents had worked on and houses that his father had built inspired and intrigued Tyler as a young child. This inspiration led Tyler to pursue a degree in civil engineering and achieve his bachelor’s degree from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Tyler is continuing his education and is now pursuing his masters in Civil/Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management at the same school. Tyler has managed to achieve a 4.0 grade average, despite a rigorous course load and participation in an impressive amount of extracurricular and volunteer activities.
Tyler maintains active leadership roles in many other extracurricular activities. For example, as the Student Association Senate President and as a member of the Professional Development Institute, he worked to provide other students with the resources to succeed. He has also actively sought out professional development and mentorship opportunities that will be beneficial to his future career. He has participated in several professional conferences for organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI). He has also participated in internships with the Department of Transportation, BNSF Railway, Hensel Phelps, and the U.S. Department of the Navy to increase his technical abilities.
One of Tyler’s most impressive qualities is his commitment to community service and his interest in our broader global society. These are reflections of his character and values which align with the values of the Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science scholarship. His community volunteer experiences include Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Discovery Center After-School Program, Tau Beta Pi tutor for Meadowbrook Elementary School, and the Lakota Journey on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation. He also has volunteered internationally for the Salvation Army School for the Blind (Kingston, Jamaica), Tarpuy Sonqo (Lima, Peru), and Mission Experience (Port au Prince, Haiti). In addition, he has traveled overseas with Engineers & Scientists Abroad, where he Career & Professional Development Center South Dakota School of Mines and Technology helped to design a solar system for an orphanage in Chile and a biogas latrine system for a school in Tanzania. His desire to further broaden the scope of his worldview resulted in his being selected as the recipient of the 2017 Brass Life Scholarship, his university’s most prestigious scholarship to support study abroad experiences for SDSM&T students.
Tyler’s career goals are to find a challenging and rewarding role in engineering, specifically as a construction manager or as an engineer for large scale projects. His ultimate aspiration is to start his own company, and follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfathers. His long term goal is to use this company and his knowledge and experiences to give back to the local community.
Tyler was very appreciative and humbled to be the recipient of the Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS Science Scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year. When he was asked about his thoughts on the award and the impact it will have on his career, he replied with the following:
“Many individuals and organizations have invested in me, so I hope to return the favor to others. I see myself presenting at local high schools, technical schools, and colleges and talking with students about the benefits of a science-related career”
To see Tyler’s video submission for his application, please click the following link:
The entire staff at Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS would like to congratulate Tyler Kleinsasser for all his accomplishments. The committee strongly believes he is deserving of the award and wishes him the best of luck on his journey. We are all very proud of his triumph and hope to see him become a successful engineer.
Dr. Kezian thanks all those who applied this year to the scholarship and wishes them the best in all their studies and future goals. This year we had He is encouraging these students to keep pursuing their dreams and working hard. He hopes that the students can apply again for the upcoming scholarship applications for a new chance at receiving $1,200 to use towards their education. Applications will again open up November 1, 2022.
The scholarship program will open again this coming year. To get further information about the applications including requirements and eligibility, make sure to check out our scholarship page on our website. If you believe you are a good candidate for the scholarship, or know someone who is and can benefit from it, please apply and urge them to do as well.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS is a dental office located in the heart of Larchmont Village in Hollywood. Dr. Kezian and his staff work at the dental office completing numerous procedures for their amazing patients. Dr. Kezian continues to undergo advanced and expert training and has earned close to 5000 credit hours in numerous specialties. He focuses on almost all aspects of dentistry including general and cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, emergency dentistry, root canal therapy, pain management, periodontics, removable prosthetics, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, teeth re contouring, white fillings, gum surgery, dental extractions, wisdom teeth extractions, TMJ disorder, and much more.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to get any of the aforementioned procedures, please feel free to contact the office by calling (323) 467-2777. You can also make an appointment by using their convenient online scheduling system.
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Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS
443 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 467-2777
www.drkezian.com
