Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education

Abel, KiyanCaliforniaUniversity of California-IrvineCaliforniaEngineeringI aim to build a career as a scientist developing new protein design and computational tools that transform how molecular diagnostics and therapeutics are discovered and engineered.Rose JonesDr. Yutong Yu, Dr. Jolene Ranek, Dr. Federico Olivieri Abramoff, BoazIowaUnited States Air Force AcademyColoradoEngineeringEarn a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in hypersonic flight for civil and defense applications, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate school levels.Joseph EichholzDr. Matthew Munson, Lt. Col. Matthew Satchell, Lt. Col. Kavir Patel Agatep, AshleyCaliforniaChapman UniversityCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. and professorship in environmental science, addressing the intersections of environmental hazards, human and ecological health, and earth systems by developing and using novel satellite data.John HunterDr. Joshua B Fisher, Dr. Jason A Douglas, Dr. Gregory Goldsmith Ahluwalia, PavanTexasUniversity of North TexasTexasMaterials ResearchPh.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct research on interfacial engineering to achieve near-zero-defect reliability in advanced IC packaging for autonomous vehicles and AI computing.James DubanDr. Oliver Chyan, Dr. Yuri Strzhemechny, Dr. Stephen Sekula Aikin, TatumKansasUniversity of KansasKansasLife SciencesAfter completing my undergraduate degree, I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in Immunology. I would like to become a leader in academic immunology research, with an eventual goal of research at the NIH.Mulu LemmaDr. Robin Orozco, Dr. Mary Markiewicz Alaniz, CadeTexasTexas A & M University-College StationTexasMaterials ResearchPhD in Chemistry. Conduct research in the fields of energy storage and conversion to connect industry and academia. Pursue a tenure-track faculty position at an R1 institution to continue research.Gisele Cardoso de LemosProf. Shruti Hariyani, Dr. Tod Grusenmeyer, Mr. Austin Shotwell Alfonso Cruz, JenaleFloridaUniversity of FloridaFloridaMedicineMy goal is to become a D.M.D./Ph.D. clinician-scientist researching the oral microbiome’s role in systemic disease to create innovative diagnostic and preventive strategies that improve public health.Samesha Barnes IveyDoctor Dr. Mintoo Patel, Doctor Dr. Kate Calvin, Doctor Dr. Jennifer Clark Alfonso Olmos, EmilyConnecticutFairfield UniversityConnecticutEngineeringI plan to earn a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, conducting experimental research in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. After, I will pursue a research career in advanced engineering systems.Kim BaerDr. Shekhtman David Shekhtman, Dr. Belfadel Djedjiga Belfadel, Dr. Haghbin Naser Haghbin An, CindyOhioOhio State University-Main CampusOhioPsychologyPh.D. in Clinical Psychology. Run a lab to study the neural mechanisms of suicidality, self-harm, and affective symptoms in psychotic disorders using neuroimaging methods to inform interventions.Janet SchroederDr. Jessica Turner, Dr. Mindy Westlund Schreiner, Dr. Dylan Wagner An, RebeccaCaliforniaSanta Clara UniversityCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct research in environmental engineering to inform regulation on the use and production of nanomaterials.Steven SuljakDr. Korin E. Wheeler, Dr. Wachara Chanakul Ananthanarayanan, AniruthTexasUniversity of North TexasTexasCISEPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Develop non-invasive diagnostic procedures and lead translational research to advance clinically deployable diagnostic and monitoring technologies.James DubanDr. Guru Khalsa, Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, Ms. Alexandra Potter Ankrum, JakeColoradoHigh Point UniversityNorth CarolinaLife SciencesPhD in molecular life sciences with a focus on advanced microscopy. Lead research at a professional institution, developing next-generation imaging platforms and spectroscopy workflows.James CottonDr. Keir Fogarty, Dr. William Carpenter, Dr. Eric Rokni Aradhey, AnishVirginiaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillNorth CarolinaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in astrophysics. Conduct research in astrophysics, train undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and teach as a university professor.Marc HowlettDr. Anca Constantin, Dr. Eleazar R. Carrasco, Dr. Brad Barlow Argyle, MatthewUtahBrigham Young University-ProvoUtahMathematical SciencesI want to obtain a PhD in Mathematics. I want to create computational models to assist researchers and teach at a university.Barry BickmoreDr. Dennis Della Corte, Dr. Bradley Bundy, Mr. Spencer Gardiner Arnold, LilyOhioOhio University-Main CampusOhioLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in biomedical sciences, specifically in developmental neurobiology, and teach students at the university level.Christopher LewisDr. Corinne Nielsen, Dr. Kayleigh Fanelli, Dr. Anne Perez Arun, AadityaTexasThe University of Texas at DallasTexasLife SciencesPhD in Neuroscience. Conducting research in an academic institution on regulators of nerve repair and regeneration to develop biomarkers and therapeutics for rare nerve disorders.Douglas DowAssociate Professor Luis Rustveld, Professor Mirijana Maletic-Savatic, Professor Nagireddy Putluri Aubone, OliviaTexasThe University of Texas at San AntonioTexasMathematical SciencesI want to obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics, conduct research in pure mathematics, and teach at the university level.Andrew ChapmanDr. Jose Iovino, Dr. Eduardo Duenez, Dr. Henry Chimal-Dzul Augustine, RuthSouth CarolinaFurmanSouth CarolinaChemistryPh.D. in Materials Chemistry. Conduct research in nanotechnology and its applications in drug delivery.Scott HendersonDr. Mary Elizabeth Anderson, Dr. Pamela Lundin Avila, SaraSouth DakotaCreighton UniversityNebraskaCISEA PhD in Computer Science. Conducting advanced research in building robust artificial intelligence architectures while teaching AI fundamentals and applications to next-generation university students.Erin GrossDr., Professor Steven Fernandes, Dr., Professor Faith Kurtyka, Dr., Professor Kevin Lumbard Babakhodjaeva, RukhshonaNew YorkCUNY Hunter CollegeNew YorkMedicineMD-PhD in musculoskeletal immunology. Conducting translational research in dermatology or musculoskeletal tissue repair to develop therapies for autoimmune diseases and regeneration.Stephen LassondeDr. Alain Bonny, Dr. Rosalyn Adam, Mr. David Ng Bablin, MatthewNew YorkUniversity at BuffaloNew YorkEngineeringAttain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct industry-guided research at a national laboratory in sustainable process systems engineering to inform government decisions and consult companies.Lisa GagnonDr. Aurora Munguía-López Badri, KeshavNew JerseyRutgers University-New BrunswickNew JerseyPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Work in theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the national lab or university level. Specialize in understanding emergent phenomena within thin films and heterostructures.Anne WallenDr. Jedediah Pixley, Mr. Kevin Lucht, Dr. Shaowen Chen Banerjea, ArulCaliforniaUniversity of California-BerkeleyCaliforniaLife SciencesPhD in Cell Biology. Elucidate transcriptional mechanisms in live cells, teach at the university level, and mentor undergraduates from underrepresented communities to do research.Alicia HayesProfessor Robert Tjian, Professor Ellen Lumpkin, Professor Thomas Graham Bannon, JohnWashingtonWhitman CollegeWashingtonMaterials ResearchPh.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research on the integration of nanomaterials into optoelectronic devices for low-power computing and sensing as a member of an interdisciplinary research center.Moira GreshamProfessor Kurt Hoffman, Professor Sanfeng Wu, Professor Andrés Aragoneses Bansal, AvniCaliforniaCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct multidisciplinary research in observational astronomy as a tenured professor at a university.Kristin WeymanProfessor Lynne Hillenbrand, Professor Konstantin Batygin, Dr., Peter Boorman Bao, AngelaNew JerseyCornell UniversityNew YorkChemistryResearch in academia in theoretical chemistry, chemistry P.h.D. Understand chemistry problems using mathematical structures and solve complicated simulations with physics and computer science tools.Krista SaleetProfessor Nandini Ananth, Professor Tom Markland, PhD Candidate Sujata Nandi Barbour, SamuelTennesseeThe University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTennesseeEngineeringI will pursue a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, conduct research on electrifying the transportation industry, and plan teach at a university level.Meredith Malburne-WadeDr. Christopher Cherry, Mr. Matthew Davis, Dr. William Mark Barbour Barker, CharlesMarylandAmherst CollegeMassachusettsGeosciencesPh.D. in Mineral Physics. Research deep-earth thermal conductivity and teach at the university level.Evan ClarkDr. Nicholas Holschuh, Dr. Tyler Perez, Dr. David Zureick-Brown Barrera Guevara, DanielaAlaskaUniversity of Alaska FairbanksAlaskaGeosciencesPh.D in Paleontology. Conduct research on the stratigraphic occurrence and evolution of Late Cretaceous North American dinosaurs and teach geology and paleontology courses at a university level.Eugenie EuskirchenDr. Patrick Druckenmiller, Dr. Denver Fowler, Dr. Elizabeth Freedman Bastien, AlexanderIndianaUniversity of EvansvilleIndianaMathematical SciencesI plan to pursue a PhD in mathematics with the goal of working as a professor of mathematics.Michael TurlingtonDr. Omid Khormali Baxter, BaileyAlabamaUniversity of South AlabamaAlabamaMedicineMy goal is to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and establish a research lab focused on designing and synthesizing small-molecule inhibitors that target cancer-relevant enzymes.David ForbesDr. David C. Forbes Bayliss, GeorgeIllinoisUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisMathematical SciencesI intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Mathematics. I hope to research the intersection of algebraic geometry and homotopy theory and teach at the university level.David Schug Yonatan Kahn, Jared Bronski, J. Peter May Behrman, CharlesIndianaPurdue University-Main CampusIndianaEngineeringPh.D in Nuclear Fusion Engineering. Conduct research in magnetic nuclear fusion systems at a national laboratory.Veronica SchirmDr. Allen Garner Benson, ArthurKansasUniversity of KansasKansasEngineeringI plan to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and become a professor. My research will support the integration of renewable energy technologies through optimization of hybrid energy storage systems.Mulu LemmaDr. Mark Shiflett, Dr. Erdem Sasmaz, Dr. Yiling Nan Bergman, AlettaWisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinLife SciencesObtain a PhD in Ecology and conduct research on peatland ecosystems. Research and teach at the university level.Julie StubbsProfessor Zach Peery, Professor Jake Vander Zanden, Dr. Alexis Grinde Bers, NicoMassachusettsNorthwestern UniversityIllinoisPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. Research and teach high energy astrophysical phenomena and cosmology at an academic institution.LaTanya WilliamsProfessor Sylvia Biscoveanu, Professor Andrew Melatos, Professor Vicky Kalogera Bhat, ShriyaTexasHarvard UniversityMassachusettsLife SciencesPh.D. in Molecular Microbiology. Study early bacterial responses to antibiotics to predict and prevent the development of drug-resistance. Teach at the university level.Pamela GaddiProfessor Roby Bhattacharyya, Dr. Wesley Greenblatt, Dr. Andrew Berry Bian, ZenyaOregonUniversity of California-Los AngelesCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D in Cell and Developmental Biology. Conduct research in developmental biology using stem cells and become a life sciences instructor at a university.Rebecca BlusteinDr. Amander Clark, Dr. Catherine Galbraith, Dr. Carrie Spratford Bielewicz, Veronica (Levi)DelawareUniversity of DelawareDelawareChemistryPhD in analytical chemistry with a machine learning focus. I aspire to teach analytical chemistry at the university level and research AI applications in the field of statistical chemical analysis.Laura DefurioDr. Jocelyn Alcantara-Garcia, Dr. Karl Booksh, Dr. Mary Watson Bielicki, AlexanderNorth CarolinaCollege of CharlestonSouth CarolinaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in theoretical high energy physics. Research the fundamental nature of matter and energy with a focus on developing new quantum computing technologies.Sidney WoramDr. Yu Gong, Dr. John Blondin Biswas, AvinavCaliforniaUniversity of California-MercedCaliforniaLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences. Investigate environmental determinants of respiratory disease and train the next generation of physician-scientists at an academic medical center.Jay SharpingDr. Adeyemi Adebiyi, Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, Mr. Dang Nguyen Black, AbbigailPennsylvaniaDuquesne UniversityPennsylvaniaChemistryPh.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in the development of small molecules to be utilized in drug design and teach at the university level.Kevin HendersonDr. Thomas Montgomery, Dr. Daniel Chase, Dr. Jeffrey Evanseck Black, OwenIndianaIndiana University-BloomingtonIndianaLife SciencesPh.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Conduct research in host-pathogen interactions and teach at the university level.Jo Anne TracyProfessor Roger Innes, Dr. Meenu Singla, Mr. Tyler Frailie Blake, AshleySouth CarolinaClemson UniversitySouth CarolinaEngineeringPursue a PhD in pharmaceutical engineering. Develop innovative drugs and drug delivery systems at a research-driven company.Robyn CurtisDr. Jessica Larsen, Ms. Jana Ismail, Dr. Kimberly Weirich Boheen, EricNew HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire-Main CampusNew HampshireEngineeringI plan to earn my PhD in bioengineering and conduct corporate research in gene therapy to develop affordable treatments for genetic disorders.Leigh PrattDr. Kang Wu, Dr. Linqing Li, Dr. Nivedita Gupta Bok, SojungColoradoBoston UniversityMassachusettsMedicinePh.D. in Neuroscience and M.D. specializing in Pediatric Neurology. Research the mechanisms of pediatric neurodegenerative diseases to develop novel treatments and practice as a pediatric neurologist.Jeffrey BergDr. Benjamin Wolozin, Dr. Bruce Appel, Dr. Kristen Bushell Bonesteel, CarsynNew YorkUniversity at BuffaloNew YorkLife SciencesPh.D in Genetics. Conduct medically-relevant bioinformatics-based research on human genetics and teach at an R1 university.Lisa GagnonDr. Omer Gokcumen, Dr. Charikleia Karageorgiou, Dr. Petar Pajic Borodin, EvanMarylandUniversity of DelawareDelawareGeosciencesPh.D. in oceanography. Lead a research group in marine microbial biogeochemistry as part of an environmental research institute.Laura DefurioDr. Chandranath Basak, Dr. Elizabeth Sargent, Dr. Jacob Dums Boyse, EliseNorth CarolinaDavidson CollegeNorth CarolinaLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in biochemistry. Conduct translational research to develop highly effective, low-toxicity pediatric cancer therapeutics that exploit cellular biochemistry for precision drug delivery.Gaylena MerrittDr. Nicole Snyder, Dr. Kiel Neumann, Prof. Dr. Laura Hartmann Brainin, CharlesMassachusettsPomona CollegeCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Conduct research in AMO physics and teach at the university level.Robert GainesProfessor Richard J. Mawhorter, Professor Malkiat Johal, Professor Trevor Sears Brayman, KeanuFloridaUniversity of Central FloridaFloridaEngineeringI am seeking a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on in-space robotics and GN&C. My goal is to one day support human exploration of Mars and search for life beyond Earth.Morgan BauerDr. Tarek Elgohary, Dr. Adrienne Dove, Mr. Christopher Proctor Breaux, AutoLouisianaTulane University of LouisianaLouisianaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Particle Physics. Conduct research on neutrinos to elucidate the origin of matter and pursue a career as a staff scientist at a national laboratory.Thomas SpencerDr. Alexander Himmel, Dr. Fred Wietfeldt, Dr. Michela Negro Breine, FelixCaliforniaCalifornia State University-FresnoCaliforniaChemistryPh.D. in Organic Chemistry. I aim to work in the pharmaceutical industry as a medicinal chemist.Kristi ClosserDr. Hubert Muchalski, Mr. Seth Yates Brown, MalloryMassachusettsSyracuse UniversityNew YorkPsychologyPh.D. in Computational Psychology. Become a professor at a university where I can conduct research using mathematical techniques to improve psychological evaluation tools.Jolynn ParkerDr. Carlos Castañeda, Dr. Amanda Cremone-Caira, Dr. Billy Haws Brownfield, JackPennsylvaniaTemple UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Ecology. Conduct research on community ecology in freshwater environments with a focus on conservation and teach at the university level.Barbara GorkaDr. Mariana Bonfim, Dr. Amanda Neuber, Dr. Megan Molinari Bryant, PhoenixMarylandUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMarylandLife SciencesI aspire to become a physician-scientist studying the epigenetic mechanisms of mental disorders that have been shown to have environmental and genetic components such as schizophrenia and depression.April HouseholderDr. Erin Green, Dr. Winny Sun, Dr. Linda Jurata Budd, EvanNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina State University at RaleighNorth CarolinaPhysics and AstronomyPhD in theoretical physics. Conduct research in the theoretical models describing fundamental processes at a national lab.Courtney Hughes Vladimir Skokov, Swagato Mukherjee Burtonpatel, LiliaNew JerseyPrinceton UniversityNew JerseyLife SciencesPh.D. in Organismal Biology. Conduct cutting edge research in functional morphology and bio-inspired design; work with engineers in a university or company to develop technologies with high impact.Deirdre MoloneyProfessor Aimy Wissa, Ms. Hannah Wiswell, Professor Mary Stoddard Butler, KathleenOhioThe University of AlabamaAlabamaChemistryI plan to conduct computational biochemistry research focusing on utilizing, improving, and building biophysical modeling tools. Ultimately, I intend to lead a research group in industry.Jeff GrayDr. David A Dixon, Dr. Benjamin P. Brown, Dr. Sergei V. Gleyzer Byrne, ColtonMichiganThe University of AlabamaAlabamaGeosciencesPh.D. in Geology or Geochemistry. Conduct research in sedimentary geochemistry and paleoclimatology and teach at the university level.Jeff GrayDr. Rebecca L. Totten, Dr. Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand Cain, JennaNew YorkFordham UniversityNew YorkEngineeringPh.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in clean energy and sustainability.Lorna RonaldDr. Nicholas Sawyer, Dr. Andrej Lenert, Sophie Epstein Calle, LucianaWashingtonUniversity of Washington-Seattle CampusWashingtonGeosciencesI aspire to earn a PhD in Plant Biology, focusing my research on plant-climate interactions while forming relations with governmental and Tribal entities for interdisciplinary collaboration.Chetana AcharyaDr. Claire Willing, Dr. Soo-Hyung Kim Carlson, NathanielNorth CarolinaUniversity of MississippiMississippiChemistryI aim for a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry. My dream is not only to be able to advance the field, but also to teach students and help them come to appreciate chemistry similarly to how I do.Vivian IbrahimDr. Ryan Fortenberry, Dr. C. Zachary Palmer Carlson-Yunga, JohnMinnesotaSt Olaf CollegeMinnesotaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct theoretical research and become a physics professor at a liberal arts institution.Kristina GarrettProfessor Prabal Adhikari Cataldo, FrancisMassachusettsMiddlebury CollegeVermontCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in network science and teach at the university level.Lisa GatesProfesor Phil Chodrow, Professor Steve Abbott, Professor Becky Tang Celeste, JenniferIllinoisMichigan Technological UniversityMichiganEngineeringPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Develop knowledge-guided AI methods that combine language models with physics-based solvers. Conduct research and teach at the university level.Darnishia MorrisDr. Bhisham Sharma Chandler, MicahGeorgiaUniversity of North GeorgiaGeorgiaGeosciencesPh.D. in Physical Oceanography. Conduct research to improve large scale ocean circulation models and advance understanding of climate variability in the subpolar north Atlantic.David PattersonDr. Jeffrey Landren, Dr. John Darges, Dr. John Holliday Chattopadhyay, SresthaKentuckyOhio State University-Main CampusOhioMedicineI will complete an MD/PhD in cancer biology and drive multidisciplinary pediatric oncology research that advances cancer biology and accelerates immunotherapy innovation for childhood cancers.Janet SchroederDr. Elaine Mardis, Dr. Amit Tiwari, Dr. Elizabeth Garfinkle Chavez, CourtneyNew MexicoOregon State UniversityOregonCISEPh.D in Robotics. Conduct research in assistive robotics and develop culturally relevant curriculum to encourage underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers.LeAnn Joy AdamDr. Naomi Fitter, Dr. Tommaso Ranzani, Mrs. Ashli Knoell Chen, KatelynPennsylvaniaUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPennsylvaniaMedicineMD-PhD focused on immunology and endocrinology. Investigate the biological drivers of immunometabolic diseases to develop precision medicine.Kelly MedleyDr. Alison Kohan, Dr. Paulina Velasquez Cheng, AshleyCaliforniaSmith CollegeMassachusettsLife SciencesI plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Pharmacology. I will conduct cancer biology research focusing on innovative drug delivery strategies and teach at a primarily undergraduate institution.Andrew DauschDr. Sarah Moore, Dr. Jaewon Min, Dr. Kevin Shea Chow, EthanNew HampshireFairfield UniversityConnecticutGeosciencesI plan to earn a Ph.D. in climate and atmospheric physics, conducting high-impact research in the field. After, I will pursue a research career intersecting atmospheric science and renewable energy.Kim BaerDr. Rob Nazarian, Jay Broccolo, Dr. Angela Biselli Chu, MatthewTexasBrandeis UniversityMassachusettsLife SciencesPh.D. in Biological Chemistry researching specifically cancer biology and drug discovery.Meredith MonaghanMs. Yuchen Qiao, Ms. Meihui Yi, Dr. Bing Xu Cintrón-Lugo, NahielPuerto RicoUniversity of Puerto Rico-HumacaoPuerto RicoLife SciencesMD-PhD physician-scientist specializing in surgical oncology. Lead translational cancer research to develop and test new therapies while caring for patients.Maritere Cardona MatosDr./Professor Kevin M. Alicea-Torres, Dr./ Professor Betzaida Castillo-Cruz, Dr. Chrysothemis Brown Ciuffetelli, EvaPennsylvaniaUniversity of RochesterNew YorkEngineeringPh.D in Chemical Engineering. Develop and implement solutions for sustainable energy and materials.Belinda ReddenProfessor Marc Porosoff, Professor David Foster Clymore, KaylaWyomingUniversity of WyomingWyomingChemistryPh.D. in Organic Chemistry with a focus in materials science. Research designing and developing functional materials for energy and environmental-impact and teach at the university level.Daniel GrayDr. John Hoberg, Dr. Grant Bowman Cohon, JoshuaArizonaArizona State University-TempeArizonaPhysics and AstronomyPhD in Physics. Conduct research in mathematical physics and teach at a university.Kyle MoxProfessor Matthias Kawski, Dr. Christopher Cain, Professor Tuna Yildirim Conti, SaraNew YorkHamilton CollegeNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyI aspire to obtain a PhD in Particle Physics before going on to conduct experimental high energy particle physics research at a national lab.Lisa GrimesAssociate Professor of Physics Viva Horowitz, Associate Professor of Physics Segev BenZvi, Assistant Prof. of Instruction Megan Marshall Smith Cooper, ScottlandMississippiUniversity of South AlabamaAlabamaMedicinePhysician-scientist advancing interdisciplinary biomedical science to develop, evaluate, and implement novel low-resource public health and patient safety interventions in clinical settings.David ForbesDr. Dhananjay Tambe Corbisiero, GiovannaNew JerseyHaverford CollegePennsylvaniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct research in nanotechnology, specifically quantum devices, sensing, and materials.Jason Chan Professor Walter Smith, Professor Don Fahey, Professor Ted Brzinksi Cordova, CadenceWisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireWisconsinChemistryMD/PhD in Biochemistry: I aim to be a physician-scientist to provide neurologic patient care and to research the intersection between chemistry and neurology in conditions like Alzheimer’s.Erica BensonDr. Tyler Doyon, Ms. Creanna Cote, Dr. Bart Dahl Cormas, NicholasPennsylvaniaUniversity of Virginia-Main CampusVirginiaMedicineM.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Investigating neuroinflammatory microglial signaling pathways to develop targeted therapies that improve patient recovery after spinal cord injury.Andrus AshooProfessor John R. Lukens, Professor Xudong Joshua Li, Mr. Joshua Samuels Corry, SebastianWisconsinGrinnell CollegeIowaMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Mathematics. I intend to conduct research in the emerging field of representation stability and explore its connections to algebraic geometry within a career in academia.Ann LandstromDr. Eric Ramos, Dr. Jenny Kenkel, Dr. Joe Webster Costa, ArthurFloridaUniversity of ChicagoIllinoisChemistryMD/PhD, with the PhD being in chemical biology. Lead a research group at a medical school where we use chemical and synthetic biology to create novel immune therapies for diseases from cancer to GVHD.Jenna SarchioDr. Jack W. Szostak, Dr. Sandra C. Fuchs, Dr. Christian Agatemor Coutray, KyleFloridaUniversity of Central FloridaFloridaEngineeringPh.D. in Neural Engineering. Conduct research on brain-computer interfaces for cognitive restoration and next-generation human–computer interaction.Morgan BauerDr. Joseph J. LaViola, Dr. Christos Constantinidis, Dr. Helen Huang Craveiro, BranaeMassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts-LowellMassachusettsLife SciencesPh.D. in Ecology & Evolution. Conduct research on the biological impacts of climate change on ecological ecosystems, and teach at a university level.Rachel MansfieldProfessor Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn, Ms. Brooke Sienkiewicz, Ms. Caroline DeSouza crawford, jonathanWisconsinStanford UniversityCaliforniaEngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering. Pursue a research career developing methodologies to investigate neural mechanisms, build neuromorphic computing systems, and teach at the university level.Jen HopeMr. Robert Juranitch, Professor Alexander Birbrair, Professor Rebecca Kinraide Crawford , MiaWisconsinBarnard CollegeNew YorkLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in genetics, focusing on rare diseases. Perform research in an academic setting and practice medicine at a university hospital. Augment the research with clinical insights.Dana Muniz PachecoDr. Kevin Peterson, Dr. Greg Marks, Dr. Sebastian A. Riquelme Colet Crothers, MargoKentuckyWashington University in St LouisMissouriGeosciencesPhD in Geology with a focus in Geochemistry. Conduct research in sedimentary geology and isotope geochemistry to understand the evolution of Earth systems over time and teach at the university level.Brooke TaylorDr. David Fike, Dr. Jennifer Houghton, Dr. Francois L. H. Tissot Cummings, KennaIndianaSyracuse UniversityNew YorkGeosciencesPh.D. in Geological Engineering. Run an industry lab for an innovative geothermal energy company to tackle scaling and cost barriers for widespread implementation.Jolynn ParkerProfessor Joshua Russell, Professor Daniel Curewitz, Professor Walter Freeman Cushman, AdamIndianaIndiana University-BloomingtonIndianaMathematical SciencesObtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics and do research in combinatorics, analysis, and number theory.Jo Anne TracyProfessor Shukun Wu, Professor Ciprian Demeter, Professor Hari Bercovici Cutter, LianaNew YorkFordham UniversityNew YorkMedicineMD-PhD in Biomedical Science. Conduct translational research for cancer therapeutics and mentor future scientists.Lorna RonaldDr. Ipsita Banerjee, Dr. Jacob Pellinen, Dr. Jacqueline French Davies, MichaelUtahUtah State UniversityUtahGeosciencesI aim to earn a PhD in Climate Adaptation_x000D_
Science, become a research professor at an R1 institution focused on air quality forecasting in_x000D_
under-monitored regions, and mentor non-traditional students.Kristine MillerDr. John R. Lawson, Dr. Seth N. Lyman, Dr. Mark Chynoweth Davis, AshleyMississippiUniversity of Southern MississippiMississippiEngineeringPh.D. in Material Sciences. Conduct research specializing in the development, characterization, and performance of advanced materials for dental and biomedical applications.Mary BeardDr. Tristan Clemons, Mr. Windfield Swetman IV de Asis, LexNevadaUniversity of Nevada-Las VegasNevadaPsychologyPh.D. in Clinical Psychology. Conduct research in anxiety disorders and OCD in regard to folks with physical disabilities and run a mental health clinic.Martha PhelpsDr. Nicole Short, Dr. Colleen Parks, Dr. Kevin Mohawk De La Rosa Grullon, WesterlinNew JerseyMontclair State UniversityNew JerseyLife SciencesI intend to pursue an MD/PhD and conduct translational cancer research grounded in molecular biology, integrating scientific discovery with clinical insight to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.Weitian WangDr. Carlos Molina, Ms Melissa Spigelman Degen, SamuelColoradoUniversity of California-Los AngelesCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in physics applying quantum field theory to gravity & nuclear experiments. Pursue a research career that prioritizes international collaboration and communicates theory with clarity and impact.Rebecca BlusteinProfessor Haozhao Liang, Professor Mikhail Solon, Professor E.P. Alves DeLise, AlexanderFloridaFlorida State UniversityFloridaMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Mathematical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concentration. Develop interpretable model theory as a research scientist through open-source work at a frontier lab.Bonnie Garcia-GloecknerDr. Matthias Chung, Mr. Seyedreza Abazari, Dr. Nick Dexter Delk, LydiaIllinoisNorthern Illinois UniversityIllinoisLife SciencesMy goal is to receive a doctorate in biology with an emphasis in ecology, going onto doing research on parasite-host systems and efforts for conservation of impacted species.Connie StoreyDr. Bethia King Dengate, JacobMichiganCentral Michigan UniversityMichiganGeosciencesObtain a Ph.D. in meteorology/atmospheric science. Conduct research in cloud physics and numerical weather prediction models aiming to improve model accuracy while teaching at the university level.Maureen HarkeDr. Azusa Takeishi, Dr. Elise Rosky, Professor Martin Baxter DePaula, CarolinaIowaVanderbilt UniversityTennesseeLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience with a focus on dementia and how sociodemographic and vascular factors alter brain aging. I aim to become a professor of neuroscience and lead an NIA-funded research center.Elizabeth Harrington LambertDr. Angela Jefferson, Dr. Francis Cambronero, Dr. Meredyth Wegener Desai, PrasiTexasRice UniversityTexasEngineeringI aim to lead an academic research lab that applies engineering approaches to develop new therapies and train future scientists.Melia BrownProfessor Omid Veiseh, Dr. Sandrasegaram Gnanakaran, Professor Yingzi Yang Desai, RainaTennesseeEast Tennessee State UniversityTennesseeMedicineM.D. while pursuing neuroscience basic science and translational research. Physician-scientist dividing time between clinical practice and researching clinically informed gaps for improved therapies.Carson MedleyDr. Chad Frasier Desai, RomaNorth CarolinaJohns Hopkins UniversityMarylandEngineeringPhD in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct translational tissue engineering research, modeling disease mechanisms and advancing diagnostics via organ-on-chip platforms.Kathleen BarryDr. Deok-Ho Kim, Dr. Graça Almeida-Porada, Dr. John Miller Di Gianluca, GabrieleFloridaUniversity of FloridaFloridaPhysics and AstronomyI intend to complete a Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics and pursue a career in academia researching quantum materials and quantum computing.Samesha Barnes IveyProfessor James Hamlin, Professor Valla Fatemi, Professor Zhiqiang Mao Diefenbach, NicoleWashingtonWashington State UniversityWashingtonLife SciencesI aspire to earn a Ph.D. in Genetics and become a Principal Investigator researching neurological diseases, working in an academic laboratory to focus on mentoring students.Mary Sanchez-LanierDr. Mary Sanchez Lanier, Dr. Gary Wayman, Dr. Alex Kolodkin Dimaranan, CedrickVirginiaCollege of William & MaryVirginiaLife SciencesMD/Ph.D. in environmental health. Perform exposomics research to investigate and contextualize the mechanisms underpinning how neighborhood-level environmental exposures affect health over a lifetime.Lara KusnetzkyDr. Daniel Cristol, Dr. Douglas Young, Dr. Joseph Boyle Donathan, AmieTexasUniversity of ArkansasArkansasEngineeringI will obtain a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. My goal is to conduct research in regenerative medicine in the research industry.Suzanne McCrayDr. Christopher Nelson, Dr. Shilpi Agrawal, Mr. Daniel Maxenberger D'Souza, DanielConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutConnecticutLife SciencesPhD; graduate studies in genetics. Conduct research focused on understanding the genetic component of developmental disorders and teach at the university level.Michael CunninghamDr. Barbara Mellone, Dr. Stefan Pinter Ebrahem, MuzanNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityNorth CarolinaLife SciencesObtain a PhD in Cancer Biology. Uncover unique cancer vulnerabilities through interdisciplinary research to advance targeted therapy approaches and hybrid treatment methods.Gerard DumancasDr. Rachel Bangle, Dr. Donita Brady, Dr. Robert Ferguson Eisenhauer, MasonIowaIowa State UniversityIowaLife SciencesMy goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in biochemistry to conduct research focused on metabolic pathways and structural functionality in plants and teach at a university.Kelli FitzpatrickDr. Reuben Peters, Dr. Walter Moss, Dr. Eric Underbakke Elahi, NumairNew YorkNortheastern UniversityMassachusettsLife SciencesMD/PhD in Biochemistry. Develop diagnostics and therapies for drug-resistant infections by integrating biophysics with clinical research; lead a translational lab and teach.Anne MooreProfessor Veronica Godoy-Carter, Professor Constantinos D. Zeinalipour-Ya Elliott, CaitlynNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina State University at RaleighNorth CarolinaLife SciencesPh.D. in Plant Biology. Conduct research on beneficial plant-microbe interactions or plant abiotic stress in the context of agricultural systems in an academic setting.Courtney HughesDr. Imara Perera, Dr. David Cantrell, Mr. Sawyer Johnston Etemadi, AmirMinnesotaCarleton CollegeMinnesotaLife SciencesAs a future neurotologist and M.D./Ph.D. biochemistry professor and researcher, I plan to treat age-related hearing loss and train the next generation of leaders in the field.Marynel Ryan Van ZeeDr. Katheryn Van Abel, Dr. Shinichi Someya, Dr. Yuichi Shimizu Euler, EmilyVirginiaJames Madison UniversityVirginiaChemistryPh.D. in Materials Chemistry. Conduct research addressing sustainability/environmental challenges with an emphasis on catalysis and plastic upcycling and teach at the university level.Leslie PuseyDr. Kendra Letchworth-Weaver, Dr. Ashleigh Baber Faye, LindenNew YorkHofstra UniversityNew YorkEngineeringI plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in order to apply mathematical modeling and machine learning to the investigation and design of biomedical systems in advancing human health.Matt SmylieDr. Eric Chang, Dr. Sina Rabbany, Dr. Anil Venkatesh Fedkiv, DanyloFloridaFlorida Atlantic UniversityFloridaChemistryPhD in organic synthesis with research in synthetic methodology and small-molecule probes for histopathological diagnostics. Teach and mentor undergraduate students.Jessica CornelyDr. Gregg Fields, Dr. Tricia Meredith, Dr. Jennifer Krill Feldman, DanaNew YorkYale UniversityConnecticutChemistryPh.