2007 Goldwater Scholars

(Listed by State of Legal Residence)

Alabama

Sonja C. Brooks
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research at a leading university or medical research institution, studying the underlying causes of and treatments for various brain disorders.

Inn-Inn Chen
Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research as a senior investigator of a biomedical engineering lab on collaborative projects and creating novel tissue engineering/stem cell therapies.

Samuel D. Cooper
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research at a major research institution in the field of algebraic topology and help settle the Baum-Coones Conjecture.

Harold W. Hatch
Tulane University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomecular Engineering. Conduct research in protein science and teach as a faculty member in the Chemical Engineering department of a research university.

Andrew J. Vincent
University of Alabama
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemical Medical Research. Conduct biomedical research dealing with newly appearing antibiotic resistant bacteria or complex seemingly incurable retroviruses.

Alaska

Ivy E. McDaniel
Scripps College
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research as a principal investigator at a university or government laboratory, preferably studying developmental control of gene expression.

Arizona

Eric M. Anderson
Arizona State University
Major(s): Bioengineering/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research on effective clinical treatments for neurological diseases such as glioblastoma multiforme in a clinical environment.

Allison M. Engstrom
Arizona State University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering. Conduct research in alternative energy sources such as catalytic fuel cells.

Andrew D. Friedman
University of Arizona
Major(s): Systems Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Systems Engineering. Conduct research utilizing engineering skills in new ways and in new fields.

David M. Hernandez
University of Arizona
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy. Conduct research in academia in theoretical astrophysics, focusing on the nature/structure of dark matter.

Ellene-Hera Mashalidis
University of Arizona
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Protein Chemistry. Conduct research involved in the design and development of pharmaceuticals.

Arkansas

Natalie J. Anderson
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Biophysical Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Teach at the university level.

Randy P. Carney
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research and teach at a major research university.

Phillip A. Cleves
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in cellular mechanisms and gene expression, focusing on understanding the cellular machinery involved in coral bleaching and reef ecology.

California

Vanessa M. Andrews
University of Tulsa
Major(s): Geophysics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geophysics/Mathematics. Conduct research on earthquakes either at a university or for the United States Geological Survey.

Laura B. Balzer
University of Vermont
Major(s): Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Biology. Conduct research using mathematical modeling to simulate biomedical processes, providing further insight into many medical conditions, possible therapies and prevention techniques.

Matthew A. Breindel
University of California-Berkeley
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the neurobiological basis of cognition as a professor and researcher.

Karen C. Brown
Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct cutting-edge and intellectually demanding research that directly promotes human welfare through synthetic organic chemistry either in a biotech company or academia.

Darren R. Davis
University of San Diego
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research in machine learning, enhancing an individual’s ability to understand the world and improve society’s effectiveness in overcoming challenges.

Frances E. Delaney
Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on the possible applications of inorganic compounds in biological systems or the basic mechanics of chemical reactions through computational chemistry.

Satoru Emori
University of California-Irvine
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering. Conduct research on nanostructured materials and teach at a university.

Robert Foresman
Pomona College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Quantum Physics. Conduct research in quantum physics at a research institution.

Megan M. Freeland
University of Redlands
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct biomedical research and work in a laboratory setting with genetics, either in industry or as an academic professor.

Yonatan F. Kahn
Northwestern University
Major(s): Physics/Music Performance
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct cutting-edge theoretical physics designed to replace the Standard Model, including such topics as string theory or quantum gravity and become a tenured professor at a research university.

Laura P. Lagomarsino
University of California-Berkeley
Major(s): Genetics/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics/Plant Biology. Conduct research in the field of plant phylogenetics and systematics and teach at a research university.

Stephanie S. Lam
University of California-Berkeley
Major(s): Chemical Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research at a major research university.

Colin D. Landon
Brigham Young University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research developing tools for the engineering of materials/material properties based on their microstructural constituents in a government lab or academia.

Jessica W. Lin
University of California-San Diego
Major(s): Bioengineering/International Studies
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct medical research in industry or academia.

Justin G. Meyerowitz
Haverford College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry. Conduct research on cancer-related cell growth pathways, investigating the mechanisms of these interactions and teach at the university level.

Priyanka Narayan
Stanford University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Protein Chemistry. Conduct research in the field of receptor proteins at a medium to large size academic institution.

Samuel J. Rosenthal
Stanford University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering. Conduct research on organic electronics and teach materials science at a research university.

Prashant Saraswat
California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in fundamental physics at the university level.

Andrew M. Saxe
Princeton University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research on algorithms behind intelligence by mixing engineering and neuroscience.

Adam K. Schawel
Occidental College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on cell biology and teach at a liberal arts college.

Darcy D. Wanger
University of California-Los Angeles
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research that requires fundamental understanding, in addition to physical insight, and that has an ethical application beyond the pure science, both in industry and academia.

Grace C. Wu
Pomona College
Major(s): Biology/History
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research on insect physiology or phylogenetic systematics at a liberal arts institution and teach.

Shuai (Steve) Xu
Rice University
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research in tissue engineering at a major university or medical center.

Margaret A. Yandell
University of California-San Diego
Major(s): Environmental Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Conduct research at a research university and lead a research group that studies issues in atmospheric chemistry.

Allison J. Zemek
University of California-Irvine
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research focusing on the design and development of medical devices and equipment for use in head and neck surgery.

