2016 Honorable Mentions

(Listed by State of Legal Residence)

Alabama

Hriday P Bhambhvani
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Neuroscience, Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D. in Psychiatry, Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Teach, conduct research, and develop novel therapeutics to treat neuropsychiatric illness at an academic medical center.

Aidan L O’Beirne
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in condensed matter physics. Perform research on quantum devices in nanoelectronics industry.

Irene P Zhang
Institution: Columbia University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct research in materials science and teach at the university level.

Arizona

Bryce A Bagley
Institution: Whitworth University
Major(s): Biophysics, Systems Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research in physical basis of pediatric neurological disorders.

Arkansas

Karthik Garimella
Institution: Hendrix College
Major(s): Physics, Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Physics. Conduct physics research using computational techniques and teach at the university level.

David W Jacobson
Institution: University of Arkansas
Major(s): Chemical Engineering, Physics
Career Goal: Attain a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering. Pursue research in computational materials characterization as a professor.

Patrick F McKenzie
Institution: University of Tennessee: Knoxville
Major(s): Biological Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Ecology. I plan to conduct research at the intersection of ecology and mathematics and to teach at the university level.

California

Elizabeth Aguilar
Institution: DePauw University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in biochemistry and specialize in disease genomics. In particular, I would like to pursue medical research that pertains to genetic conditions and cancer genomics.

Paolo Nathan M Arguelles
Institution: California State University: Los Angeles
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and work to integrate the fields of electrical engineering and physics.

Kimberley A Berg
Institution: University of California: Davis
Major(s): Genetics and Genomics, Minor in Bioinformatics
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Genetics, then perform epigenetic research in an academic setting as well as become a professor of molecular biology.

Justin Choe
Institution: University of California: Berkeley
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. with an Endocrinology and Immunology focus. Conduct research on diabetes and teach at the university level.

Remy L Delva
Institution: University of California: Berkeley
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Collaborate in physics research and teach at the university level.

Sedelia Dominguez
Institution: St. John’s University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Become a employee of the Center for Disease Control.

Jordan L Edmunds
Institution: University of California: Irvine
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering to conduct research on brain-computer interfaces for neuroprosthetics, and teach at the university level.

Shayna Holness
Institution: Rider University
Major(s): Biochemistry, Music
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Immunology. Conduct research in microbiology and teach at the university level or work in a start-up pharmaceutical company.

Lara H Ibrahim
Institution: University of California: Davis
Major(s): Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Career Goal: PharmD./Ph.D. dual degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Conduct research in pharmacogenomics and teach at the university level.

Tom Y Lin
Institution: University of California: Berkeley
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering. Conduct research on novel photoactive materials for next-generation photovoltaics and teach at the university level.

Angela E Madira
Institution: California State University: Los Angeles
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in pervasive developmental disorders and teach at an institution of higher education.

Zachary S Mathe
Institution: Reed College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: After graduating Reed, I will get my Ph.D. in Biochemistry. My goal is to conduct research in structural biochemistry and teach at a university.

Gautam Ramesh
Institution: University of California: San Diego
Major(s): Human Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine and Systems Biology. Conduct research on cancer metastasis and gene therapies, and teach at the graduate level.

Stephanie C Smith
Institution: University of California: San Diego
Major(s): NanoEngineering, Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry or Nanotechnology. Conduct research in chemistry and nanotechnology in the R&D department of a nanoscience research-based company.

Mckayla M Stevens
Institution: College of Idaho
Major(s): Biology, History
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Forestry Conservation Biology. Conduct research related to conservation of forest ecosystems and participate in environmental policy.

Vikram Sundar
Institution: Harvard College
Major(s): Math, Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Research, innovate, publish, and teach computational modeling of biological systems.

Colorado

Dylan Gnatz
Institution: Seattle University
Major(s): B.S. Marine and Conservation Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research on the implications of anthropogenic climate change for marine ecosystems while working at a research institution in the Galapagos Islands.

Clara R Howell
Institution: Tulane University
Major(s): Neuroscience, English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Professor at the university level.

Dillon Jarrell
Institution: Colorado State University
Major(s): Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Design therapeutics for life-threatening diseases and improve drug delivery technology.

Sierra Lear
Institution: Tulane University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering, Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience. Research the biochemistry of the brain and teach at the university level as a professor.

