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Press Release
2026 GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
In 2026, the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation proudly celebrates 40 years working to support talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to become this nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering, and mathematics. Thanks to an ongoing partnership with UWorld and the Department of Defense's National Defense Education Program (NDEP), Dr. John Yopp, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, announced that the Goldwater Board will award 454 scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. This, combined with continued support for 59 sophomores from the 2026 competition, marks the highest total number of Scholars the Foundation has ever supported in a single year. With the 2026 awards, the Goldwater Foundation will have awarded a total of 11,616 scholarships.
“The Department of War’s continued partnership with the Goldwater Foundation ensures we are supporting the development of scientific talent essential to maintaining our Nation’s competitive advantage,” said Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati, Principal Director for Science and Technology Foundations, who oversees the NDEP program.
“The Goldwater Scholarship recognizes students who have the curiosity, discipline, and vision to become the next generation of research leaders,” said Dr. Chandra S. Pemmasani, founder and CEO of UWorld. “UWorld is proud to support these scholars as they pursue discoveries that will advance science, strengthen healthcare, and benefit society.”
From an estimated pool of over 5,000 college sophomores and juniors, 1,485 students majoring in science, engineering, and mathematics were nominated by 482 academic institutions to compete for the 2026 Goldwater Scholarships. Among the students who reported, 226 are men, 217 are women, and nearly all intend to pursue a PhD as their highest degree. Of the awardees, 54 Scholars plan to pursue research careers in mathematics and computer science, 237 in the sciences, 98 in medicine, and 65 in engineering and materials research.
Among the impressive array of subsequent prestigious awards won by Goldwater Scholars are National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships, NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, Hertz Fellowships, Department of Energy Computational Sciences Graduate Fellowships, Churchill Scholarships, and Marshall Scholarships.
The Goldwater Foundation is a federally endowed, independent agency established by Public Law 99-661 on November 14, 1986. The scholarship program honoring Senator Barry Goldwater was designed to identify, encourage, and financially support outstanding undergraduates interested in pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The Goldwater Scholarship is the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in these fields.
For further information, contact the Goldwater office at (703) 756-6012 or by email at
goldwaterao@goldwaterscholarship.gov
UWorld Invests $85,000+ to Support 93 Future Medical Researchers in Partnership with Goldwater Foundation
Seven UWorld-supported Goldwater Scholars will receive financial support and product scholarships
(DALLAS) April XX, 2026 –
UWorld
, a global leader in comprehensive academic and professional education, has awarded more than $85,000 in financial and product scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year to 93 recipients pursuing medical research careers in fields ranging from pain pharmacology to neurodegenerative disorders.
Through its philanthropic arm, UWorld Cares, UWorld has partnered with
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
for the third consecutive year to help students pursuing medical research careers excel in the classroom and in their careers. UWorld’s donation
builds on prior support
for one of the nation’s most established undergraduate scholarships and continues its investment in students pursuing research careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
All Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)/Ph.D. and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)/Ph.D. scholarship recipients will receive complimentary access to UWorld Grad School’s MCAT
premier question bank. Seven UWorld-supported Goldwater Scholars will also receive a complimentary upgrade to the MCAT Comprehensive Prep Course, 90-day access to UWorld Medical’s USMLE
Step 1 question bank and up to $7,500 in financial support. Goldwater Scholars are selected for their demonstrated research potential and commitment to careers in science and medicine.
The UWorld-supported scholars, who all plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D., are:
Phoenix Bryant
, a junior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), in Baltimore, Maryland, who plans to study epigenetic mechanisms of mental disorders. Her research focuses on protein function in chromatin and on serotonin’s role in brain development. She has conducted research at UMBC and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She serves in the student government and is a STEM editor for the
UMBC Review
Amir Etemadi
, a junior at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, who plans to study hearing loss. His research includes developing a mouse model for a genetic disorder and studying mitochondrial function in auditory cells. He has performed laboratory techniques, including RNA analysis and quantitative polymerase chain reaction. He is a varsity cross-country athlete and participates in multiple student organizations.
Hannah Henson
, a junior at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, who plans to study women’s health conditions. Her research examines immune responses in cancer treatment, including T-cell dynamics following immunotherapy and radiation. She designed and conducted the study and analyzed the results. She is a pre-health ambassador and works as a teaching assistant and instruction leader.
Victoria Ho
, a junior chemistry major at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, who plans to study pain pharmacology. Her research examines alternatives to opioids through compound synthesis in green chemistry. She has worked on multiple stages of the project, including substrate development and optimization. She is the vice president of the university’s Humanity First student chapter and helps develop a career-readiness curriculum.
Trent Lewis
, a sophomore at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, who plans to study bioengineering. His research focuses on plant stress response pathways and enzyme regulation. He has presented his work at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition in Paris. He is active in debate, student leadership and a campus scientific society.
Cole Meador
, a junior at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who plans to study neurology. His research examines spinal cord regeneration using computational analysis of gene expression. He is interested in improving the diagnosis and treatment of atypical Parkinsonian disorders. He works at a crisis hotline and participates in community service efforts.
Brandon Than
, a junior at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas, who plans to study cancer immunology. His research at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center examines methods to enhance T-cell responses against tumors. He has contributed to a study on expanding tumor-specific immune cells. He founded a summer internship program and leads a social-emotional learning initiative for children from asylum-seeking families.
“Supporting Goldwater Scholars reflects our commitment to strengthening the pipeline of future physician-scientists and researchers,” said Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., founder and CEO of UWorld. “These students are already contributing to critical areas of medical research, and by investing in their training early, we can help accelerate the discoveries that will shape the future of healthcare.”
UWorld’s
MCAT question bank
features 3,000+ questions with detailed answer explanations plus an adaptive study planner and digital flashcards. The
MCAT Comprehensive Prep Course
features eight interactive print and digital MCAT prep books, 3,000+ questions with detailed answer explanations, 450 concept check questions across lessons, 1,100+ high-yield video lessons, seven Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC
) practice exams, and a full-length practice exam. The
USMLE Step 1 question bank
offers 3,600+ exam-like questions based on real-life clinical scenarios, one self-assessment, and access to the medical library with 1,200+ expert-curated articles.
“Investments from UWorld help ensure that talented students have the resources they need to continue their work and contribute to the nation’s research enterprise,” said John Yopp, chair of the Goldwater Board of Trustees. “These scholars are well-positioned to drive the next generation of breakthroughs in science and medicine.”
About UWorld
UWorld is a global leader in comprehensive academic and professional education. Since 2003, the company has helped millions of high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional students prepare for high-stakes accounting, college admissions, finance, legal, medical, nursing and pharmacy exams and achieve their academic and career goals. UWorld supports students and educators with comprehensive courses, high-quality practice questions, and detailed answer explanations designed to improve outcomes. Aspen Publishing, Efficient Learning, JD-Next
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2026 Scholars
List of the 2026 Barry Goldwater scholars
Last Name, First Name
Legal State
School
Institution State
Field of Study
Career Goal
Campus Rep
Mentor(s)
Abel, Kiyan
California
University of California-Irvine
California
Engineering
I 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 Jones
Dr. Yutong Yu, Dr. Jolene Ranek, Dr. Federico Olivieri
Abramoff, Boaz
Iowa
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado
Engineering
Earn 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 Eichholz
Dr. Matthew Munson, Lt. Col. Matthew Satchell, Lt. Col. Kavir Patel
Agatep, Ashley
California
Chapman University
California
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Hunter
Dr. Joshua B Fisher, Dr. Jason A Douglas, Dr. Gregory Goldsmith
Ahluwalia, Pavan
Texas
University of North Texas
Texas
Materials Research
Ph.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 Duban
Dr. Oliver Chyan, Dr. Yuri Strzhemechny, Dr. Stephen Sekula
Aikin, Tatum
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas
Life Sciences
After 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 Lemma
Dr. Robin Orozco, Dr. Mary Markiewicz
Alaniz, Cade
Texas
Texas A & M University-College Station
Texas
Materials Research
PhD 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 Lemos
Prof. Shruti Hariyani, Dr. Tod Grusenmeyer, Mr. Austin Shotwell
Alfonso Cruz, Jenale
Florida
University of Florida
Florida
Medicine
My 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 Ivey
Doctor Dr. Mintoo Patel, Doctor Dr. Kate Calvin, Doctor Dr. Jennifer Clark
Alfonso Olmos, Emily
Connecticut
Fairfield University
Connecticut
Engineering
I 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 Baer
Dr. Shekhtman David Shekhtman, Dr. Belfadel Djedjiga Belfadel, Dr. Haghbin Naser Haghbin
An, Cindy
Ohio
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio
Psychology
Ph.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 Schroeder
Dr. Jessica Turner, Dr. Mindy Westlund Schreiner, Dr. Dylan Wagner
An, Rebecca
California
Santa Clara University
California
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct research in environmental engineering to inform regulation on the use and production of nanomaterials.
Steven Suljak
Dr. Korin E. Wheeler, Dr. Wachara Chanakul
Ananthanarayanan, Aniruth
Texas
University of North Texas
Texas
CISE
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Develop non-invasive diagnostic procedures and lead translational research to advance clinically deployable diagnostic and monitoring technologies.
James Duban
Dr. Guru Khalsa, Dr. Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, Ms. Alexandra Potter
Ankrum, Jake
Colorado
High Point University
North Carolina
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Cotton
Dr. Keir Fogarty, Dr. William Carpenter, Dr. Eric Rokni
Aradhey, Anish
Virginia
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in astrophysics. Conduct research in astrophysics, train undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and teach as a university professor.
Marc Howlett
Dr. Anca Constantin, Dr. Eleazar R. Carrasco, Dr. Brad Barlow
Argyle, Matthew
Utah
Brigham Young University-Provo
Utah
Mathematical Sciences
I want to obtain a PhD in Mathematics. I want to create computational models to assist researchers and teach at a university.
Barry Bickmore
Dr. Dennis Della Corte, Dr. Bradley Bundy, Mr. Spencer Gardiner
Arnold, Lily
Ohio
Ohio University-Main Campus
Ohio
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in biomedical sciences, specifically in developmental neurobiology, and teach students at the university level.
Christopher Lewis
Dr. Corinne Nielsen, Dr. Kayleigh Fanelli, Dr. Anne Perez
Arun, Aaditya
Texas
The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Dow
Associate Professor Luis Rustveld, Professor Mirijana Maletic-Savatic, Professor Nagireddy Putluri
Aubone, Olivia
Texas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Texas
Mathematical Sciences
I want to obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics, conduct research in pure mathematics, and teach at the university level.
Andrew Chapman
Dr. Jose Iovino, Dr. Eduardo Duenez, Dr. Henry Chimal-Dzul
Augustine, Ruth
South Carolina
Furman
South Carolina
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry. Conduct research in nanotechnology and its applications in drug delivery.
Scott Henderson
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Anderson, Dr. Pamela Lundin
Avila, Sara
South Dakota
Creighton University
Nebraska
CISE
A 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 Gross
Dr., Professor Steven Fernandes, Dr., Professor Faith Kurtyka, Dr., Professor Kevin Lumbard
Babakhodjaeva, Rukhshona
New York
CUNY Hunter College
New York
Medicine
MD-PhD in musculoskeletal immunology. Conducting translational research in dermatology or musculoskeletal tissue repair to develop therapies for autoimmune diseases and regeneration.
Stephen Lassonde
Dr. Alain Bonny, Dr. Rosalyn Adam, Mr. David Ng
Bablin, Matthew
New York
University at Buffalo
New York
Engineering
Attain 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 Gagnon
Dr. Aurora Munguía-López
Badri, Keshav
New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Jersey
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Wallen
Dr. Jedediah Pixley, Mr. Kevin Lucht, Dr. Shaowen Chen
Banerjea, Arul
California
University of California-Berkeley
California
Life Sciences
PhD in Cell Biology. Elucidate transcriptional mechanisms in live cells, teach at the university level, and mentor undergraduates from underrepresented communities to do research.
Alicia Hayes
Professor Robert Tjian, Professor Ellen Lumpkin, Professor Thomas Graham
Bannon, John
Washington
Whitman College
Washington
Materials Research
Ph.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 Gresham
Professor Kurt Hoffman, Professor Sanfeng Wu, Professor Andrés Aragoneses
Bansal, Avni
California
California Institute of Technology
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct multidisciplinary research in observational astronomy as a tenured professor at a university.
Kristin Weyman
Professor Lynne Hillenbrand, Professor Konstantin Batygin, Dr., Peter Boorman
Bao, Angela
New Jersey
Cornell University
New York
Chemistry
Research 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 Saleet
Professor Nandini Ananth, Professor Tom Markland, PhD Candidate Sujata Nandi
Barbour, Samuel
Tennessee
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Tennessee
Engineering
I will pursue a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, conduct research on electrifying the transportation industry, and plan teach at a university level.
Meredith Malburne-Wade
Dr. Christopher Cherry, Mr. Matthew Davis, Dr. William Mark Barbour
Barker, Charles
Maryland
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Geosciences
Ph.D. in Mineral Physics. Research deep-earth thermal conductivity and teach at the university level.
Evan Clark
Dr. Nicholas Holschuh, Dr. Tyler Perez, Dr. David Zureick-Brown
Barrera Guevara, Daniela
Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Alaska
Geosciences
Ph.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 Euskirchen
Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller, Dr. Denver Fowler, Dr. Elizabeth Freedman
Bastien, Alexander
Indiana
University of Evansville
Indiana
Mathematical Sciences
I plan to pursue a PhD in mathematics with the goal of working as a professor of mathematics.
Michael Turlington
Dr. Omid Khormali
Baxter, Bailey
Alabama
University of South Alabama
Alabama
Medicine
My 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 Forbes
Dr. David C. Forbes
Bayliss, George
Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Mathematical Sciences
I 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, Charles
Indiana
Purdue University-Main Campus
Indiana
Engineering
Ph.D in Nuclear Fusion Engineering. Conduct research in magnetic nuclear fusion systems at a national laboratory.
Veronica Schirm
Dr. Allen Garner
Benson, Arthur
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas
Engineering
I 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 Lemma
Dr. Mark Shiflett, Dr. Erdem Sasmaz, Dr. Yiling Nan
Bergman, Aletta
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin
Life Sciences
Obtain a PhD in Ecology and conduct research on peatland ecosystems. Research and teach at the university level.
Julie Stubbs
Professor Zach Peery, Professor Jake Vander Zanden, Dr. Alexis Grinde
Bers, Nico
Massachusetts
Northwestern University
Illinois
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Research and teach high energy astrophysical phenomena and cosmology at an academic institution.
LaTanya Williams
Professor Sylvia Biscoveanu, Professor Andrew Melatos, Professor Vicky Kalogera
Bhat, Shriya
Texas
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Gaddi
Professor Roby Bhattacharyya, Dr. Wesley Greenblatt, Dr. Andrew Berry
Bian, Zenya
Oregon
University of California-Los Angeles
California
Life Sciences
Ph.D in Cell and Developmental Biology. Conduct research in developmental biology using stem cells and become a life sciences instructor at a university.