Colorado

William Eucker
US Naval Academy
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Conduct research in functional materials and become the Chief of Naval Research to enable the investment in critical emerging defense technologies.

Matthew D. MacCarthy
University of Denver
Major(s): Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on new prevention techniques and treatments for debilitating human conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Cerebral Palsy at a research hospital.

Maxwell C. Moe
University of Colorado-Boulder
Major(s): Astrophysics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research both theoretical and observational in the late stages of stellar evolution of medium and high mass stars at a university.

Farheen Rizvi
University of Colorado-Boulder
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research specializing in astrodynamics and/or GPS technology, developing new navigation techniques to help hikers and skiers.

Daniel J. Schlingman
University of New Mexico
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in novel compounds in order to find new ways to battle cancer at the molecular level.

Connecticut

Jennifer A. Cano
University of Virginia
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics/Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics, mathematical physics, high energy or particle physics and teach at the university level.

Lewis D. Hahn
Harvard University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Biochemical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering. Conduct research in tissue engineering at a major research university.

Andrew J. Hoover
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research and teach at a major academic institution.

Ashlan M. Musante
Wheaton College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research and teach at the undergraduate level.

Alexander R. Parent
Clark University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Become a tenured professor at an accredited university.

Daniel E. Roberts
University of Alabama
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on abnormal conditions caused by neurodegenerative diseases to better understand the cellular mechanisms involved which will lead to improved treatments.

District of Columbia

Susannah M. Leahy
George Washington University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology/Genetics. Conduct field research on endangered and at-risk populations to design conservation plans on an ecosystem level.

Delaware

Vivek D. Desai
University of Delaware
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bomedical Sciences. Conduct top-level research at a leading research institution in the field of eye development.

Brian J. Grindel
University of Delaware
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell/Molecular Biology. Conduct research in cell physiology and oncology and become principal investigator of a research laboratory at a major university or biomedical research institute.

Florida

Bradford A. Barker
University of Florida
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct theoretical research in the fields of properties of materials and many-body systems at a university level.

Suraj J. Kabadi
Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in applying nanotechnology to medical devices, such as implantable biosensors/regulators and drug delivery systems.

Dustin F. McLarty
University of Florida
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering/Propulsion. Conduct research at one of our nation’s premier research laboratories, such as the Jet Propulsion Lab in California.

Edward B. Miller
University of Florida
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics/Structural Biology. Conduct research in the development of gene therapy-based cures using biophysical methods and explore the development of new techniques.

Priya Pal
Florida State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct medically applicable biochemistry research at a research institute or university.

Georgia

Matthew B. Bouchard
Northeastern University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics. Conduct research in biomedical imaging related discipline and lead a university laboratory focusing on extending the knowledge and reach of novel, minimally-invasive biomedical imaging techniques.

Jessica M. Bryant
University of Georgia
Major(s): Cell Biology/French
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular Biology/Neuroscience. Conduct research at a major research university or institute and direct a research lab.

Nithya M. Natrajan
University of Georgia
Major(s): Genetics/Microbiology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics/Cellular Biology. Conduct research in genetics or cellular biology with a focus on human disease and medical therapy development, specifically cancer treatment development.

Saranya A. Selvaraj
Emory University
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in the biomedical field that uses an understanding of immunology and biochemistry to design, target and refine treatments for human diseases.

Adam Topaz
Davidson College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics, specifically algebra and teach in a college or university setting.

Yixiao Zou
Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct biomedical research in an academic setting, developing non-invasive imaging technologies to study changes in the brain on the synaptic and cellular level.

Idaho

Derek J. Erstad
Albertson College
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research.

Katie M. Gunderson
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Chemistry/Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Geochemistry. Conduct research about nuclear waste products and how they interact with and affect the environment in an academic environment.

Alina M. Schimpf
Boise State University
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in areas of chemistry that are math intensive and teach at the university level.

Lisa J. Young
Boise State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Conduct research that will be beneficial to this area of study.

Illinois

Matt R. Biancalana
University of Chicago
Major(s): Biological Chemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct pharmaceutical research specializing in the developmpent of treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Jared T. Burde
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Major(s): Physics/Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Surface Physics. Conduct research on the process of adsorption on carbon nanostructures with strong focus on developing applications for filtration and chemical detection at a major research university.

Lucas B. Edelman
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Bioengineering. Conduct research on cardiovascular disease and treatments at a major research university.

Caterina Gratton
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Psychology/Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience. Conduct research on memory and attention using neuroimaging techniques and teach at a premier university.

Katrina M. Honigs
Grinnell College
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical or Theoretical Physics. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

James E. Kath
Northwestern University
Major(s): Integrated Sciences/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics/Biophysics. Conduct research in biophysics, working to improve communication between physicists, biologists, mathematicians and chemists, and teach at a major university.

Claire E. Knezevic
Scripps College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research on synthetic methodology of biologically relevant molecules in industry, a govenment laboratory, or research university where my lab work would focus on the same topic.

Daniel J. Lee
University of Illinois at Chicago
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct basic research into the investigation of therapies to combat pathological inflammatory responses.

Kevin M. Mercurio
Washington University-Saint Louis
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research that furthers the fundamental understanding of the physical universe at an academic institution and also fosters the growth of the physics community, as an advisor and resource for students.

Elisabet Pujadas
University of Chicago
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Systems Biology. Conduct research on Systems Biology and develop a systems understanding of medicine.

