2008 Goldwater Scholars

(Listed by State of Legal Residence)

Alabama

Brittany Rae Agius
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. Pharmacology. Conduct research in drug discovery and drug metabolism.

Kalen Berry
University of Alabama
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research on neurological disorders and teach at the university level.

Laura Hofto
Rhodes College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct cutting edge research that combines the tools of theoretical chemistry and physics to solve practical problems in the molecular biology of proteins.

Taoreed Olanrewaju Lawal
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Biology
Career Goal: M.D. / Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct research in biomedical science, supervise clinical trials implementing gene-based therapeutics for cancer, and teach at the university level.

Cierra T. Spencer
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Major(s): ACS Biochemistry/Philosophy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or Pharmacology. Conduct research in drug development or discovery at a pharmaceutical company.

Shahein Holmes Tajmir
Emory University
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D., Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Pratik Talati
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D. in Psychiatry, Ph.D. in Psychopharmacology. Conduct research in pharmacology and teach at a leading university.

Arkansas

Whitney Marie Gammill
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Combine biochemical research with a university teaching position.

Rachel Elizabeth Thomas
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct biomedical research on neurodegenerative disorders.

Arizona

Charlene Bashore
Arizona State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science, particularly cancer research.

Lara Cardy
Arizona State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Speech and Hearing
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Teach at the university level and conduct research regarding the neurological underpinnings of developmental disorders, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Tobias Siavash Mansuripur
University of California-Santa Barbara
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum optics and teach at the university level.

Michael Robert Mitchell
University of Arizona
Major(s): Molecular/Cellular Biology/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, specializing in cellular mechanisms of communication. Carry out basic research in an academic setting.

Bryan Rolfe
Arizona State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in chemical processes with the goal of decreasing negative environmental effects.

California

Phillip Ayers Benedetti
University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry
Career Goal: To meaningfully contribute to the development of medical techniques and treatments through the maximized use of chemistry, ultimately assisting people improve their quality of life.

Kevin Kuan-Wei Chen
California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Aeronautics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aeronautics. Conduct research in experimental or computational fluid mechanics, at either a university or a company.

Helen Alta Craig
University of California-Davis
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Research scientist in computational physics and condensed matter theory.

Scott Himmelberger
University of California-Davis
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in photovoltaic technology and teach at the university level.

Vivian Jiang
University of California-Berkeley
Major(s): Chemical Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology, M.D. in Infectious Diseases. Conduct biomedical research and practice medicine at a medical university.

Max Kleiman-Weiner
Stanford University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in neuroscience on the mechanistic differences between normal and pathological circuits and teach at the university level.

Laura Anne Loesch
Scripps College
Major(s): Neuroscience/Humanities
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in cognitive neuroscience; focus on using and improving functional imaging. Possibly contribute to debates concerning intersection b/w society and neuroscience.

Fedor Dmitrievich Manin
California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematics or computer science and teach at the university level.

Johanna Marjorie Nevitt
Tulane University
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geology. Conduct research in Holocene environmental change and teach at the university level.

Mark Ingraham Paulsen
Occidental College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D. with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. Establish a research program and teach in a university setting.

Benjamin David Preskill
Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in computational neuroscience, a field combining physics, mathematics, computer science, and neurophysiology; teach at the university level.

Tanya Rogers
University of Puget Sound
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution. Conduct research in marine ecology and perform conservation work.

Hannah Mariah Warner Salim
Pomona College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. Conduct research in Bioinformatics and teach at a liberal arts college.

Shrenik Nitin Shah
Harvard University
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in diophantine geometry and algebraic complexity theory. Teach at a university. Write a novel about the life of the modern mathematician.

Alexander Muir Sutherland
University of California-Davis
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Research the application of nanomaterials in green chemistry and teach inorganic chemistry with a emphasis on nanotechnology at the University level.

Doug Tischer
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Research focused on the detailed chemistry of cellular events and teach at the university level.

Donovan Lee Ventimiglia
University of California-Santa Barbara
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the molecular basis of neurological disease and teach at the university level.

Jennifer Yeh
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biological Engineering. Conduct research in biomedical science.

Colorado

Abraham Scott McCall
Kansas State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Pharmacology. Pursue novel pharmaceutical research, especially using synthetic medicinal chemistry, for clinical integration in emergency medicine.

Jessica Renee McCoury
Texas Tech University
Major(s): Cell and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Participate in international health research and education.

Julia Layne Moore
University of Washington
Major(s): Applied and Computational Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in computational biology (focus on modeling infectious disease) and teach at the university level.

Danielle L. Nuding
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in planetary atmospheric science, specifically Mars or Earth climatology as a research scientist working towards an astronaut career.

Jennifer Kathryn Olson
Seattle Pacific University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Ecology. Conduct research on marine invertebrates and possibly teach at the university level.

Trevor Anton Petach
Harvard University
Major(s): Physics/Earth and Planetary Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Develop renewable energy technology.

Shervin Rahimpour
University of Colorado-Boulder
Major(s): Biochemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./ Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics. Conduct research in biochemical physics, mainly imaging techniques, and teach at the university level.

Connecticut

Joseph Allen Fournier
University of Connecticut
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical/Theoretical Chemistry. Conduct my own research in theoretical chemistry and teach at a major university.

Elizabeth Mary Morse
College of the Holy Cross
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemistry and teach at the undergraduate level.