Rebecca Blustein
Dr. Amander Clark, Dr. Catherine Galbraith, Dr. Carrie Spratford
Bielewicz, Veronica (Levi)
Delaware
University of Delaware
Delaware
Chemistry
PhD 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 Defurio
Dr. Jocelyn Alcantara-Garcia, Dr. Karl Booksh, Dr. Mary Watson
Bielicki, Alexander
North Carolina
College of Charleston
South Carolina
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in theoretical high energy physics. Research the fundamental nature of matter and energy with a focus on developing new quantum computing technologies.
Sidney Woram
Dr. Yu Gong, Dr. John Blondin
Biswas, Avinav
California
University of California-Merced
California
Life Sciences
M.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 Sharping
Dr. Adeyemi Adebiyi, Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, Mr. Dang Nguyen
Black, Abbigail
Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
Pennsylvania
Chemistry
Ph.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 Henderson
Dr. Thomas Montgomery, Dr. Daniel Chase, Dr. Jeffrey Evanseck
Black, Owen
Indiana
Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Conduct research in host-pathogen interactions and teach at the university level.
Jo Anne Tracy
Professor Roger Innes, Dr. Meenu Singla, Mr. Tyler Frailie
Blake, Ashley
South Carolina
Clemson University
South Carolina
Engineering
Pursue a PhD in pharmaceutical engineering. Develop innovative drugs and drug delivery systems at a research-driven company.
Robyn Curtis
Dr. Jessica Larsen, Ms. Jana Ismail, Dr. Kimberly Weirich
Boheen, Eric
New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
New Hampshire
Engineering
I plan to earn my PhD in bioengineering and conduct corporate research in gene therapy to develop affordable treatments for genetic disorders.
Leigh Pratt
Dr. Kang Wu, Dr. Linqing Li, Dr. Nivedita Gupta
Bok, Sojung
Colorado
Boston University
Massachusetts
Medicine
Ph.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 Berg
Dr. Benjamin Wolozin, Dr. Bruce Appel, Dr. Kristen Bushell
Bonesteel, Carsyn
New York
University at Buffalo
New York
Life Sciences
Ph.D in Genetics. Conduct medically-relevant bioinformatics-based research on human genetics and teach at an R1 university.
Lisa Gagnon
Dr. Omer Gokcumen, Dr. Charikleia Karageorgiou, Dr. Petar Pajic
Borodin, Evan
Maryland
University of Delaware
Delaware
Geosciences
Ph.D. in oceanography. Lead a research group in marine microbial biogeochemistry as part of an environmental research institute.
Laura Defurio
Dr. Chandranath Basak, Dr. Elizabeth Sargent, Dr. Jacob Dums
Boyse, Elise
North Carolina
Davidson College
North Carolina
Life Sciences
M.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 Merritt
Dr. Nicole Snyder, Dr. Kiel Neumann, Prof. Dr. Laura Hartmann
Brainin, Charles
Massachusetts
Pomona College
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in AMO physics and teach at the university level.
Robert Gaines
Professor Richard J. Mawhorter, Professor Malkiat Johal, Professor Trevor Sears
Brayman, Keanu
Florida
University of Central Florida
Florida
Engineering
I 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 Bauer
Dr. Tarek Elgohary, Dr. Adrienne Dove, Mr. Christopher Proctor
Breaux, Auto
Louisiana
Tulane University of Louisiana
Louisiana
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Spencer
Dr. Alexander Himmel, Dr. Fred Wietfeldt, Dr. Michela Negro
Breine, Felix
California
California State University-Fresno
California
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. I aim to work in the pharmaceutical industry as a medicinal chemist.
Kristi Closser
Dr. Hubert Muchalski, Mr. Seth Yates
Brown, Mallory
Massachusetts
Syracuse University
New York
Psychology
Ph.D. in Computational Psychology. Become a professor at a university where I can conduct research using mathematical techniques to improve psychological evaluation tools.
Jolynn Parker
Dr. Carlos Castañeda, Dr. Amanda Cremone-Caira, Dr. Billy Haws
Brownfield, Jack
Pennsylvania
Temple University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research on community ecology in freshwater environments with a focus on conservation and teach at the university level.
Barbara Gorka
Dr. Mariana Bonfim, Dr. Amanda Neuber, Dr. Megan Molinari
Bryant, Phoenix
Maryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Maryland
Life Sciences
I 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 Householder
Dr. Erin Green, Dr. Winny Sun, Dr. Linda Jurata
Budd, Evan
North Carolina
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
North Carolina
Physics and Astronomy
PhD in theoretical physics. Conduct research in the theoretical models describing fundamental processes at a national lab.
Courtney Hughes
Vladimir Skokov, Swagato Mukherjee
Burtonpatel, Lilia
New Jersey
Princeton University
New Jersey
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Moloney
Professor Aimy Wissa, Ms. Hannah Wiswell, Professor Mary Stoddard
Butler, Kathleen
Ohio
The University of Alabama
Alabama
Chemistry
I 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 Gray
Dr. David A Dixon, Dr. Benjamin P. Brown, Dr. Sergei V. Gleyzer
Byrne, Colton
Michigan
The University of Alabama
Alabama
Geosciences
Ph.D. in Geology or Geochemistry. Conduct research in sedimentary geochemistry and paleoclimatology and teach at the university level.
Jeff Gray
Dr. Rebecca L. Totten, Dr. Claus-Dieter Hillenbrand
Cain, Jenna
New York
Fordham University
New York
Engineering
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in clean energy and sustainability.
Lorna Ronald
Dr. Nicholas Sawyer, Dr. Andrej Lenert, Sophie Epstein
Calle, Luciana
Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Washington
Geosciences
I 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 Acharya
Dr. Claire Willing, Dr. Soo-Hyung Kim
Carlson, Nathaniel
North Carolina
University of Mississippi
Mississippi
Chemistry
I 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 Ibrahim
Dr. Ryan Fortenberry, Dr. C. Zachary Palmer
Carlson-Yunga, John
Minnesota
St Olaf College
Minnesota
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct theoretical research and become a physics professor at a liberal arts institution.
Kristina Garrett
Professor Prabal Adhikari
Cataldo, Francis
Massachusetts
Middlebury College
Vermont
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in network science and teach at the university level.
Lisa Gates
Profesor Phil Chodrow, Professor Steve Abbott, Professor Becky Tang
Celeste, Jennifer
Illinois
Michigan Technological University
Michigan
Engineering
Ph.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 Morris
Dr. Bhisham Sharma
Chandler, Micah
Georgia
University of North Georgia
Georgia
Geosciences
Ph.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 Patterson
Dr. Jeffrey Landren, Dr. John Darges, Dr. John Holliday
Chattopadhyay, Srestha
Kentucky
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio
Medicine
I 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 Schroeder
Dr. Elaine Mardis, Dr. Amit Tiwari, Dr. Elizabeth Garfinkle
Chavez, Courtney
New Mexico
Oregon State University
Oregon
CISE
Ph.D in Robotics. Conduct research in assistive robotics and develop culturally relevant curriculum to encourage underrepresented students to pursue STEM careers.
LeAnn Joy Adam
Dr. Naomi Fitter, Dr. Tommaso Ranzani, Mrs. Ashli Knoell
Chen, Katelyn
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pennsylvania
Medicine
MD-PhD focused on immunology and endocrinology. Investigate the biological drivers of immunometabolic diseases to develop precision medicine.
Kelly Medley
Dr. Alison Kohan, Dr. Paulina Velasquez
Cheng, Ashley
California
Smith College
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
I 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 Dausch
Dr. Sarah Moore, Dr. Jaewon Min, Dr. Kevin Shea
Chow, Ethan
New Hampshire
Fairfield University
Connecticut
Geosciences
I 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 Baer
Dr. Rob Nazarian, Jay Broccolo, Dr. Angela Biselli
Chu, Matthew
Texas
Brandeis University
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry researching specifically cancer biology and drug discovery.
Meredith Monaghan
Ms. Yuchen Qiao, Ms. Meihui Yi, Dr. Bing Xu
Cintrón-Lugo, Nahiel
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
Puerto Rico
Life Sciences
MD-PhD physician-scientist specializing in surgical oncology. Lead translational cancer research to develop and test new therapies while caring for patients.
Maritere Cardona Matos
Dr./Professor Kevin M. Alicea-Torres, Dr./ Professor Betzaida Castillo-Cruz, Dr. Chrysothemis Brown
Ciuffetelli, Eva
Pennsylvania
University of Rochester
New York
Engineering
Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. Develop and implement solutions for sustainable energy and materials.
Belinda Redden
Professor Marc Porosoff, Professor David Foster
Clymore, Kayla
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Chemistry
Ph.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 Gray
Dr. John Hoberg, Dr. Grant Bowman
Cohon, Joshua
Arizona
Arizona State University-Tempe
Arizona
Physics and Astronomy
PhD in Physics. Conduct research in mathematical physics and teach at a university.
Kyle Mox
Professor Matthias Kawski, Dr. Christopher Cain, Professor Tuna Yildirim
Conti, Sara
New York
Hamilton College
New York
Physics and Astronomy
I aspire to obtain a PhD in Particle Physics before going on to conduct experimental high energy particle physics research at a national lab.
Lisa Grimes
Associate Professor of Physics Viva Horowitz, Associate Professor of Physics Segev BenZvi, Assistant Prof. of Instruction Megan Marshall Smith
Cooper, Scottland
Mississippi
University of South Alabama
Alabama
Medicine
Physician-scientist advancing interdisciplinary biomedical science to develop, evaluate, and implement novel low-resource public health and patient safety interventions in clinical settings.
David Forbes
Dr. Dhananjay Tambe
Corbisiero, Giovanna
New Jersey
Haverford College
Pennsylvania
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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, Cadence
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Chemistry
MD/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 Benson
Dr. Tyler Doyon, Ms. Creanna Cote, Dr. Bart Dahl
Cormas, Nicholas
Pennsylvania
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Virginia
Medicine
M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Investigating neuroinflammatory microglial signaling pathways to develop targeted therapies that improve patient recovery after spinal cord injury.
Andrus Ashoo
Professor John R. Lukens, Professor Xudong Joshua Li, Mr. Joshua Samuels
Corry, Sebastian
Wisconsin
Grinnell College
Iowa
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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 Landstrom
Dr. Eric Ramos, Dr. Jenny Kenkel, Dr. Joe Webster
Costa, Arthur
Florida
University of Chicago
Illinois
Chemistry
MD/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 Sarchio
Dr. Jack W. Szostak, Dr. Sandra C. Fuchs, Dr. Christian Agatemor
Coutray, Kyle
Florida
University of Central Florida
Florida
Engineering
Ph.D. in Neural Engineering. Conduct research on brain-computer interfaces for cognitive restoration and next-generation human–computer interaction.
Morgan Bauer
Dr. Joseph J. LaViola, Dr. Christos Constantinidis, Dr. Helen Huang
Craveiro, Branae
Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolution. Conduct research on the biological impacts of climate change on ecological ecosystems, and teach at a university level.
Rachel Mansfield
Professor Sarah Gignoux-Wolfsohn, Ms. Brooke Sienkiewicz, Ms. Caroline DeSouza
crawford, jonathan
Wisconsin
Stanford University
California
Engineering
Ph.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 Hope
Mr. Robert Juranitch, Professor Alexander Birbrair, Professor Rebecca Kinraide
Crawford , Mia
Wisconsin
Barnard College
New York
Life Sciences
M.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 Pacheco
Dr. Kevin Peterson, Dr. Greg Marks, Dr. Sebastian A. Riquelme Colet
Crothers, Margo
Kentucky
Washington University in St Louis
Missouri
Geosciences
PhD 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 Taylor
Dr. David Fike, Dr. Jennifer Houghton, Dr. Francois L. H. Tissot
Cummings, Kenna
Indiana
Syracuse University
New York
Geosciences
Ph.D. in Geological Engineering. Run an industry lab for an innovative geothermal energy company to tackle scaling and cost barriers for widespread implementation.
Jolynn Parker
Professor Joshua Russell, Professor Daniel Curewitz, Professor Walter Freeman
Cushman, Adam
Indiana
Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana
Mathematical Sciences
Obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics and do research in combinatorics, analysis, and number theory.
Jo Anne Tracy
Professor Shukun Wu, Professor Ciprian Demeter, Professor Hari Bercovici
Cutter, Liana
New York
Fordham University
New York
Medicine
MD-PhD in Biomedical Science. Conduct translational research for cancer therapeutics and mentor future scientists.
Lorna Ronald
Dr. Ipsita Banerjee, Dr. Jacob Pellinen, Dr. Jacqueline French
Davies, Michael
Utah
Utah State University
Utah
Geosciences
I 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 Miller
Dr. John R. Lawson, Dr. Seth N. Lyman, Dr. Mark Chynoweth
Davis, Ashley
Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi
Engineering
Ph.D. in Material Sciences. Conduct research specializing in the development, characterization, and performance of advanced materials for dental and biomedical applications.
Mary Beard
Dr. Tristan Clemons, Mr. Windfield Swetman IV
de Asis, Lex
Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Nevada
Psychology
Ph.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 Phelps
Dr. Nicole Short, Dr. Colleen Parks, Dr. Kevin Mohawk
De La Rosa Grullon, Westerlin
New Jersey
Montclair State University
New Jersey
Life Sciences
I 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 Wang
Dr. Carlos Molina, Ms Melissa Spigelman
Degen, Samuel
Colorado
University of California-Los Angeles
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Blustein
Professor Haozhao Liang, Professor Mikhail Solon, Professor E.P. Alves
DeLise, Alexander
Florida
Florida State University
Florida
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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-Gloeckner
Dr. Matthias Chung, Mr. Seyedreza Abazari, Dr. Nick Dexter
Delk, Lydia
Illinois
Northern Illinois University
Illinois
Life Sciences
My 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 Storey
Dr. Bethia King
Dengate, Jacob
Michigan
Central Michigan University
Michigan
Geosciences
Obtain 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 Harke
Dr. Azusa Takeishi, Dr. Elise Rosky, Professor Martin Baxter
DePaula, Carolina
Iowa
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee
Life Sciences
M.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 Lambert
Dr. Angela Jefferson, Dr. Francis Cambronero, Dr. Meredyth Wegener
Desai, Prasi
Texas
Rice University
Texas
Engineering
I aim to lead an academic research lab that applies engineering approaches to develop new therapies and train future scientists.
Melia Brown
Professor Omid Veiseh, Dr. Sandrasegaram Gnanakaran, Professor Yingzi Yang
Desai, Raina
Tennessee
East Tennessee State University
Tennessee
Medicine
M.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 Medley
Dr. Chad Frasier
Desai, Roma
North Carolina
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct translational tissue engineering research, modeling disease mechanisms and advancing diagnostics via organ-on-chip platforms.
Kathleen Barry
Dr. Deok-Ho Kim, Dr. Graça Almeida-Porada, Dr. John Miller
Di Gianluca, Gabriele
Florida
University of Florida
Florida
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Ivey
Professor James Hamlin, Professor Valla Fatemi, Professor Zhiqiang Mao
Diefenbach, Nicole
Washington
Washington State University
Washington
Life Sciences
I 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-Lanier
Dr. Mary Sanchez Lanier, Dr. Gary Wayman, Dr. Alex Kolodkin
Dimaranan, Cedrick
Virginia
College of William & Mary
Virginia
Life Sciences
MD/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 Kusnetzky
Dr. Daniel Cristol, Dr. Douglas Young, Dr. Joseph Boyle
Donathan, Amie
Texas
University of Arkansas
Arkansas
Engineering
I will obtain a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. My goal is to conduct research in regenerative medicine in the research industry.