Erin K. Shanle
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Major(s): Chemistry/Botany
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Botanical Biochemistry. Conduct biochemical research and teach others the skills necessary to advance research in the field.

Farah J. Shareef
University of Illinois at Chicago
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research of cell and tissue engineering in a university setting, focusing on the prevention of vital organ damage through the use of bioengineering constructs.

Ying (Amy) Ye
University of Illinois at Chicago
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics/Neuroscience. Conduct research in the field of molecular genetics and neuroscience, focusing on connections between genetic/biochemical events and the brain.

Indiana

Aaron J. DeLoughery
Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in academia.

Priscilla A. Erickson
Kenyon College
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Conduct research in biomedical sciences to improve the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of human diseases.

Kristina T. Gaff
Dickinson College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in experimental chaos and nonlinear dynamics, and teach at the university level.

Casey M. Kraning
Butler University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science/Biomedical Engineering. Conduct and lead research in the engineering of novel biocompatible medical devices in areas such as tissue engineering.

Sibo Lin
Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry. Conduct research to investigate relevant questions in biochemistry, inorganic chemistry or materials science involving catalysis in either academia or industry.

Iowa

Benjamin A. Franta
Coe College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the field of condensed matter physics at a private or government laboratory and teach at a top research university.

Julia R. Kamenetzky
Cornell College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in physics and astronomy, being supportive of science outreach and education, especially efforts to help young women succeed in science and mathematics.

Alexandra B. Keenan
University of Iowa
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/International Studies
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Protein Therapeutics/Microbicides. Conduct research aimed at alleviating problems in the global health care setting, specifically in women’s reproductive health.

Garth W. Strohbehn
University of Iowa
Major(s): Biochemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Oncology. Conduct research on the mechanisms of cancer progression and the design and delivery of efficacious therapies in an academic medical center holding both clinical and research professorships.

Catherine A. Whiting
University of Iowa
Major(s): Physics/Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Radio Astronomy. Conduct research in understanding the universe, and inspire public interest in astronomy and physics.

Patrick H. Willoughby
University of Northern Iowa
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinorganic/Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research applying advanced chemical techniques to the solution of key questions and challenges in biology and teach in an academic program.
Kansas

Jennifer L. Buseman
Kansas State University
Major(s): Microbiology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct translational cancer research investigating the molecular basis for potential cures for cancer and bringing those technologies to the bedside in clinical trials.

Kyle Hesed
University of Kansas
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Herpetology. Conduct research in evolutionary biology with amphibians and reptiles in a university, research or conservation organization and teach.

Stephanie A. Hill
University of Kansas
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research on the process of drug discovery and development, ultimately leading to a breakthrough in the treatment of diseases.

Michael E. Reppert
Kansas State University
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research on fundamental physical and chemical principles as they apply to biological systems in a university setting.

Erica A. Siebrasse
Hendrix College
Major(s): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology/Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research in the biological sciences at a college or university and teach.

Emily A. Voigt
Kansas State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical/Biological Engineering. Conduct research in biofuels and teach in a university setting.

Kentucky

Joseph E. Chavarria-Smith
Western Kentucky University
Major(s): Recombinant Gene Technology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct molecular biology research in academia, government or industry.

Casey E. Kute
Santa Clara University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct research to design, manufacture and market robots for use in hazardous environments such as space exploration, search and rescue missions.

Andrew L. Lynch
University of Kentucky
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering. Conduct research at a national laboratory or major research university and eventually lead a research cluster.

Mark A. Sandefur
Western Kentucky University
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Conduct research on the pathology and potential treatments of neuropathic disorders at a major research university or hospital and teach.

Kevin H. Wilson
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics/Computer Science. Conduct research at a research institution and obtain tenure track professorship in the mathematics or computer science department.

Louisiana

John P. Casey
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
Major(s): Biological Systems Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research and develop promising genetic phenomena such as RNAi into practical, expedient therapies applying these techniques to the amelioration of ailments such as cancer or AIDS.

Claire E. Kendig
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct field research in Africa, while researching and teaching at a university in the United States on the treatment of infectious diseases such as cholera or malaria.

Maine

Benjamin T. Burpee
University of Maine
Major(s): Biology/Studio Art
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research in the field of evolutionary biology and teach at the university level.

Lindsey G. Hendricks
Goucher College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Urban Ecology. Conduct research in the understanding of the urban system as an ecosystem to improve urban environmental quality and life for residents.

Chelsi J. Snow
University of Maine
Major(s): Molecular/Cellular Biology/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Maryland

Shivkumar Kambhampati
George Washington University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Diagnostic Radiology. Conduct research in the field of Forensic Computer Tomography to create improved 3-D images of brain CTs to diagnose cerebrovascular accidents and intracranial hemorrhage.

Leah Y. Liu
Pennsylvania State University-University Park
Major(s): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology. Conduct research focusing on understanding animal development at the biochemical and molecular levels and teach at a university or government research institution.

Sara A. Madanikia
Georgetown University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Oncology. Conduct cancer research in my own lab for the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

George S. Zaidan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research and teach.

Shira G. Ziegler
Oberlin College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie genetic disorders, improving patient care and treatment.

Massachusetts

Hua Chai
Amherst College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the molecular biological or biochemical mechanism involved in neurodegenerative diseases at either a pharmaceutical company or a medical institute.

Rebekah I. Dawson
Wellesley College
Major(s): Astrophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research and teach astrophysics at a liberal arts college.