Alison Ringel
Wesleyan University
Major(s): Molecular Biology/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics. Conduct research in molecular biophysics using spectroscopic techniques to probe structure-function relationships and teach at the university level.

District of Columbia

Allison Yvonne de Groot
Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering. Translational researcher developing materials in the tissue engineering lab and finding novel ways to treat patients and ultimately develop new biomedical techniques.

Delaware

Jeffrey Paul Bosco
University of Delaware
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Lead a research laboratory in the field of applied catalysis at either a national research institute or university with a top-ten program in Chemical Engineering.

Ritika Samant
University of Delaware
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research related to cell signaling in disease mechanisms and apply learnings to the advancement of patient care at a leading research and teaching institute.

Spencer Nicholas Tofts
University of Delaware
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. In Mathematics. Conduct research in topics in pure mathematics and teach at the university level.

Florida

Joshua Thomas Abbott
New College of Florida
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science. Conduct research in and better understand the field of Cognitive Science/Artificial Intelligence, in addition to teaching at a research university.

Victor V. Albert
University of Florida
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in computational science and teach at a top-ranked university.

Ashley Elizabeth Ewh
University of Central Florida
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: I would like to get a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. After working in industry for a few years, my goal is to become a professor and teach at a research university.

Samuel Thomas Harrold
University of Rochester
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct astrophysics research on plasmas in a university setting while teaching or pursue research at a national lab.

Nicholas G. Horton
Rollins College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Perform research in a laboratory and eventually teach at the university level.

Steven Lawrence Robinette
University of Florida
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in systems biology and teach at the university level.

Rebecca Anne Stone
Florida State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in pharmaceuticals or nanotubes.

Nathan Lars Strutt
University of Florida
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in catalytic chemistry and molecular topology, and teach at the university level.

Georgia

Andrea Burns Barrett
Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics. Conduct research in biomedical engineering and bioinformatics.

Vanessa de Valle
University of Georgia
Major(s): Biology/Psychology
Career Goal: I plan to earn an M.D./Ph.D. with a Ph.D. in molecular biology. My career goal is to conduct research in biomedical sciences aimed toward applications in the treatment of human disease.

Wei Ho
Princeton University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science, most likely in the field of Natural Language Processing. Conduct research in the field.

Christina Vicky Theodoris
California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research investigating immunological and molecular strategies for the treatment of cancer and teach at the university level.

Iowa

Katherine Garrett
Creighton University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct particle physics research to help in the search for and classification of dark matter, and test and discover the most effective techniques for teaching physics.

Thomas Edward Heineman
University of Iowa
Major(s): Chemistry/History
Career Goal: My career goal is to attain a Ph.D. in the field of Environmental Chemistry, with the plan of conducting research in Biogeochemistry and teaching in academia.

Maria Noelle Hindt
University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Conduct research in cancer biology and teach at the university level.

Rachel Levine
University of Iowa
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Music
Career Goal: My career goal is to obtain my Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering and be involved in the development of products that greatly improve people’s lives.

Mark Tucker
University of Iowa
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in mathematical physics.

Alexa Warwick
University of Northern Iowa
Major(s): Biology/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Conservation Biology/Conservation Genetics. Conduct applied research of areas in critical need of conservation and be involved in education at an university or a non-profit organization.

Idaho

Sean Howe
University of Arizona
Major(s): Mathematics/Creative Writing
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics (likely Algebra, Number Theory, Topology, Probability or Analysis) and teach at the university level.

Bryan Joseph Wilson
University of Idaho
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: My career goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics and perform theoretical research either as a professor or employed by a research agency.

Illinois

Patrice Elaine Baumhardt
Illinois State University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology, specializing in deep sea organisms. I plan to study how these organisms function and survive in the various extreme environments associated with the deep sea.

Evan Louis Breedlove
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering/M.D. Conduct research in biomedical implants with special focus on biochemical interaction with materials, practice medicine, and teach at the university level.

Donald Joseph Bungum
University of Chicago
Major(s): Chemistry/Biological Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biological Chemistry. Conduct research in chemistry or biological chemistry, teach at the university level, sponsor research group.

Brandi Clark
University of Missouri-Rolla
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry or Engineering. Conduct research in environmental chemistry and teach at the university level.

Trent Michael Graham
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum optics and teach at the university level.

Rebecca Christine Grove
Eastern Illinois University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Teach at the university level and conduct research in organic synthesis.

Kathleen Frances Mittendorf
DePauw University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in biomedical science, specializing in research pertaining to multiple sclerosis, and teach at the university level.

Timothy Kevin O’Connor
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research into biodiversity, the evolution of social behavior, and social wasps; teach at the university level, especially undergrad courses.

Aarti Sharma
University of Illinois at Chicago
Major(s): Chemistry/Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research to generate better treatments/cures for diabetes, supplemented by treatment of endocrinology patients to further understand mechanisms of illness.

Amy Lynn Speelman
Hope College
Major(s): Chemistry/French
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry with a focus on computational techniques. Career in industry, using computational chemistry for the rational design of synthetic targets.

Jonathan Michael Swenson
Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Teach university students and conduct research in analysis.

John Sterling Wilmes
Reed College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in algebra or algorithms at a research university.

Anastasia G. Yanchilina
Creighton University
Major(s): Atmospheric Science
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences with a concentration in paleoclimatology; after, I hope to conduct research at a national research laboratory or at a university as a principal investigator.