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. University professor and researcher developing transition metal complexes for catalysis, focusing on spectroscopic and computational approaches to electronic structure.Alison BumkeProf. Patrick Holland, Dr. Simon Suhr, Prof. Cyrille Costentin Feldman, EthanTexasRice UniversityTexasChemistryPhD in Computational Chemistry. Conduct research leveraging computation for environmental catalysis or drug design.Melia BrownProfessor Thomas Senftle, Dr. Chase Sellers, Professor Shaama Sharada Feldman, JonathanTexasGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGeorgiaLife SciencesI aim to harness AI and biology to confront disease on an unprecedented scale. By developing computational models of health and illness, I hope to drive discoveries that transform medicine.Georgia BrunnerRegents' Professor Jeffrey Skolnick, ADVANCE Professor of Computing Annie I Anton, Roy G. Gordon Professor Eugene Shakhnovich Fernandes, CalebPennsylvaniaUniversity of South Florida-Main CampusFloridaCISEPursue a PhD in computer science; perform research in applied AI and Machine Learning to study- and contribute to improving-sociotechnical systems like urban-and energy-infrastructure and healthcare.Sayandeb BasuDr. Seungbae Kim, Dr. Ran Tao, Dr. Behnaz Moradi-Jamei Fernando, ShelleyCaliforniaUniversity of ChicagoIllinoisLife SciencesPhD in molecular biology, focusing on epigenetics. Interested in directing scientific inquiry in the field of genome architecture, and advancing equity as a PI in academia.Jenna SarchioDr. Marcus Clark, Dr. Daniel Gerlich, Dr. Vijay Ramani Fields, LaurenIndianaButler UniversityIndianaPsychologyPh.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct neuroscience research that may lead to discoveries in treatment plans in the healthcare system.Christopher StobartDr. Jennifer Berry Finizio, VictoriaPennsylvaniaThe College of WoosterOhioChemistryI plan to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry and pursue a career as a professor while conducting research in synthetic organic chemistry with applications in medicinal chemistry.James WestDr. Paul Bonvallet, Dr. David Kirby, Dr. Tehshik Yoon Foka, Jade CindyTexasSouthwestern UniversityTexasMedicinePhD in Pharmacology. Conduct drug-discovery research to improve therapeutic outcomes.Alexandra AndersonDr. Danial Afosah, Dr. Sara Massey, Ms. Shakila Silva Foster, SarahVirginiaCollege of William & MaryVirginiaChemistryI intend to pursue a PhD in analytical chemistry, specifically concentrating on its applications in nutritional science with the goal of achieving a career as a professor.Lara KusnetzkyDr. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor Fouts, PaulineMissouriDrury UniversityMissouriChemistryI will pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry with an emphasis on environmental toxicology through the lens of inorganic chemistry. Conduct research on remediation methods for heavy metals and microplastics.Shelley WolbrinkDr. John J. Kiernicki, Dr. Rachael A. Day, Dr. Scott A. Petrich Frederick, KatePennsylvaniaWest Chester University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaGeosciencesEarn a Ph.D in Earth Science. Conduct research to better understand earth processes while teaching at the university level.Jessica OShaughnessyDr. Lindsay Goodwin, Dr. Marc Gagne, Dr. Thomas Elliot Arnold friedman, huckNew YorkCornell UniversityNew YorkLife SciencesPh.D in molecular biology. Conduct cancer research in a laboratory setting at a university.Krista SaleetDr. Juan-Pablo Maianti, Dr. Andrew Grimson, Dr. John Heymach Frost, VaughnAlabamaUniversity of GeorgiaGeorgiaEngineeringPhD in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in vibrations, acoustics, and fluid-structure interactions in a national lab.Jessica HuntDr. R. Ben Davis, Mr. Keaton Coletti, Mr. Jim Frost Gabbita, SameerVirginiaJohns Hopkins UniversityMarylandLife SciencesMD-PhD in biomedical informatics. Lead a research lab at an academic medical center, developing AI methods to decipher mechanisms of gene regulation.Kathleen BarryDr. Luca Pinello, Dr. Marinka Zitnik, Dr. Tej Azad Gable, EdmundVirginiaUniversity of Mary WashingtonVirginiaChemistryI intend to earn a PhD in Environmental Chemistry or a related field to pursue government research in climate and oceanic chemistry to combat issues such as global warming and chemical pollution.Kelli SluntDr. Pamela Grothe, Dr. Tyler Frankel, Ms. Paula Sills Gabrielsson, RebeccaIowaCoe CollegeIowaMathematical SciencesI will earn a PhD in mathematical physics and work at a national lab. There, I will develop mathematical models and tools to explore quantum computing phenomena.Amber ShawDr. Adam Sheffer, Dr. Steve Feller, Dr. Brittney Miller Garci, NolanNorth CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroNorth CarolinaChemistryI strive to complete and earn a Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis. As a current undergraduate researcher, I wish to dive further into research and plan to lead a laboratory as a P.I for future scientists.Mitch CroattDr. Mitchell P. Croatt, Runzi Li, Sarah M. Spigelmyer Garcia, AdrienneNew MexicoUniversity of New Mexico-Main CampusNew MexicoMedicineAs a future medical scientist, I will bridge biomedical engineering and clinical care to advance therapies and diagnostic capacity for women’s diseases and create more equitable healthcare.Jesse WielandDr. John King, Dr. Matthew B. Francis, Professor Silas Bussman Gasior, AshlyMassachusettsUniversity of ConnecticutConnecticutChemistryI aspire to develop new methodology in magnetic resonance spectroscopies and spin-based sensing, as well as to contribute to our understanding of spin on a fundamental basis.Michael CunninghamDr. Tomoyasu Mani, Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater, Dr. Nicholas Eddy Ge, OliviaNew JerseyNew York UniversityNew YorkLife SciencesMD/PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct translational biomedical research on the molecular mechanisms behind neurological disorders to develop new patient therapies.Tara WheelwrightDUS, Neural Science; Professor Dr. Chiye Aoki, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuro Dr. Arjun Masurkar, Research in Genetics Teacher Dr. Martin Edelberg Ginter, CadenPennsylvaniaWest Virginia UniversityWest VirginiaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Conduct research in computational quantum materials and help build the future of quantum computation. Teach university students and spread awareness about quantum technology.Ember MorrisseyProfessor Subhasish Mandal Golemis, PeterIllinoisUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Conduct experimental research on condensed matter systems and teach at the university level.David SchugProfessor Pengjie Wang, Professor Kenji Yasuda Gopinath, KrithiWisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinMedicineI aim to pursue an MD/PhD in neuroscience and lead translational research on neural recovery after brain injury.Julie StubbsProfessor Anjon Audhya, Assistant Professor Ankush Bhatia, Professor Edward Hubbard Grant, GabrielNorth DakotaMinnesota State University MoorheadMinnesotaPhysics and AstronomyPh. D in Astrophysics or Optics. Conduct research in astronomy, astrophysics, or optics.Elizabeth NawrotDr. Ananda Shastri, Dr. Matthew Craig, Dr. Alan Weinstein Gray, AidenGeorgiaWashington and Lee UniversityVirginiaGeosciencesPh.D. in Ocean Science and Engineering. Conduct research in ocean sensing and autonomous systems while teaching primarily at the undergraduate level.Matthew LoarDr. Catherine Edwards, Dr. Mengying Liu Gray, CarterKansasUniversity of KansasKansasLife SciencesPh. D in Biochemistry. Conduct innovative research that uses experimental and computational methods to understand the sequence, structure, and function relationship of proteins.Mulu LemmaDr. Liskin Swint-Kruse, Dr. Susan Egan, Dr. Shwetha Sreenivasan Greer, ZosiaMichiganOberlin CollegeOhioLife SciencesI aim to earn a PhD in neuroscience, then be a professor at a research-focused institution. I hope my research deepens our knowledge on neurological diseases and fosters passion in young scientists.Danielle AbdonProfessor Christopher Howard, Dr. Stephen Rayport, Professor Gunnar Kwakye Griffo, VincentGeorgiaGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGeorgiaEngineeringI will pursue a PhD in Space Robotics. I aim to develop adaptive morphologies and novel mechanisms through FFRDCs or R1 institutions that enable robots to better navigate extraterrestrial worlds.Georgia BrunnerProfessor Yashwanth Nakka, Mr Joseph Church, Dr Bobby Johnston Guerra, SophiaMassachusettsNortheastern UniversityMassachusettsLife SciencesPh.D. in Physical Biology. I aim to lead interdisciplinary research integrating biophysics, structural biology, and bioengineering to address challenges in sustainability and conservation.Anne MooreDr. Caroline Muirhead, Dr. Stephen Douglass, Dr. Erin Cram Gupta, TanmayMassachusettsColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyI will pursue a PhD in plasma physics, with the long-term goal of leading a research laboratory to advance nuclear fusion technology and build a more sustainable future.Ariella LangProfessor Kerstin Perez, Professor Benoit Forget, Dr. Matthew Beidler Guyette, MadisonVermontUniversity of VermontVermontLife SciencesBecome a leading scientist in Cancer Biology. Study molecular mechanisms driving cancer progression and resistance while mentoring the next generation of future scientists as a principal investigator.Rory WatermanDr. Nimrat Chatterjee, Joshua Victor, Sombodhi Bhattacharya Hajarizadeh, ArmaanOregonUniversity of OregonOregonCISEPh.D. in computer science conducting research to develop machine learning algorithms for computational biology applications that improve patient care through individualized treatment strategies.Kevin HatfieldProfessor Marian H. Hettiaratchi, Professor Suyash Gupta, Ph.D. Candidate Justin E. Svendsen Hamner, IsabellaColoradoColorado State University-Fort CollinsColoradoMedicineDVM/Ph.D. in Immunology. Contribute to research at the intersection of animal and public health through therapeutic development and disease management.Mary SwansonDr. Carleigh Fedorka, Dr. Traci Kinkel, Dr. Jason Lombard Hamrick, PaulNorth CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillNorth CarolinaMathematical SciencesI want to get a Ph.D. in pure mathematics to conduct research and teach at a university.Marc HowlettProfessor Emeritus Peter Johnson, Professor Justin Sawon, Professor Mark Williams Hannesson, TylerMarylandTowson UniversityMarylandPhysics and AstronomyMy goal is to earn a Ph.D. in materials physics, researching nanoscale superconducting materials to enhance quantum computing capabilities. I want to then research materials at a national laboratory.Mary Sajini DevadasDr. Vera Smolyaninova, Dr. Michael Osofsky, Dr. Shiva Pohkrel Hanselman, BenjaminNew JerseyAmherst CollegeMassachusettsPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship and professorship at an R1 research university.Evan ClarkProfessor Kate Follette, Professor Mia de los Reyes, Professor Karl van Bibber Hartwig, Jadyn WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireWisconsinLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Lead a research lab investigating how experiences (ie. exercise, learning or using drugs) alter the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity and behavior.Erica BensonDr. Doug Matthews Hastie, EliseCaliforniaCalifornia State University-Los AngelesCaliforniaChemistryPhD in chemistry. Conduct research in the field of supramolecular organic chemistry and teach at the university level.Kathy CookeDr. Brenda Andrade Rounds, Dr. Douglas Reed, Dr. Arlie Blanco Heath, EliTexasTexas Tech UniversityTexasEngineeringM.D. and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. Lead translational research to develop next-generation cancer therapies and drive breakthroughs in cancer treatment.Archie PitsilidesProfessor Dr. Sharilyn Almodovar, Professor Dr. Duke Appiah, Dr. Sisi Gao Henson, HannahArkansasMississippi State UniversityMississippiMedicineI will obtain an MD/PhD to advance women’s health research as a physician-scientist and improve treatments for endometriosis, PCOS, and dysmenorrhea.David HoffmanDr. Anna Sorace, Dr. David Vandenheever, Dr. Mary Celeste Reese Hernandez, AbrilCaliforniaUniversity of San DiegoCaliforniaEngineeringI plan to pursue a PhD in engineering focused on sustainable systems and materials research that advances resource efficiency and minimizes environmental impact.Ryan McGortyDr. Amina T. Schartup, Dr. Odesma Dalrymple, Dr. Dmitriy Kalantarov Hibler, CorbinOhioOhio Northern UniversityOhioCISEPh.D. in Computer Engineering. Research and design computer hardware as an engineer with specialization in hardware security and computer architecture.Christopher BowersProfessor Firas Hassan, Professor Kenneth Hopkinson, Mr. Osiris Terry Hiemstra, AdelineUtahUniversity of UtahUtahGeosciencesPh.D. in physics. Conduct government-funded research in earth sciences relating to climate science and modeling, with an emphasis on physics and atmospheric science.Alison ShimkoDr. Timothy Garrett, Dr. Karlie Rees, Dr. Eric Pardyjak Higgins, KathleenVirginiaUniversity of DelawareDelawareCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research on how humans cognitively process AI-generated content, developing methods to analyze susceptibility to AI-generated misinformation and political content.Laura DefurioDr. Matthew Mauriello, Dr. Lisa Singh, Dr. Manuel Schottdorf Hillgen-Santa, LorraineConnecticutWesleyan UniversityConnecticutLife SciencesI plan on becoming a university professor and principal investigator studying neuroethology and neurophysiology in non-normal animal models.Erica KowszProfessor Ni Feng, Professor Elena Gracheva, Professor Slav Bagriantsev Hinrichs, EliseNew JerseySkidmore CollegeNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research on non-linear optics and teach at a university level.Marla MelitoProfessor Javier Perez Moreno, Professor Kendrah Murphy, Professor Susan Y. Lehman Ho, JohnsonCaliforniaHarvey Mudd CollegeCaliforniaMedicinePh.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry and M.D. with specialty in Endocrinology/Cardiology. Research using biochemical and synthetic strategies to study diabetes and linkages to cardiovascular disorders.Judy BorelloProfessor David Vosburg, Professor Spencer Brucks, Professor Bilin Zhuang Ho, VictoriaCaliforniaUniversity of ToledoOhioChemistryPursue M.D./Ph.D. to lead a laboratory investigating pain pharmacology and developing safer analgesics for geriatric patients as medical school faculty.Mary HumphrysDr. Michael C. Young, Dr. Anna George, Dr. Ashley E. Pryor Hodges, AndrewSouth CarolinaClemson UniversitySouth CarolinaEngineeringPh.D in Nuclear Engineering. Conduct Research in Radiation Instrumentation or Space Systems and work at the Department of Energy or NASA.Robyn CurtisDr. Stephen Kaeppler, Mr. Lawrence Coleman, Dr. Timothy DeVol Hof, SophieMissouriUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaMissouriLife SciencesPh.D. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research integrating genetics and ecology to study how communication systems adapt under stress and teach at the university level.Nina Wilson-KeenanProfessor Rex Cocroft, Professor Ron Mittler, Assistant Teaching Professor Sabrina Michael Holly, KhufuSouth CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaEngineeringAs a physician-scientist, I plan to pursue pediatric infectious disease research and characterize bacteria-host interactions while developing immunomodulatory treatments for these diseases.Jennifer BessDr. Clinton Webb, Dr. Anthony Flores, Dr. Rinaldo Rodrigues Honor, RachelArizonaArizona State University-TempeArizonaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. I plan to conduct research related to galaxy evolution and galaxy clusters, and I hope to teach astronomy as a university professor.Kyle MoxDr. Rogier Windhorst, Dr. Seth Cohen, Mr. Delondrae Carter Hsu, AndrewNevadaUniversity of Nevada-RenoNevadaLife SciencesPh.D in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics to conduct research in evolutionary genetics, in particular, how genetic variations influence gene expression, and to teach at the university level.Jenna Altherr FloresDr. Deena Schmidt, Dr. Mira Han, Dr. Andrew Hess Hua, DanielNew YorkEmory UniversityGeorgiaLife SciencesMD and PhD in Immunology. Will lead a translational lab as an oncologist studying immune cell mechanisms in cancer, mentor trainees, while treating patients with the same afflictions I want to study.Megan FriddleDr. Rafi Ahmed, Dr. Arri Eisen, Dr. Taha Merghoub Huang, EmilyTexasEmory UniversityGeorgiaChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical chemistry and teach at the university level.Megan FriddleProfessor Francesco Evangelista, Professor James Shee, Mr. Brian Zhao Hunt, IsabelColoradoSwarthmore CollegePennsylvaniaChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in inorganic chemistry.Melissa MandosProfessor Christopher Graves, Professor Remi Beaulac, Professor Anna Yang Hunter, JessicaNew MexicoNew Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyNew MexicoCISEPh.D. in Computer Science.Research algorithms for efficient implementation on novel computing platforms.Michael JacksonDr. Krishna Roy Jacoby, ElizabethMichiganUniversity of DallasTexasPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Nuclear Astrophysics. Research the nucleosynthesis of heavy elements within stars and teach at the collegiate level.Ellen SteinmillerDr. Jacob Moldenhauer, Dr. Will Flanagan, Dr. Richard Olenick Jacqmotte-Parks, SophieOregonSanta Clara UniversityCaliforniaEngineeringEarn a Ph.D in Biomedical engineering, and conduct research in the design of low cost adaptive technology for use in developing countries. Adapt prosthetics for small scale, inexpensive production.Steven SuljakDr. Michael Abbott, Dr. Michael Neumann Jagadeesh, IncharaCaliforniaUniversity of California-RiversideCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyI plan to earn a PhD in cosmology and continue my path into instrumentation. I want to understand the formation and evolution of the universe as part of the CCAT collaboration.Gladis Herrera-BerkowitzDr. Steve Choi, Dr. Eliza Gazda Jahaj, LeartMassachusettsProvidence CollegeRhode IslandChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. I aim to conduct research in environmental science through the application of analytical and organic chemistry methods and work in industry.Kathleen CornelyDr. Adelaide Clark Jakupllari, OltiMichiganUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganEngineeringI intend to pursue a combined MD/PhD degree program to obtain a medical degree and a PhD in bioengineering with the goal of becoming an academic neurosurgeon-scientist.Melissa VertDr. Jack Parent, Dr. Emmanuel Crespo, Dr. Kanagaraj Palsamy Jarang, AnishaMissouriUniversity of Virginia-Main CampusVirginiaMaterials ResearchPhD in Materials Engineering. Conduct experimental and computational research in soft matter engineering to innovate materials solutions; promote trust in science; and teach at the university level.Andrus AshooDr. David Green, Dr. Sebastian Sensale Rodriguez, Mr. David Krieg Jasthi, RahulArizonaSaint Louis UniversityMissouriChemistryPh.D. in Biochemistry and M.D. specializing in Endocrinology. Lead computational biochemistry lab at university or research institution to design RNA aptamer therapeutics for insulin resistance.Rebecca MuichDr. Brent M. Znosko, Dr. Asmira Alagic, Dr. Jie Hou Jenkins, DylanTexasTexas Tech UniversityTexasPsychologyI plan to earn a PhD in Experimental Psychology, with a concentration in cognitive psychology, to investigate the cognitive mechanisms underlying moral judgment as a tenure-track professor.Archie PitsilidesDr. Jessica Alquist, Dr. Caroline Cummings, Dr. Douglas Zytko Jensen, WyattOklahomaHarvard UniversityMassachusettsChemistryPhD in Chemical Biology. I want to direct research on mechanisms of drug resistance in infectious diseases and teach at the university level.Pamela GaddiProfessor Suzanne Walker, Dr. Eric Snow, Dr. Forrest Hammel Jeon, EllenaArizonaRice UniversityTexasEngineeringM.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Become a physician-scientist advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to restore function and improve patient outcomes.Melia BrownMs. Maeve Kennedy, Dr. Vasiliki Kolliopoulos, Dr. Antonios Mikos Jewell, KalebTexasTexas Tech UniversityTexasEngineeringPhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct research on innovative nanomaterials with emergent photonic and optoelectronic behaviors for next-generation nanosenorsArchie PitsilidesProfessor, Joshua Tropp, Dr. Thomas Kolibaba, Professor, John D. Gorden Jin, LaurenMichiganMichigan State UniversityMichiganPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in theoretical nuclear physics. Research at a university applying machine learning to nuclear theory to advance predictive modeling and uncover new organizing principles of nuclear matter.Kristin JankaProfessor Dr. Witold Nazarewicz, Professor Dr. Ante Ravlic, Professor Dr. Kyle Godbey John, JuannaTexasThe University of Texas at DallasTexasLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Lead a national lab investigating the biological markers and mechanisms underlying chronic neuropathic pain to develop novel treatments.Douglas DowDr. Katelyn Sadler, Dr. Eva Sierra-Silvestre, Dr. Annina Schmid Johnson, AnnaNorth CarolinaUniversity of RichmondVirginiaChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research at the interface of synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical design to develop routes to nonclassical aryl ring bioisosteres for next-generation therapeutics.Dana KuchemDr. Wade Downey, Dr. Eileen Carry, Dr. Mario E. Herrera June, AliciaVirginiaCollege of William & MaryVirginiaGeosciencesI aim to earn a Ph.D. in geology specializing in coastal hydrogeology. I plan to become a USGS research scientist, studying the effects of sea level rise on groundwater quality.Lara KusnetzkyDr. Dominick Ciruzzi, Dr. Rowan Lockwood, Dr. Daniel Cristol Justice, Richard New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico-Main CampusNew MexicoLife SciencesEarn a Ph.D. in Vascular Biology and pursue a faculty career focused on researching vascular dysfunction and mentoring future scientists.Jesse WielandDr. Amy Gardiner, Dr. Achraf Noureddine, Mr. Abhinav Anand Kalafatis, DimitrisTexasTexas A & M University-College StationTexasLife SciencesPh.D. in Computational Biochemistry. Create models to predict protein interactions and use them to efficiently develop medicines.Gisele Cardoso de LemosProfessor Vishal Gohil, Dr. Abhinav Swaminathan Kamakura, ChisatoCaliforniaClaremont McKenna CollegeCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience and M.D. with a specialty in Neurology. Conduct stem cell research to model and develop therapeutic treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.Brian DavidsonDr. Daniel Mordes, Dr. Sandra Watson, Dr. Alison Harris Kaminski, LucaNorth CarolinaUniversity of DenverColoradoLife SciencesPhD in Biochemistry. Lead a team conducting translational cancer genetics and metabolism research at a biotechnology startup.Lindsay LawtonDr. Daniel Linseman, Dr. Andy Hong, Mr. Kevin Reynolds Caicedo Kandhadai, SreeCaliforniaBowdoin CollegeMaineChemistryPh.D. in chemistry, to conduct research in environmental and/or organic chemistry and become a professor, to teach at the college level and mentor students through researchCorey ColwillProfessor Elizabeth Stemmler, Professor Padma Gopalan, Professor Barry Logan Kantor, IsaacCaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics, specializing in quantum information science. Lead experimental research to develop and deploy practical quantum technologies.Nick Alward-SaxonDr. Lillian Hughes Wyatt, Shreyas Parthasarathy, Professor Ania Jayich Kara, CeydaOklahomaOklahoma State University-Main CampusOklahomaEngineeringM.D./Ph.D. in neurology and patient-specific neuroengineering, neuropsychiatry, and drug delivery to individualize treatments, improve precision, and reduce side effects in neurological disease.Jessica SullinsDr. Yu Feng Yu Feng, Dr. Michael Beckstead Michael Beckstead Karai, AswathMichiganMichigan State UniversityMichiganChemistryPh.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. I want to be a professor, researcher, and mentor. I hope to teach at the university level, conduct research in drug design and development, and lead a research group.Kristin JankaDr. Tuo Wang, Dr. Juan Guan, Dr. Nathan Tykocki Karra, VikramIllinoisWashington University in St LouisMissouriLife SciencesI plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. to become a physician-scientist advancing neuroscience research and translating discoveries into therapies for neurodegenerative disease.Brooke TaylorDr. Tristan Li, Ms. Dvita Kapadia Kashyap, MedhanshTexasThe University of Texas at DallasTexasChemistryPh.D. in biochemistry; M.D. specializing in cardiology. Conduct mechanistic research on myocardial scar formation to enable regenerative, disease-modifying therapies at an academic research hospital.Douglas DowDr. Sheena D'Arcy, Dr. Jessica Voit, Ms. Sarah Hale Kazis, GeorgiaMassachusettsEmmanuel CollegeMassachusettsChemistryPh.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Working at the forefront of scientific discovery, conducting research in quantitative analysis techniques, and teaching at the university level.Benjamin AllenDr. Aren Gerdon, Dr. Nathan Lau, Dr. Steven Scappaticci Keen, HannahSouth CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaChemistryPh.D. in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Conduct research on contaminant chemistry and toxicology while teaching at the university level.Jennifer BessDr. Susan Richardson, Dr. Susan Murphy, Dr. Laura Langan Kermani, TaranDelawareUniversity of DelawareDelawareLife SciencesPh.D. in Molecular Plant Sciences. Conduct research in plant gene regulation and teach at the university level.Laura DefurioDr. Erin Sparks, Dr. Katie Dehesh, Dr. Harsh Bais Kerzner, NoahPennsylvaniaBucknell UniversityPennsylvaniaPhysics and AstronomyPhD in physics. Research the thermodynamics of quantum information processing at a national lab.Margaret MarrProfessor Ben Vollmayr-Lee, Professor Rafael Nepomechie Kim, ErinRhode IslandBrown UniversityRhode IslandMathematical SciencesMD-PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology/Systems Immunology focus. Develop computational models of immune regulation, translate to inflammatory & oncologic disease therapies, teach & mentorJoel SimundichDr. Filipe De Carvalho, Dr. Jose Ordovas-Montanes, Dr. Kelsey Wheeler Kiran, TanviOklahomaHendrix CollegeArkansasMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in analysis and mathematical physics, teach at the university level, and lead mathematics outreach for the broader community.Jenn DearoffProfessor Lars Seme, Dr. Yunus Zeytuncu Kleiman, SamuelPennsylvaniaAmherst CollegeMassachusettsPhysics and AstronomyI plan to earn a Ph.D in Astrophysics, and then teach and conduct research as a professor.Evan ClarkDr. Mia de los Reyes, Dr. Sarah Blunt, Dr. Bradford Holden Knapp, AlexOhioUniversity of Cincinnati-Main CampusOhioCISEPh.D in Computer Science with a machine learning (ML) focus. Conduct industry research into applications of AI and ML to medical imaging.Jenny HyestDr. Elan Somasundaram, Dr. Jonathan Dillman Kondap, KavishCaliforniaUniversity of California-BerkeleyCaliforniaCISEPh.D. in robotics and machine learning. Conduct research to allow AI models to operate in unseen environments with human-like dexterity and spatial intelligence.Alicia HayesDr. Ken Goldberg, Mr. Nikhil Reddy, Dr. Osher Azulay Kothari, RiaTennesseeUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaMedicineMD-PhD in Biochemistry. Lead a team in drug discovery research for resistant infectious diseases at an academic medical center.Jennifer BessDr. Jie Li, Dr. Chuanbing Tang, Dr. Mark Henderson Kozak, GloriaMichiganHope CollegeMichiganChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in biomedical science and work in a hospital setting.Jonathan PetersonDr. Meagan Elinski Krish, DevonCaliforniaUniversity of California-BerkeleyCaliforniaEngineeringMD/PhD in computational neuroscience. Work as a surgeon-scientist developing technologies for neurological disorders.Alicia HayesDr. Jonathan Kleen MD, PhD, Dr. David Caldwell, MD, PhD, Prof. Steve Conolly, PhD Krishnan, ShreyaIndianaPurdue University-Main CampusIndianaLife SciencesPh.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in biochemical and cell behavior modeling to develop new insights into disease mechanisms.Veronica SchirmDr. Jianing Li, Dr. Tongtong Li Kumaresh, DeekshaFloridaMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusettsLife SciencesAfter an MD/PhD, I seek to lead a bioengineering research lab to predict the efficacy and side-effects of cancer therapies by developing systems-level computational and biological preclinical models.Dominique AltarejosDr. Namita Nabar, Institute Professor Paula Hammond, Professor Douglas Lauffenburger Kummarapurugu, SathyaNew JerseyThe College of New JerseyNew JerseyEngineeringMD in neurosurgery and PhD in Biomedical engineering, specializing in neural engineering. Lead a research lab in neural engineering while treating patients with neurological disorders.Jennifer AlemanDr. Xuefeng Wei, Dr. Anthony Lau, Mr. Allen Hong Laibe, AnnabelleNew YorkSUNY College at GeneseoNew YorkLife SciencesPh.D. in Biochemistry, Biological systems or Neuroscience. Study sex-specific biochemical mechanisms of brain disease and develop molecular therapies to improve patient care.Michael MillsDr. Allison Bechard, Dr. Mark Van Cleve, Dr. Vincent Markowski Lancer, WilliamNew YorkStony Brook UniversityNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in theoretical high-energy physics. Perform research in quantum field theory, scattering amplitudes, & cosmology, and teach at the university level.Ashley StaplesProfessor Paul Goldbart, Mr. Marc Moody, Professor Peter van Nieuwenhuizen Langford, NathanUtahUniversity of UtahUtahEngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering. Research power electronics for high-power robotic systems and lead a research group advancing powered exoskeletons for human rehabilitation and augmentation.Alison ShimkoDr. Tommaso Lenzi, Dr. Lukas Gabert Latham, BernadetteMinnesotaColorado CollegeColoradoLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Pursue a career focused on women’ brain research, leveraging the knowledge generated by my research to inform health policy and improve women’s health.Minho KimDr. Ka Ip, Dr. Jason Weaver Le Chang, HenryCaliforniaJohns Hopkins UniversityMarylandLife SciencesPhD in Biomedical Sciences. Lead a research group that studies the biological mechanisms underlying chronic pain and chronic itch.Kathleen BarryDr. Taylor Follansbee, Dr. Xinzhong Dong, Dr. Sakeen Kashem Lee, MatthewNew JerseyColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew YorkLife SciencesI hope to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in developmental genetics. I aspire to become an academic physician-scientist studying mechanisms of gene regulation and how its dysregulation leads to disease.Ariella LangProfessor Richard Mann, Dr. William Glassford, Dr. Daniel Kim Lee, MelodyNorth CarolinaGeorgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusGeorgiaCISEI aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, devise key quantum simulation and error mitigation algorithms, and inspire the next generation of quantum scientists by leading by example.Georgia BrunnerDr. Spencer Bryngelson, Mr. Zhixin (Jack) Song, Dr. Roland C. Farrell Legreid, CasenKansasIowa State UniversityIowaEngineeringPh.D. in Materials Engineering. Conduct research and teach as a university professor.Kelli FitzpatrickDr. Jun Cui, Mr. Ben Hilliard, Mr. Peter Ballentine L'Etoile-Goga, Amelie CaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraCaliforniaLife SciencesMy goal is to complete a Ph.D. in molecular biology. This will prepare me to conduct research in cellular evolutionary biology at an R1 university, teach at the university level and mentor students.Nick Alward-SaxonDr. Holly Moeller, Dr. David Booth, Dr. Federico Chinchilla Leung, KasieCaliforniaHarvard UniversityMassachusettsChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Apply computational techniques to accelerate discovery in synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry. Conduct research, teach and mentor at the university level.Pamela GaddiProfessor Richard Liu, Mr. Abdulrahman Alfaraidi, Dr. Justin Bui Levin, DanielPennsylvaniaDuke UniversityNorth CarolinaChemistryPh.D. in chemical biology. Conduct research on membrane biology and lipid chemistry.Gwen VolmarDr. Christopher Holley, Dr. Tagbo Niepa, Krista Pipho Levy-Kanenaga, KaiaCaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa CruzCaliforniaLife SciencesI plan to earn an MD/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, specializing in Neurology, pursue a career in biomedical research, and pursue an academic position at a university medical center.Lynell SpencerDr Jeremy Lee, Professor Asako Shindo, Dr Adnan Alseidi Lewis, TrentTennesseeEast Tennessee State UniversityTennesseeMedicinePh.D. in Bioengineering and M.D. with a specialty in Oncology. Conduct translational research at the cutting edge of synthetic biology and oncology to engineer targeted cancer therapeutics.Carson MedleyDr. Dhirendra Kumar, Dr. Tianhu Sun, Dr. Robert Standaert Li, ReynaNew JerseyWilliams CollegeMassachusettsMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in geometric topology and teach at the university level.Katerina KingProfessor Colin Adams, Professor Izak Oltman, Professor Yuzhou (Joey) Zou Lim, AaronOklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOklahomaLife SciencesI aspire to become an MD/PhD physician–scientist developing light-responsive therapeutics and leading a translational photomedicine lab to move innovative treatments toward clinical use.Brian JohnsonDr. Yuanning Feng, Dr. Tayyaba Hasan, Dr. Fernanda Cabral Lin, BradleyTexasUniversity of North TexasTexasChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in solubility and solution thermodynamics to improve predictions of solute-solvent interactions for environmental monitoring and sustainable industrial processes.James DubanProfessor of Chemistry William E. Acree, Jr., Ph.D. Liu, AnnaCaliforniaMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusettsChemistryPh.D. in organic or inorganic chemistry. Lead research developing sustainable synthetic transformations, informed by fundamental mechanistic and reactivity studies; teach at the university level.Dominique AltarejosProfessor Alexander T. Radosevich, Dr. Aragorn Laverny, Professor Stephen L. Buchwald Liu, FelixCaliforniaColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyAfter completing a PhD in condensed matter physics, I plan to pursue a research and teaching career working at the interface of theory and experiment to study novel quantum phenomena in 2D systems.Ariella LangProfessor Rostislav Akhmechet, Professor Dmitri Basov, Dr. Yinan Dong Liu, SophiaConnecticutSmith CollegeMassachusettsLife SciencesAs a physician-scientist, translate discoveries to medical applications. MD-PhD in developmental biology. Conduct research at an academic medical center and foster doctor-scientist collaborations.Andrew DauschDr. Michael Barresi, Dr. Narendra Pathak, Dr. Elizabeth Jonas Liu, StevenPennsylvaniaStanford UniversityCaliforniaEngineeringPhD in Chemical Engineering. Conduct high impact renewable energy research, direct a climate technology research institute, teach at a major research university, and mentor students to be innovative.Jen HopeProfessor Yi Cui, Dr. Wenbo Zhang, Mr. Jun Ho Lee Loh, KyleFloridaFlorida Atlantic UniversityFloridaMathematical SciencesI aspire to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and ultimately teach mathematics at the university level while advancing research in dynamical systems and scientific computing.Jessica CornelyDr. Jason Mireles-James, Dr. Matthias Chung, Dr. Erik Lundberg Long, VivianCaliforniaWellesley CollegeMassachusettsChemistryMD-PhD with PhD in Chemistry. Conduct research, teach physical chemistry and chemical biology, and practice medicine.Katherine DailingerDr. Kira Podolsky Lossman, EmilyNew JerseyStevens Institute of TechnologyNew JerseyEngineeringI intend to achieve a PhD and work as an Ocean Engineer designing ocean systems, especially those produced and powered by marine energy. In the long term, I aspire to be a professor of engineering.Andrés MansisidorDr. Jia Mi, Professor Michael DeLorme Lott, HannahTexasUniversity of TulsaOklahomaLife SciencesPhD in biochemistry, focusing on protein pathways, expression patterns, and computation skills. I will develop computational tools to aid research efficiency and study treatments for protein diseases.Mav HenningsenDr. Katelyn Mika, Dr. Duncan Young, Dr. Brett McKinney Lott, JamesCaliforniaUniversity of San DiegoCaliforniaEngineeringI aspire to conduct research and develop technologies in the fields of embedded systems and wireless communications as a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.Ryan McGortyDr. Vahraz Honary, Dr. Venkat Shastri Lynch, BenjaminColoradoUnited States Military AcademyNew YorkEngineeringPh.D. in Systems Engineering. Research and develop AI-enabled decision frameworks that translate uncertain, heterogeneous data into actionable insights for complex systems and operational planning.Andrew BankoDr. Vikram Mittal, Dr. Georgette Mitchell, Mrs. Hyeyon Bastian Lynch, MikiConnecticutWesleyan UniversityConnecticutLife SciencesI plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and research the molecular, sex-specific, and epigenetic factors of autoimmune disease. I hope to dedicate my research to improving women’s health.Erica KowszDr. Michael Weir, Dr. Teresita Padilla-Benavides, Dr. Dominic Lapadula Ma, KevinCaliforniaUniversity of California-San DiegoCaliforniaLife SciencesMD/PhD in virology and molecular biology. Research viral mechanisms to demonstrate their potential for therapeutics, drug development, and delivery strategiesDavid ArtisDr. Arthur S. Kim, Professor John R. Teijaro, Professor Saravanan Raju Ma, MarilynMassachusettsClaremont McKenna CollegeCaliforniaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research on robust, human-aligned perceptual systems at the intersection of computer vision and human–computer interaction.Brian DavidsonProfessor Calden Wloka, Professor Alexandra Papoutsaki, Professor Jingyi Li Mahalingam, Aditya New JerseyNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew JerseyMedicineM.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Develop gene-based therapies targeting neurodegeneration, while bridging the gap between benchside innovation and compassionate clinical care for aging populations.John CarpinelliAssistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Keri Lunsford, Chairman Dr. Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Associate Professor Dr. Yuanwei Zhang Mamishev, MaxwellWashingtonUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisEngineeringPh.D. in Electrical and Nuclear Engineering. Lead research groups developing intelligent power and radiation-sensing systems for extreme-environment energy and space applications.David SchugDr Ulas Coskun, Professor Arijit Banerjee, Professor Angela Di Fulvio Mangani, NatalieCaliforniaUnited States Air Force AcademyColoradoPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Quantum Information Physics. Conduct research in quantum information and teach at the United States Air Force Academy as an Air Force physicist.Joseph EichholzDr. Kimberly De La Harpe, Dr. Veronika Kruse, Dr. Monte Anderson Manolas, SpirosNew YorkStony Brook UniversityNew YorkEngineeringPh.D. in Computational Science and Engineering. Lead research group at a national lab focusing on computational plasma physics, contributing to the development of fusion energy technologies.Ashley StaplesDr. Shikui Chen, Dr. Nathanial Vaughn-Kukura, Dr. Hyun-Kyung Lim Marcano, SebastianTexasLone Star College SystemTexasMathematical SciencesPursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Numerical Analysis. Conduct research on developing robust numerical methods for modeling fluid dynamics.Aurora LugoProfessor Aran Bercu, Dr. Jesse Chan, Dr. Samuel Van Fleet Marquez, DavidColoradoUniversity of Colorado BoulderColoradoLife SciencesI plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology and become a professor of mycology. My goal is to advance the study of basidiolichens regarding their evolutionary history and symbiotic mechanisms.Anne DoughertyDr. Erin Manzitto Tripp, Jacob Watts Martin, AnsleySouth CarolinaUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaLife SciencesPursue an M.D./Ph.D. in neurology to advance biological understanding of variable clinical outcomes and translate my research into the application of personalized treatments, based on biomarkers.Jennifer BessDr. Leonardo Bonilha, Dr. Nicholas Riccardi, Dr. Christine Schammel Marvelli, EmmaRhode IslandWashington and Lee UniversityVirginiaGeosciencesPh.D. in Karst Hydrogeochemistry. Conduct research on water quality in karst regions and teach at the university level.Matthew LoarDr. Karena Gill, Dr. Margaret Anne Hinkle, Mr. Thomas Paronish Mathew, JoshuaMarylandUniversity of Maryland-College ParkMarylandLife SciencesMD/PhD in structural biology. Integrate computational and chemical biology approaches to understand molecular mechanisms underlying chemical toxicity and to advance drug discovery in cancers.Robert InfantinoDr. Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy, Dr. Li-Qun Zhang, Dr. Steven Fletcher Mazzoni, NickMassachusettsUniversity of Massachusetts-AmherstMassachusettsPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in physics and teach at the university level.Madalina AkliProfessor Lorenzo Sorbo, Professor Owen Gwilliam, Professor Zhen Liu McCleese, Lorenzo WashingtonUniversity of Washington-Seattle CampusWashingtonGeosciencesI aim to pursue a research career that bridges climate science and social equity, using data-driven approaches to inform environmental policy and resilience for vulnerable communities.Chetana Acharya Emily Markowitz, Dr. Sophia Wassermann, Dr. Mikaela Provost McCormack, MasonIllinoisUniversity of ChicagoIllinoisPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Planetary Science. Conduct research in atmospheric dynamics across the Solar System and exoplanets while developing instrumentation for space missions that enable new discoveries.Jenna SarchioProfessor Diana Powell, Dr. Glenn Orton, Dr. Allyson Bieryla McGinnis, SaraOhioMiami University-OxfordOhioPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in applied physics or geoscience. Conduct research regarding the physical processes and structure of the ocean in relation to climate and ecosystem health.Paul UrayamaProfessor Perry Corbett, Professor Paul Urayama, Professor Samir Bali McKenzie, Thomas OhioMiami University-OxfordOhioPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter physics to improve sustainable technology, teach at a university, and to inspire younger generations by promoting STEM through outreach.Paul UrayamaProfessor Mahmud Khan, Professor Riccardo Comin, Professor Mark Scott Meador, ColeKentuckyWestern Kentucky UniversityKentuckyMedicinePh.D. in Bioinformatics and M.D. specializing in neurology. Conduct research in bioinformatics specifically as it pertains to patients presenting with neurodegenerative disease.Melinda GrimsleyDr. Hilary Katz, Mr. Shubhankar Roy Mehta, Anna-SophiaGeorgiaUniversity of GeorgiaGeorgiaPhysics and AstronomyPhD in Computational Astrophysics, narrowing our search for habitable exoplanets by developing more advanced and intuitive simulation software for analyzing early star formation from the bottom up.Jessica HuntDr. Cassandra Hall, Dr. Jason Cantarella, Dr. Rigel Cappallo Mehta, JaiTennesseeThe University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleTennesseeCISEPh.D. in Computational Biology. Developing deep learning frameworks for biomedicine while teaching the intersection of computer science and biology at the university level.Meredith Malburne-WadeDr. Scott Emrich, Dr. Jerry Parks, Dr. Yogesh Dhungana Mehta, NeerNew YorkCornell UniversityNew YorkMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Applied Mathematics. Research in applying mathematical strategies to the sciences and social sciences.Krista SaleetProfessor Bart Ripperda, Professor Maurice Fabien, Professor Lionel Levine Meyer, ChloeTexasCase Western Reserve UniversityOhioLife SciencesPh.D. in Biophysics and Physiology. Conduct research to improve treatment options for patients with rare, under-researched genetic conditions.LaTasha JohnsonDr. Sudha Chakrapani, Dr. Rajan Sah, Ms. Tina Vu Milea, MarinaNew YorkCUNY City CollegeNew YorkLife SciencesPh.D. in Genomics or Cellular & Molecular Biology. Conduct biomedical research with applications to women's health and teach at the university level.Jennifer LuttonDr. Lingting Shi, Professor Elham Azizi, Professor José L. McFaline-Figueroa Mills, CatherineArkansasLyon CollegeArkansasChemistryObtain MD/PhD. Work as a physician-scientist with an 80-20 emphasis on drug discovery research for drug-resistant diseases.Irosha NawarathneDr. Irosha Nawarathne, Mr. Braden Glenn Mishra, AyatiCaliforniaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaCaliforniaLife SciencesI plan to pursue a PhD to lead computational research on neurodegeneration and to make complex brain science accessible to the public.Katie CapraDr. Andrei Irimia, PhD., Mr. Nicholas Kim Mistry, DeeyaMarylandUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMarylandLife SciencesI aim to pursue an MD-PhD in neuroscience to research the chronic neurological effects of strokes, striving to develop precision therapeutics for patients who suffer from these long-term impacts.April HouseholderDr. Tara LeGates, Mitsue Wiggs, Gabriel Otubu Mitchell, RubyOhioOhio State University-Main CampusOhioChemistryPh.D. in physical chemistry. Investigate and develop biomaterials with applications in photocatalysis and sustainable energy conversion. Mentor young researchers as a faculty member at a university.Janet SchroederDr. Bern Kohler, Ms. Barbara Fornaciari Miyashiro, FrancoNew JerseyRamapo College of New JerseyNew JerseyLife SciencesPursue a PhD in neuropharmacology to investigate how neuromodulatory systems regulate learning, memory, and stress-related behavior relevant to psychiatric disease.Rebecca RootDr. Naseem Choudhury, Dr. Christian Reich, Dr. Sandra Suarez Moghni, ArianCaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa CruzCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. Advance our understanding of the evolution of galaxies, supermassive black holes, and the link between the two. Teach and mentor students at the university level.Lynell SpencerProfessor Timothy Heckman, Professor Ruth Murray-Clay, Postdoctoral Fellow Namrata Roy Mohanram, AthulTexasTexas A & M University-College StationTexasMedicineM.D./Ph.D. Physician-scientist in academia, designing computational methods to identify novel immunotherapies and regenerative treatments.Gisele Cardoso de LemosDr. Feng Zhao, Dr. Junji Xing, Dr. Wenting Lu Momin, EshanGeorgiaEmory UniversityGeorgiaCISEPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research in and develop AI-based biomarkers for cardiovascular and oncologic risk prediction.Megan FriddleDr Marly van Assen, Dr German Corredor, Professor David T. Jacho-Chavez Mooney, RyanColoradoPomona CollegeCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in immuno-oncology and teach at the university level.Robert GainesDr. Malkiat Johal, Dr. Michael Gormally, Dr. Christopher Klebanoff Mopuru, RaneshPennsylvaniaTemple UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesTo pursue an MD/PhD in neuropsychiatry, where I run a lab that explores physiological interactions with brain circuitry. I want to mentor students and shape future generations of scientists.Barbara GorkaDr. Lauren Ellman, Dr. Ingrid Olson, Dr. Blake Elliott Morgan, AnissaMarylandUnited States Naval AcademyMarylandEngineeringPh.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Conduct computational research at a national laboratory applying machine learning to nuclear systems.Peter BreretonProfessor John Burkhardt, Professor Elizabeth Getto Morgan, SamColoradoUniversity of Massachusetts-LowellMassachusettsGeosciencesPh.D. in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in atmospheric science as research faculty at a university with a substantive focus on environmental science research.Rachel MansfieldDr. Jeffrey Basara, Dr. Lori Weeden, Dr. Christine Palmer Moudgal, NeelMichiganUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganPhysics and AstronomyI am committed to a career as a physician-scientist working in academia to deepen understanding of immune processes and infectious diseases using tools of theoretical physics and chemistry.Melissa VertProfessor Nicholas A. Kotov, Dr. Aaron T. Frank, Dr. Heather Hickman Movafaghi, Sofia FloridaTufts UniversityMassachusettsLife SciencesEarn a PhD in Biology and become a molecular geneticist, professor, and principal investigator focused on identifying factors driving rare genetic diseases for therapeutic targeting.Emily PalermoProfessor Sergei Mirkin, Mr. Nicholas Mandel Mulder, EirikAlabamaAuburn UniversityAlabamaEngineeringPh.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in spacecraft guidance and control to contribute to the future of spaceflight in cislunar space and beyond.Benjamin FaganDr. Davide Guzzetti, Dr. Dhathri Somavarapu, Mr. Daniel Mcdonald Mulvihill, HaileyKentuckyWittenberg UniversityOhioLife SciencesPh.D. in Molecular Biology with a focus on RNA biology and its implications in neurodegenerative disease. Become a PI and head an RNA lab, while teaching courses in biochemistry and molecular biology.Jeremiah WilliamsDr. Kunal Chatterjee, Dr. Margaret Goodman, Dr. Hannah Shorrock Myers, CharlotteMassachusettsMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusettsPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in cosmology and astroparticle physics, with a focus on the fundamental physics of dark matter, and teach at the university level.Dominique AltarejosProfessor Lina Necib, Professor Tracy Slatyer, Dr. Nathaniel Starkman Nagarajan, DariniKentuckyUniversity of LouisvilleKentuckyLife SciencesPursue a Ph.D. in Physiology & Biophysics at UofL to research novel therapeutics such as Withaferin A, exploring their potential in mitigating oncological cardiotoxic cachexia mechanisms.Bethany SmithDr. Sham Kakar, Dr. Mark Running, Dr. Torky Zeinab Nair, ShreyaTexasUniversity of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Cancer Engineering. Lead an oncology lab at an academic hospital integrating wet-lab biology and AI to develop novel cancer therapies.Michaile RaineyDr. Yuki Nishida, Dr. Junqi Song, Dr. Ben Stanger Nannuri, VarunMassachusettsUniversity of Central FloridaFloridaMedicineM.D./Ph.D. Pursue a career as a physician-scientist involved in both translational and clinical research to bridge biological discovery with patient-centered medical practice.Morgan BauerDr. Jihe Zhao, Dr. Fernando Rivera, Dr. Mohamad Hussain Narayanan, RamNew YorkPrinceton UniversityNew JerseyPhysics and AstronomyPh. D. in Physics, focused on theoretical condensed matter. Conduct research on topological quantum matter and their applications in novel electronics while also teaching at the university level.Deirdre MoloneyProfessor B. Andrei Bernevig, Mr. Jonah Herzog-Arbeitman, Professor K. V. Shajesh Nelson, EdwardCaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa CruzCaliforniaPsychologyI aim to get a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and become a professional researcher in the cognitive sciences with a focus on grief and loss, as well as interdisciplinary research on BCI technology.Lynell SpencerDr. Renee Penalver Nelson, TaytumMinnesotaMinnesota State University MoorheadMinnesotaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct optics research as it applies to fusion at a national laboratory.Elizabeth NawrotProfessor Ananda Shastri, Professor Juan Cabanela, Professor Andrew Croll Newbold, RustinMarylandSalisbury UniversityMarylandGeosciencesEarn a Geographical Sciences Ph.D. to work at a university leading low-altitude small unmanned aircraft systems remote sensing research for atmospheric study before starting my own research firm.Matthew BaileyProfessor Dr. Daniel Harris, Program Specialist NRAS Mr. Gregory Murrell, Atmospheric Scientist Mr. Maximilian Magness Nguyen, TheodoreTexasUniversity of