Suzanne McCray
Dr. Christopher Nelson, Dr. Shilpi Agrawal, Mr. Daniel Maxenberger
D'Souza, Daniel
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Connecticut
Life Sciences
PhD; graduate studies in genetics. Conduct research focused on understanding the genetic component of developmental disorders and teach at the university level.
Michael Cunningham
Dr. Barbara Mellone, Dr. Stefan Pinter
Ebrahem, Muzan
North Carolina
North Carolina A & T State University
North Carolina
Life Sciences
Obtain a PhD in Cancer Biology. Uncover unique cancer vulnerabilities through interdisciplinary research to advance targeted therapy approaches and hybrid treatment methods.
Gerard Dumancas
Dr. Rachel Bangle, Dr. Donita Brady, Dr. Robert Ferguson
Eisenhauer, Mason
Iowa
Iowa State University
Iowa
Life Sciences
My 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 Fitzpatrick
Dr. Reuben Peters, Dr. Walter Moss, Dr. Eric Underbakke
Elahi, Numair
New York
Northeastern University
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
MD/PhD in Biochemistry. Develop diagnostics and therapies for drug-resistant infections by integrating biophysics with clinical research; lead a translational lab and teach.
Anne Moore
Professor Veronica Godoy-Carter, Professor Constantinos D. Zeinalipour-Ya
Elliott, Caitlyn
North Carolina
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
North Carolina
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Hughes
Dr. Imara Perera, Dr. David Cantrell, Mr. Sawyer Johnston
Etemadi, Amir
Minnesota
Carleton College
Minnesota
Life Sciences
As 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 Zee
Dr. Katheryn Van Abel, Dr. Shinichi Someya, Dr. Yuichi Shimizu
Euler, Emily
Virginia
James Madison University
Virginia
Chemistry
Ph.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 Pusey
Dr. Kendra Letchworth-Weaver, Dr. Ashleigh Baber
Faye, Linden
New York
Hofstra University
New York
Engineering
I 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 Smylie
Dr. Eric Chang, Dr. Sina Rabbany, Dr. Anil Venkatesh
Fedkiv, Danylo
Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Florida
Chemistry
PhD in organic synthesis with research in synthetic methodology and small-molecule probes for histopathological diagnostics. Teach and mentor undergraduate students.
Jessica Cornely
Dr. Gregg Fields, Dr. Tricia Meredith, Dr. Jennifer Krill
Feldman, Dana
New York
Yale University
Connecticut
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. University professor and researcher developing transition metal complexes for catalysis, focusing on spectroscopic and computational approaches to electronic structure.
Alison Bumke
Prof. Patrick Holland, Dr. Simon Suhr, Prof. Cyrille Costentin
Feldman, Ethan
Texas
Rice University
Texas
Chemistry
PhD in Computational Chemistry. Conduct research leveraging computation for environmental catalysis or drug design.
Melia Brown
Professor Thomas Senftle, Dr. Chase Sellers, Professor Shaama Sharada
Feldman, Jonathan
Texas
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia
Life Sciences
I 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 Brunner
Regents' Professor Jeffrey Skolnick, ADVANCE Professor of Computing Annie I Anton, Roy G. Gordon Professor Eugene Shakhnovich
Fernandes, Caleb
Pennsylvania
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Florida
CISE
Pursue 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 Basu
Dr. Seungbae Kim, Dr. Ran Tao, Dr. Behnaz Moradi-Jamei
Fernando, Shelley
California
University of Chicago
Illinois
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Sarchio
Dr. Marcus Clark, Dr. Daniel Gerlich, Dr. Vijay Ramani
Fields, Lauren
Indiana
Butler University
Indiana
Psychology
Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct neuroscience research that may lead to discoveries in treatment plans in the healthcare system.
Christopher Stobart
Dr. Jennifer Berry
Finizio, Victoria
Pennsylvania
The College of Wooster
Ohio
Chemistry
I 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 West
Dr. Paul Bonvallet, Dr. David Kirby, Dr. Tehshik Yoon
Foka, Jade Cindy
Texas
Southwestern University
Texas
Medicine
PhD in Pharmacology. Conduct drug-discovery research to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Alexandra Anderson
Dr. Danial Afosah, Dr. Sara Massey, Ms. Shakila Silva
Foster, Sarah
Virginia
College of William & Mary
Virginia
Chemistry
I 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 Kusnetzky
Dr. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor
Fouts, Pauline
Missouri
Drury University
Missouri
Chemistry
I 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 Wolbrink
Dr. John J. Kiernicki, Dr. Rachael A. Day, Dr. Scott A. Petrich
Frederick, Kate
Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Geosciences
Earn a Ph.D in Earth Science. Conduct research to better understand earth processes while teaching at the university level.
Jessica OShaughnessy
Dr. Lindsay Goodwin, Dr. Marc Gagne, Dr. Thomas Elliot Arnold
friedman, huck
New York
Cornell University
New York
Life Sciences
Ph.D in molecular biology. Conduct cancer research in a laboratory setting at a university.
Krista Saleet
Dr. Juan-Pablo Maianti, Dr. Andrew Grimson, Dr. John Heymach
Frost, Vaughn
Alabama
University of Georgia
Georgia
Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in vibrations, acoustics, and fluid-structure interactions in a national lab.
Jessica Hunt
Dr. R. Ben Davis, Mr. Keaton Coletti, Mr. Jim Frost
Gabbita, Sameer
Virginia
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Life Sciences
MD-PhD in biomedical informatics. Lead a research lab at an academic medical center, developing AI methods to decipher mechanisms of gene regulation.
Kathleen Barry
Dr. Luca Pinello, Dr. Marinka Zitnik, Dr. Tej Azad
Gable, Edmund
Virginia
University of Mary Washington
Virginia
Chemistry
I 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 Slunt
Dr. Pamela Grothe, Dr. Tyler Frankel, Ms. Paula Sills
Gabrielsson, Rebecca
Iowa
Coe College
Iowa
Mathematical Sciences
I 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 Shaw
Dr. Adam Sheffer, Dr. Steve Feller, Dr. Brittney Miller
Garci, Nolan
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
North Carolina
Chemistry
I 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 Croatt
Dr. Mitchell P. Croatt, Runzi Li, Sarah M. Spigelmyer
Garcia, Adrienne
New Mexico
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
New Mexico
Medicine
As 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 Wieland
Dr. John King, Dr. Matthew B. Francis, Professor Silas Bussman
Gasior, Ashly
Massachusetts
University of Connecticut
Connecticut
Chemistry
I 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 Cunningham
Dr. Tomoyasu Mani, Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater, Dr. Nicholas Eddy
Ge, Olivia
New Jersey
New York University
New York
Life Sciences
MD/PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct translational biomedical research on the molecular mechanisms behind neurological disorders to develop new patient therapies.
Tara Wheelwright
DUS, Neural Science; Professor Dr. Chiye Aoki, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuro Dr. Arjun Masurkar, Research in Genetics Teacher Dr. Martin Edelberg
Ginter, Caden
Pennsylvania
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Morrissey
Professor Subhasish Mandal
Golemis, Peter
Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct experimental research on condensed matter systems and teach at the university level.
David Schug
Professor Pengjie Wang, Professor Kenji Yasuda
Gopinath, Krithi
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin
Medicine
I aim to pursue an MD/PhD in neuroscience and lead translational research on neural recovery after brain injury.
Julie Stubbs
Professor Anjon Audhya, Assistant Professor Ankush Bhatia, Professor Edward Hubbard
Grant, Gabriel
North Dakota
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota
Physics and Astronomy
Ph. D in Astrophysics or Optics. Conduct research in astronomy, astrophysics, or optics.
Elizabeth Nawrot
Dr. Ananda Shastri, Dr. Matthew Craig, Dr. Alan Weinstein
Gray, Aiden
Georgia
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Geosciences
Ph.D. in Ocean Science and Engineering. Conduct research in ocean sensing and autonomous systems while teaching primarily at the undergraduate level.
Matthew Loar
Dr. Catherine Edwards, Dr. Mengying Liu
Gray, Carter
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas
Life Sciences
Ph. D in Biochemistry. Conduct innovative research that uses experimental and computational methods to understand the sequence, structure, and function relationship of proteins.
Mulu Lemma
Dr. Liskin Swint-Kruse, Dr. Susan Egan, Dr. Shwetha Sreenivasan
Greer, Zosia
Michigan
Oberlin College
Ohio
Life Sciences
I 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 Abdon
Professor Christopher Howard, Dr. Stephen Rayport, Professor Gunnar Kwakye
Griffo, Vincent
Georgia
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia
Engineering
I 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 Brunner
Professor Yashwanth Nakka, Mr Joseph Church, Dr Bobby Johnston
Guerra, Sophia
Massachusetts
Northeastern University
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Physical Biology. I aim to lead interdisciplinary research integrating biophysics, structural biology, and bioengineering to address challenges in sustainability and conservation.
Anne Moore
Dr. Caroline Muirhead, Dr. Stephen Douglass, Dr. Erin Cram
Gupta, Tanmay
Massachusetts
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Lang
Professor Kerstin Perez, Professor Benoit Forget, Dr. Matthew Beidler
Guyette, Madison
Vermont
University of Vermont
Vermont
Life Sciences
Become 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 Waterman
Dr. Nimrat Chatterjee, Joshua Victor, Sombodhi Bhattacharya
Hajarizadeh, Armaan
Oregon
University of Oregon
Oregon
CISE
Ph.D. in computer science conducting research to develop machine learning algorithms for computational biology applications that improve patient care through individualized treatment strategies.
Kevin Hatfield
Professor Marian H. Hettiaratchi, Professor Suyash Gupta, Ph.D. Candidate Justin E. Svendsen
Hamner, Isabella
Colorado
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado
Medicine
DVM/Ph.D. in Immunology. Contribute to research at the intersection of animal and public health through therapeutic development and disease management.
Mary Swanson
Dr. Carleigh Fedorka, Dr. Traci Kinkel, Dr. Jason Lombard
Hamrick, Paul
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Mathematical Sciences
I want to get a Ph.D. in pure mathematics to conduct research and teach at a university.
Marc Howlett
Professor Emeritus Peter Johnson, Professor Justin Sawon, Professor Mark Williams
Hannesson, Tyler
Maryland
Towson University
Maryland
Physics and Astronomy
My 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 Devadas
Dr. Vera Smolyaninova, Dr. Michael Osofsky, Dr. Shiva Pohkrel
Hanselman, Benjamin
New Jersey
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Astrophysics, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship and professorship at an R1 research university.
Evan Clark
Professor Kate Follette, Professor Mia de los Reyes, Professor Karl van Bibber
Hartwig, Jadyn
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Benson
Dr. Doug Matthews
Hastie, Elise
California
California State University-Los Angeles
California
Chemistry
PhD in chemistry. Conduct research in the field of supramolecular organic chemistry and teach at the university level.
Kathy Cooke
Dr. Brenda Andrade Rounds, Dr. Douglas Reed, Dr. Arlie Blanco
Heath, Eli
Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas
Engineering
M.D. and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. Lead translational research to develop next-generation cancer therapies and drive breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
Archie Pitsilides
Professor Dr. Sharilyn Almodovar, Professor Dr. Duke Appiah, Dr. Sisi Gao
Henson, Hannah
Arkansas
Mississippi State University
Mississippi
Medicine
I will obtain an MD/PhD to advance women’s health research as a physician-scientist and improve treatments for endometriosis, PCOS, and dysmenorrhea.
David Hoffman
Dr. Anna Sorace, Dr. David Vandenheever, Dr. Mary Celeste Reese
Hernandez, Abril
California
University of San Diego
California
Engineering
I plan to pursue a PhD in engineering focused on sustainable systems and materials research that advances resource efficiency and minimizes environmental impact.
Ryan McGorty
Dr. Amina T. Schartup, Dr. Odesma Dalrymple, Dr. Dmitriy Kalantarov
Hibler, Corbin
Ohio
Ohio Northern University
Ohio
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering. Research and design computer hardware as an engineer with specialization in hardware security and computer architecture.
Christopher Bowers
Professor Firas Hassan, Professor Kenneth Hopkinson, Mr. Osiris Terry
Hiemstra, Adeline
Utah
University of Utah
Utah
Geosciences
Ph.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 Shimko
Dr. Timothy Garrett, Dr. Karlie Rees, Dr. Eric Pardyjak
Higgins, Kathleen
Virginia
University of Delaware
Delaware
CISE
Ph.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 Defurio
Dr. Matthew Mauriello, Dr. Lisa Singh, Dr. Manuel Schottdorf
Hillgen-Santa, Lorraine
Connecticut
Wesleyan University
Connecticut
Life Sciences
I plan on becoming a university professor and principal investigator studying neuroethology and neurophysiology in non-normal animal models.
Erica Kowsz
Professor Ni Feng, Professor Elena Gracheva, Professor Slav Bagriantsev
Hinrichs, Elise
New Jersey
Skidmore College
New York
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research on non-linear optics and teach at a university level.
Marla Melito
Professor Javier Perez Moreno, Professor Kendrah Murphy, Professor Susan Y. Lehman
Ho, Johnson
California
Harvey Mudd College
California
Medicine
Ph.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 Borello
Professor David Vosburg, Professor Spencer Brucks, Professor Bilin Zhuang
Ho, Victoria
California
University of Toledo
Ohio
Chemistry
Pursue M.D./Ph.D. to lead a laboratory investigating pain pharmacology and developing safer analgesics for geriatric patients as medical school faculty.
Mary Humphrys
Dr. Michael C. Young, Dr. Anna George, Dr. Ashley E. Pryor
Hodges, Andrew
South Carolina
Clemson University
South Carolina
Engineering
Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering. Conduct Research in Radiation Instrumentation or Space Systems and work at the Department of Energy or NASA.
Robyn Curtis
Dr. Stephen Kaeppler, Mr. Lawrence Coleman, Dr. Timothy DeVol
Hof, Sophie
Missouri
University of Missouri-Columbia
Missouri
Life Sciences
Ph.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-Keenan
Professor Rex Cocroft, Professor Ron Mittler, Assistant Teaching Professor Sabrina Michael
Holly, Khufu
South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia
South Carolina
Engineering
As a physician-scientist, I plan to pursue pediatric infectious disease research and characterize bacteria-host interactions while developing immunomodulatory treatments for these diseases.
Jennifer Bess
Dr. Clinton Webb, Dr. Anthony Flores, Dr. Rinaldo Rodrigues
Honor, Rachel
Arizona
Arizona State University-Tempe
Arizona
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Mox
Dr. Rogier Windhorst, Dr. Seth Cohen, Mr. Delondrae Carter
Hsu, Andrew
Nevada
University of Nevada-Reno
Nevada
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Flores
Dr. Deena Schmidt, Dr. Mira Han, Dr. Andrew Hess
Hua, Daniel
New York
Emory University
Georgia
Life Sciences
MD 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 Friddle
Dr. Rafi Ahmed, Dr. Arri Eisen, Dr. Taha Merghoub
Huang, Emily
Texas
Emory University
Georgia
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Megan Friddle
Professor Francesco Evangelista, Professor James Shee, Mr. Brian Zhao
Hunt, Isabel
Colorado
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in inorganic chemistry.