Kelly A. Zalocusky
Hendrix College
Major(s): Biology/Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology. Conduct research on the genetics, evolution, and ecological implications for social and altruistic behavior.

Indiana

Alexander Preston Breitinger
DePauw University
Major(s): Chemistry/History
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in environmental-related topics and teach at the university level. I hope to use my research not only in academia, but also to shape public policy.

Sahba Charkhzarrin
Ball State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Oncology. Perform research in drug synthesis for cancer treatment development and teach about advances in oncology at the university level.

Sonya Merritt Hanson
University of Southern California
Major(s): Biophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Structural and Computational Biology. Integrate computational and experimental tools of biophysics to understand the molecular mechanisms of the nervous system.

Jamie Leigh Johnson
University of Southern Indiana
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D. Conduct clinical research as well as practice obstetrics and gynecology.

Brittany Ann Rohrman
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Physics. Conduct research in the field of Biophysics and teach at the university level.

Clare E. Rowland
George Washington University
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic chemistry. Conduct research in transuranium chemistry with a focus on feasible replacement of some hydrocarbon fuels with nuclear power sources.

Arunan Skandarajah
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Participate in research and development in the medical device industry before returning to teach at the university level.

Nicole Stone
DePauw University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedicine. Treat patients directly and conduct relevant research in biomedical science.

Jacob Adam Vervynckt
Western Kentucky University
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in drug synthesis and development with a pharmaceutical company or university research team.

Livia Margaret Wilz
Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. My goal is to teach biochemistry and organic chemistry at the university level and conduct biochemical research in the field of protein structure and function.

Yun William Yu
Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Conduct research in biomedical science and develop new instrumentation to do so at an academic medicine institution.

Kansas

William Zechariah Carlson
Kansas State University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in math analysis and teach at the university level.

Rachel Lynn Debes
University of Kansas
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Statistics. Conduct research in biostatistical applications in the medical industry.

Michelle Higgins
Kansas State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Nutritional Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmacology. Conduct translational research in drug discovery and development at the university level.

Rebecca Lynn Totten
University of Kansas
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D in Geology. Conduct research in paleontology and isotope geochemistry and teach at the university level.

Kentucky

Benjamin Gregory Gowen
Centre College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemistry or immunology and teach at a college or university.

Samuel Mospens Nicaise
University of Kentucky
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering. To lead research in alternative energy or teach/research at a world-renowned university.

Anthony Chase Palisch
Centre College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Investigate the molecular basis of human behavior, while teaching at the undergraduate level.

Katharin L. Shaw
Transylvania University
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. Conduct research in the molecular sciences. Possibly teach at at the university level.

Rachel Diane Wigginton
Western Kentucky University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Teach at the university level and conduct research to enhance understanding and conservation of natural ecosystems.

Louisiana

Vikram Agarwal
University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genomics. Conduct computational and experimental research in cellular and molecular biology and teach at the university level.

Brian Goh
Louisiana State Univ and A&M College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Conduct research in the application of tissue-specific adult stem cells as a method of cell therapeutics in regenerative medicine.

Leah Rebecca Muller
Louisiana State Univ and A&M College
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomedical engineering, concentrating on the development of biomaterials and gene therapies for use in combating disease.

Michael Parent
Louisiana State Univ and A&M College
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in a Nanoscience or similar. Conduct research in the science, technology and/or engineering of nanostructures at a national lab or industry.

Nabil Thalji
Louisiana State Univ and A&M College
Major(s): Biochemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. with Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in bioorganic chemistry as a faculty member of a medical school.

Masssachusetts

Rene Boiteau
Northwestern University
Major(s): Integrated Sciences/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct interdisciplinary environmental chemistry research and teach in a university setting.

Thomas Joseph Cahill, III
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct reseach as a computational industrial chemist working on problems such as the development of efficient fuel cells.

Muhamed Hadzipasic
Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Neuroscience/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Lead a research group that focuses on developing quantitative neurological disease models and image analysis protocols, and teach at the university level.

Elizabeth Jerison
Yale University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in physics and teach at the university level.

Michael Krainin
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in artificial intelligence and teach at the university level.

Samuel Lichtenstein
Harvard University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in number theory, algebraic geometry or another field, and teach at the university level.

Jessica Catherine Lin
New York University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics, with a focus in applications to physics. Conduct research in applied mathematics and teach at the university level.

Sunny Shang Lou
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Conduct research in cancer biology and teach at the university level.

Adam Henry Marblestone
Yale University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics or Biophysics. Apply physics and mathematics to develop new physical technologies and quantitative tools for biomedicine, and teach at the university level.

Marie Louise Nickens
MassBay Community College
Major(s): Biology/Forensic DNA Science
Career Goal: My ultimate career goal is to direct the Human Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic DNA Laboratories at Quantico, VA.

Anna Caroline Perry
College of the Atlantic
Major(s): Human Ecology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology. Conduct field research regarding bird breeding biology, population dynamics, navigation, and conservation, as well as teach at the university level.

Patrick William Quinn
MassBay Community College
Major(s): Molecular Genetics
Career Goal: My career goals are to obtain a doctorate in Molecular Genetics and conduct academic research in the origins, history, and divergence of human DNA; hence lineages and groups.

Blair John Rossetti
Wheaton College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell or Developmental Biology. Conduct research in Cellular or Developmental Biology and teach at the university level.

Daniel Jonathan Smaltz
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in organic synthesis, with applications to the development of pharmaceuticals, and teach at the university level.