DallasTexasMedicineMD/PhD in Biochemistry or Cell and Molecular Biology. Establish a lab at a medical research institution, conduct translational research on cardiovascular disease, and teach at the graduate level.Ellen SteinmillerDr. William Cody, Dr. Jonathan Dannatt, Dr. Beverly Rothermel Nguyen, VivianKansasKansas State UniversityKansasEngineeringPh.D in Materials Science and Engineering. To conduct research in the application of nanomaterials to design electrochemical sensors for environmental and chemical detection.Beth PowersDr. Suprem Das, Dr. Jeremy Schmit, Dr. Aarthi Kannan Nirenberg, SimonIndianaBrown UniversityRhode IslandChemistryPh.D. in Chemical Physics/Theoretical Chemistry. Research electronic structure, first-principles chemistry, and many-body physics while teaching and mentoring students at the university level.Joel SimundichProfessor Brenda Rubenstein, Dr. Changwoo Do, Dr. Lijie Ding Nizet, OliverCaliforniaJohns Hopkins UniversityMarylandEngineeringPh.D. in Bioengineering. Lead an academic research group developing engineered therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, and teach and mentor at the university level.Kathleen BarryProfessor Denis Wirtz, Professor Liangfang Zhang, Professor Rob Knight Noguer, FedericoNew JerseyArizona State University-TempeArizonaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. Lead atmospheric studies of exoplanets using ground and space-based observations while mentoring the next generation of astronomers from underrepresented communities.Kyle MoxDr. Molly Simon, Dr. Robert Zellem, Dr. Jessica Libby-Roberts Oblander, JacobPennsylvaniaRutgers University-CamdenNew JerseyLife SciencesI plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Gene Therapy and Vaccines. Conducting translational biomedical research, developing vaccines and immunotherapies, while teaching at the university level.Laura CollinsDr. David Weiner, Dr. Ebony Gary, Dr. Nathan Fried Olumuyide, RoselineNew YorkCUNY Hunter CollegeNew YorkLife SciencesM.D/Ph.D in Systems Cancer Biology. Build integrative models of tumor immune networks in mice and apply the insights to improve cancer care in patients.Stephen LassondeM.D-Ph.D Student Adam Wang, M.D-Ph.D Maya Graham, M.D-Ph.D student Jose Mendoza Lopez Oppenheimer, Lucas CaliforniaPitzer CollegeCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Molecular Biology. Advance research that connects molecular mechanisms to broader biological and clinical outcomes, such as in cancer biology, immunology, and/or host pathogen interactions.Noosha MalekDr. Bonnee Rubinfeld, Dr. Findley Finseth Ortega, RenataTexasThe University of Texas at El PasoTexasEngineeringPhD in biomedical engineering focused on engineering regenerative aortic and vascular systems for personalized cardiovascular therapies.Jennifer GreenDr Thomas Boland, Dr Peter Golding, Dr Kwon-Hyeon Kim Osborne, NinaIowaUniversity of IowaIowaGeosciencesPhD in Remote Sensing to monitor ecosystem change. Research at the university-level while training students in integrated environmental-computational science.Kelly ThornburgDr. Susan K. Meerdink Ouali, ArwaNew JerseyNew Jersey Institute of TechnologyNew JerseyEngineeringMy goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, conduct research in nanotechnology applications focused on water sustainability, and mentor the next generation of engineers.John CarpinelliDr. Ashish Borgaonkar, Dr. Jay Meegoda, Dr. Duwage Perera Overton, TrevorFloridaUniversity of Central FloridaFloridaEngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering with a neuroengineering focus. Lead research in brain-computer interfaces and neural prostheses and teach as a professor at a research university.Morgan BauerProfessor Mohsen Rakhshan, Professor Luigi E. Perotti, Professor Laura J. Brattain Padilla, RyenMichiganEastern Michigan UniversityMichiganLife SciencesPh.D. in Plant Biology. Conduct research in molecular plant science as a principal investigator at a nonprofit research institution.Aaron LiepmanDr. Aaron Liepman, Dr. Brandon Reagan, Dr. Federica Brandizzi Page, Christopher New YorkUniversity at BuffaloNew YorkLife SciencesPh.D. in Genomics, focusing on how plant genomes evolve and are organized. These insights will be used to drive innovations in synthetic biology, medicine, and agriculture.Lisa GagnonDr. Victor A. Albert, Dr. Charlotte Lindqvist, Mr. Jonathan Kirshner Page, TaylorWashingtonWashington State UniversityWashingtonMedicineI intend to work as a physician scientist at an academic medical center and lead a lab that combines clinical care and innovative research to improve our understanding of women’s reproductive health.Mary Sanchez-LanierProfessor Kanako Hayashi, Postdoctoral Associate Mingxin Shi, Research Associate Madeleine Harvey Paine, ZacharyNew YorkUniversity of RochesterNew YorkChemistryI plan to pursue a PhD in chemistry with the goal of an academic career teaching and conducting mechanism and methodology research in organometallic chemistry.Belinda ReddenDr. Rose Kennedy, Dr. Simon Friedman, Mr. Daniel Akuamoah Pan, EmilyCaliforniaUniversity of California-San DiegoCaliforniaLife SciencesPhD in biomedical engineering; lead an academic bioengineering research lab to develop molecular tools for drug discovery and precision therapeutics while mentoring future scientists.David ArtisProfessor, UC San Diego Dr. Prashant Mali, Janelia Group Leader Dr. Alison Tebo, Principal Scientist, J&J Dr. Beibei Luo Paradkar, RohitMassachusettsVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginiaLife SciencesMD/PhD in Systems Biology. Conduct translational research at an academic medical center, modeling tumor kinetics to uncover small, evidence-driven adjustments in therapy that enhance patient outcomes.Jeff WingAsst. Professor, Pharmacology Adam Palmer, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief Ron Alterman, Co-Director, Cancer Policy Mahnum Shahzad Park, JesseIllinoisThe University of AlabamaAlabamaEngineeringPhD in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in material science and lead R&D centered around laser-based surface engineering techniques within industry.Jeff GrayDr. Keivan Davami, Dr. Jeff Gray, Dr. Pete Ludovice Parlavecchio, NicholasNew JerseyUniversity of RichmondVirginiaLife SciencesPhD in Ecology. Characterize the interactions between terrestrial and human systems and marine ecosystems, using biogeography approaches with GIS tools. Conduct research at a government agency.Dana KuchemDr. Jonathan Richardson, Dr. Hannah Webber, Dr. Kyle Redican Parton, GraceVirginiaRadford UniversityVirginiaLife SciencesI plan to gain a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I plan to engage in biomedical and ecophysiological research that pushes forward the understanding of both human health and environmental conservation.Jerel BentonDr. Jason Davis Patel, KushPennsylvaniaTemple UniversityPennsylvaniaCISEPh.D. in Human–Computer Interaction. Conduct research to investigate how AI tools influence novice learners’ reasoning and design human-centered systems that scaffold independent, equitable learning.Barbara GorkaDr. Stephen MacNeil, Dr. Paul Denny, Dr. Amanda Neuber Patel, ShivFloridaFlorida State UniversityFloridaMedicineMD/PhD in biomedical engineering/computational oncology. Develop and validate AI/mechanistic models for cancer, especially safer and more consistent radiotherapy, in a university health system.Bonnie Garcia-GloecknerDr. Jerome Irianto, Dr. David Routman, Dr. Gary Keo Pathare, DhroovTexasThe University of Texas at AustinTexasLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroengineering. Conduct research on brain-targeted therapeutics, investigate molecular delivery systems to advance treatments for neurological disease, and teach at the university level.Douglas BrusterDr. Annalee W. Nguyen, Dr. Jennifer A. Maynard, Dr. Soo Hyun Yang Paul, TrishitaTennesseeTulane University of LouisianaLouisianaMedicineMD in Cardiology/PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Lead translational research center in developing cardiovascular technologies that improve anticoagulation safety and guide precision cardiac care.Thomas SpencerDr. Damir Khismatullin, Dr. Lydia Bazzano, Dr. Ileana De Anda-Duran Pearce, MargaretMarylandLafayette CollegePennsylvaniaGeosciencesPhD in Volcanology/Petrology. Conduct research in volcanic systems, drivers, and eruption dynamics, and teach at a R1 university.Julia GoldbergDr. Tamara Carley Peer, AnushkaNorth CarolinaDuke UniversityNorth CarolinaLife SciencesPhD in Molecular Microbiology with an emphasis on Infectious Diseases, researching cellular mechanisms governing host-pathogen interactions while advancing STEM education in rural communities.Gwen VolmarDr. Zhuyun Bian, Dr. Joe Heitman, Dr. Sheng Sun Peng, IanCaliforniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaEngineeringMD/PhD in Bioengineering. Integrate clinical practice with research at the interface of neuroscience and bioengineering, advancing translational efforts to develop next-generation neurotechnologies.Michaile RaineyDr. Guo-li Ming, Dr. Yuanwen Jiang, Dr. Vadim Jucaud Pergler, AaronTexasLone Star College SystemTexasLife SciencesMD in Medical Genetics & Genomics and PhD in Experimental Therapeutics to conduct translational research and lead clinical trials advancing deliverable gene therapies for currently incurable diseases.Aurora LugoMr. Aaron Stibelman, Professor Michael Elder, Dr. Stephanie Kim Perley, AutumnMaineUniversity of MaineMaineLife SciencesMy goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and to become a university professor. I'm eager to research bacterial-host interactions and to teach the next generation of scientists.Melody NeelyDr. Robert Wheeler, Dr. Ian Bricknell, Dr. Melody Neely Pham, KhuongNew YorkSyracuse UniversityNew YorkLife SciencesPhD in computational biophysics. Apply modeling and simulations to design responsive biomaterials for novel drug delivery mechanisms and synthetic biology applications. Teach at the university level.Jolynn ParkerDr. Shikha Nangia, Anand Wadurkar Pham, KyleeColoradoColorado State University-Fort CollinsColoradoLife SciencesI aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in microbiology to advance our understanding of viral and infectious diseases and to contribute to the advancement of novel antivirals and vaccines.Mary SwansonDr. Rushika Perera, Dr. Suad Elmegerhi Pierce, MadisonGeorgiaBerry CollegeGeorgiaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Research ways to optimize clean energy systems as part of a National Laboratory.Mark TurlingtonDr. Zachary R. Lindsey, Dr. Todd K. Timberlake, Dr. Charles D. Lane Piper, LolaMichiganGrand Valley State UniversityMichiganLife SciencesPhD in Cell and Molecular or Cancer Biology. I will lead an independent research program developing new methods to understand epigenetic regulation in cancer and advance treatment strategies as a PI.Brenda TooleyDr Derek H Janssens, Dr Martin Burg Plepel, ColeIllinoisHarvey Mudd CollegeCaliforniaMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Math or Computer Science. Conduct research in mathematical cryptography, developing novel quantum-proof tools that open new possibilities for security, privacy, and trustless cooperation.Judy BorelloProfessor Jamie Haddock, Professor Andrés Vindas Meléndez, Dr. Evan Glazer Poehlman, AlenWashingtonUniversity of Washington-Seattle CampusWashingtonLife SciencesI will pursue a PhD in Pathobiology and conduct infectious disease and vaccine research as a principal investigator at an academic research institution.Chetana AcharyaDr. Sean C. Murphy, Dr. Lena F. Pernas, Dr. Felicia Watson Ponce, MassimaFloridaUniversity of MiamiFloridaLife SciencesPursue a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography. Lead pioneering research on biophysical plankton dynamics, while strengthening global ocean literacy through science communication.Erika GreenDr. Diego Lirman, Dr. Nicole Millette, Dr. Liza Merly Ponnwitz, FarrahPennsylvaniaSaint Joseph's UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesI plan to earn a Ph.D. in Microbiology and conduct research in microbial genetics and molecular pathogenesis.Enrique Téllez-EspigaDr. Julia Lee-Soety, Dr. Clint Springer, Dr. Elisabetta Fasella Powell, AnyaAlabamaUniversity of South AlabamaAlabamaLife SciencesThere is a need for behavioral wildlife ecologists who can contribute to conservation data and policy decision. I plan to work to achieve a PhD and career where I can make a difference in our world.David ForbesDr. Jeremiah Henning, Dr. Jason Strickland, Dr. Jonathan Perez Powell, MasonWest VirginiaWest Virginia UniversityWest VirginiaLife SciencesPh.D. in Geography. As a professor I will research forest ecology and tree architectural responses to anthropogenic change using remote sensing and teach environmental science, ecology, and geography.Ember MorrisseyDr. Brenden McNeil, Dr. Amy Hessl, Dr. Amy Weislogel Pradhan, DevayaniMichiganUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganMathematical SciencesI plan to obtain a PhD in mathematics and pursue a career in academia as a professor of mathematics.Melissa VertProfessor Stephen DeBacker, Professor Sarah Koch, Professor Alex Wright Pulse, MasonSouth DakotaSouth Dakota State UniversitySouth DakotaPhysics and AstronomyAfter graduating from SDSU, I will get my PhD in condensed matter physics and conduct impactful research at a national lab or major research facility.Gregory HeibergerDr. Parashu Kharel Qian, HeatherVirginiaCollege of William & MaryVirginiaLife SciencesPh.D. in Synthetic Biology. I seek to use bioengineering to enhance medical treatments such as phage therapy and engineered living materials as a principal investigator at an academic institution.Lara KusnetzkyDr. Margaret Saha Quenneville, EbenNew HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire-Main CampusNew HampshirePhysics and AstronomyI aim to earn a physics PhD in plasma modeling to predict solar winds impacts on satellites, then pursue a faculty position teaching and building tools that make complex physics accessible.Leigh PrattAssociate Professor John F. Gibson, Professor Per Berglund, Associate Professor Shawna Hollen Quraishi, FaisalNevadaUniversity of Nevada-RenoNevadaMathematical SciencesPHD in mathematics. Conduct research in differential geometry, specifically working on gauge theory and symplectic manifolds. Teach at a research university or work at a research institute.Jenna Altherr FloresProfessor Ilya Zaliapin, Professor Christopher Herald, Dr. Sarah Blackwell Rahman, ArianaArizonaArizona State University-TempeArizonaMedicineMD–PhD in Immunology. Investigate the immune microenvironments in women’s diseases using computational tools to advance targeted, equitable therapies and lead a research lab in academic medicine.Kyle MoxImmunology Professor at Mayo Khashayarsha Khazaie, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Stanford Md Tauhidul Islam, Ph. D., Associate Research Professor Jin Park, Ph.D. Rajesh, AatmajOhioOhio State University-Main CampusOhioPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Pursue research bridging fundamental physics with applications in quantum information and emerging quantum technologies.Janet SchroederDr. Chun Ning (Jeanie) Lau, Dr. Brian Skinner, Dr. Marc Bockrath Rajkumar, PrajitCaliforniaUniversity of California-San DiegoCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Computational Biology. Focus on problems at the intersection of machine learning and drug discovery, working mainly in academia and collaborating with industry to accelerate drug development.David ArtisDr. Haoqi (Nina) Zhao, Dr. Daniel Domingo-Fernandez, Dr. Pieter C. Dorrestein Ramirez, AlejandroKentuckyWestern Kentucky UniversityKentuckyLife SciencesI plan to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience and a career as a research professor in neuropsychopharmacology. I intend to research the neurological basis of disordered decision-making in opioid addiction.Melinda GrimsleyDr. Jenni B. Teeters, Dr. Norman Farley, Dr. Amy Brausch Ramirez, David FloridaMiami Dade CollegeFloridaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in coding theory, information theory, and cryptography to develop structure-aware frameworks for secure and reliable data transmission.Magda CastineyraDr Jyrko Correa Morris Raspopov, Mark CaliforniaCalifornia State University-Los AngelesCaliforniaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research in machine learning to develop models that predict natural disasters and identify diseases, and teach at the university level.Kathy CookeDr. Mohammad Pourhomayoun, Dr. Eun-Young Kang, Professor Weronika Cwir Rastogi, AmishaNew JerseyRutgers University-CamdenNew JerseyMedicineD.O./Ph.D. neuropsychiatrist innovating models of neurodegenerative disease through integration of patient-derived phenotypes in neuroendocrine mechanisms and focus on vulnerable populations.Laura CollinsDr. Nathan C. Walker, Dr. Brian F. Corbett, Dr. Steven P. Greco Ratliff, CloeWest VirginiaWest Virginia UniversityWest VirginiaLife SciencesMD/PhD in biochemistry. I aspire to study metabolomic dysfunction in chronic diseases that disproportionately affect underserved, rural populations.Ember MorrisseyDr. Jianhai Du, Mr. Yinxiao Xiang Reed, CamndonWest VirginiaWest Virginia UniversityWest VirginiaCISEPh. D. in Robotics Engineering. Conduct research in autonomous systems in academia or industry and develop intelligent robots for real-world applications.Ember MorrisseyDr. Yu Gu, Dr. Jason Gross Reed, JustinOhioThe University of FindlayOhioLife SciencesPhD in Neuroscience. I aspire to lead research on neurocognitive aging and behavior while teaching the next generation of scientists.LOK LEWYANVOONDr. Vincent 'Gino' Coppola, Dr. Jessica LaBuda, Dr. Mary Flaim Reiter, SamuelCaliforniaCarleton CollegeMinnesotaMathematical SciencesPh.D. at the intersection of math and computer science. Conduct research in developing or innovating on algorithms at the intersection of math and computing.Marynel Ryan Van ZeeDr. Katherine Meyer, Mr. Anatoliy Gulimovskiy, Dr. Pál Zsámboki Riasati, AaryaCaliforniaCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaliforniaEngineeringPh.D. in Electrical Engineering at the intersection between chemistry and EE. I would like to conduct research in photonics using my background in chemistry/physics.Kristin WeymanProfessor William A. Goddard III, Professor Harry B. Gray, Professor Silvio Osella RiggsTurpin, KeenanCaliforniaWhitman CollegeWashingtonChemistryPh.D. in Materials or Inorganic Chemistry. I wish to conduct meaningful undergraduate research at a primarily undergraduate institution while teaching chemistry coursesMoira GreshamDr. Mark Hendricks Ritterbuck, MarenCaliforniaNortheastern UniversityMassachusettsEngineeringPh.D. in Bioengineering. Lead research advancing musculoskeletal mechanobiology knowledge and therapeutic application while mentoring students at a university level.Anne MooreDr. Sandra J. Shefelbine, Dr. James R. Monaghan, Dr. Micheal Albro Ritzer, MerideeSouth CarolinaClemson UniversitySouth CarolinaChemistryPh.