Melissa Mandos
Professor Christopher Graves, Professor Remi Beaulac, Professor Anna Yang
Hunter, Jessica
New Mexico
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
New Mexico
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Science.Research algorithms for efficient implementation on novel computing platforms.
Michael Jackson
Dr. Krishna Roy
Jacoby, Elizabeth
Michigan
University of Dallas
Texas
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Nuclear Astrophysics. Research the nucleosynthesis of heavy elements within stars and teach at the collegiate level.
Ellen Steinmiller
Dr. Jacob Moldenhauer, Dr. Will Flanagan, Dr. Richard Olenick
Jacqmotte-Parks, Sophie
Oregon
Santa Clara University
California
Engineering
Earn 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 Suljak
Dr. Michael Abbott, Dr. Michael Neumann
Jagadeesh, Inchara
California
University of California-Riverside
California
Physics and Astronomy
I 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-Berkowitz
Dr. Steve Choi, Dr. Eliza Gazda
Jahaj, Leart
Massachusetts
Providence College
Rhode Island
Chemistry
Ph.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 Cornely
Dr. Adelaide Clark
Jakupllari, Olti
Michigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Michigan
Engineering
I 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 Vert
Dr. Jack Parent, Dr. Emmanuel Crespo, Dr. Kanagaraj Palsamy
Jarang, Anisha
Missouri
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Virginia
Materials Research
PhD 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 Ashoo
Dr. David Green, Dr. Sebastian Sensale Rodriguez, Mr. David Krieg
Jasthi, Rahul
Arizona
Saint Louis University
Missouri
Chemistry
Ph.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 Muich
Dr. Brent M. Znosko, Dr. Asmira Alagic, Dr. Jie Hou
Jenkins, Dylan
Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas
Psychology
I 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 Pitsilides
Dr. Jessica Alquist, Dr. Caroline Cummings, Dr. Douglas Zytko
Jensen, Wyatt
Oklahoma
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Chemistry
PhD in Chemical Biology. I want to direct research on mechanisms of drug resistance in infectious diseases and teach at the university level.
Pamela Gaddi
Professor Suzanne Walker, Dr. Eric Snow, Dr. Forrest Hammel
Jeon, Ellena
Arizona
Rice University
Texas
Engineering
M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Become a physician-scientist advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to restore function and improve patient outcomes.
Melia Brown
Ms. Maeve Kennedy, Dr. Vasiliki Kolliopoulos, Dr. Antonios Mikos
Jewell, Kaleb
Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas
Engineering
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct research on innovative nanomaterials with emergent photonic and optoelectronic behaviors for next-generation nanosenors
Archie Pitsilides
Professor, Joshua Tropp, Dr. Thomas Kolibaba, Professor, John D. Gorden
Jin, Lauren
Michigan
Michigan State University
Michigan
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Janka
Professor Dr. Witold Nazarewicz, Professor Dr. Ante Ravlic, Professor Dr. Kyle Godbey
John, Juanna
Texas
The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Lead a national lab investigating the biological markers and mechanisms underlying chronic neuropathic pain to develop novel treatments.
Douglas Dow
Dr. Katelyn Sadler, Dr. Eva Sierra-Silvestre, Dr. Annina Schmid
Johnson, Anna
North Carolina
University of Richmond
Virginia
Chemistry
Ph.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 Kuchem
Dr. Wade Downey, Dr. Eileen Carry, Dr. Mario E. Herrera
June, Alicia
Virginia
College of William & Mary
Virginia
Geosciences
I 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 Kusnetzky
Dr. Dominick Ciruzzi, Dr. Rowan Lockwood, Dr. Daniel Cristol
Justice, Richard
New Mexico
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
New Mexico
Life Sciences
Earn a Ph.D. in Vascular Biology and pursue a faculty career focused on researching vascular dysfunction and mentoring future scientists.
Jesse Wieland
Dr. Amy Gardiner, Dr. Achraf Noureddine, Mr. Abhinav Anand
Kalafatis, Dimitris
Texas
Texas A & M University-College Station
Texas
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Computational Biochemistry. Create models to predict protein interactions and use them to efficiently develop medicines.
Gisele Cardoso de Lemos
Professor Vishal Gohil, Dr. Abhinav Swaminathan
Kamakura, Chisato
California
Claremont McKenna College
California
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Davidson
Dr. Daniel Mordes, Dr. Sandra Watson, Dr. Alison Harris
Kaminski, Luca
North Carolina
University of Denver
Colorado
Life Sciences
PhD in Biochemistry. Lead a team conducting translational cancer genetics and metabolism research at a biotechnology startup.
Lindsay Lawton
Dr. Daniel Linseman, Dr. Andy Hong, Mr. Kevin Reynolds Caicedo
Kandhadai, Sree
California
Bowdoin College
Maine
Chemistry
Ph.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 research
Corey Colwill
Professor Elizabeth Stemmler, Professor Padma Gopalan, Professor Barry Logan
Kantor, Isaac
California
University of California-Santa Barbara
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in quantum information science. Lead experimental research to develop and deploy practical quantum technologies.
Nick Alward-Saxon
Dr. Lillian Hughes Wyatt, Shreyas Parthasarathy, Professor Ania Jayich
Kara, Ceyda
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Oklahoma
Engineering
M.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 Sullins
Dr. Yu Feng Yu Feng, Dr. Michael Beckstead Michael Beckstead
Karai, Aswath
Michigan
Michigan State University
Michigan
Chemistry
Ph.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 Janka
Dr. Tuo Wang, Dr. Juan Guan, Dr. Nathan Tykocki
Karra, Vikram
Illinois
Washington University in St Louis
Missouri
Life Sciences
I 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 Taylor
Dr. Tristan Li, Ms. Dvita Kapadia
Kashyap, Medhansh
Texas
The University of Texas at Dallas
Texas
Chemistry
Ph.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 Dow
Dr. Sheena D'Arcy, Dr. Jessica Voit, Ms. Sarah Hale
Kazis, Georgia
Massachusetts
Emmanuel College
Massachusetts
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Working at the forefront of scientific discovery, conducting research in quantitative analysis techniques, and teaching at the university level.
Benjamin Allen
Dr. Aren Gerdon, Dr. Nathan Lau, Dr. Steven Scappaticci
Keen, Hannah
South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia
South Carolina
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. Conduct research on contaminant chemistry and toxicology while teaching at the university level.
Jennifer Bess
Dr. Susan Richardson, Dr. Susan Murphy, Dr. Laura Langan
Kermani, Taran
Delaware
University of Delaware
Delaware
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Sciences. Conduct research in plant gene regulation and teach at the university level.
Laura Defurio
Dr. Erin Sparks, Dr. Katie Dehesh, Dr. Harsh Bais
Kerzner, Noah
Pennsylvania
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania
Physics and Astronomy
PhD in physics. Research the thermodynamics of quantum information processing at a national lab.
Margaret Marr
Professor Ben Vollmayr-Lee, Professor Rafael Nepomechie
Kim, Erin
Rhode Island
Brown University
Rhode Island
Mathematical Sciences
MD-PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology/Systems Immunology focus. Develop computational models of immune regulation, translate to inflammatory & oncologic disease therapies, teach & mentor
Joel Simundich
Dr. Filipe De Carvalho, Dr. Jose Ordovas-Montanes, Dr. Kelsey Wheeler
Kiran, Tanvi
Oklahoma
Hendrix College
Arkansas
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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 Dearoff
Professor Lars Seme, Dr. Yunus Zeytuncu
Kleiman, Samuel
Pennsylvania
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Physics and Astronomy
I plan to earn a Ph.D in Astrophysics, and then teach and conduct research as a professor.
Evan Clark
Dr. Mia de los Reyes, Dr. Sarah Blunt, Dr. Bradford Holden
Knapp, Alex
Ohio
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Ohio
CISE
Ph.D in Computer Science with a machine learning (ML) focus. Conduct industry research into applications of AI and ML to medical imaging.
Jenny Hyest
Dr. Elan Somasundaram, Dr. Jonathan Dillman
Kondap, Kavish
California
University of California-Berkeley
California
CISE
Ph.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 Hayes
Dr. Ken Goldberg, Mr. Nikhil Reddy, Dr. Osher Azulay
Kothari, Ria
Tennessee
University of South Carolina-Columbia
South Carolina
Medicine
MD-PhD in Biochemistry. Lead a team in drug discovery research for resistant infectious diseases at an academic medical center.
Jennifer Bess
Dr. Jie Li, Dr. Chuanbing Tang, Dr. Mark Henderson
Kozak, Gloria
Michigan
Hope College
Michigan
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in biomedical science and work in a hospital setting.
Jonathan Peterson
Dr. Meagan Elinski
Krish, Devon
California
University of California-Berkeley
California
Engineering
MD/PhD in computational neuroscience. Work as a surgeon-scientist developing technologies for neurological disorders.
Alicia Hayes
Dr. Jonathan Kleen MD, PhD, Dr. David Caldwell, MD, PhD, Prof. Steve Conolly, PhD
Krishnan, Shreya
Indiana
Purdue University-Main Campus
Indiana
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in biochemical and cell behavior modeling to develop new insights into disease mechanisms.
Veronica Schirm
Dr. Jianing Li, Dr. Tongtong Li
Kumaresh, Deeksha
Florida
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
After 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 Altarejos
Dr. Namita Nabar, Institute Professor Paula Hammond, Professor Douglas Lauffenburger
Kummarapurugu, Sathya
New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
New Jersey
Engineering
MD 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 Aleman
Dr. Xuefeng Wei, Dr. Anthony Lau, Mr. Allen Hong
Laibe, Annabelle
New York
SUNY College at Geneseo
New York
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biological systems or Neuroscience. Study sex-specific biochemical mechanisms of brain disease and develop molecular therapies to improve patient care.
Michael Mills
Dr. Allison Bechard, Dr. Mark Van Cleve, Dr. Vincent Markowski
Lancer, William
New York
Stony Brook University
New York
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in theoretical high-energy physics. Perform research in quantum field theory, scattering amplitudes, & cosmology, and teach at the university level.
Ashley Staples
Professor Paul Goldbart, Mr. Marc Moody, Professor Peter van Nieuwenhuizen
Langford, Nathan
Utah
University of Utah
Utah
Engineering
Ph.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 Shimko
Dr. Tommaso Lenzi, Dr. Lukas Gabert
Latham, Bernadette
Minnesota
Colorado College
Colorado
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Kim
Dr. Ka Ip, Dr. Jason Weaver
Le Chang, Henry
California
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Life Sciences
PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Lead a research group that studies the biological mechanisms underlying chronic pain and chronic itch.
Kathleen Barry
Dr. Taylor Follansbee, Dr. Xinzhong Dong, Dr. Sakeen Kashem
Lee, Matthew
New Jersey
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
Life Sciences
I 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 Lang
Professor Richard Mann, Dr. William Glassford, Dr. Daniel Kim
Lee, Melody
North Carolina
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia
CISE
I 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 Brunner
Dr. Spencer Bryngelson, Mr. Zhixin (Jack) Song, Dr. Roland C. Farrell
Legreid, Casen
Kansas
Iowa State University
Iowa
Engineering
Ph.D. in Materials Engineering. Conduct research and teach as a university professor.
Kelli Fitzpatrick
Dr. Jun Cui, Mr. Ben Hilliard, Mr. Peter Ballentine
L'Etoile-Goga, Amelie
California
University of California-Santa Barbara
California
Life Sciences
My 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-Saxon
Dr. Holly Moeller, Dr. David Booth, Dr. Federico Chinchilla
Leung, Kasie
California
Harvard University
Massachusetts
Chemistry
Ph.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 Gaddi
Professor Richard Liu, Mr. Abdulrahman Alfaraidi, Dr. Justin Bui
Levin, Daniel
Pennsylvania
Duke University
North Carolina
Chemistry
Ph.D. in chemical biology. Conduct research on membrane biology and lipid chemistry.
Gwen Volmar
Dr. Christopher Holley, Dr. Tagbo Niepa, Krista Pipho
Levy-Kanenaga, Kaia
California
University of California-Santa Cruz
California
Life Sciences
I 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 Spencer
Dr Jeremy Lee, Professor Asako Shindo, Dr Adnan Alseidi
Lewis, Trent
Tennessee
East Tennessee State University
Tennessee
Medicine
Ph.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 Medley
Dr. Dhirendra Kumar, Dr. Tianhu Sun, Dr. Robert Standaert
Li, Reyna
New Jersey
Williams College
Massachusetts
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in geometric topology and teach at the university level.
Katerina King
Professor Colin Adams, Professor Izak Oltman, Professor Yuzhou (Joey) Zou
Lim, Aaron
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Oklahoma
Life Sciences
I 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 Johnson
Dr. Yuanning Feng, Dr. Tayyaba Hasan, Dr. Fernanda Cabral
Lin, Bradley
Texas
University of North Texas
Texas
Chemistry
Ph.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 Duban
Professor of Chemistry William E. Acree, Jr., Ph.D.
Liu, Anna
California
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts
Chemistry
Ph.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 Altarejos
Professor Alexander T. Radosevich, Dr. Aragorn Laverny, Professor Stephen L. Buchwald
Liu, Felix
California
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
Physics and Astronomy
After 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 Lang
Professor Rostislav Akhmechet, Professor Dmitri Basov, Dr. Yinan Dong
Liu, Sophia
Connecticut
Smith College
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
As 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 Dausch
Dr. Michael Barresi, Dr. Narendra Pathak, Dr. Elizabeth Jonas
Liu, Steven
Pennsylvania
Stanford University
California
Engineering
PhD 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 Hope
Professor Yi Cui, Dr. Wenbo Zhang, Mr. Jun Ho Lee
Loh, Kyle
Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Florida
Mathematical Sciences
I 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 Cornely
Dr. Jason Mireles-James, Dr. Matthias Chung, Dr. Erik Lundberg
Long, Vivian
California
Wellesley College
Massachusetts
Chemistry
MD-PhD with PhD in Chemistry. Conduct research, teach physical chemistry and chemical biology, and practice medicine.
Katherine Dailinger
Dr. Kira Podolsky
Lossman, Emily
New Jersey
Stevens Institute of Technology
New Jersey
Engineering
I 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 Mansisidor
Dr. Jia Mi, Professor Michael DeLorme
Lott, Hannah
Texas
University of Tulsa
Oklahoma
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Henningsen
Dr. Katelyn Mika, Dr. Duncan Young, Dr. Brett McKinney
Lott, James
California
University of San Diego
California
Engineering
I aspire to conduct research and develop technologies in the fields of embedded systems and wireless communications as a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
Ryan McGorty
Dr. Vahraz Honary, Dr. Venkat Shastri
Lynch, Benjamin
Colorado
United States Military Academy
New York
Engineering
Ph.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 Banko
Dr. Vikram Mittal, Dr. Georgette Mitchell, Mrs. Hyeyon Bastian
Lynch, Miki
Connecticut
Wesleyan University
Connecticut
Life Sciences
I 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 Kowsz
Dr. Michael Weir, Dr. Teresita Padilla-Benavides, Dr. Dominic Lapadula
Ma, Kevin
California
University of California-San Diego
California
Life Sciences
MD/PhD in virology and molecular biology. Research viral mechanisms to demonstrate their potential for therapeutics, drug development, and delivery strategies
David Artis
Dr. Arthur S. Kim, Professor John R. Teijaro, Professor Saravanan Raju
Ma, Marilyn
Massachusetts
Claremont McKenna College
California
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research on robust, human-aligned perceptual systems at the intersection of computer vision and human–computer interaction.