Kristin M. Tyler
Smith College
Major(s): Mathematics/Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Social Neuroscience and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics. Conduct research in social neuroscience and statistical methodology and teach at the university level.

Maryland

Adam Michael Bouland
Yale University
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in computational mechanics and teach at the university level.

Nicholas John Patrick
Duke University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology or Computer Science. Conduct research in computational structural biology as a professor at a research university, or as a scientist at a biotechnology company.

Maine

Nathaniel Flaschner Meyer
Oberlin College
Major(s): Biology/Environmental Studies
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Freshwater Ecology. Conduct research in stream ecology, advise impact assessment teams, and teach university students.

Michigan

Kristin Dittenhafer
Hope College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemical science and make positive contributions to the medical research community through research done either in industry or academia.

James P. Grinias
Eastern Michigan University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in instrumental development and teach at the university level.

Melissa Joy Haegert
Calvin College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Conduct research in solar system astronomy and perhaps teach at the university level.

Jonathan Moerdyk
Hope College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic/Analytical Chemistry. Conduct independent research in industry, or possibly government or academic laboratory settings.

Steven Aaron Moses
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research at a university or government lab in a pure physics field.

Erin Elizabeth Mowers
University of Chicago
Major(s): Biological Science/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Focus on translation cancer research in the biomedical sciences, including drug discovery and new targets for cancer therapy. Teach at the university level.

Catherine Laura Nezich
Michigan State University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in biomedical science, focused on drug development for chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, in government-funded laboratory.

Kyle Schneider
Grand Valley State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemical or biomedical science at the university level or possibly in industry.

Minnesota

Annelise Beck
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in physical chemistry (spectroscopy) and teach at university level.

Jared Cregg
Michigan Technological University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Lead a university research group that studies multifaceted neural engineering problems.

Shannon Edd
Clemson University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in advanced materials and mechanics. My goal is to conduct research in precision measurement at a top tier university.

Maria Ann Holland
University of Tulsa
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Engineering. Conduct research in low-technology renewable energy while teaching at the university level and writing textbooks.

Angela Holmberg
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Major(s): Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in polymer chemistry and teach at a collegiate level.

Ryosuke Kita
Northwestern University
Major(s): Integrated Sciences/Earth and Planetary Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Earth Science. Conduct research to understand the mechanisms for the ways that climate changes affect health and teach at the university-level.

Andrew Jason Manion
University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Mathematics/Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in an area of pure mathematics and teach at the university level.

Paul David Nichol
Saint Olaf College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical or Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research in these fields and either teach at the university level or work in industry.

Eric Riedl
University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Mathematics/Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematics and teach at the university level.

Emma Louise Schlatter
Smith College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Pursue research and teaching in theoretical mathematics at the university level.

Katherine Theisen
University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I would like to pursue a career as a professor at a major research university and a medical doctor-applying evolutionary principle to basic science questions of medical relevance.

Eric David Weber
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Major(s): Mathematics/History
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Teach at the university level and conduct research with undergraduates in advanced mathematics, particularly algebraic topology and deformation of algebraic structures.

Robert Woodward
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in artificial intelligence and teach at the university level.

Missouri

Christopher George Dove
Truman State University
Major(s): Biology/Philosophy
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. with focus in Genetics. Conduct translational medical research on genetically predisposed pulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma, familial emphysema) at a university.

Tyler Bischoff Faust
University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Teach and conduct research at the university level.

Kevin Karsch
University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in the field of computer graphics or functional analysis and teach at the university level.

Intelly Shang-Zhi Lee
Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at a major research university.

Nathaniel Gregory Roman
Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: My goal is to attend graduate school and receive a Ph.D. in Computer Science focusing on computer vision. I then plan to become a professor at a research university, studying computer vision.

Daniel William Tappmeyer
University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering or D.V.M. and Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine. Conduct research in biomedical applications of nanotechnology and teach at the university level.

Mississippi

Elizabeth Ivy Parkinson
Rhodes College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research in the development and improvement of chemotherapy agents and teach at the university level.

Justin Poelma
University of Southern Mississippi
Major(s): Polymer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Polymer Science. I plan to conduct research in the field of biomaterials and eventually teach at the university level.

Montana

Conor Jacobs
Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research for a small pharmaceutical company or biotechnology firm.

Jeffrey Kurt Weber
Willamette University
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical or Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research regarding applications of algebraic group theory to physical chemistry and teach at a university level.

Daniel Jerry Woldtvedt
Colorado State University
Major(s): Biomedical Science/Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct clinical research in biomechanics specifically related to orthopedic implant devices. Practice part-time in a clinical setting as an orthopedic surgeon.

North Carolina

Jeremy Curtis Diepenbrock
Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Applied Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Solve industrial problems involving significant numerical analysis.

Mark Hallen
Duke University
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry or Applied Mathematics. Apply mathematical techniques to biochemical or chemical systems in industry or academia.

Lauren Jackson
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Lead research studies in electronic materials that will advance knowledge of materials for energy-conservation technology.

Nicole Rae Kroeger
North Carolina State University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Teach mathematics at the university level and conduct mathematical research.

Adam C. Nichols-Nielander
University of Virginia
Major(s): ACS Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic/Organometallic Chemistry. Conduct research in the field of organometallics and teach at the university level.

Sarah Chavez Rhodes
Davidson College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in neuroscience while teaching at a college or university.