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in Advanced Materials & Systems in an industrial lab setting with a focus on environmental remediation.Robyn CurtisDr. William Pennington Jr., Dr. Colin McMillen, Dr. Donna Nelson Roberts, TrinityVirginiaRadford UniversityVirginiaLife SciencesPh.D. in behavioral ecology. Research how organisms alter behavior to cope with dynamic and unpredictable environmental conditions. Teach and mentor behavioral research at the university level.Jerel BentonDr. Jason Davis, Dr. Jamie Lau, Dr. Steven McBride Robillard, MackenzieConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutConnecticutLife SciencesI intend to pursue a Ph.D in molecular genetics, conduct genetic research, and teach at the university level.Michael CunninghamDr. Rachel O'Neill, Dr. Savannah Hoyt, Dr. Stefan Pinter Robinson, MiaMississippiJackson State UniversityMississippiChemistryPh.D. in Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in atmospheric chemistry and work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Pamela HeardDr. Remata Reddy, Dr. Alessandro Franchin, Dr. Changmin Cho Rohatgi, MilanCaliforniaStanford UniversityCaliforniaCISEObtain a PhD in computer science. Build domain-guided machine learning models that encode scientific knowledge and principles to reason about real-world systems. Teach at the university level.Jen HopeDr. Gregory Valiant, Dr. Haopeng Xiao, Dr. Ron Dror Romanoschi, FionaTexasThe University of Texas at AustinTexasMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Statistics. Develop inference methods for partially observed dynamical systems, with a focus on identifiability and uncertainty in large-scale models at national research labs.Douglas BrusterDr. Nicole Aretz, Dr. Karen Willcox, Dr. Jonathan Williams Roy, SupriyaMinnesotaUniversity of ArizonaArizonaEngineeringPh.D. in Optical Engineering. Lead an academic research lab in biomedical optics focused on designing integrated optical systems for clinical diagnosis, and teach coursework in optical engineering.Karna WalterAssistant Professor of Optics Dr. Travis Sawyer, Professor of Physiology Dr. Timothy Secomb, Professor of Optics John Koshel Ruiz, SebastianFloridaFlorida State UniversityFloridaPsychologyPh.D. in Computational Neuroscience or a closely related field. Conduct research in computational psychiatry, develop open-source tools, and help communicate the science to the general public.Bonnie Garcia-GloecknerDr. Mohamed Sherif, Dr. Timothy Verstynen, Dr. Carmen Varela Rutherford, JessicaAlabamaMississippi State UniversityMississippiLife SciencesPh.D. in Computational Biology, applying machine learning and genomic modeling to identify early regulatory mechanisms in Alzheimer’s at a National Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.David HoffmanDr. Nick Cochran, Dr. Jean-François Goût, Dr. Chris Cummings Ryan, GraceMassachusettsCollege of the Holy CrossMassachusettsLife SciencesI plan to pursue a Ph.D. to support a genomics research career that feeds my passion for biology, my curiosity for the genetic mechanisms of disease, and my desire to improve the health of all people.Anthony CashmanDr. Geoff Findlay Sachdeva, AnnaMinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesotaMedicineMD/PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct research in neural regeneration for restoring sensorimotor function after spinal cord injury and apply research outcomes to treat patients in clinical practice.Timothy JonesProfessor, Dr. Ann Parr, MD, PhD, Dr. Anant Naik, MD, Professor, Dr. Angela Perkins, PhD Salinas, SteveCaliforniaUniversity of California-IrvineCaliforniaLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine, Neurology specialization. Lead translational research on neuroregeneration and develop therapies to restore function in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis patients.Rose JonesDr. Stevan Pecic, Dr. Steven Nguyen, Ethan Lai Samant, RishabAlabamaUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamAlabamaMedicineMD/PhD in Cancer Biology. Apply theranostics, integrating therapy and diagnostics, for precise, immunofluorescent image-guided surgical treatment of cancer. Serve via community/academic mentorship.Cristin GavinDr. Jason Warram, Dr. Braden McFarland, Dr. James Michael Wyss Sander, CharlesCaliforniaUniversity of Notre DameIndianaLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in molecular neuroscience that will inform precision medicine therapies, collaborating with industry partners who will translate findings into novel treatments.Emily HuntProfessor Christopher Patzke, Professor Thomas Südhof, Professor Patrick Flynn Sander, IanOhioOhio Wesleyan UniversityOhioLife SciencesPhD in Oral Biology. Investigate links between the oral microbiome and disease prediction, progression, and treatment, with a focus on oral and oropharyngeal cancers.Franchesca NestorDr. Ahmad El Hellani, Professor Marielle C. Brinkman, Dr. Andrea Suria Santos, AngelinaCaliforniaBucknell UniversityPennsylvaniaEngineeringPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on immunology. Investigate the natural adaptive immune response and reprogramming of cells to enhance their function in the context of disease.Margaret MarrDr. Olivia Boerman, Dr. Su Chin Heo, Dr. Jan Mulder Sareen, ArnavNorth CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteNorth CarolinaCISEPh.D. in computer science. Creating intelligent software for high-performance computing environments. Teaching & mentoring students about navigating data-intensive spaces.Andrew KeenerDr Dong Dai, Mr Chris Egersdoerfer, Dr Heather Smith Sasu, ElenaCaliforniaBarnard CollegeNew YorkLife SciencesI plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology and conduct biomedical research focusing on the development of cell or gene therapies for cancer or severe genetic diseases.Dana Muniz PachecoDr. Jennifer Small-Saunders, Dr. Amanda Dudek, Dr. Matthew Porteus Scalabrin, JacobFloridaFlorida State UniversityFloridaGeosciencesPh.D. in Geophysics. Teach and research at a university. Utilize computational methods to advance understanding of the relationship between Earth's frozen water and global sea-level dynamics.Bonnie Garcia-GloecknerDr. Winnie Chu, Dr. Catherine Hancock, Dr. Bryan Quaife Schlageter, NoelVermontMiddlebury CollegeVermontLife SciencesPhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Conduct conservation-relevant biogeography research at a governmental or non-governmental organization.Lisa GatesDr. Alexis Mychajliw, Dr. Andrew Swafford, Ms. Danielle Owczarski Schleck, MaryNew JerseyUnited States Military AcademyNew YorkLife SciencesM.D./Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Lead a research group to investigate the underlying causes of neurodegenerative disease and advance treatment methods as a board-certified Neurologist.Andrew BankoDr. Ryan Limbocker, LTC Lucas Fallot, Dr. Elizabeth Yates Schoinas, EiriniOregonUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraCaliforniaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in brain-computer interfaces and computational neuroscience.Nick Alward-SaxonProfessor Michael Beyeler, Professor Ione Fine, Professor Richert Wang Schwendeman, PeterMichiganUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichiganCISEProfessor in Computer Science. Conduct research aimed at understanding natural and artificial intelligent systems and teach at the university level.Melissa VertProfessor Yuanfang Guan, Dr. Yujin Tang, Professor Sharon C. Glotzer Sciutto, AlecPennsylvaniaUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPennsylvaniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Neuroscience. Study glial integration with neural circuitry at the cellular and synaptic level as a principal investigator and professor.Kelly MedleyDr. Franca Cambi, Dr. Judith B. Grinspan, Dr. Serena M. Dudek Sharara, AhmedMinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesotaEngineeringPhD in Biomedical Engineering, leading a cardiac tissue engineering and mechanobiology lab to develop transplantable cardiac tissue models and translate engineered tissues to direct patient care.Timothy JonesDr. Bhairab Singh Sharma, IshaanTexasGeorgetown UniversityDistrict of ColumbiaLife SciencesI plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience, conducting translational research and leading clinical trials at the NIH for novel therapies targeting neurodegenerative disorders.Bill CessatoDr. Christopher Grunseich, Dr. Daniel Pak, Dr. Jason Tilan Shi, YazhenCaliforniaPasadena City CollegeCaliforniaEngineeringPh.D. in biomedical engineering. Research and devise biomaterials and artificial organs, such as artificial uteruses.Kris McPeakDr. Jillian Blatti, Dr. Wendie Johnston, Dr. Jared Ashcroft Shooshan, TrevorNew YorkUniversity of RochesterNew YorkEngineeringPh.D. in Optical Engineering. Design a broad variety of optical systems and research methods of improved design; teach at the university level.Belinda ReddenProfessor Julie Bentley, Professor Emeritus Duncan T. Moore, Group Leader, MIT Lincoln Lab Madhavi Seetamraju Siddiqi, Mohammed UsmaanIllinoisYale UniversityConnecticutEngineeringMD-PhD in bioengineering. Conduct translational research on cardiac assist devices and predictive machine learning models, and teach at the university level.Alison BumkeDr. Narutoshi Hibino, Dr. Jennifer Kwan, Dr. Murad Alam Singaravelan, NehaTexasUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamAlabamaMedicineMD/PhD in cancer biology. Academic researcher that designs predictive combinatorial treatments for cancer, understand epigenetic pathways of cancer, provide holistic patient care, and mentor students.Cristin GavinDr Trygve Tollefsbol, Ms Brittany Witt, Dr Joya Chandra Singer, BenjaminCaliforniaDartmouth CollegeNew HampshireMathematical SciencesPh.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in arithmetic geometry and number theory and teach at the university and graduate level.Christie HarnerProfessor Asher Auel, Professor Salim Tayou, Professor Sarah Frei Singh, IshaanIndianaPurdue University-Main CampusIndianaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Photonics within Electrical Engineering. Conduct research into bioimaging as an academic.Veronica SchirmDr. Alborz Mahdavi, Mr. Phil Engelauf, Dr. Chi Zhang Singu, VamsiNebraskaUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamAlabamaMedicineObtain an M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. Research novel therapeutic targets (genetic and molecular) for neurodegeneration and mentor various levels of trainees in academia.Cristin GavinDr. Erik Roberson, Dr. Ted M. Dawson, Mr. Ryan Tuckey Slaughter, JessicaVirginiaUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMarylandEngineeringI aspire to earn a PhD in biomedical engineering to address healthcare inequities through creating accessible diagnostics for early detection and personalized treatment in underserved communities.April HouseholderDr. Mark Marten, Dr. Ariel Furst, Dr. Polina Anikeeva Smith, DejenaePennsylvaniaDrexel UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesI want a Ph.D. in Ecology, focusing on urban landscapes. I want to do research that creates sustainable cities, improves human health in all communities and is conducive to urban biodiversity.Leah GatesDr. Megan Phifer-Rixey, Dr. Adrienne Kasprowicz, Marisol Rodriguez Mergenthal Smith, QuinnPennsylvaniaBucknell UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesMD/PhD in neuroscience. Lead an interdisciplinary team of scientists to identify causes of, and treatments for, Alzheimer’s disease.Margaret MarrDr. Karlo Malaga, Dr. Sarah Smith, Dr. David Evans Sompalle, PranavOhioUniversity of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaEngineeringM.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering, focusing on computer vision and systems biology. Design statistical and AI models to infer molecular insights from biological imaging patterns, teach at university level.Michaile RaineyDr. Arjun Raj, Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone, Dr. Rakesh Shiradkar Song, EmilyNorth CarolinaDuke UniversityNorth CarolinaEngineeringI will pursue an MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering. I aspire to lead a neuroengineering lab integrating biomolecular and computational methods to develop regenerative therapies for neurological injury.Gwen VolmarDr. Ashutosh Chilkoti, Dr. Rob Knight, Dr. Ash Patel Song, EthanNew JerseyCornell UniversityNew YorkChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Leverage computational tools to develop catalytic organic reactions as a professor at a research-intensive university.Krista SaleetProfessor Marissa N. Lavagnino, Professor Alan S. Goldman, Dr. Ashish Parihar Sopko, KatherineMassachusettsUniversity of Notre DameIndianaLife SciencesPh.D. in chemical biology. Research novel therapeutics and drug modalities in industry to develop treatments for cancer, autoimmunity, and other debilitating diseases.Emily HuntProfessor Brandon Ashfeld, Dr. Thomas Frost, Professor Mariko Morimoto Stafne, EvaMinnesotaUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinEngineeringPh.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Advance research in exoplanet habitability and work at a research institution, such as NASA, to create technologies that expand our ability to study other worlds.Julie StubbsProfessor Juliette Becker Stanton, ReaganFloridaUniversity of South Carolina-ColumbiaSouth CarolinaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in extragalactic magnetism to understand the evolution of magnetic fields across cosmic time and work at either a university or a research observatory.Jennifer BessDr. Enrique Lopez Rodriguez Starr, AshleyUtahUtah State UniversityUtahLife SciencesI aspire to be a wildlife veterinarian and researcher that can integrate clinical medicine and ecological science to improve conservation and conflict mitigation strategies.Kristine MillerDr Anna Miller Steinhaus, CasiaNorth DakotaUniversity of North DakotaNorth DakotaPhysics and AstronomyI plan to earn a PhD in Plasma Physics. My goal is to conduct research in clean energy fusion using numerical methods such as computational fluid dynamics.Yee Han ChuDr. Bryce Christopherson, Mr. Malte Grunert, Dr. Chonglin Zhang Stevens, HannahOhioMiami University-OxfordOhioPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in astrophysics. Conduct research in astronomy using multi-messenger techniques at a university or national lab.Paul UrayamaProfessor Burcin Bayram, Professor Vuk Mandic, Mr. Alex Granados Strompf, SofieVirginiaGeorge Mason UniversityVirginiaLife SciencesPh.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Lead a university proteomics research group studying mitochondrial mechanisms underlying dopaminergic neurodegeneration.Kaye StansburyDr. Marissa Howard, Dr. Lance Liotta Sturges, KieranNew JerseyPennsylvania State University-Main CampusPennsylvaniaCISEI aim to obtain a Ph.D. in Computer Science, teach at an R1 University, and conduct research on AI applications to enhance scientific discovery in communication sciences and disorders.Tineka LebrunDr. Ji Min Lee, Dr. Krista Wilkinson, Dr. Chaleece Sandberg Sun, CliffNew YorkUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct and lead quantum computing researchDavid SchugProfessor of Physics Alexey Bezryadin, Postdoctoral Researcher Vishwanath Ganesan, Chief Scientist Michael Wall Sutaria, JulianMassachusettsTufts UniversityMassachusettsPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in biophysics. Conduct research professionally at the intersection of physics and biomedical engineering.Emily PalermoProfessor Cristian Staii, Ms. Udathari Kumarasinghe, Professor Peggy Cebe Takacs, FirVirginiaVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginiaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Theoretical Quantum Mechanics, e.g. foundations and decoherence. Professorial position teaching physics at a university level and conducting theoretical research on quantum measurement.Christina McIntyreDr. Yujun Choi, Mr. Syd Maroufian, Professor Sophia Economou Talty, IanNew JerseyUniversity of Notre DameIndianaChemistryPh.