Brian Davidson
Professor Calden Wloka, Professor Alexandra Papoutsaki, Professor Jingyi Li
Mahalingam, Aditya
New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey
Medicine
M.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 Carpinelli
Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Keri Lunsford, Chairman Dr. Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Associate Professor Dr. Yuanwei Zhang
Mamishev, Maxwell
Washington
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical and Nuclear Engineering. Lead research groups developing intelligent power and radiation-sensing systems for extreme-environment energy and space applications.
David Schug
Dr Ulas Coskun, Professor Arijit Banerjee, Professor Angela Di Fulvio
Mangani, Natalie
California
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Eichholz
Dr. Kimberly De La Harpe, Dr. Veronika Kruse, Dr. Monte Anderson
Manolas, Spiros
New York
Stony Brook University
New York
Engineering
Ph.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 Staples
Dr. Shikui Chen, Dr. Nathanial Vaughn-Kukura, Dr. Hyun-Kyung Lim
Marcano, Sebastian
Texas
Lone Star College System
Texas
Mathematical Sciences
Pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics with a focus on Numerical Analysis. Conduct research on developing robust numerical methods for modeling fluid dynamics.
Aurora Lugo
Professor Aran Bercu, Dr. Jesse Chan, Dr. Samuel Van Fleet
Marquez, David
Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado
Life Sciences
I 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 Dougherty
Dr. Erin Manzitto Tripp, Jacob Watts
Martin, Ansley
South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia
South Carolina
Life Sciences
Pursue 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 Bess
Dr. Leonardo Bonilha, Dr. Nicholas Riccardi, Dr. Christine Schammel
Marvelli, Emma
Rhode Island
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Geosciences
Ph.D. in Karst Hydrogeochemistry. Conduct research on water quality in karst regions and teach at the university level.
Matthew Loar
Dr. Karena Gill, Dr. Margaret Anne Hinkle, Mr. Thomas Paronish
Mathew, Joshua
Maryland
University of Maryland-College Park
Maryland
Life Sciences
MD/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 Infantino
Dr. Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy, Dr. Li-Qun Zhang, Dr. Steven Fletcher
Mazzoni, Nick
Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Massachusetts
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in physics and teach at the university level.
Madalina Akli
Professor Lorenzo Sorbo, Professor Owen Gwilliam, Professor Zhen Liu
McCleese, Lorenzo
Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Washington
Geosciences
I 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, Mason
Illinois
University of Chicago
Illinois
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Sarchio
Professor Diana Powell, Dr. Glenn Orton, Dr. Allyson Bieryla
McGinnis, Sara
Ohio
Miami University-Oxford
Ohio
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Urayama
Professor Perry Corbett, Professor Paul Urayama, Professor Samir Bali
McKenzie, Thomas
Ohio
Miami University-Oxford
Ohio
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Urayama
Professor Mahmud Khan, Professor Riccardo Comin, Professor Mark Scott
Meador, Cole
Kentucky
Western Kentucky University
Kentucky
Medicine
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and M.D. specializing in neurology. Conduct research in bioinformatics specifically as it pertains to patients presenting with neurodegenerative disease.
Melinda Grimsley
Dr. Hilary Katz, Mr. Shubhankar Roy
Mehta, Anna-Sophia
Georgia
University of Georgia
Georgia
Physics and Astronomy
PhD 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 Hunt
Dr. Cassandra Hall, Dr. Jason Cantarella, Dr. Rigel Cappallo
Mehta, Jai
Tennessee
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Tennessee
CISE
Ph.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-Wade
Dr. Scott Emrich, Dr. Jerry Parks, Dr. Yogesh Dhungana
Mehta, Neer
New York
Cornell University
New York
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Research in applying mathematical strategies to the sciences and social sciences.
Krista Saleet
Professor Bart Ripperda, Professor Maurice Fabien, Professor Lionel Levine
Meyer, Chloe
Texas
Case Western Reserve University
Ohio
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Biophysics and Physiology. Conduct research to improve treatment options for patients with rare, under-researched genetic conditions.
LaTasha Johnson
Dr. Sudha Chakrapani, Dr. Rajan Sah, Ms. Tina Vu
Milea, Marina
New York
CUNY City College
New York
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Genomics or Cellular & Molecular Biology. Conduct biomedical research with applications to women's health and teach at the university level.
Jennifer Lutton
Dr. Lingting Shi, Professor Elham Azizi, Professor José L. McFaline-Figueroa
Mills, Catherine
Arkansas
Lyon College
Arkansas
Chemistry
Obtain MD/PhD. Work as a physician-scientist with an 80-20 emphasis on drug discovery research for drug-resistant diseases.
Irosha Nawarathne
Dr. Irosha Nawarathne, Mr. Braden Glenn
Mishra, Ayati
California
University of Southern California
California
Life Sciences
I plan to pursue a PhD to lead computational research on neurodegeneration and to make complex brain science accessible to the public.
Katie Capra
Dr. Andrei Irimia, PhD., Mr. Nicholas Kim
Mistry, Deeya
Maryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Maryland
Life Sciences
I 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 Householder
Dr. Tara LeGates, Mitsue Wiggs, Gabriel Otubu
Mitchell, Ruby
Ohio
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio
Chemistry
Ph.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 Schroeder
Dr. Bern Kohler, Ms. Barbara Fornaciari
Miyashiro, Franco
New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey
New Jersey
Life Sciences
Pursue a PhD in neuropharmacology to investigate how neuromodulatory systems regulate learning, memory, and stress-related behavior relevant to psychiatric disease.
Rebecca Root
Dr. Naseem Choudhury, Dr. Christian Reich, Dr. Sandra Suarez
Moghni, Arian
California
University of California-Santa Cruz
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Spencer
Professor Timothy Heckman, Professor Ruth Murray-Clay, Postdoctoral Fellow Namrata Roy
Mohanram, Athul
Texas
Texas A & M University-College Station
Texas
Medicine
M.D./Ph.D. Physician-scientist in academia, designing computational methods to identify novel immunotherapies and regenerative treatments.
Gisele Cardoso de Lemos
Dr. Feng Zhao, Dr. Junji Xing, Dr. Wenting Lu
Momin, Eshan
Georgia
Emory University
Georgia
CISE
Ph.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 Friddle
Dr Marly van Assen, Dr German Corredor, Professor David T. Jacho-Chavez
Mooney, Ryan
Colorado
Pomona College
California
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in immuno-oncology and teach at the university level.
Robert Gaines
Dr. Malkiat Johal, Dr. Michael Gormally, Dr. Christopher Klebanoff
Mopuru, Ranesh
Pennsylvania
Temple University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
To 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 Gorka
Dr. Lauren Ellman, Dr. Ingrid Olson, Dr. Blake Elliott
Morgan, Anissa
Maryland
United States Naval Academy
Maryland
Engineering
Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Conduct computational research at a national laboratory applying machine learning to nuclear systems.
Peter Brereton
Professor John Burkhardt, Professor Elizabeth Getto
Morgan, Sam
Colorado
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Massachusetts
Geosciences
Ph.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 Mansfield
Dr. Jeffrey Basara, Dr. Lori Weeden, Dr. Christine Palmer
Moudgal, Neel
Michigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Michigan
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Vert
Professor Nicholas A. Kotov, Dr. Aaron T. Frank, Dr. Heather Hickman
Movafaghi, Sofia
Florida
Tufts University
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
Earn 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 Palermo
Professor Sergei Mirkin, Mr. Nicholas Mandel
Mulder, Eirik
Alabama
Auburn University
Alabama
Engineering
Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in spacecraft guidance and control to contribute to the future of spaceflight in cislunar space and beyond.
Benjamin Fagan
Dr. Davide Guzzetti, Dr. Dhathri Somavarapu, Mr. Daniel Mcdonald
Mulvihill, Hailey
Kentucky
Wittenberg University
Ohio
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Williams
Dr. Kunal Chatterjee, Dr. Margaret Goodman, Dr. Hannah Shorrock
Myers, Charlotte
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Altarejos
Professor Lina Necib, Professor Tracy Slatyer, Dr. Nathaniel Starkman
Nagarajan, Darini
Kentucky
University of Louisville
Kentucky
Life Sciences
Pursue 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 Smith
Dr. Sham Kakar, Dr. Mark Running, Dr. Torky Zeinab
Nair, Shreya
Texas
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Cancer Engineering. Lead an oncology lab at an academic hospital integrating wet-lab biology and AI to develop novel cancer therapies.
Michaile Rainey
Dr. Yuki Nishida, Dr. Junqi Song, Dr. Ben Stanger
Nannuri, Varun
Massachusetts
University of Central Florida
Florida
Medicine
M.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 Bauer
Dr. Jihe Zhao, Dr. Fernando Rivera, Dr. Mohamad Hussain
Narayanan, Ram
New York
Princeton University
New Jersey
Physics and Astronomy
Ph. 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 Moloney
Professor B. Andrei Bernevig, Mr. Jonah Herzog-Arbeitman, Professor K. V. Shajesh
Nelson, Edward
California
University of California-Santa Cruz
California
Psychology
I 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 Spencer
Dr. Renee Penalver
Nelson, Taytum
Minnesota
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct optics research as it applies to fusion at a national laboratory.
Elizabeth Nawrot
Professor Ananda Shastri, Professor Juan Cabanela, Professor Andrew Croll
Newbold, Rustin
Maryland
Salisbury University
Maryland
Geosciences
Earn 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 Bailey
Professor Dr. Daniel Harris, Program Specialist NRAS Mr. Gregory Murrell, Atmospheric Scientist Mr. Maximilian Magness
Nguyen, Theodore
Texas
University of Dallas
Texas
Medicine
MD/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 Steinmiller
Dr. William Cody, Dr. Jonathan Dannatt, Dr. Beverly Rothermel
Nguyen, Vivian
Kansas
Kansas State University
Kansas
Engineering
Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering. To conduct research in the application of nanomaterials to design electrochemical sensors for environmental and chemical detection.
Beth Powers
Dr. Suprem Das, Dr. Jeremy Schmit, Dr. Aarthi Kannan
Nirenberg, Simon
Indiana
Brown University
Rhode Island
Chemistry
Ph.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 Simundich
Professor Brenda Rubenstein, Dr. Changwoo Do, Dr. Lijie Ding
Nizet, Oliver
California
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland
Engineering
Ph.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 Barry
Professor Denis Wirtz, Professor Liangfang Zhang, Professor Rob Knight
Noguer, Federico
New Jersey
Arizona State University-Tempe
Arizona
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Mox
Dr. Molly Simon, Dr. Robert Zellem, Dr. Jessica Libby-Roberts
Oblander, Jacob
Pennsylvania
Rutgers University-Camden
New Jersey
Life Sciences
I 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 Collins
Dr. David Weiner, Dr. Ebony Gary, Dr. Nathan Fried
Olumuyide, Roseline
New York
CUNY Hunter College
New York
Life Sciences
M.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 Lassonde
M.D-Ph.D Student Adam Wang, M.D-Ph.D Maya Graham, M.D-Ph.D student Jose Mendoza Lopez
Oppenheimer, Lucas
California
Pitzer College
California
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Malek
Dr. Bonnee Rubinfeld, Dr. Findley Finseth
Ortega, Renata
Texas
The University of Texas at El Paso
Texas
Engineering
PhD in biomedical engineering focused on engineering regenerative aortic and vascular systems for personalized cardiovascular therapies.
Jennifer Green
Dr Thomas Boland, Dr Peter Golding, Dr Kwon-Hyeon Kim
Osborne, Nina
Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa
Geosciences
PhD in Remote Sensing to monitor ecosystem change. Research at the university-level while training students in integrated environmental-computational science.
Kelly Thornburg
Dr. Susan K. Meerdink
Ouali, Arwa
New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey
Engineering
My 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 Carpinelli
Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar, Dr. Jay Meegoda, Dr. Duwage Perera
Overton, Trevor
Florida
University of Central Florida
Florida
Engineering
Ph.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 Bauer
Professor Mohsen Rakhshan, Professor Luigi E. Perotti, Professor Laura J. Brattain
Padilla, Ryen
Michigan
Eastern Michigan University
Michigan
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Plant Biology. Conduct research in molecular plant science as a principal investigator at a nonprofit research institution.
Aaron Liepman
Dr. Aaron Liepman, Dr. Brandon Reagan, Dr. Federica Brandizzi
Page, Christopher
New York
University at Buffalo
New York
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Gagnon
Dr. Victor A. Albert, Dr. Charlotte Lindqvist, Mr. Jonathan Kirshner
Page, Taylor
Washington
Washington State University
Washington
Medicine
I 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-Lanier
Professor Kanako Hayashi, Postdoctoral Associate Mingxin Shi, Research Associate Madeleine Harvey
Paine, Zachary
New York
University of Rochester
New York
Chemistry
I 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 Redden
Dr. Rose Kennedy, Dr. Simon Friedman, Mr. Daniel Akuamoah
Pan, Emily
California
University of California-San Diego
California
Life Sciences
PhD in biomedical engineering; lead an academic bioengineering research lab to develop molecular tools for drug discovery and precision therapeutics while mentoring future scientists.
David Artis
Professor, UC San Diego Dr. Prashant Mali, Janelia Group Leader Dr. Alison Tebo, Principal Scientist, J&J Dr. Beibei Luo
Paradkar, Rohit
Massachusetts
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia
Life Sciences
MD/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 Wing
Asst. Professor, Pharmacology Adam Palmer, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief Ron Alterman, Co-Director, Cancer Policy Mahnum Shahzad
Park, Jesse
Illinois
The University of Alabama
Alabama
Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in material science and lead R&D centered around laser-based surface engineering techniques within industry.
Jeff Gray
Dr. Keivan Davami, Dr. Jeff Gray, Dr. Pete Ludovice
Parlavecchio, Nicholas
New Jersey
University of Richmond
Virginia
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Kuchem
Dr. Jonathan Richardson, Dr. Hannah Webber, Dr. Kyle Redican
Parton, Grace
Virginia
Radford University
Virginia
Life Sciences
I 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 Benton
Dr. Jason Davis
Patel, Kush
Pennsylvania
Temple University
Pennsylvania
CISE
Ph.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 Gorka
Dr. Stephen MacNeil, Dr. Paul Denny, Dr. Amanda Neuber
Patel, Shiv
Florida
Florida State University
Florida
Medicine
MD/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-Gloeckner
Dr. Jerome Irianto, Dr. David Routman, Dr. Gary Keo
Pathare, Dhroov
Texas
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Bruster
Dr. Annalee W. Nguyen, Dr. Jennifer A. Maynard, Dr. Soo Hyun Yang
Paul, Trishita
Tennessee
Tulane University of Louisiana
Louisiana
Medicine
MD in Cardiology/PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Lead translational research center in developing cardiovascular technologies that improve anticoagulation safety and guide precision cardiac care.
Thomas Spencer
Dr. Damir Khismatullin, Dr. Lydia Bazzano, Dr. Ileana De Anda-Duran
Pearce, Margaret
Maryland
Lafayette College
Pennsylvania
Geosciences
PhD in Volcanology/Petrology. Conduct research in volcanic systems, drivers, and eruption dynamics, and teach at a R1 university.