North Dakota

Neil Bharat Patel
Augustana College-Sioux Falls
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Medical Degree. Conduct research in Biochemistry and apply to the astronaut training program and later teach at the university level.

Joshua Roger Pohlman
University of Idaho
Major(s): Ecology/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Epidemiology or Enviornmental Health Sciences. Conduct research relating to enviornmental conditions and disease worldwide.

Alex Taylor Ritter
Concordia College-Moorhead
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research in the field of microbiology or synthetic biology and teach at the university level.

Nebraska

Rajeev K. Anchan
Creighton University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Researching the innate immune processes that lead to cardiovascular disease, while analyzing noninvasive preventative procedures and teaching in a research institution.

Aaron Fluitt
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering. Conduct research in antibiotic resistance and teach at the university level.

Nathan Christopher George
Colorado School of Mines
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research involving chemical engineering in a research institution.

Corey John Georgesen
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major(s): Biological Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I want to conduct research at a medical and teaching institution, share my findings with doctors and students, and teach at the university level.

Natalie Janelle German
Creighton University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biochemical research on Alzheimer’s disease and teach at a major research university.

New Hampshire

Andrew Lutas
Penn State-University Park
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience with plans to teach in academia and conduct research in molecular genetics and neuroscience.

New Jersey

Robert J. Comito
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D in Chemistry, most likely pursuing synthetic organic chemistry or methods based organic chemistry, followed by a professorship in chemistry.

Natasha Gownaris
Gettysburg College
Major(s): Environmental Studies/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Science. Conduct research in marine ecology that will increase the efficiency of organism managment as part of a governmental organization.

David Hansen
Brown University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Mathematics. Teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses at the university level, conduct research in number theory and geometry.

Samuel M. Kim
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Structural Biology. Conduct research in antibody structures and eventually teach at university level.

Tami Danielle Lieberman
Northwestern University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular or Computational Biology. Teach and conduct research at a major research university utilizing mathematical techniques to study the molecular mechanics of gene regulation.

Ann Mularz
Drew University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in a corporate setting, preferably on methods of synthesis of materials.

Aaron Henry Potechin
Princeton University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in mathematics and conduct research and teach at the university level.

Aakash Kaushik Shah
Ursinus College
Major(s): Biology/Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology. Teach at the university level and conduct research on the molecular mechanisms underlying biological phenomena.

Swarup Sai Swaminathan
Columbia University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Protein Biochemistry. Research signal transduction cascades linked to pathophysiology using protein structure, assume leadership positions in academia, and serve as an HHMI investigator.

Jennifer Lynn van Saders
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Astrophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research at major observatory or university and teach at university level.

Alyssa Wilson
Drexel University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in physical science and teach at the university level.

New Mexico

Benjamin Ediger
University of New Mexico
Major(s): Biochemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. and post-doctoral research in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biomedical sciences and collaborate with NSF/NIH in allocating scientific research funding.

Brad Douglas Felicetti
Northern Arizona University
Major(s): Biological Chemistry
Career Goal: I wish to pursue a joint M.D./Ph.D. with the specific goal of advancing the knowledge of biological systems and ultimately contributing to the development of treatment for diseases.

John Kimbell Golden
University of Rochester
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research pertaining to but in no way limited to theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity while also teaching at the university level.

Stephanie Anne Moquin
University of New Mexico
Major(s): Biology/Anthropology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research in molecular ecology and teach at the university level.

Nevada

Ayla Rebecca Gafni
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Number Theory. Work as cryptanalyst for the NSA or in the private sector.

Karen Levy
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Major(s): Biology/Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Lead a research team in the field of biotechnology.

Gene Shtark
Occidental College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in medical biochemistry and teach at the university level.

Rachel Wei Tsui
Boston University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research in genetic diseases at a research hospital.

New York

Nicholas Anthony Battista
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Applied Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in numerical relativity and teach at the university level.

Sara Elizabeth Berman
Haverford College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct brain research regarding neurodegenerative diseases and investigate brain plasticity.

Michael Stephen Bono, Jr.
Union College
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in advanced materials, nanotechnology, alternative energy, and sustainability.

Bradley Cheetham
SUNY at Buffalo
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research and teach space systems and space resources at a research university. Assemble team of experienced professionals to start a space resource company.

Andrew Francis DeBlase
Marist College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical and experimental techniques to study the fundamentals of chemical bonding and reaction mechanisms.

Jeffrey Fei
SUNY at Stony Brook
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on the structural assemblies of neurodegenerative diseases at a leading biomedical research institution.

Nathaniel Bruce Furey
University of New England
Major(s): Marine Science/Environmental Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Fisheries Ecology. Conduct research in the management of commercially important species, their habitats, and non commercial species that are impacted by commercial fisheries.

Renee Hale
Oklahoma State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Engineering. Conduct research in bioengineering and work on research projects associated with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in order to benefit both the military and society.

Gavin Simon Hartnett
Syracuse University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in nuclear, gravitational, particle and/or condensed matter physics.

Nathan S. Haseley
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Bioinformatics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Caraline Lindsey Higgins
Colgate University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. degree focusing on Infectious Diseases. With this joint degree, I will combine research and public health care to prevent and treat infectious diseases often endemic in third world communities.

Tarun Kumar Jain
New York University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in the applications of nano and micro scale technology for societal and information infrastructure.