Angela M. DiCiccio
Mount Holyoke College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct biodegradable materials research with medical applications, and teach chemistry courses that incorporate biological applications.

Dawn T. Eriksen
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research as an innovative faculty member at a prestigious research institution.

Geoffrey A. Fudenberg
Columbia University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Systems Biology/Neuroscience. Conduct quantitative research of biological processes and teach in academia.

Pauli M. Kehayias
Tufts University
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Particle Physics. Conduct research and teach physics.

Cristin J. Reno
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Major(s): Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research investigating the genetic basis of the onset and proliferation of atherosclerosis in either industry or academia.

Kelsey T. Ruddick
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Major(s): Forensic DNA Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct research in DNA based human identification for a government or academic laboratory.

Colin R. Twomey
Colgate University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Intelligence. Conduct computational intelligence search, drawing inspiration for technological innovation from biology and natural systems.

Michigan

Edwin Chen
Michigan State University
Major(s): Physiology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct fundamental research with clinical experience in order to enhance medical health in cancer biology, and educate and train the next generation of scientist doctors.

Robert J. Friederichs
Michigan State University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering. Conduct biomaterials research, practicing translational medicine at the interface between biomaterials development and clinical trials by researching orthopaedic implants.

Kurtis L. Geerlings
Michigan State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in High Energy Physics. Conduct research involving Higgs Boson with the ultimate goal of advancing our understanding of the nature of matter in either a government research facility or university and teach.

Sheeba M. Joseph
Case Western Reserve University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct cancer treatment research contribuing to the ongoing efforts to reduce the deleterious effects of living with cancer and help patients from both a health care and research perspective.

Keith W. Mulder
Hope College
Major(s): Chemistry/ACS Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biochemical research with a focus on developing new cancer therapies, discovering how gene regulation can be accomplished in humans.

Samantha N. Spath
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Conduct first-rate research of human disease and teach at a university.

Eszter Zavodszky
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct original research while teaching students in academia.

Minnesota

Nicole Ali
Harvard University
Major(s): Biophysics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Physics/Mathematics. Conduct and lead a research team at a leading university, teaching math/biology and continuing to do both clinical and laboratory research in the area of regenerative medicine.

Michael J. Barany
Cornell University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct pure mathematics research through a combination of independent research, inter- and intra-disciplinary collaboration, and innovative teaching at the university level.

Nathaniel C. Brandt
University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research and teach at the college level.

Lindsey L. Hines
University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct research in biologically inspired technology.

Stephanie L. Irish
Michigan Technological University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in either a government ran organization such as NASA or NSF, or a professorship at a university.

Kristine E. Knoll
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology/Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research and teach at a research institution sharing passion for science and discovery with other future scientists.

Brian J. Krohn
Augsburg College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmacology/Organic Chemistry. Conduct pharmacology research at a major university and eventually continue an active research career in a more intimate teaching environment at a small liberal arts college.

Jennifer A. Lambrecht
Luther College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research related to bacterial pathogenesis.

Christian R. Lytle
University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in astrophysics focusing on cosmology and/or particle astrophysics, and teach, involving students in the research.

Mississippi

Taylor A. Barnes Read Bio…
Middle Tennessee State University
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research that will produce results that are useful for synthetic and organic chemists.

Brandon S. Russell
University of Mississippi
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological/Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research using synthetic organic chemistry to engineer novel therapeutic approaches that are beyond traditional pharmaceuticals.

Jessica P. Shackleford
University of Southern Mississippi
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct scientific research and teach.

Jackson R. Switzer
University of Alabama
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research involving chemical weapons and their effects, enhancing methods for detection aiding to stop their mitigation.

Missouri

YunXiang Chu
Stanford University
Major(s): Chemistry/Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurochemistry. Conduct research focusing on two intertwined aspects of neurology, to elucidate the causes of Alzheimer’s and epilepsy on a molecular level.

Adam C. Gouge
Truman State University
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics and teach at a university.

Christopher J. Johnson
University of Tulsa
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience. Conduct research to develop computer architecture based on the neuron as a tool for understanding the brain on multiple levels of abstraction.

David A. Kiblinger
Truman State University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research on environmental and technological problems either at a research institution or in industry.

Eric R. Wofsey
Washington University-Saint Louis
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematics in academia.

Dafang Zhang
Washington University-Saint Louis
Major(s): Chemistry/Philosophy
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry. Conduct research at a leading research university, investigating various chemical pathways of diseases, and teach the next generation of scientists and doctors.

Montana

Christopher M. Chandler
University of Idaho
Major(s): Dietetics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nutritional Anthropology. Conduct research on prehistoric food systems focusing on nutritional adequacy and promise in helping to alleviate chronic malnutrition.

Christopher R. Dienes
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Major(s): Mathematics/Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Statistics. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

Natalie J. Miller
Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on human diseases and develop therapeutic treatments.

Luke M. Oltrogge
Montana State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in applying molecular level analysis such as mass spectrometry to complex biological systems and teach at a major university.

Nebraska

Lynsey N. Crosby
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research focusing on viruses that infect humans at the university level.

Benjamin J. Fehrman
University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in academia.

Nevada

Vivian A. Vallin
Loyola Marymount University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Conservation Ecology. Conduct research on the relationship between animal behavior and ecology.

New Hampshire

Andrew N. Niles
University of Rochester
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics and teach in a university setting.