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research into foundational chemical theory and teach at the university level.Emily HuntDr. Aliaksandra Lisouskaya Tavakley, JackMinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinnesotaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Design quantum devices for next-generation computing, performing research at a university or national lab.Timothy JonesProfessor Ke Wang, Professor Markus Raschke, Professor Paul Haines Tenn, MilanMarylandSwarthmore CollegePennsylvaniaMathematical SciencesIn my future career, I aspire to conduct research related to abstract algebra as a mathematics professor. I am particularly interested in applications to post-quantum cryptography and coding theory.Melissa MandosProfessor Pat Devlin, Professor Lukas Kölsch, Professor Nate Fisher Thadhani, ElioMassachusettsHarvey Mudd CollegeCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum communication/cryptography, specifically looking at informational bounds and protocols for real world implementation, and teach at the university level.Judy BorelloProfessor Daniel Tamayo, Professor Theresa Lynn, Professor Eric Chitambar Than, BrandonTexasUniversity of HoustonTexasMedicineI will pursue an MD/PhD in Cancer Immunology, with a focus on translational research to develop targeted cancer immunotherapies.Ben RayderDr. Preethi Gunaratne, Mr. Shiyanth Thevasagayampillai, Dr. Kristen Pauken Thomas, MalloryFloridaColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew YorkEngineeringI aspire to work as a research scientist at a national laboratory, contributing to subsurface geological characterization research in sustainable critical mineral recovery and carbon sequestration.Ariella LangProfessor Shaina Kelly, Professor Raymond Farinato, Professor Myeongsub (Mike) Kim Tibi, MatthewFloridaUniversity of FloridaFloridaMedicineObtain an M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience. Conduct research aiming to treat neurodegenerative diseases. Subsequently, start a translational research group at an academic institution.Samesha Barnes IveyDr Daniel Czyz, Dr Ashlyn Hale, Dr Wilfried Rossoll Tisdale, GeorgeTexasLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeLouisianaChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry with a materials focus. Connect and justify structure-properties relationships that further the synthesis and design of energy-relevant materials while teaching as a professor.Joseph GivensProfessor Clifton Lewis Wagner, Professor Sviatoslav Baranets, Dr. Frank Rolf Fronczék Tiu, RonanNew YorkStony Brook UniversityNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyI will pursue a PhD in applied physics and become a faculty researcher leading a lab that develops quantitative models and translational devices to improve cancer detection and treatment.Ashley StaplesDr. Horia Petrache, Dr. Nicanor Moldovan, Ms. Sohalia Tiu Todebush, RachelGeorgiaUniversity of MiamiFloridaEngineeringI plan to obtain a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering specializing in tissue and drug delivery. I aspire to contribute to and lead research efforts to improve drug delivery methods.Erika GreenDr. , Professor Alice Tomei, Mr Zachary Wilkes, Dr. Dhanashree Surve Toler, CarolineKentuckyCentre CollegeKentuckyLife SciencesObtain a PhD in molecular and translational biology. Research cardiometabolic disease while leading a center for cardiovascular investigation and training at a research and training hospital.Emily CrabbDr. Andrew Gibb, Dr. Scott Johnstone, Dr. January Haile Touretsky, KatyWashingtonWashington State UniversityWashingtonMedicineI will earn an MD/PhD and specialize in neurology/neuroendocrinology to conduct translational lifespan research on the relationship between hormonal fluctuations, substance use, aging and development.Mary Sanchez-LanierDr. Kristen Delevich, Ph.D, Mr. Jacob Buursma, Mr. Frank Salazar, MS Tsao, AdriannaNevadaUniversity of Nevada-Las VegasNevadaMedicineI plan to earn a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and pursue industry-based translational research in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on advancing biologically-informed clinical trial design.Martha PhelpsDr. Jefferson W. Kinney, Dr. Amanda M. Osse, Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings Tyler, KaileyNew YorkMercyhurst UniversityPennsylvaniaMedicineI aspire to be a physician researcher studying rare, understudied diseases to develop treatments and improve patient quality of life, while mentoring a new generation of physician scientists.Rajinikanth MohanDr. Rajinikanth Mohan, Dr. Audrey Forbes-Cardinali Upadhyaya, DiyaFloridaUniversity of South Florida-Main CampusFloridaLife SciencesObtain a PhD in biomathematics and perform research in mathematical and computational modeling of disease biology to inform and improve clinical interventions and innovations.Sayandeb BasuAssistant Professor Renee Brady-Nicholls, Professor Ghanim Ullah, Professor Mette S. Olufsen Uptain, Lydia AlabamaUniversity of North AlabamaAlabamaLife SciencesI hope to obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology to join or establish a lab whose focus is on researching the causes and treatments of neurodegenerative diseases.Matthew PriceDr. Cynthia Stenger, Dr. Brian Kim, Dr. Sara Johnson Uribe, AlexanderCaliforniaCerritos CollegeCaliforniaMaterials ResearchPh.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on semiconducting materials and teach Chemical Engineering courses at the community college or university level.Timothy JuntillaProfessor Shaun Cook, Professor Michelle Stieber, Mr. Israel Silva Valentine, WilliamConnecticutRose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyIndianaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct Human-Robot Interaction research on socially assistive robots that support older adults, especially those with cognitive impairment.William WeinerDr. Michael Wollowski, Dr. Selma Šabanović, Dr. David Crandall Valerio, EmilyPennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaEngineeringPursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Advance therapeutic development for under-researched diseases by discovering targets and designing novel modalities.Michaile RaineyDr. Grant Kinsler, Ai Mochida, Bethel Shekour Vanegas, JorgeTexasThe University of Texas at San AntonioTexasEngineeringI will earn a Chemical Engineering PhD focused on bioengineering applications. I will then use my experience to work at a biotechnology company lab and be involved in community and student outreach.Andrew ChapmanDr. Gabriela Romero Uribe, Mrs. Athena Santi, Mr. Gary Newman Venn, ZacharyNebraskaUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaNebraskaChemistryBeing a physician-scientist who studies the molecular basis of disease and draws on that knowledge to guide patient care and help individuals better understand their conditions.Lucy MorrisonDr. Keshore R. Bidasee, Dr. Sangjin Ryu, Dr. Alan Gift Villanos, JoseKentuckyUniversity of KentuckyKentuckyLife SciencesI plan to get a Ph.D. in microbial ecology. I will research plant-microbe interactions under environmental stress and lead a lab as a university professor at an R1 institution.Emily SalleeDr. Luke Moe, Dr. Samuel Revolinski, Dr. Ryan Hansen Walton-Irvin, AmirMarylandUniversity of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMarylandEngineeringI aim to earn a PhD in Electrical Engineering to pursue a career investigating connectivity differences in the diseased brain, translating discoveries into equitable research-driven interventions.April HouseholderDr. Tulay Adali, Dr. Shari Waldstein, Mr. Emin Erdem Kumbasar Wang, AnnyCaliforniaUniversity of California-IrvineCaliforniaLife SciencesPhD in structural biology. I aim to be a tenure-track professor leading a research group that studies the evolution of proteins from the first single celled organism all the way to modern humans.Rose JonesDr. Benjamin Morehouse, Ms. Eirene Marie Q. Ednacot, Ms. Lynn Ueno Wang, VincentCaliforniaUniversity of ChicagoIllinoisMathematical SciencesPh.D. in theoretical computer science. Conduct research on the mathematical basis of machine learning theory while teaching at the university level.Jenna SarchioProfessor Maryam Aliakbarpour, Professor Ralph Morrison, Professor Jesse Chan Wardhana, OliverCaliforniaUniversity of Notre DameIndianaLife SciencesPh.D. in Bioinformatics. Conduct project-based research in computational biomedical science, ranging from molecular to ecological-scale, at a research hospital.Emily HuntMs. Ziyu Zeng, Dr. Qingfei Pan Welp, EricPennsylvaniaPennsylvania State University-Main CampusPennsylvaniaMaterials ResearchPh.D. in Materials Science. Conduct multidisciplinary research in semiconductor and quantum materials with a focus on the physics, and teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in materials science.Tineka LebrunDr. Stephanie Law, Mr. Robert Lavelle, Dr. Shane Lindemann Weng, RavenNew YorkCUNY Hunter CollegeNew YorkLife SciencesIn 10 to 15 years, I see myself as a physician scientist advancing biomedical research and providing evidence-based clinical care. I hope to serve as a role model and mentor for future bright minds.Stephen LassondeDr. Sophie Morgani, Dr. Kevin Leclerc Wengappuly, BellaMontanaThe University of MontanaMontanaLife SciencesPh.D. in Quantitative Ecology. Modernize wildlife research methods to increase conservation research capabilities and efficiency. Empower under-resourced organizations globally through training.Kylla BenesDr. Erim Gomez, Dr. Mahdieh Tourani, Dr. Doug Emlen White, AlanaSouth CarolinaPresbyterian CollegeSouth CarolinaChemistryPh.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical chemistry and chemical biology, then pursue research and development roles in industry.Eli OwensDr. Ladie Kimberly De La Cruz, Dr. Stuart Gordon, Dr. Caleb Tatebe White, IndiaMississippiMississippi State UniversityMississippiEngineeringPhD in cancer biology. Conduct research into targeted therapy options for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.David HoffmanDr. Lauren Priddy, Dr. Matthew Priddy Wieland, Mary-AliceMassachusettsSmith CollegeMassachusettsCISEPhD in Computer Science, specializing in parallel and distributed systems. Research and contribute to energy-efficient high-performance computing. Mentor students who are underrepresented in CS.Andrew DauschProfessor Prashant Shenoy, Professor Michael Robson, Professor Halie Rando Williams, AnnaColoradoColorado School of MinesColoradoGeosciencesPh.D. in physical oceanography. Conduct research investigating climate change impacts on air-sea fluxes and the subsequent influence on larger weather systems as a research scientist at NOAA.Ashley WeibelDr. Bia Villas Bôas, Dr. Adrianne Kroepsch Williams, AshleyOhioUniversity of DaytonOhioLife SciencesI will pursue a Ph.D. and a post-doctoral fellowship in Human Genetics, leading to a tenure-track faculty position. I will conduct research on human genetic variation and teach at the university levelLaura CottenDr. Thomas Williams, Dr. Yvonne Sun Williams, MakaylaNorth CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at AshevilleNorth CarolinaLife SciencesPh.D. in Fungal Plant Pathology. Conduct research in plant fungal disease management and conservation.Graham ReynoldsDr. Jonathan Horton Wilson, EmmaPennsylvaniaHamilton CollegeNew YorkPhysics and AstronomyI plan to obtain a Ph.D. in physics then go on to conduct research as well as teach at the university level.Lisa GrimesDr. Gordon Jones, Dr. Peter Jiang, Dr. Adam Lark Wimberly, CamilleMarylandHoward UniversityDistrict of ColumbiaLife SciencesPh.D. in infectious disease biology, researching the evolution, transmission, and treatment of zoonotic diseases while advancing food safety practices.Theon Gruber FordDr. Karl Thompson, Dr. Aman Husbands, Dr. Ricardo Urquidi Camacho Witmer, ClaraWashingtonLafayette CollegePennsylvaniaMedicineMD-PhD in reproductive biology. Lead a lab at an academic institution and research the molecular mechanisms of infertility while translating that research into clinical treatments for patients.Julia GoldbergDr. Casey Schmidt, Dr. Ken Roberts, Dr. Jingru Sun Wodehouse, KylePennsylvaniaUniversity of DelawareDelawareEngineeringPh.D. in Chemical Engineering. Lead research initiatives in industry on polymer systems.Laura DefurioDr. Collin Martin, Professor Arthi Jayaraman, Dr. Gregory Lorzing Wu, DanielCaliforniaClaremont McKenna CollegeCaliforniaPsychologyPh.D. in Quantitative Psychology or Quantitative Methods. Conduct research and teach at the university level on population measurement methods that can help alleviate the replication crisis.Brian DavidsonProfessor Sharda Umanath, Professor Steven Zhou, Professor Eric Johnson Wu, HaiTianTexasBrown UniversityRhode IslandPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Become a professor at a research university and conduct research on emergent quantum phenomena in condensed matter systems, leading a research group and teaching.Joel SimundichProfessor Jia Leo Li, Professor Dmitri Feldman, Professor James Valles Wu, LillianPennsylvaniaLehigh UniversityPennsylvaniaEngineeringPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct and lead translational research in women's health within nonprofit and academic settings.Jennifer MarangosProfessor Angela Brown, Professor Khanjan Mehta, Ms. Mahsa Khodabakhsh Majd Yanez Romero, BrendaMichiganSwarthmore CollegePennsylvaniaLife SciencesPh.D in molecular and cellular biology. Conduct research to advance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying gene regulation.Melissa Mandos Nick Kaplinksy, Valeria Garcia, Yi Lu Yang, EverestMassachusettsBrown UniversityRhode IslandCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in machine learning and robotics, developing multimodal reasoning systems that fuse medical and sensory data for adaptive, context-aware surgical robotics.Joel SimundichProfessor George Konidaris, Professor Igor Shuryak, Mr. Chatwin Lansdowne Yang, JamesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina State University at RaleighNorth CarolinaCISEPhD in Computational Biology. Lead impactful research through machine learning applications in the biological spaces, as well as teach at the university level.Courtney HughesDr. Zhishan Guo, Dr. Carlton Moore, Dr. Evelyn Chiang Yanga, Angel EunisseCaliforniaBucknell UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesMD/PhD in Immunology. Investigate immune dysregulation using ecoimmunology and bioengineering to develop predictive models of immune tolerance as a physician-scientist in a hospital research lab.Margaret MarrDr. Ken Field, Dr. DeeAnn Reeder Ye, TongtongMarylandWellesley CollegeMassachusettsLife SciencesM.D. in neurology and Ph.D. in neuroscience. Conduct research on pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases in a research hospital.Katherine DailingerDr. Sara Wasserman, Dr. Quan Yuan, Dr. Hsueh-Ling Chen Yin, RachelMassachusettsUniversity of Washington-Seattle CampusWashingtonLife SciencesPursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research aiming to model intricate architecture of the brain. Learn and collaborate with researchers from all walks of life. Teach at the university level.Chetana AcharyaProfessor Nicholas A. Steinmetz, Professor Aravinthan D.T. Samuel, Ms. Kimberly E. Miller Yost, FaithPennsylvaniaVillanova UniversityPennsylvaniaLife SciencesPursue a Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research in wildlife biology, advocating for conservation and sustainability, and furthering conservation efforts in tropical regions.Catherine StecykDr. Samantha Chapman, Dr. Adam Langley, Therese Adgie Zakharyan, MarkCaliforniaUniversity of California-Santa BarbaraCaliforniaPhysics and AstronomyPh.D. in Physics. Research quantum materials and experimental condensed matter physics.Nick Alward-SaxonProfessor Andrea Young, Dr. Liam Cohen, Dr. Noah Samuelson Zhang, CarolineCaliforniaDuke UniversityNorth CarolinaCISEPursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Mathematics. Conduct research in developing AI for new mathematical discoveries and formalizing mathematics to advance AI and LLM systems.Gwen VolmarProfessor Anima Anandkumar, Professor Brandon Fain, Professor Emily Wenger Zhang, ChristinaFloridaWilliams CollegeMassachusettsLife SciencesPhD in Chemical Biology. Become a professor at a research university where I will develop novel tools to study underlying mechanisms of biological systems and mentor future scientists.Katerina KingProfessor Sarah Goh, Dr. Zebulon Levine, Dr. Diego Pedroza Zhang, EvanTexasCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaliforniaLife SciencesPh.D. in Systems/Synthetic Biology. Lead an academic lab studying the quantitative principles of molecular circuits underlying disease to guide the design of programmable, circuit-based therapeutics.Kristin WeymanProfessor Michael B. Elowitz, Dr. Andrew C. Lu, Mr. Lukas Moeller Zhang, JamesIllinoisNorthwestern UniversityIllinoisMathematical SciencesPhD in Statistics. Conduct research that develops mathematical representations of complex behaviors in life sciences to enable large-scale quantitative analysis, such as with machine learning.LaTanya WilliamsProfessor Adilson E. Motter, Dr. Thomas P. Wytock Zhang, TeresaNew YorkStanford UniversityCaliforniaCISEPh.D. in Computer Science. Conduct academic research at the intersection of algorithms and hardware to enable scalable, energy-efficient AI, while teaching at the university level.Jen HopeProfessor John Pauly, Professor Mykel Kochenderfer, Professor Emmanuel Candès Zhao, Andy New JerseyNew York UniversityNew YorkLife SciencesMD/PhD in Biochemistry focused on translational oncology. Conduct research on mechanisms of genome instability in cancer to develop targeted therapies and teach at a research focused medical center.Tara WheelwrightAssociate Professor Teresa Davoli, Dr. Manjunatha Kogenaru, Dr. Karan Singh Zhou, EricVirginiaUniversity of RichmondVirginiaChemistryM.D./Ph.D. in chemical biology. Research utilizing small molecule chemical probes to uncover and combat the pathways of disease while teaching at the graduate level.Dana KuchemDr. Chiles Wade Downey, Dr. Chris Shugrue Zirvi, RayhanMarylandCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCaliforniaCISEPhD in Machine Learning. Conduct research on generative models for scientific applications and pursue academic career as a professor.Kristin WeymanProfessor Anima Anandkumar, Professor Bahareh Tolooshams, Professor John Bellettiere