Yehoshua N. Laker
CUNY Queens College
Major(s): Biology/English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular Biology or Biochemistry. Conduct research in cellular biology or biochemistry.

Neith Little
College of the Atlantic
Major(s): Human Ecology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Conservation Biology. Conduct ecological research and promote conservation of species and natural resources.

Jillian Marie Lund
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Virology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Julie Markus
Gettysburg College
Major(s): Earth and Environmental Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geology. Conduct research on glaciers as a record of climate change at a research university.

Xiao Yu Mo
Barnard College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Conduct research in developing new drugs.

Anna Beata Owczarczyk
Cornell University
Major(s): Biological Science/Communications
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Conduct research in biochemical science focusing on human diseases and teach at the university level or work in a government agency (i.e. NIH).

Zachariah Allen Page
Juniata College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in the field of organic chemistry related to material science.

Taemee Pak
SUNY at Stony Brook
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in Molecular Oncology and Immunology. Conduct research in biomedical science and become a medical school professor.

Julita Ewa Patrosz
SUNY at Albany
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology or Chemistry related field (possibly Bioinformatics). I am considering research in the field of Bioinformatics as my future career.

Daniel Adam Roberts
Duke University
Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in applied physics in an industrial setting.

Ethan S. Sokol
Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Conduct research in biochemical science at a university level as a primarily teaching professor.

Thomas Adam Stewart
Syracuse University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. My goal is to obtain a university teaching position so that I might pursue my research interests in Functional Morphology and Evolutionary Biology.

Gregory Francis Stoddard
Binghamton University
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Apply algorithms and mathematics to solve open-ended problems in all areas of science. Emphasis on practical examples of NP-Complete problems and pattern recognition.

Joshua Graham Thomson
Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in microbial biochemistry and infectious diseases and teach at the university level.

Zandra Elene Walton
Amherst College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology. Conduct oncology research. I want to focus on translational science and teach at the medical school level.

Ryan Thomas Watkins
Clarkson University
Major(s): Aeronautical Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering and then work as a researcher in a university or company such as NASA.

Sayuri D. Yapa
Clarkson University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: After successfully completing a Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering, I plan to either go into industry or academia as a researcher.

Ohio

Aaron Bryan Adcock
Texas Tech University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. Gain industry experience and teach at the university level. Conduct research in control theory or in electromagnetic fields.

Daniel Scott Alt
Case Western Reserve University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Perform research to advance the field of tissue engineering. M.D. Residency in Surgery. Design and perform the surgical procedure to implant engineered tissues.

Francis Noah Biro
Wesleyan University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Sociology
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biomedical science for a non-profit. Would like to concentrate on pandemics.

Clare Marie Bruggeman
Ohio University
Major(s): Plant Science/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Biology. Conduct research in the biochemistry of plants and teach at the university level.

Craig Buckley
Ohio State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Perform research in expanding and finding new uses for nanotechnology for biochemistry and biomedical applications, as well as teaching at a university level.

James E. Dahlman
Wright State University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: I plan on earning a Ph. D in Materials Engineering so that I may conduct research in medical materials and teach at the university level.

Tyler William Drombosky
Youngstown State University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Research numerical and applied mathematics either in academia, government organization, or national lab.

Nicholas J. Dunn
Ohio Northern University
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research determining the properties of materials important to alternative energies, initially working in industry and eventually teaching at the university level.

Iordan Ganev
Miami University-Oxford
Major(s): Mathematics/Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics or Statistics. Conduct research in mathematical models and applications in environmental sciences and teach at the university level.

Parbir Singh Grewal
Cornell University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomolecular Engineering. Conduct bioprocess research to enhance pharmaceutical development.

Justin Travis Henthorn
Ohio University
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in bioinorganic chemistry, specifically with applications to alternative energy, and eventually lead a research department.

Miles William Johnson
University of Richmond
Major(s): Chemistry/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in organic and medicinal chemistry, and teach at the university level.

Ryan M. O’Donnell
Ohio University
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Toxicology. Conduct toxicological and analytical chemistry research that has meaningful, real-world applications in a national laboratory or university setting.

Shawn D. Ryan, Read Bio…
University of Akron
Major(s): Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research to advance the field of Nanotechnology and teach at the university level.

Douglas Michael Schaefer
Ohio State University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in Physics as faculty at the university level, specifically on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Christine Michelle Zgrabik
Ohio State University
Major(s): Engineering Physics/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in medical imaging at a large laboratory.

Oklahoma

Paul Francis Egan
Oklahoma State University
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering/Applied Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science. Conduct research in machine and human cognition/perception and teach at the university level.

Ilya Mikhaylovich Sluch
Oklahoma State University
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Oregon

Allison Emi Akagi
Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry specializing in organic synthesis or medicinal chemistry. Work with a drug research company to discover new chemical therapies or enhance current methods.

Jeremy Samuel Treger
Pomona College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Research alternative energy sources in either an industrial or academic setting.

Pennsylvania

Alexandra Renee Bausch
Villanova University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical, atmospheric chemistry and teach at the university level.

Timothy Berkelbach
New York University
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical and computational physical chemistry and teach at the university level.

Megan Cummins
Lafayette College
Major(s): Biology/Mathematics
Career Goal: As a research physician with a Ph.D. in either Biophysics or Applied Mathematics I will specialize in the biophysics of cardiology, conducting research with clinical applications.

Andrew David DeYoung
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical chemistry at a university or national institution.