Julia Goldberg
Dr. Tamara Carley
Peer, Anushka
North Carolina
Duke University
North Carolina
Life Sciences
PhD in Molecular Microbiology with an emphasis on Infectious Diseases, researching cellular mechanisms governing host-pathogen interactions while advancing STEM education in rural communities.
Gwen Volmar
Dr. Zhuyun Bian, Dr. Joe Heitman, Dr. Sheng Sun
Peng, Ian
California
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Engineering
MD/PhD in Bioengineering. Integrate clinical practice with research at the interface of neuroscience and bioengineering, advancing translational efforts to develop next-generation neurotechnologies.
Michaile Rainey
Dr. Guo-li Ming, Dr. Yuanwen Jiang, Dr. Vadim Jucaud
Pergler, Aaron
Texas
Lone Star College System
Texas
Life Sciences
MD 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 Lugo
Mr. Aaron Stibelman, Professor Michael Elder, Dr. Stephanie Kim
Perley, Autumn
Maine
University of Maine
Maine
Life Sciences
My 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 Neely
Dr. Robert Wheeler, Dr. Ian Bricknell, Dr. Melody Neely
Pham, Khuong
New York
Syracuse University
New York
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Parker
Dr. Shikha Nangia, Anand Wadurkar
Pham, Kylee
Colorado
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado
Life Sciences
I 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 Swanson
Dr. Rushika Perera, Dr. Suad Elmegerhi
Pierce, Madison
Georgia
Berry College
Georgia
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics. Research ways to optimize clean energy systems as part of a National Laboratory.
Mark Turlington
Dr. Zachary R. Lindsey, Dr. Todd K. Timberlake, Dr. Charles D. Lane
Piper, Lola
Michigan
Grand Valley State University
Michigan
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Tooley
Dr Derek H Janssens, Dr Martin Burg
Plepel, Cole
Illinois
Harvey Mudd College
California
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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 Borello
Professor Jamie Haddock, Professor Andrés Vindas Meléndez, Dr. Evan Glazer
Poehlman, Alen
Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Washington
Life Sciences
I will pursue a PhD in Pathobiology and conduct infectious disease and vaccine research as a principal investigator at an academic research institution.
Chetana Acharya
Dr. Sean C. Murphy, Dr. Lena F. Pernas, Dr. Felicia Watson
Ponce, Massima
Florida
University of Miami
Florida
Life Sciences
Pursue a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography. Lead pioneering research on biophysical plankton dynamics, while strengthening global ocean literacy through science communication.
Erika Green
Dr. Diego Lirman, Dr. Nicole Millette, Dr. Liza Merly
Ponnwitz, Farrah
Pennsylvania
Saint Joseph's University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Microbiology and conduct research in microbial genetics and molecular pathogenesis.
Enrique Téllez-Espiga
Dr. Julia Lee-Soety, Dr. Clint Springer, Dr. Elisabetta Fasella
Powell, Anya
Alabama
University of South Alabama
Alabama
Life Sciences
There 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 Forbes
Dr. Jeremiah Henning, Dr. Jason Strickland, Dr. Jonathan Perez
Powell, Mason
West Virginia
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Morrissey
Dr. Brenden McNeil, Dr. Amy Hessl, Dr. Amy Weislogel
Pradhan, Devayani
Michigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Michigan
Mathematical Sciences
I plan to obtain a PhD in mathematics and pursue a career in academia as a professor of mathematics.
Melissa Vert
Professor Stephen DeBacker, Professor Sarah Koch, Professor Alex Wright
Pulse, Mason
South Dakota
South Dakota State University
South Dakota
Physics and Astronomy
After 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 Heiberger
Dr. Parashu Kharel
Qian, Heather
Virginia
College of William & Mary
Virginia
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Kusnetzky
Dr. Margaret Saha
Quenneville, Eben
New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
New Hampshire
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Pratt
Associate Professor John F. Gibson, Professor Per Berglund, Associate Professor Shawna Hollen
Quraishi, Faisal
Nevada
University of Nevada-Reno
Nevada
Mathematical Sciences
PHD 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 Flores
Professor Ilya Zaliapin, Professor Christopher Herald, Dr. Sarah Blackwell
Rahman, Ariana
Arizona
Arizona State University-Tempe
Arizona
Medicine
MD–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 Mox
Immunology Professor at Mayo Khashayarsha Khazaie, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Stanford Md Tauhidul Islam, Ph. D., Associate Research Professor Jin Park, Ph.D.
Rajesh, Aatmaj
Ohio
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Pursue research bridging fundamental physics with applications in quantum information and emerging quantum technologies.
Janet Schroeder
Dr. Chun Ning (Jeanie) Lau, Dr. Brian Skinner, Dr. Marc Bockrath
Rajkumar, Prajit
California
University of California-San Diego
California
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Artis
Dr. Haoqi (Nina) Zhao, Dr. Daniel Domingo-Fernandez, Dr. Pieter C. Dorrestein
Ramirez, Alejandro
Kentucky
Western Kentucky University
Kentucky
Life Sciences
I 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 Grimsley
Dr. Jenni B. Teeters, Dr. Norman Farley, Dr. Amy Brausch
Ramirez, David
Florida
Miami Dade College
Florida
CISE
Ph.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 Castineyra
Dr Jyrko Correa Morris
Raspopov, Mark
California
California State University-Los Angeles
California
CISE
Ph.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 Cooke
Dr. Mohammad Pourhomayoun, Dr. Eun-Young Kang, Professor Weronika Cwir
Rastogi, Amisha
New Jersey
Rutgers University-Camden
New Jersey
Medicine
D.O./Ph.D. neuropsychiatrist innovating models of neurodegenerative disease through integration of patient-derived phenotypes in neuroendocrine mechanisms and focus on vulnerable populations.
Laura Collins
Dr. Nathan C. Walker, Dr. Brian F. Corbett, Dr. Steven P. Greco
Ratliff, Cloe
West Virginia
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Life Sciences
MD/PhD in biochemistry. I aspire to study metabolomic dysfunction in chronic diseases that disproportionately affect underserved, rural populations.
Ember Morrissey
Dr. Jianhai Du, Mr. Yinxiao Xiang
Reed, Camndon
West Virginia
West Virginia University
West Virginia
CISE
Ph. D. in Robotics Engineering. Conduct research in autonomous systems in academia or industry and develop intelligent robots for real-world applications.
Ember Morrissey
Dr. Yu Gu, Dr. Jason Gross
Reed, Justin
Ohio
The University of Findlay
Ohio
Life Sciences
PhD in Neuroscience. I aspire to lead research on neurocognitive aging and behavior while teaching the next generation of scientists.
LOK LEWYANVOON
Dr. Vincent 'Gino' Coppola, Dr. Jessica LaBuda, Dr. Mary Flaim
Reiter, Samuel
California
Carleton College
Minnesota
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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 Zee
Dr. Katherine Meyer, Mr. Anatoliy Gulimovskiy, Dr. Pál Zsámboki
Riasati, Aarya
California
California Institute of Technology
California
Engineering
Ph.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 Weyman
Professor William A. Goddard III, Professor Harry B. Gray, Professor Silvio Osella
RiggsTurpin, Keenan
California
Whitman College
Washington
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Materials or Inorganic Chemistry. I wish to conduct meaningful undergraduate research at a primarily undergraduate institution while teaching chemistry courses
Moira Gresham
Dr. Mark Hendricks
Ritterbuck, Maren
California
Northeastern University
Massachusetts
Engineering
Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Lead research advancing musculoskeletal mechanobiology knowledge and therapeutic application while mentoring students at a university level.
Anne Moore
Dr. Sandra J. Shefelbine, Dr. James R. Monaghan, Dr. Micheal Albro
Ritzer, Meridee
South Carolina
Clemson University
South Carolina
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in Advanced Materials & Systems in an industrial lab setting with a focus on environmental remediation.
Robyn Curtis
Dr. William Pennington Jr., Dr. Colin McMillen, Dr. Donna Nelson
Roberts, Trinity
Virginia
Radford University
Virginia
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Benton
Dr. Jason Davis, Dr. Jamie Lau, Dr. Steven McBride
Robillard, Mackenzie
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Connecticut
Life Sciences
I intend to pursue a Ph.D in molecular genetics, conduct genetic research, and teach at the university level.
Michael Cunningham
Dr. Rachel O'Neill, Dr. Savannah Hoyt, Dr. Stefan Pinter
Robinson, Mia
Mississippi
Jackson State University
Mississippi
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in atmospheric chemistry and work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Pamela Heard
Dr. Remata Reddy, Dr. Alessandro Franchin, Dr. Changmin Cho
Rohatgi, Milan
California
Stanford University
California
CISE
Obtain 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 Hope
Dr. Gregory Valiant, Dr. Haopeng Xiao, Dr. Ron Dror
Romanoschi, Fiona
Texas
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.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 Bruster
Dr. Nicole Aretz, Dr. Karen Willcox, Dr. Jonathan Williams
Roy, Supriya
Minnesota
University of Arizona
Arizona
Engineering
Ph.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 Walter
Assistant Professor of Optics Dr. Travis Sawyer, Professor of Physiology Dr. Timothy Secomb, Professor of Optics John Koshel
Ruiz, Sebastian
Florida
Florida State University
Florida
Psychology
Ph.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-Gloeckner
Dr. Mohamed Sherif, Dr. Timothy Verstynen, Dr. Carmen Varela
Rutherford, Jessica
Alabama
Mississippi State University
Mississippi
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Hoffman
Dr. Nick Cochran, Dr. Jean-François Goût, Dr. Chris Cummings
Ryan, Grace
Massachusetts
College of the Holy Cross
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
I 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 Cashman
Dr. Geoff Findlay
Sachdeva, Anna
Minnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnesota
Medicine
MD/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 Jones
Professor, Dr. Ann Parr, MD, PhD, Dr. Anant Naik, MD, Professor, Dr. Angela Perkins, PhD
Salinas, Steve
California
University of California-Irvine
California
Life Sciences
M.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 Jones
Dr. Stevan Pecic, Dr. Steven Nguyen, Ethan Lai
Samant, Rishab
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama
Medicine
MD/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 Gavin
Dr. Jason Warram, Dr. Braden McFarland, Dr. James Michael Wyss
Sander, Charles
California
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Hunt
Professor Christopher Patzke, Professor Thomas Südhof, Professor Patrick Flynn
Sander, Ian
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio
Life Sciences
PhD in Oral Biology. Investigate links between the oral microbiome and disease prediction, progression, and treatment, with a focus on oral and oropharyngeal cancers.
Franchesca Nestor
Dr. Ahmad El Hellani, Professor Marielle C. Brinkman, Dr. Andrea Suria
Santos, Angelina
California
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania
Engineering
Ph.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 Marr
Dr. Olivia Boerman, Dr. Su Chin Heo, Dr. Jan Mulder
Sareen, Arnav
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
North Carolina
CISE
Ph.D. in computer science. Creating intelligent software for high-performance computing environments. Teaching & mentoring students about navigating data-intensive spaces.
Andrew Keener
Dr Dong Dai, Mr Chris Egersdoerfer, Dr Heather Smith
Sasu, Elena
California
Barnard College
New York
Life Sciences
I 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 Pacheco
Dr. Jennifer Small-Saunders, Dr. Amanda Dudek, Dr. Matthew Porteus
Scalabrin, Jacob
Florida
Florida State University
Florida
Geosciences
Ph.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-Gloeckner
Dr. Winnie Chu, Dr. Catherine Hancock, Dr. Bryan Quaife
Schlageter, Noel
Vermont
Middlebury College
Vermont
Life Sciences
PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Conduct conservation-relevant biogeography research at a governmental or non-governmental organization.
Lisa Gates
Dr. Alexis Mychajliw, Dr. Andrew Swafford, Ms. Danielle Owczarski
Schleck, Mary
New Jersey
United States Military Academy
New York
Life Sciences
M.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 Banko
Dr. Ryan Limbocker, LTC Lucas Fallot, Dr. Elizabeth Yates
Schoinas, Eirini
Oregon
University of California-Santa Barbara
California
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in brain-computer interfaces and computational neuroscience.
Nick Alward-Saxon
Professor Michael Beyeler, Professor Ione Fine, Professor Richert Wang
Schwendeman, Peter
Michigan
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Michigan
CISE
Professor in Computer Science. Conduct research aimed at understanding natural and artificial intelligent systems and teach at the university level.
Melissa Vert
Professor Yuanfang Guan, Dr. Yujin Tang, Professor Sharon C. Glotzer
Sciutto, Alec
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Study glial integration with neural circuitry at the cellular and synaptic level as a principal investigator and professor.
Kelly Medley
Dr. Franca Cambi, Dr. Judith B. Grinspan, Dr. Serena M. Dudek
Sharara, Ahmed
Minnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnesota
Engineering
PhD 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 Jones
Dr. Bhairab Singh
Sharma, Ishaan
Texas
Georgetown University
District of Columbia
Life Sciences
I 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 Cessato
Dr. Christopher Grunseich, Dr. Daniel Pak, Dr. Jason Tilan
Shi, Yazhen
California
Pasadena City College
California
Engineering
Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. Research and devise biomaterials and artificial organs, such as artificial uteruses.
Kris McPeak
Dr. Jillian Blatti, Dr. Wendie Johnston, Dr. Jared Ashcroft
Shooshan, Trevor
New York
University of Rochester
New York
Engineering
Ph.D. in Optical Engineering. Design a broad variety of optical systems and research methods of improved design; teach at the university level.
Belinda Redden
Professor Julie Bentley, Professor Emeritus Duncan T. Moore, Group Leader, MIT Lincoln Lab Madhavi Seetamraju
Siddiqi, Mohammed Usmaan
Illinois
Yale University
Connecticut
Engineering
MD-PhD in bioengineering. Conduct translational research on cardiac assist devices and predictive machine learning models, and teach at the university level.
Alison Bumke
Dr. Narutoshi Hibino, Dr. Jennifer Kwan, Dr. Murad Alam
Singaravelan, Neha
Texas
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama
Medicine
MD/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 Gavin
Dr Trygve Tollefsbol, Ms Brittany Witt, Dr Joya Chandra
Singer, Benjamin
California
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in arithmetic geometry and number theory and teach at the university and graduate level.
Christie Harner
Professor Asher Auel, Professor Salim Tayou, Professor Sarah Frei
Singh, Ishaan
Indiana
Purdue University-Main Campus
Indiana
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Photonics within Electrical Engineering. Conduct research into bioimaging as an academic.
Veronica Schirm
Dr. Alborz Mahdavi, Mr. Phil Engelauf, Dr. Chi Zhang
Singu, Vamsi
Nebraska
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama
Medicine
Obtain 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 Gavin
Dr. Erik Roberson, Dr. Ted M. Dawson, Mr. Ryan Tuckey
Slaughter, Jessica
Virginia
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Maryland
Engineering
I 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 Householder
Dr. Mark Marten, Dr. Ariel Furst, Dr. Polina Anikeeva
Smith, Dejenae
Pennsylvania
Drexel University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
I 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 Gates
Dr. Megan Phifer-Rixey, Dr. Adrienne Kasprowicz, Marisol Rodriguez Mergenthal
Smith, Quinn
Pennsylvania
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
MD/PhD in neuroscience. Lead an interdisciplinary team of scientists to identify causes of, and treatments for, Alzheimer’s disease.