Stanley F. Steers
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Major(s): Physics/Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the field of non-linear dynamics and turbulence in an academic setting.

Lucia T. Tian
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrial Engineering. Conduct lead research in a prominent electrical engineering laboratory in signal processing, electronic materials or power electronics research area, specifically in the area of alternative energy.

Vassili S. Vorotnikov
University of New Hampshire
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research with a focus on cleaner alternative fuels, their credibility, costs and efficiency, and teach at the college level.

New Jersey

Eric P. Astor
Swarthmore College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Discrete Mathematics. Conduct basic theoretical research both academic and “think tank” style, with focus in computer-related discrete mathematics (particularly algorithmically-based).

Kristin M. Beck
University of Rochester
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research with a team of graduate and undergraduate students in physics at an academic institution.

Joshua R. Cook
University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research at a major research university dedicated to the study of translational immunology.

Alexandra J. Denby
Cornell University
Major(s): Computational Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct cutting edge research in the area of biology in which math and computer skills are required; in particular, applied genomics or biological statistics in the academic world.

Michael A. Drahl
Elmira College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct synthetic organic research in the pharmaceutical industry, utilizing favorable reaction pathways to target compounds with therapeutic biological activities.

Sarin S. Kadakia
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Oncology. Conduct research in cell cycle regulation and how it relates to cancer.

Janine LoBue
Loyola College in Maryland
Major(s): Mathematical Sciences/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences. Conduct research developing faster algorithms to solve mathematical problems whose solutions are unlikely to be found in polynomial time.

Holly V. Moeller
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research on ecosystem processes in global change and teach at a major research university.

Mohammad F. H. Naqvi
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct inter-galactic research to analyze the impacts of magnetic fields created by stellar bodies on our environment.

New Mexico

Mohammad M. Ghassemi
New Mexico State University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research to develop components for an artificial human immune system.

Kwame T. Porter-Robinson
New Mexico State University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in the field of non-linear control theory,

Sarah E. Stark
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Microbiology/Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pathology. Conduct research incorporating both anatomic pathology/biological structures and evolutionary bacterial pathogenesis, and teach in a university setting.

New York

Marco A. Allodi
Hamilton College
Major(s): Chemical Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research on the creation of new materials and measuring their physical properties with spectroscopy and teach/mentor at the college level.

Kristin S. Alongi
Hamilton College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Food Chemistry. Conduct research and influence aspiring young scientists.

David L. Bauer
CUNY City College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research applying fundamental principles of bioorganic chemistry to the larger fields of structural biology and medicinal chemistry in an academic research setting.

Itamar M. Belisha
CUNY City College
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in neurological disorders.

Daniel L. Campbell
Hamilton College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in optical or solid state branches of experimental physics and teach at the university level.

Heather Y. Chan
Brigham Young University
Major(s): Computer Science/Music Performance
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research towards improving the efficiency and safety of today’s technology in a research facility.

Sarah Fink
Williams College
Major(s): Chemistry/English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research on improving approaches to cancer chemotherapy and teach organic and medicinal chemistry at a research university.

Jeremy M. Freeman
Swarthmore College
Major(s): Cognitive Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research to help unravel the neurobiological basis of human consciousness, initially for the more accessible case of visual awareness.

Miriam B. Ginzberg
CUNY Queens College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in the field of pharmaceutical materials science with focus on using nanotechnology/advanced materials in the development of new medical technologies and teach.

Kathryn E. Knowles
University of Rochester
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic or Physical Chemistry. Conduct physical and inorganic chemistry, specifically spectroscopy and photochemical reactions involving metals, and teach at a research university.

Angela M. Mitchell
Elizabethtown College
Major(s): Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research on how viruses interact with their hosts and teach at a university.

Shira A. Mitchell
Harvard University
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science/Mathematics. Conduct research in industry, government or a university.

Laura C. Myers
Dartmouth College
Major(s): Biology/Spanish
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology. Conduct research in stem cell biology and design clinical trials to test the effectiveness of stem cell therapies on patients suffering from neurological disorders/injuries at a research university.

Andrew S. Paluch
SUNY at Buffalo
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on the complexities of solid-liquid equilibrium with computational molecular simulations in a major government research lab.

Brandy A. Pappas
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research on the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and teach at a major research university.

Ujas Shah
SUNY at Stony Brook
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research to improve methods for cardiac regeneration and tissue repair.

Rebecca K. Sinnott
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Conduct research on biochemical and cellular pathways involved in cancer and neurological diseases initiation and progression.

Jessica M. Smith
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research at a research university or pharmaceutical company.

Jeffrey M. Ward
Clarkson University
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct mathematical cryptography research at a major research university.

Matthew J. Ward
Youngstown State University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research at a research institution and become an established and published research mathematician.

Erika K. Williams
Williams College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research at a large medical research university.

Matthew C. Woodruff
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research and teach at a research lab in a major research university.

North Carolina

Kelli J. Carroll
Davidson College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Developmental Neurobiology. Conduct high-caliber research and train future scientists.

Alys M. Cheatle
Catholic University of America
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct genetic or immunological research and teach at an academic institution.

Brent M. Dorr
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Molecular Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Computational Structural Biology. Conduct research examining the connection between protein sequence and tertiary structure, with an emphasis on applications to rapid drug design.

Kathryn J. Greenberg
Mount Holyoke College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the field of laser or semiconductor physics.