Timothy Christopher Heath
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Mathematics/Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics and teach at the university level.

Travis David Hull
Juniata College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Infectious Disease Research. Conduct research in microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and dynamic diseases afflicting human health.

George Adeeb Khoury
Penn State-University Park
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in the field of protein and metabolic engineering and teach at a major research institution.

Andrew Mastbaum
Lehigh University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in particle physics or particle cosmology at a national or private laboratory, and possibly teach at the university level.

Jared Michael Maxson
Lehigh University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical quantum mechanics and teach at the university level.

Todd Morton Moyle
University of Pittsburgh
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D. or Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with emphasis on research in the field of human diseases, discover new pharmaceuticals and develop novel and cost effective methods for producing them.

Kristin Virginia Potts
Penn State-University Park
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Teach and conduct research in natural product synthesis and synthetic methodology at a major research university.

Ehsan Sadeghipour
Ohio State University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in controls at the nano level and teach at the university level.

James Craig Saxon
Swarthmore College
Major(s): Physics/Political Theory
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Experimental Particle Physics. Lead and participate in large collaborations to build experiments and study properties of elementary particles; serve as liaison to the lay community.

Mollie Schwartz
Columbia University
Major(s): Chemical Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Pursue experimental research in fluid dynamics and teach at a liberal arts institution with a heavy emphasis on undergraduate education in addition to strong research.

Andrew Stewart Hegeman Shevchuk
Penn State-University Park
Major(s): Astronomy/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in applied physics with an emphasis on nanotechnology at a leading research institution.

Charles Richard Sleasman, II
University of Pittsburgh
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan to receive a Ph.D. in Physics, move on to conduct experimental research in quantum computing or another area of physics and help to increase the general public’s knowledge of physics.

James D. Vasta, Jr.
Lafayette College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in Biochemistry and metabonomics and teach at the university level.

Christine Marie Wroge
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Neuroscience. Conduct research focused on the molecular biology behind psychiatric disorders and teach at the university level.

South Carolina

Julee Alaina Floyd
Clemson University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering. I plan to conduct research applying nanotechnology to advanced therapeutics.

Oliver Ralf Gothe
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major(s): Physics/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry and/or Physics. Push the forefront of research and knowledge in the field of nanotechnology and teach the next generation of scientists at a research university.

Joseph Harold Montoya
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct Research in Catalysis and teach at a university level.

Jennifer Shonequa Myers
Furman University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Food Science. Study the effects of chemicals and chemical processes on food.

South Dakota

Felicia Barnes
University of South Dakota
Major(s): Biology/Political Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology and J.D. in Environmental Law. Research the impact of synthetic chemicals on the health of humans and wildlife and shape U.S. environmental policy.

Tennessee

Eric Robert Joseph Edwards
University of Alabama
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter physics and teach at the university level.

Jordan Greenlee
University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research on tumor growth and teach at the university level, mentoring and encouraging young scientists.

Chuan-Xing Ho
Denison University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in chronic human diseases involving human subjects.

Anne-Marie Hodge
Auburn University
Major(s): Zoology/Conservation Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research on the behavioral ecology and genetics of endangered species and teach at the university level.

Becky Anne Myers
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Biochemistry/Classics
Career Goal: I want to acquire my Ph.D. in Biomolecular Genetics and my M.D. in Pediatric Oncology. I hope to conduct research in genetic oncology in a clinical setting while teaching at a university.

William Bradley O’Dell
University of Tennessee
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Masters and Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research on molecular structures and dynamics at scientific institute or international user facility.

Sesha Nilmini Pinnaduwage
Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct cancer research.

Jamie Elise Troupe
University of Tennessee
Major(s): Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology/Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Animal Behavior. Conduct research and work as an applied animal behaviorist.

Carla Vanessa Valenzuela
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Teach and conduct research on the potential of stem cells to serve as therapeutic tools for neurodegenerative disorders.

Casey Jameson Williams
University of Tennessee
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Biomedical Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct collaborative research for the synthesis of drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases and teach at a major research university.

Jessica Lee Woods
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Major(s): Chemistry/Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geochemistry. Conduct research in environmental geochemistry and apply findings to local/global environmental problems such as the introduction/transport of contaminants and climate change.

Texas

Carina Alexis Baskett
Rice University
Major(s): Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research in how invasive species affect ecosystems and teach at the university level.

Susan Michelle DeLeon
University of Alabama
Major(s): Microbiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular/Cellular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science, specifically in cancer studies, and teach at the university level.

Tyler M. Gibson
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Research tissue engineering applications for regenerative medicine.

Jacquelyn Gayle Hancock
Rhodes College
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct translational research and teach at the university level. My research will lead to a better understanding of the cell cycle and ultimately cancer initiation and progression.

Naeem Shahab Husain
University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Biochemistry/Liberal Arts
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in the therapeutic applications of nucleic acids and teach at the university level.

Lawrence D. Jesper
Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Computer Science/Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in machine learning for biological processes and teach at the university level.

Joseph Patrick McDonald
Washington and Lee University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct advanced research in quantum information theory at a research institution.

Vinay Ramasesh
University of North Texas
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct nanotechnology research, exploring applications ranging from medicine to robotics, and integrate the results of my research into teaching at the university level.

Celine Santiago
Rice University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Developmental Biology. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

Austin David-Edmiston Swafford
University of Texas at Dallas
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Research and teach at the university level in biotech. Transition to public service as a scientific advisor. Aid in regulating scientific policy on the national level.