Margaret Marr
Dr. Karlo Malaga, Dr. Sarah Smith, Dr. David Evans
Sompalle, Pranav
Ohio
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Engineering
M.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 Rainey
Dr. Arjun Raj, Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone, Dr. Rakesh Shiradkar
Song, Emily
North Carolina
Duke University
North Carolina
Engineering
I 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 Volmar
Dr. Ashutosh Chilkoti, Dr. Rob Knight, Dr. Ash Patel
Song, Ethan
New Jersey
Cornell University
New York
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Leverage computational tools to develop catalytic organic reactions as a professor at a research-intensive university.
Krista Saleet
Professor Marissa N. Lavagnino, Professor Alan S. Goldman, Dr. Ashish Parihar
Sopko, Katherine
Massachusetts
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in chemical biology. Research novel therapeutics and drug modalities in industry to develop treatments for cancer, autoimmunity, and other debilitating diseases.
Emily Hunt
Professor Brandon Ashfeld, Dr. Thomas Frost, Professor Mariko Morimoto
Stafne, Eva
Minnesota
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin
Engineering
Ph.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 Stubbs
Professor Juliette Becker
Stanton, Reagan
Florida
University of South Carolina-Columbia
South Carolina
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Bess
Dr. Enrique Lopez Rodriguez
Starr, Ashley
Utah
Utah State University
Utah
Life Sciences
I aspire to be a wildlife veterinarian and researcher that can integrate clinical medicine and ecological science to improve conservation and conflict mitigation strategies.
Kristine Miller
Dr Anna Miller
Steinhaus, Casia
North Dakota
University of North Dakota
North Dakota
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Chu
Dr. Bryce Christopherson, Mr. Malte Grunert, Dr. Chonglin Zhang
Stevens, Hannah
Ohio
Miami University-Oxford
Ohio
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in astrophysics. Conduct research in astronomy using multi-messenger techniques at a university or national lab.
Paul Urayama
Professor Burcin Bayram, Professor Vuk Mandic, Mr. Alex Granados
Strompf, Sofie
Virginia
George Mason University
Virginia
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Lead a university proteomics research group studying mitochondrial mechanisms underlying dopaminergic neurodegeneration.
Kaye Stansbury
Dr. Marissa Howard, Dr. Lance Liotta
Sturges, Kieran
New Jersey
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania
CISE
I 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 Lebrun
Dr. Ji Min Lee, Dr. Krista Wilkinson, Dr. Chaleece Sandberg
Sun, Cliff
New York
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct and lead quantum computing research
David Schug
Professor of Physics Alexey Bezryadin, Postdoctoral Researcher Vishwanath Ganesan, Chief Scientist Michael Wall
Sutaria, Julian
Massachusetts
Tufts University
Massachusetts
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in biophysics. Conduct research professionally at the intersection of physics and biomedical engineering.
Emily Palermo
Professor Cristian Staii, Ms. Udathari Kumarasinghe, Professor Peggy Cebe
Takacs, Fir
Virginia
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 McIntyre
Dr. Yujun Choi, Mr. Syd Maroufian, Professor Sophia Economou
Talty, Ian
New Jersey
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research into foundational chemical theory and teach at the university level.
Emily Hunt
Dr. Aliaksandra Lisouskaya
Tavakley, Jack
Minnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnesota
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics. Design quantum devices for next-generation computing, performing research at a university or national lab.
Timothy Jones
Professor Ke Wang, Professor Markus Raschke, Professor Paul Haines
Tenn, Milan
Maryland
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Mathematical Sciences
In 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 Mandos
Professor Pat Devlin, Professor Lukas Kölsch, Professor Nate Fisher
Thadhani, Elio
Massachusetts
Harvey Mudd College
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Borello
Professor Daniel Tamayo, Professor Theresa Lynn, Professor Eric Chitambar
Than, Brandon
Texas
University of Houston
Texas
Medicine
I will pursue an MD/PhD in Cancer Immunology, with a focus on translational research to develop targeted cancer immunotherapies.
Ben Rayder
Dr. Preethi Gunaratne, Mr. Shiyanth Thevasagayampillai, Dr. Kristen Pauken
Thomas, Mallory
Florida
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
Engineering
I 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 Lang
Professor Shaina Kelly, Professor Raymond Farinato, Professor Myeongsub (Mike) Kim
Tibi, Matthew
Florida
University of Florida
Florida
Medicine
Obtain 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 Ivey
Dr Daniel Czyz, Dr Ashlyn Hale, Dr Wilfried Rossoll
Tisdale, George
Texas
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Louisiana
Chemistry
Ph.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 Givens
Professor Clifton Lewis Wagner, Professor Sviatoslav Baranets, Dr. Frank Rolf Fronczék
Tiu, Ronan
New York
Stony Brook University
New York
Physics and Astronomy
I 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 Staples
Dr. Horia Petrache, Dr. Nicanor Moldovan, Ms. Sohalia Tiu
Todebush, Rachel
Georgia
University of Miami
Florida
Engineering
I 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 Green
Dr. , Professor Alice Tomei, Mr Zachary Wilkes, Dr. Dhanashree Surve
Toler, Caroline
Kentucky
Centre College
Kentucky
Life Sciences
Obtain 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 Crabb
Dr. Andrew Gibb, Dr. Scott Johnstone, Dr. January Haile
Touretsky, Katy
Washington
Washington State University
Washington
Medicine
I 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-Lanier
Dr. Kristen Delevich, Ph.D, Mr. Jacob Buursma, Mr. Frank Salazar, MS
Tsao, Adrianna
Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Nevada
Medicine
I 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 Phelps
Dr. Jefferson W. Kinney, Dr. Amanda M. Osse, Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings
Tyler, Kailey
New York
Mercyhurst University
Pennsylvania
Medicine
I 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 Mohan
Dr. Rajinikanth Mohan, Dr. Audrey Forbes-Cardinali
Upadhyaya, Diya
Florida
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Florida
Life Sciences
Obtain a PhD in biomathematics and perform research in mathematical and computational modeling of disease biology to inform and improve clinical interventions and innovations.
Sayandeb Basu
Assistant Professor Renee Brady-Nicholls, Professor Ghanim Ullah, Professor Mette S. Olufsen
Uptain, Lydia
Alabama
University of North Alabama
Alabama
Life Sciences
I 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 Price
Dr. Cynthia Stenger, Dr. Brian Kim, Dr. Sara Johnson
Uribe, Alexander
California
Cerritos College
California
Materials Research
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on semiconducting materials and teach Chemical Engineering courses at the community college or university level.
Timothy Juntilla
Professor Shaun Cook, Professor Michelle Stieber, Mr. Israel Silva
Valentine, William
Connecticut
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Indiana
CISE
Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct Human-Robot Interaction research on socially assistive robots that support older adults, especially those with cognitive impairment.
William Weiner
Dr. Michael Wollowski, Dr. Selma Šabanović, Dr. David Crandall
Valerio, Emily
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Engineering
Pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Advance therapeutic development for under-researched diseases by discovering targets and designing novel modalities.
Michaile Rainey
Dr. Grant Kinsler, Ai Mochida, Bethel Shekour
Vanegas, Jorge
Texas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Texas
Engineering
I 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 Chapman
Dr. Gabriela Romero Uribe, Mrs. Athena Santi, Mr. Gary Newman
Venn, Zachary
Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Nebraska
Chemistry
Being 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 Morrison
Dr. Keshore R. Bidasee, Dr. Sangjin Ryu, Dr. Alan Gift
Villanos, Jose
Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Kentucky
Life Sciences
I 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 Sallee
Dr. Luke Moe, Dr. Samuel Revolinski, Dr. Ryan Hansen
Walton-Irvin, Amir
Maryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Maryland
Engineering
I 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 Householder
Dr. Tulay Adali, Dr. Shari Waldstein, Mr. Emin Erdem Kumbasar
Wang, Anny
California
University of California-Irvine
California
Life Sciences
PhD 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 Jones
Dr. Benjamin Morehouse, Ms. Eirene Marie Q. Ednacot, Ms. Lynn Ueno
Wang, Vincent
California
University of Chicago
Illinois
Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D. in theoretical computer science. Conduct research on the mathematical basis of machine learning theory while teaching at the university level.
Jenna Sarchio
Professor Maryam Aliakbarpour, Professor Ralph Morrison, Professor Jesse Chan
Wardhana, Oliver
California
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. Conduct project-based research in computational biomedical science, ranging from molecular to ecological-scale, at a research hospital.
Emily Hunt
Ms. Ziyu Zeng, Dr. Qingfei Pan
Welp, Eric
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania
Materials Research
Ph.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 Lebrun
Dr. Stephanie Law, Mr. Robert Lavelle, Dr. Shane Lindemann
Weng, Raven
New York
CUNY Hunter College
New York
Life Sciences
In 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 Lassonde
Dr. Sophie Morgani, Dr. Kevin Leclerc
Wengappuly, Bella
Montana
The University of Montana
Montana
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Quantitative Ecology. Modernize wildlife research methods to increase conservation research capabilities and efficiency. Empower under-resourced organizations globally through training.
Kylla Benes
Dr. Erim Gomez, Dr. Mahdieh Tourani, Dr. Doug Emlen
White, Alana
South Carolina
Presbyterian College
South Carolina
Chemistry
Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical chemistry and chemical biology, then pursue research and development roles in industry.
Eli Owens
Dr. Ladie Kimberly De La Cruz, Dr. Stuart Gordon, Dr. Caleb Tatebe
White, India
Mississippi
Mississippi State University
Mississippi
Engineering
PhD in cancer biology. Conduct research into targeted therapy options for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
David Hoffman
Dr. Lauren Priddy, Dr. Matthew Priddy
Wieland, Mary-Alice
Massachusetts
Smith College
Massachusetts
CISE
PhD 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 Dausch
Professor Prashant Shenoy, Professor Michael Robson, Professor Halie Rando
Williams, Anna
Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado
Geosciences
Ph.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 Weibel
Dr. Bia Villas Bôas, Dr. Adrianne Kroepsch
Williams, Ashley
Ohio
University of Dayton
Ohio
Life Sciences
I 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 level
Laura Cotten
Dr. Thomas Williams, Dr. Yvonne Sun
Williams, Makayla
North Carolina
University of North Carolina at Asheville
North Carolina
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in Fungal Plant Pathology. Conduct research in plant fungal disease management and conservation.
Graham Reynolds
Dr. Jonathan Horton
Wilson, Emma
Pennsylvania
Hamilton College
New York
Physics and Astronomy
I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in physics then go on to conduct research as well as teach at the university level.
Lisa Grimes
Dr. Gordon Jones, Dr. Peter Jiang, Dr. Adam Lark
Wimberly, Camille
Maryland
Howard University
District of Columbia
Life Sciences
Ph.D. in infectious disease biology, researching the evolution, transmission, and treatment of zoonotic diseases while advancing food safety practices.
Theon Gruber Ford
Dr. Karl Thompson, Dr. Aman Husbands, Dr. Ricardo Urquidi Camacho
Witmer, Clara
Washington
Lafayette College
Pennsylvania
Medicine
MD-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 Goldberg
Dr. Casey Schmidt, Dr. Ken Roberts, Dr. Jingru Sun
Wodehouse, Kyle
Pennsylvania
University of Delaware
Delaware
Engineering
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Lead research initiatives in industry on polymer systems.
Laura Defurio
Dr. Collin Martin, Professor Arthi Jayaraman, Dr. Gregory Lorzing
Wu, Daniel
California
Claremont McKenna College
California
Psychology
Ph.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 Davidson
Professor Sharda Umanath, Professor Steven Zhou, Professor Eric Johnson
Wu, HaiTian
Texas
Brown University
Rhode Island
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.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 Simundich
Professor Jia Leo Li, Professor Dmitri Feldman, Professor James Valles
Wu, Lillian
Pennsylvania
Lehigh University
Pennsylvania
Engineering
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct and lead translational research in women's health within nonprofit and academic settings.
Jennifer Marangos
Professor Angela Brown, Professor Khanjan Mehta, Ms. Mahsa Khodabakhsh Majd
Yanez Romero, Brenda
Michigan
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
Ph.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, Everest
Massachusetts
Brown University
Rhode Island
CISE
Ph.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 Simundich
Professor George Konidaris, Professor Igor Shuryak, Mr. Chatwin Lansdowne
Yang, James
North Carolina
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
North Carolina
CISE
PhD in Computational Biology. Lead impactful research through machine learning applications in the biological spaces, as well as teach at the university level.
Courtney Hughes
Dr. Zhishan Guo, Dr. Carlton Moore, Dr. Evelyn Chiang
Yanga, Angel Eunisse
California
Bucknell University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
MD/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 Marr
Dr. Ken Field, Dr. DeeAnn Reeder
Ye, Tongtong
Maryland
Wellesley College
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
M.D. in neurology and Ph.D. in neuroscience. Conduct research on pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases in a research hospital.
Katherine Dailinger
Dr. Sara Wasserman, Dr. Quan Yuan, Dr. Hsueh-Ling Chen
Yin, Rachel
Massachusetts
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Washington
Life Sciences
Pursue 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 Acharya
Professor Nicholas A. Steinmetz, Professor Aravinthan D.T. Samuel, Ms. Kimberly E. Miller
Yost, Faith
Pennsylvania
Villanova University
Pennsylvania
Life Sciences
Pursue a Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research in wildlife biology, advocating for conservation and sustainability, and furthering conservation efforts in tropical regions.
Catherine Stecyk
Dr. Samantha Chapman, Dr. Adam Langley, Therese Adgie
Zakharyan, Mark
California
University of California-Santa Barbara
California
Physics and Astronomy
Ph.D. in Physics. Research quantum materials and experimental condensed matter physics.
Nick Alward-Saxon
Professor Andrea Young, Dr. Liam Cohen, Dr. Noah Samuelson
Zhang, Caroline
California
Duke University
North Carolina
CISE
Pursue 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 Volmar
Professor Anima Anandkumar, Professor Brandon Fain, Professor Emily Wenger
Zhang, Christina
Florida
Williams College
Massachusetts
Life Sciences
PhD 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 King
Professor Sarah Goh, Dr. Zebulon Levine, Dr. Diego Pedroza
Zhang, Evan
Texas
California Institute of Technology
California
Life Sciences
Ph.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 Weyman
Professor Michael B. Elowitz, Dr. Andrew C. Lu, Mr. Lukas Moeller
Zhang, James
Illinois
Northwestern University
Illinois
Mathematical Sciences
PhD 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 Williams
Professor Adilson E. Motter, Dr. Thomas P. Wytock
Zhang, Teresa
New York
Stanford University
California
CISE
Ph.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 Hope
Professor John Pauly, Professor Mykel Kochenderfer, Professor Emmanuel Candès
Zhao, Andy
New Jersey
New York University
New York
Life Sciences
MD/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 Wheelwright
Associate Professor Teresa Davoli, Dr. Manjunatha Kogenaru, Dr. Karan Singh
Zhou, Eric
Virginia
University of Richmond
Virginia
Chemistry
M.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 Kuchem
Dr. Chiles Wade Downey, Dr. Chris Shugrue
Zirvi, Rayhan
Maryland
California Institute of Technology
California
CISE
PhD in Machine Learning. Conduct research on generative models for scientific applications and pursue academic career as a professor.