Lena M. Hyatt
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Genetics. Conduct research purifying proteins, crossing flies and searching for novel information about aberrant DNA repair that may lead to cures for cancer.

Stephanie R. Jones
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct research at the interface of biological chemistry and materials science as a tenured professor at a university.

Joseph M. Morrow
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research on high-lifting, low fuel-consuming aircraft to make air travel cheaper and more energy-efficient, and share this knowledge through teaching.

James P. Nelli
Wake Forest University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research.

Warren M. Perry
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurology/Genetics. Conduct research into the understanding of the central nervous system and its diseases.

Jennifer L. Ricks
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research that will investigate the molecular biology of cancer and translate that knowledge into innovative therapies that will be more effective and have fewer side effects and teach.

Jonathan C. Toledo
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research concentrating on the modeling of complex biological fluid phenomena such as mucus-air coupling in the trachea/microbiological flows such as those due to cilia in a university setting.

North Dakota

Jordan M. Dahl
North Dakota State University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electromagnetics. Conduct research to apply advances in physics disciplines to engineering, including the possibility of developing potentially new energy sources and teach.

Ohio

Joel S. Beckett
Kenyon College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry/Molecular Pharmacology. Conduct research to develop drugs to modify or prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Marie Y. Braasch
Ohio University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology. Conduct research either studying the neurological systems involved in emotional memory or studying stem cells with applications towards neurodegenerative disease treatment.

Roger A. Fecher
Wright State University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research at a prominent university.

Eric W. Frey
Miami University-Oxford
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research and teach at a university.

Lori L. Hanna
University of Dayton
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Renewable Energy. Conduct research, develop and promote renewable energy technologies that will improve the living conditions and health of people in developing areas.

Lisa M. Heitmann
Trinity University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry. Conduct neurodegenerative disease research in the pharmaceutical industry.

Adam Jara
Wittenberg University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics. Conduct research in the development of new drugs, particularly the delivery of drugs to the body and how we may use computational models to further explore delivery methods.

Ryan K. Johnson
University of Chicago
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Mathematics. Conduct mathematical research at a university.

Gregory M. Kestin
Ohio State University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct theoretical nuclear/high energy physics research both individually and as a leader of a research team in a university setting.

Maxim O. Lavrentovich
Kenyon College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research in biophysics studying physical models of biological systems at the molecular level at a college or university setting.

Benjamin R. Safdi
University of Colorado-Boulder
Major(s): Engineering Physics/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the theoretical foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum computation, ultrafast lasers and nanotechnology, specifically nanomedicine, in academia.

Christine M. Schultz
Ohio University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research and teach at a major university.

Elena Udovina
Harvard University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory. Conduct research and teach at a research university.

Benjamin L. Wegenhart
Ohio University
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical, inorganic or environmental chemistry for a government institution and eventually lead a research department.

Matthew L. Wohlever
Ohio State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research leading to the development of new and more efficient drug delivery methods for life-saving medicine.

Oklahoma

Kurt R. Brorsen
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry. Conduct and lead a research group in theoretical/computational chemistry at either a research university or private lab which will likely involve molecular dynamics.

Emily A. Fortuna
Rice University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research on the study of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Acquisition.

Nadia T. Sebastian
Creighton University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology. Conduct biomedical research related to molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry.

Maya L. Wei-Haas
Smith College
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geochemistry. Conduct research focusing on anthropogenic influences on ground water chemistry and/or anthropogenic impact on biogeochemical cycles at a major university.

Oregon

Katherine B. Bateman
Oregon State University
Major(s): Microbiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research that will contribute to the discovery of chemotherapeutic agents to treat bacterial or viral infections.

Elizabeth M. Carrington
Southern Oregon University
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Soil Science/Biogeochemistry. Conduct research in the various aspects of soils and biogeochemical relations in either a university or research institution such as the USDA.

Jenna L. Jeffrey
University of Oregon
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in pharmaceutical development.

Grant D. Meadors
Reed College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in cosmology in search of the totality of the universe.

Anthony L. Shiver
University of Oregon
Major(s): Biochemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics. Conduct research applying biochemical, genetic and mathematical modeling techniques to dissect the role of epigenetic modifications in genetic processes.

Johannes H. Strom
Bowdoin College
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research to improve the human condition by improving climate machines, using AI to support human adaptation to climate change or developing concepts in AI to complete tasks dangerous for human.

Noah K. Strycker
Oregon State University
Major(s): Fisheries Resources
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Fisheries/Wildlife Science. Conduct field observation/research, photography, drawing, painting and writing, promoting the interests of birds and birding to a broad audience.

Justin T. Webster
University of San Diego
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics. Conduct research that will utilize various mathematical approaches in solving many different types of problems.

Yvonne J. Yamanaka
Duke University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research and design biomaterials for the targeted and controlled delivery of drugs, genes and vaccines, and teach at a university.

Pennsylvania

Jaryd T. Freedman
Lafayette College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research to develop cheaper, less toxic antiretrovial treatments in order to ease the pain and suffering and extend the life of HIV positive individuals in an academic hospital.

Benjamin O. Gordon
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in smart structures applications aimed at improving performance and energy efficiency of various engined constructs, and teach at a university.

Kelly K. Hallinger
College of William and Mary
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Ornithology. Conduct research with particular emphasis on conservation biology and ecotoxicology, and teach at the university level.