Samuel Mark Thompson
University of North Texas
Major(s): Chemistry/Polymer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry, focusing on Polymer Chemistry. Research in Materials Science and Polymer Chemistry and teaching at major research university.

Juan Carlos Yaquian
Baylor University
Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in electronic design and signal processing and teach at the university level.
Utah

Safia Ahmed
University of Utah
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain an M.D./Ph.D. Become an independent, recognized renal research scientist. My research perspective will be provided by clinical training. Also, teach at the university level.

Claire Ann Fassio
Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in gene expression and teach at the university level.

Brent James Hawker
University of Utah
Major(s): Mathematics/Economics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Financial Engineering. Conduct research on financial tools and pricing models.

David Wendell Healey
Brigham Young University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in molecular biology and teach at the university level.

Tamara Nicole Jeppson
Utah State University
Major(s): Geology/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geophysics. Conduct research using geophysical techniques to understand how earthquake energy is partitioned along a fault zone and teach at the university level.

Nigel Forest Reuel
Brigham Young University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in metabolic mechanisms, biomimetics, and design medical devices – during this, teach intro-level science and engineering classes at a university.

Dallas Shujing Shi
University of Southern California
Major(s): Biological Science/Health
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Pediatrics and Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and practice in Utah or Idaho where muscular dystrophy cases are high.

Jodie Anne Tvedtnes
Utah State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in upper atmospheric physics at a government or academic institution focusing on phenomena in the upper atmosphere, specifically in the mesospheric region.

Virginia

Mary Jeannette Aiken
Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Forensic Chemistry/ACS Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Biochemistry research related to cancer in a government, non-profit or academic setting.

John Ernest Vallarta Bajacan
Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Chemistry/Pharmacy
Career Goal: Pharm.D./Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct drug design research in a federal agency, pharmaceutical industry, or university laboratory.

Mary Elizabeth Bird
Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Physics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Medical Genetics. Conduct applied research by integrating systems biology and genomic technology into the practice of medicine.

Heather Bradshaw
University of Maryland-College Park
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research as a principal investigator at a leading NASA Center for the development of space suit technology.

Thao Phuong Do
Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Univ
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microtechnology and Nanotechnology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Kevin Daniel Finelli
Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Univ
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in nuclear physics and teach at the university level.

Jae Won Lee Hammett
Princeton University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in electrochemistry, with a focus on the development of economically viable, efficient photoelectrochemical cells (PECs), or in organic chemistry.

John Connelly Kegelman
Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in supersonic flow at NASA and eventually teach at the university level.

Heather Faith McConchie
College of William and Mary
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Perform clinical research in biomedical science in an academic medical center or research institution.

Courtney Megan Schroeder
University of Virginia
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemistry in an industrial setting and then later conduct research and teach at the university level.

Justin Moore Solomon
Stanford University
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science, with specialization in numerical methods, graphics, and vision. Conduct research, help organize research projects, and teach at the university level.

Mark Stephen Streer
College of William and Mary
Major(s): Neuroscience/Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct syncretic research in neural networks, fusing traditional physiological and imaging techniques to inform computational modeling of brain function.

David Sherrod Tatum
Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Univ
Major(s): Biochemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on how both organic and inorganic synthetics can affect enzymatic activity within living organisms and teach at the university level.

Daniel Zabransky
College of William and Mary
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D. with a fellowship in Infectious Disease and Ph.D. in Infectious Disease or Virology. Conduct clinical research on infectious diseases and develop treatment protocols/vaccines for these diseases.

Vermont

Daniel Mark Koenemann
University of Vermont
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D in Ecology. I want to do research with sustainable ecosystems.

Washington

Nate Bottman
University of Washington
Major(s): Applied and Computational Mathematics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research by applying mathematics to physical problems and teach at the university level.

Anna Jolene Mork
Carleton College
Major(s): Biological Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct original research in biochemistry or immunology at either a university or a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company.

Douglas Stanford
Stanford University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and mathematically related fields and teach at the university level.

Kathy Y. Wei
University of Washington
Major(s): Bioengineering/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research that combines and takes advantage of both bioengineering and computer science to improve disease treatment.

Wisconsin

Tarek Mohamed Elgindi
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Mathematics/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct Research in Applied Mathematics and teach at the university level.

Katie Louise Klotz
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Work in an academic research environment applying biological and chemical concepts to current health issues.

Vanessa M. Kung
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemistry. Teach at the university level and conduct translational research as a chemical biologist interested in basic science and rational drug design for developing world diseases.

Daniel Lecoanet
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Become a physics or mathematics professor. Conduct theoretical research and teach at the university level.

Benjamin Linzmeier
Bowling Green State University
Major(s): Paleobiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Paleontology. Conduct research in evolution and climate through time and teach at the university level.

Britta Christine Nordberg
Grinnell College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: D.V.M./Ph.D. Specialize in wild animal medicine, particularly physiology, as this pertains to conservation ecology.

Jonathan Daniel Simpkins
Trinity University
Major(s): Engineering Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in computer vision and develop military applications of robotics.

Brennan James Walder
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in materials science and work in an industrial setting.

Wyoming

Megan Michelle Bagley
University of Wyoming
Major(s): Astronomy/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy and/or Astrobiology. Conduct research in astronomy and teach at the university level.

Elizabeth Davis Carlton
Kenyon College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Conduct field and lab research on life history evolution in birds.