Kristin Weyman
Professor Anima Anandkumar, Professor Bahareh Tolooshams, Professor John Bellettiere
History of the Foundation
Barry Goldwater
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate. Since its creation in 1986, the Goldwater Foundation has awarded scholarships to over 11,000 college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue Barry Goldwater research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
A note from the Chair of the Goldwater Board of Trustees
The Goldwater Foundation's Scholarship Program is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships available for students in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in the United States and its territories.
The program aims to identify and financially support college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate exceptional potential to become the next generation of research leaders in fields essential to national security and global competitiveness.
Created by Congress to honor the distinguished service of Barry Goldwater, the Foundation is bipartisan, national in scope, and deeply academic. A 13-member Board of Trustees consists of eight members appointed by the President of the United States with the consent of the Senate; four members of Congress, two from the Senate and two from the House of Representatives; and the Secretary of Education. The Board appoints an Executive Secretary of the Foundation, who serves as President and is responsible for the administration of the program.
The active participation of over 1,500 colleges and universities has been vital to the program's success. Each institution can nominate up to four students annually, with an extra nomination if at least one is a transfer student or veteran.
Sarah Rehn, 2014 Scholar, Boise State University
To be considered, students must display strong academic performance in an eligible field, have research experience, and submit an engaging essay about their career aspirations along with three letters of recommendation. Each year, a national team of reviewers from academia, industry, and national laboratories evaluates the nominees. It puts forward a slate of students, which is then reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees.
As seen in the testimonies of our Scholars below, the research-based careers of the Goldwater Scholars are the ultimate evidence of the scholarship’s success.
John H Yopp, PhD, Chair, Board of Trustees, Goldwater Scholarship Foundation
A note from the Goldwater President
It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the third president of the Foundation. In each cohort of awardees, I see students selected for the Scholarship who are on trajectories leading toward research careers in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Students often return to tell us that they have aimed even higher and tackled more challenging problems because of their Goldwater experience.
Christina Change, 2011 Scholar, Princeton University
There are responses like the one from Alexis in 2023, included in the testimonials below: “While I enjoyed participating in my undergraduate research projects, I hadn’t really considered a career in research or even pursuing a graduate education.”  Hearing a comment like this is particularly gratifying, as it highlights the profound impact the Goldwater Scholarship has on students' lives, helping them realize their true potential. By nurturing these bright minds, we not only enhance an individual’s future but also strengthen our nation’s economic competitiveness and security. We must continue to inspire U.S. innovators and leaders.
John Mateja, PhD, President, Goldwater Scholarship Foundation
A note from the Goldwater Family
Mark, Chris, and Michael Turlington 2004, 2009, and 2015 (HM) Scholars Furman University
My father, Senator Barry Goldwater, was deeply honored when Congress established a foundation and a scholarship in his name to recognize his 56 years of public service to our nation. He understood how vital the Barry Goldwater Scholarships would be in encouraging college sophomores and juniors to pursue research careers in science, engineering, and mathematics—fields critical to our nation's defense and economic competitiveness. Our family has taken pride in serving on the Goldwater Board of Trustees for the past 40 years, and I am honored to serve on the Board currently.
Peggy Goldwater-Clay, Member and former Chair, Goldwater Board of Trustees
Statistics
11,158 Scholars
3 Presidents
53 Board Members
$2.5 Million in annual scholarships awarded (on average, year over year)
75% of today’s Scholars are currently working on a PhD
18% of Scholars are completing other graduate degree programs
88% of Scholars are actively conducting research
64% of Scholars have publications or presentations in the last year
227 media listings per year on average
54% of those reporting in the last 5 years have received prestigious National scholarships
Another 13% in the last 5 years have received other scholarships and awards
Goldwater Scholar Community (GSC)
The Goldwater Scholar Community (GSC) is a network of Scholars helping Scholars. In 2018, the GSC grew organically around the President of the Foundation and a group of Scholars who envisioned the potential of such a community as a platform for mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to connect with like-minded peers. Today, the GSC has over 3000 members. GSC’s mission is (1) to foster connections among Scholars at all stages, (2) to grow the sense of community among Scholars, and (3) to promote diversity and inclusion in the scholarship applicant pool. The GSC Council runs multiple initiatives to fulfill this mission. See more of their work at
Vision for the Future
The Goldwater Foundation plans to continue awarding approximately 500 Scholarships annually and hopes to continue growing the pool of candidates each year.
Goldwater Scholar Testimonials
Jonathan Elisabeth, 2022 Scholar, Pomona College
The Goldwater Scholarship had a significant impact on my career path by furthering my training as an undergraduate researcher and preparing me to become a competitive applicant for graduate school. The application process taught me how to clearly articulate scientific questions, design feasible research plans, and communicate the broader significance of my work—skills that are essential for a successful research career. Receiving the award not only affirmed my commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. in the biological sciences but also gave me the confidence and experience to write and propose independent research projects, laying the foundation for future academic and professional opportunities.  -
Mariah, 2021
Applying for and receiving the Goldwater is a defining moment in my academic and research career. While I had enjoyed participating in my undergraduate research projects, I hadn’t really considered a career in research or even pursuing a graduate education. When my mentor suggested I apply for the scholarship, I had an epiphany as to what I really wanted to do in the future. Going through the process was a journey of self-reflection and really helped define my future goals. Receiving the Goldwater fortified my newfound interest and goals in research.  -
Alexis, 2023
Shawn Ryan, 2008 Scholar, University of Akron
The Goldwater Scholarship both encouraged me on my path as a STEM researcher and opened doors to future opportunities, namely pursuing a PhD at Harvard, winning an NSF-GRFP, and ultimately being offered a faculty job straight out of my PhD.  -
Ellen, 2019
The Goldwater Scholarship helped me figure out that I wanted to do in research. Also, coming from a school with less research opportunities and less research experience, having the Goldwater Scholarship on my resume made me a stronger candidate for the PhDs I applied to.  -
Olivia, 2022
The Goldwater Scholarship was the affirmation I needed to continue with research and aim for a graduate degree, even during the stress and loss of the pandemic. It also gave me the financial independence to focus on research and applying for grad school during the last year of my undergraduate studies.  -
Elizabeth, 2020
The Goldwater Scholarship has accelerated my career and given me so many opportunities in a short amount of time. I would not be where I am today, newly graduated, without the Goldwater Foundation's support.  -
Ivey, 2022
Arielle Keller, 2015 Scholar, Brandeis University
The Goldwater Scholarship has been a great help in being able to use educational opportunities. Goldwater allowed me to take additional classes in biology and get a minor focused on evolutionary biology. These classes and the expertise and guidance of the Goldwater community both shaped my undergraduate research and helped me get into graduate school. The recognition of Goldwater was helpful, but more importantly, it taught me skills in scientific writing and broadened my academic horizons.  -
Haley, 2023
The Goldwater Scholarship has opened the door for many opportunities in my academic career. When interviewing for graduate schools, this scholarship was often mentioned by interview teams, and I was able to discuss the undergraduate research projects that I conducted and discussed in my Goldwater application. I received multiple offers from various PhD programs and believe this scholarship played a role in these successes. I am honored to be a Goldwater Scholar and represent this community in the marine sciences.  -
Bethany, 2021
Being selected as a Goldwater Scholar had a profound impact on my confidence and career path. It made me feel supported as a researcher and encouraged me to keep pursuing a career I genuinely enjoy. I believe being a Goldwater Scholar made my applications to Fulbright, Marshall Scholarship, and NSF stand out, as I became a finalist for all three and was awarded the NSF GRFP. The scholarship also allowed me to focus on research instead of worrying about how to afford my last year of college.  -
Ana, 2023
The Goldwater Scholarship unlocked my research potential and I wouldn't be where I am today without the Goldwater Scholarship. I gained the confidence to apply to top PhD programs, and the rubber-stamp the Goldwater gave me helped my admission. I will always be grateful that I was selected for the Goldwater Scholarship!  -
Lucas, 2020
Mahmoud Abouelkheir, 2019 Scholar, DePauw University
The Goldwater Scholarship had a profound impact on my career path by affirming my commitment to a research-driven career in science and medicine. It gave me the confidence to pursue ambitious, interdisciplinary projects that integrate mathematical modeling, AI, and clinical application. The award opened doors to global research opportunities—most notably my Fulbright at the Indian Institute of Science, where I developed new vaccine design strategies by modeling B cell affinity maturation. It also positioned me to take on leadership roles early, such as serving as Clinical Research Lead at Raxa Health Services, where I led nationwide studies and developed AI tools now used in clinics across India. The scholarship did not just recognize my potential—it accelerated it, helping me build the foundation for a career that bridges innovation and impact in healthcare.  -
Anish, 2022
The Goldwater Scholarship was an enormous asset when applying to graduate school, both as the standard aspect of my resume, but also because of the extensive revising process I went through when applying for the Goldwater. The writing skills I learned while writing my Goldwater essays easily transferred to graduate school essays.  -
Claire, 2022
Sean Thatcher, 2015 Scholar CUNY, CUNY-Staten Island
The Goldwater Scholarship has connected me with fantastic mentors and opened countless doors for myself. I could never have envisioned myself where I am today without the support of this scholarship. Moreover, this scholarship was a major reason as to why I was able to afford college.  -
Alexander, 2023
The Goldwater Scholarship provided early recognition of my potential as a researcher, which greatly enhanced my confidence and    visibility within the scientific  community. This recognition played a CUNY critical role in obtaining subsequent prestigious fellowships, notably the NSF GRFP and an MIT Presidential Fellowship, and has significantly shaped my current trajectory toward continued research in advanced manufacturing and materials science.  -
Nicholas, 2020
Goldwater gave me a community of like-minded individuals.  -
Michelle, 2021
The Goldwater Scholarship provided me with the resources to graduate top of my class at a prestigious college, gave me the confidence to continue pursuing a research career, and no doubt was a defining factor on my resume. This scholarship has led me to my current position at MIT, in which I am leading a research project.  -
Lillie, 2023
Paul Urayama, 1993 Scholar, Un. of California-Irvine
Goldwater Scholarship assisted me in attaining my undergraduate degree and allowed me to be more financially stable in order to acquire an excellent post-graduation SRA position. This position allowed me to successfully apply to grad school. The skills I gained from writing a Goldwater application helped me write a strong application to achieve an NSF GRFP the following year. The recognition of the Goldwater Scholarship has assisted my career greatly and placed me on a strong path towards achieving a PhD.  -
Hannah, 2023
The Goldwater Scholarship has greatly impacted my educational opportunities, especially when applying to graduate school. Once I said that I was a Goldwater Scholar, university representatives were instantly more interested in me as an applicant/researcher. The scholarship serves as a strong testament of both my research abilities and prospects.  -
Teagan, 2022
Ryan Limbocker, 2014 Scholar, Un. of Kansas
The Goldwater Scholarship has had a significant impact on my career path by reinforcing my commitment to a research-focused career in neuroscience. Receiving the award not only validated the potential of my scientific contributions but also connected me to a national community of aspiring researchers, which has been both inspiring and motivating. It opened doors to competitive research opportunities and strengthened my applications for graduate programs by demonstrating a clear track record of academic excellence and research promise. Most importantly, it gave me the confidence to pursue ambitious questions and continues to shape my trajectory toward a Ph.D. and a long-term career in translational neuroscience research.  -
Marlene, 2019
The Goldwater Scholarship's biggest impact has been self-confidence and the realization that even as an older student, I have a place in research and academia. It absolutely played a role in my applications to graduate school, strengthening my writing skills for applications and providing a large boost to my c.v.  -
Julian, 2023
The Goldwater Scholarship inspired me to continue my research and expand it into new topics, leading me to apply for and receive the NSF GRFP, complete my master's degree, continue pursuing the Ph.D., and mentor many students on my project who also went on to pursue graduate degrees. It has also opened up many career opportunities where I can use my skills to help people which is what I love.  -
Rachel, 2022
Justice Robinson, 2020 Scholar, Tulsa Community College
The Goldwater Scholarship gave me the confidence and support to pursue a career in STEM. It enabled me to apply for the most competitive opportunities such as Harvard and the GRFP fellowship. I aspire to continue maintaining the US as a world leader in STEM research and innovation.  -
Jose, 2020
Receiving the Goldwater Scholarship was a meaningful acknowledgment of the effort and commitment I dedicated to my research and professional development. The application process motivated me to complete my first manuscript for publication, an achievement I once thought beyond reach. This experience sharpened my ability to communicate my research effectively and strengthened my confidence to pursue further research with increased institutional support. I remain committed to integrating research into my practice, particularly in developing patient data-driven treatment strategies and diagnostic tools to improve human health.  -
Tyrone, 2021
Jack Challis, 2003 Scholar, University of Kentucky
The Goldwater scholarship has connected me with a variety of scholars across disciplines and the country, and it has also helped me with my graduate school applications. Being a Goldwater Scholar greatly enhanced my graduate and fellowship applications.  -
Julia, 2023
The scholarship undoubtedly enabled me to freely conduct research throughout my undergraduate studies (ie, without expectation of resulting publications), undertake a Fulbright, and subsequently matriculate to an MD/PhD program.  -
Rishi, 2019
It has shown me that research fulfills my life and has opened up opportunities that I did not know were possible during my undergraduate studies. I have a vast professional network and a community of scientists supporting my endeavors, which will help in finding a job after the PhD is completed.  -
Emily, 2022
Current Members of the Goldwater Board of Trustees
Dr. John Yopp, Chair, Board of Trustees
Hon. Mark Kelly
Hon. John B. Larson
Hon. Glenn Grothman
Dr. Stewart DeSoto
Mrs. Peggy Goldwater Clay
Dr. Joseph Green
Charles R. Korsmo, Esq.
Ms. Maria E Rengifo-Ruess
Current Foundation Staff
John Mateja, PhD, President
Shellby Padgett, Administrative Officer
Other Members of the Team
Arnold and Porter
Scholarship America
GSA OCFO
DOI IBC
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.
By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Over its 30-year history, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to thousands of undergraduates, many of whom have gone on to win other prestigious awards like the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship that support our Scholars’ graduate school work. Today, Goldwater alumni can be found conducting research that is helping defend the Nation, finding cures for catastrophic diseases and teaching future generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
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Important Dates
FIRST TUESDAY IN SEPTEMBER: Online Application Opens
EARLY SEPTEMBER TO LATE JANUARY: Individual internal campus deadlines
LAST FRIDAY IN JANUARY: Nomination deadline (5:00 PM CT)
LATE FEBRUARY: Nomination packets reviewed
MID-MARCH: Board of Trustees vote on Scholars
LAST FRIDAY IN MARCH: Scholars/Honorable Mentions Announced (11:00 AM Central Time)
Announcements
College Matters. Alma Matters. June 3rd Podcast
Episode:
John Mateja on The Barry Goldwater Scholarship: Identify, Encourage and Support Students doing Undergraduate Research.
Episode summary introduction:
Set up in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater’s distinguished public service, the Scholarship promotes undergraduate research by awarding scholarships to students. In this podcast, John gives us an overview of The Barry Goldwater Scholarship, How Students can Apply, What they look for in their Scholars, and Advice for High Schoolers.
Linking Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Applications
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