Anna M. Klales
Haverford College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research to explore new and exciting physics, while also instilling and inspiring a love for science in others through teaching.

Patrick J. Knerr
University of Delaware
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic/Bioorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in the study of the biological applications of chemistry at a leading research university.

Rachel M. Leskowitz
Barnard College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular/Molecular Biology. Conduct research focusing on improving the quality of life by developing new treatments for cancer and various genetic diseases.

John E. McManigle
Pennsylvania State University-University Park
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research using training in microbiology and molecular medicine to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic devices and procedures.

Christian R. Millichap
Dickinson College
Major(s): Mathematics/Philosophy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research and teach college level math.

Gregory A. Newby
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research in cell biology and drug development aimed at developing methods to cure and prevent viral disease.

Haig S. Norian
Villanova University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research that deals with energy harvesting and conservation, specializing in the fields of electronic materials science and signal processing in a university setting.

Elizabeth C. Paladin
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct pharmaceutical research to improve pharmaceuticals currently in use and to develop new pharmaceuticals for future use.

Christopher J. Pollock
Clemson University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in the field of materials science as a head researcher at either an academic or industrial research institute.

Elizabeth A. Skubak
Bucknell University
Major(s): Mathematics/Classical Studies
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research and teach at an undergraduate institution.

Jonathan M. Stahlman
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research on alternative energy sources at either a national laboratory or within private industry.

Coral M. Stredny
University of Scranton
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

David W. Taylor
Syracuse University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research and teach at the college or university level.

Lauren M. Thorpe
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research either in an academic institution or a scientific corporation.

Vincent A. Viscomi
Pennsylvania State University-University Park
Major(s): Astronomy/Astrophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Conduct research in astronomy and theoretical physics with a concentration on cosmology at a major research institution.

Marisa L. Winkler
Bryn Mawr College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research exploring the effects of different medical treatments in either the National Institute of Health, the World Health Organization or a pharmaceutical company in drug design and synthesis.

Luke T. Zarko
University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Computer Science/Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in graphics or programming languages and teach at the university level.

Rhode Island

Jeffrey A. Patenaude
Northeastern University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research to invent an easily accessible diagnostic tool capable of detecting cancer using nanotechnology.

Elana A. Viola
University of Rhode Island
Major(s): Chemistry/Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research.

Lynn A. Worobey
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomechanics. Conduct research on developing prosthetics and other devices to aid those with disabilities.

South Carolina

Fahmin Basher
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research dealing with the pathogenesis of allergy and anaphylaxis, as well as disorders in cell-mediated immunity.

Robert N. Clarke
Clemson University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct research in space robotics and systems, working with robots in low-gravity environments in the purpose and spirit of the exploration of space, humanity’s ultimate frontier.

Charles Staats
Duke University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in theoretical mathematics in either working for the government, independent research institution or academia.

William G. Stanton
Kenyon College
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

South Dakota

Daphne M. Moutsoglou
South Dakota State University
Major(s): Microbiology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology/Oncology. Conduct research to investigate immunologically and molecular-based therapies for cancer.

Elizabeth G. Nettleton
University of South Dakota
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Conduct research at a national laboratory.

Kathryn E. Swenson
University of Tulsa
Major(s): Biochemistry/Environmental Policy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Science. Conduct research with the goal of making critical scientific contributions of bringing clean water to developing nations.

Tennessee

Samuel R. Barrett
Stevens Institute of Technology
Major(s): Computer Science/Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Zachary B. Rodgers
University of Chicago
Major(s): Physics/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Physics. Conduct research in quantitative and physical sciences to find unique approaches to solving problems in biology and medicine.

Peter C. Scully
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Physics/Classics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medical Physics. Conduct research on developing new tools for the treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases at a research lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Texas

Nicholas B. Bergfeld
Texas Tech University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Psychology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research to create treatments for those with neurodegenerative diseases and memory loss, plus unlock savant abilities which would enable access to unused parts of the mind.

Yieu Chyan
University of North Texas
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct and lead a research group to engineer novel solutions for devastating diseases like cancer.

Philip J. Graber
Washington and Lee University
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in industry or academia.

Bennett H. Lane
Yale University
Major(s): Molecular Biophysics/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research as a principal investigator in a university setting, combining both directing significant research and teaching.

Amelia H. Lin
University of North Texas
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research to develop nanotechnology with practical applications in fields ranging from biotechnology to materials science at the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at MIT.

Monica A. Lu
University of North Texas
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct biomedical research at the National Institute of Health’s Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, searching for cures for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and autism.

Chih-Ping M. Mao
Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research to develop highly effective immunotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of cancer, and research/teach molecular pathology.

Andrew L. Matteson
Texas A & M University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research on the mathematics of biochemical pathways related to the growth of tumors, and employ mathematical insights to suggest treatment courses at a Research I-Group I university math dept.

Kevin W. McBride
Texas Tech University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Physics. Conduct research in areas of chemical/nuclear interactions for detection of manufactured nano-particles and their subsequent destruction in academia.

Alisa Mo
Cornell University
Major(s): Biology/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research on the basic science underlying a neglected disease – a disease that disproportionably affects people living in developing countries in a university setting.

Wenqi Wang
University of North Texas
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research on gene expression at the Cold Spring Harbor Institute.

Yuxuan Wang
University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience/Biochemistry. Conduct research to better understand the mechanisms of those currently incurable diseases.

Utah

Arthur W. Mahoney
Utah State University
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research with emphasis on parallel computation and self-organizing networks, and teach at a highly reputable institution.

Vermont

Ryan P. Heney
Boston College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Oncology. Conduct cutting edge cancer research primarily in the development of novel treatments and highly specific anti-cancer drugs.

Virginia

Kristie I. Aamodt
Brigham Young University
Major(s): Genetics/Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research dealing with the immunology, molecular biology and biochemistry of cancer prevention and treatment and teach at a university.

Elizabeth A. Bell
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geology. Conduct research in the field of tectonics, focusing on plate boundary processes in academia.

Jake V. Bennett
Roanoke College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research at either a research facility or at a university.

Jennifer L. Boyd
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct biomechanical analysis to develop new lower leg and foot injury prevention and rehabilitation methods to be used by individuals ranging from athletes to war veterans at the Univ. of Oxford.

Sean A. Cantrell
University of Virginia
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research to probe the most fundamental aspects of nature and teach in a university setting.

Bryan S. Der
University of Richmond
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in an academic setting.

George W. Flathers, III
Virginia Military Institute
Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering. Conduct research to develop advanced sensor and avionics technology while incorporating human factor needs to increase the safety/efficiency of civil/military aviation.

Christopher M. Jackson
Wake Forest University
Major(s): Neuroscience/English
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research to study diseases of the nervous system and develop innovative approaches for understanding and treating these diseases.

Katherine M. Kross
James Madison University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research focusing on neurobiology on a hospital based research team or in a university.

Alexander G. Moore
University of Richmond
Major(s): Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology. Conduct research to improve care and prevention of infectious disease through a public health organization like the Centers for Disease Control/Prevention or World Health Organization.

Elizabeth K. Proffitt
Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research that will improve the quality of life.

Ashwin Rastogi
College of William and Mary
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical or Mathematical Physics. Conduct research that will make a meaningful contribution to the modern theories and understanding of physics at an academic institution.

Brian T. Rice
Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in discrete mathematics and teach at the university level.

Gary B. Shambat
University of Virginia
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Chemical Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research on emerging technologies in the area of renewable energies and applied energy systems in a developing nanoscience industry.

Mary C. Stoddard
Yale University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research on the evolution of bird color, lead a team of undergraduates in ornithological field work and teach at the university level.

Evan B. Wang
University of Richmond
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research using computational chemistry for important molecular discoveries, and teach at a high quality research institution.

Washington

Jennifer L. Bufford
Willamette University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research and teach at a small liberal arts college that fosters excellence in teaching and research.

Jennifer C. Driggers
University of Washington
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research on gravitational wave physics and teach at a research university.

Leland J. Jefferis
Seattle University
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research related to space exploration, pure mathematics and theoretical physics.

Nathan K. Pflueger
Stanford University
Major(s): Mathematics/Symbolic Systems
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research using the structures of abstract algebraic logic to clarify and describe the great problems of cognitive science and artificial intelligence.

Aaron M. Ring
Yale University
Major(s): Molecular Biology/Biophysics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biochemistry. Conduct research on biochemistry/pathophysiology of genetically inherited diseases to learn more about normal physiology and to find new targets for rational drug design.

Peter J. Scherpelz
Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum optics or a related field, and teach in a university setting.

Molly E. Schumer
Reed College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct genetic research on the relationship between behavior and evolution, especially mechanisms which influence sexual selection and teach.

Julia Schwarz
University of Washington
Major(s): Computer Science/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in human computer interactions and teach students how to creatively approach interesting problems in computer science.

Benjamin N. Spaun
Whitworth College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plasma Physics. Conduct research that aids the developmenet of plasma propulsion systems to be implemented in NASA’s future space exploration efforts.

Emily S. Stefansson
Western Washington University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research focusing on a topic related to environmental conservation.

Riley J. Steiner
Occidental College
Major(s): Biology/Diplomacy and World Affairs
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research related to infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS in an effort to develop more effective treatment/prevention, and establish an academic research institute that focuses on scientific research.

Pavan A. Vaswani
University of Washington
Major(s): Computer Science/Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research developing medical technologies/create devices that can have a significant impact on the lives of patients.

West Virginia

Kellen M. Calinger
West Virginia University
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Biochemistry. Conduct research that will broaden our understanding of the mechanisms involved in ecoysystem response to global warming in either academia or with a governmental agency.

Wisconsin

Ishrat Ahmed
Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Molecular/Cellular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research investigating the pathways and treatments of degenerative neurological disorders.

Jennifer Albretsen
Utah State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in materials and surface physics and inspire future scientists in an academic setting.

Gustav M. Borstad
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics/Optics. Conduct research to achieve a mastery of optics and optics-related theoretical physics, and hold a position as a researcher at a national laboratory, in industry or academia.

Judd F. Hultquist
Marquette University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research to provide leadership in building a stronger scientific community based on cooperation, communication and cross-disciplinary understanding, and teach in a university setting.

Suraj S. Pradhan
Northwestern University
Major(s): Integrated Sciences/Neurobiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Conduct research using molecular biological tools to study the functionality of the brain, developing treatments for neurological defects, learning disabilities and sleep disorders.

Merilie A. Reynolds
Smith College
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geology. Conduct research with a focus on water resources and teach at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Brent S. Rivard
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Physiology. Conduct research to make new discoveries in plant physiology applicable to problems of global sustainability.

Thomas W. Watson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science. Conduct research in an academic or industrial setting.