Sierra M Melton
Institution: Colorado College
Major(s): Geology, Minor in Environmental Issues
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Paleoclimatology or Hydrogeology. Conduct research on the effects of climate change on Earths waters at an academic institution, government lab, or science museum.

Chibuikem C Nwizu
Institution: Brown University
Major(s): Applied Mathematics – Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Mathematical Biology. Conduct research in pathogen evolution and host-virus interactions and teach at the university level.

Joshua K Romero
Institution: Colorado State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct translational research that focuses on improving radiation therapy and personalizing anticancer treatments.

Harrison S Schmachtenberger
Institution: University of San Diego
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Fluid Dynamics. Conduct research in fluid properties to develop technology for NASA, participate in the astronaut program, and share my experience by teaching at the university level.

Luke Waguespack
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Research and develop new propulsion technologies.

Connecticut

Ethan A Baker
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Major(s): Neuroscience History and Philosophy of Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology or Genomics. Conduct research on identifying and modeling complex interactions and networks in the human genome to develop next-generation tools for precision medicine.

Adrian J Coscia
Institution: University of Connecticut
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Structural Biology. Conduct biomedical research and teach at the university level.

Jacob A Marks
Institution: Yale University
Major(s): Intensive Physics, Math & Philosophy
Career Goal: I hope to obtain a Ph.D. in Physics and lead a team researching quantum information and computation. I also want to teach physics at the university level, and to give back through science outreach.

Shaharyar A Zuberi
Institution: University of Connecticut
Major(s): Physiology and Neurobiology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct translational research in therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders and teach at the medical university level.

Florida

George A Abraham
Institution: Swarthmore College
Major(s): Engineering, Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering focusing on Control Theory and Systems Engineering. I, then, would like to become a professor, conducting research and teaching at a university level.

Kimberly S Bress
Institution: University of Tennessee: Knoxville
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the role of neuroplasticity in neurotherapy. Develop neurotherapeutic protocols for the treatment of stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders.

Samuel A Cherrier-Vickers
Institution: Florida State University
Major(s): Physics, Applied Mathmatics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Lead research at the forefront of physics and teach at the university level.

Ty Christoff-Tempesta
Institution: University of Florida
Major(s): Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering in an academic setting.

Samantha R Collin
Institution: Rollins College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in acoustic robotics and teach at a major university.

Jennifer R Crawford
Institution: University of Florida
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct theoretical research in physics and teach at the university level.

Alexandra S Ellis
Institution: Temple University
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: My career goal begins with earning a M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience. I then want to not only conduct preclinical research, but translate my findings into clinical applications.

Amelia E Estry
Institution: Florida State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. In Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter phenomena at a National Laboratory.

Brian Garcia
Institution: Florida International University
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: My interest lies in pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. As a professor in a university, I will study cellular mechanisms behind DNA repair to develop biotechnologies for gene therapy.

Michael S Lebhar
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Major(s): B.S. Biomedical and Health Sciences Engineering major with minor in
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research at the industry level to develop drug screening models for pharmaceutical development.

Angela M McGaugh
Institution: University of South Alabama
Major(s): Biomedical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in microbiology and an M.D. in internal medicine with a specialty in infectious disease. Conduct translational research on infectious diseases and development of new vaccines and treatments.

Andrew McMillan
Institution: Florida State University
Major(s): Pure Mathematics, Economics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct chaos theory and dynamical systems research and teach at the university level.

Mark A Noble
Institution: University of South Florida
Major(s): Cell and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and become a Principal Investigator researching cellular stress and aging while teaching at the university level.

Georgia

Daniel M Alligood
Institution: Berry College
Major(s): Biochemistry (ACS approved), Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics. Conduct cross-disciplinary research in human disease and work at a research hospital.

Charlee Amason
Institution: Agnes Scott College
Major(s): Astrophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. I will ideally conduct astrophysical research and teach at the university level.

Ryan P Campbell
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Major(s): Chemistry (ASBMB-accredited Biochemistry emphasis)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in the field of biophysics or biochemistry. Conduct research on the biophysical properties of intrinsically disordered proteins.

Noa Erlitzki
Institution: Georgia State University
Major(s): Chemistry (Biochemistry)
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biophysical chemistry. Conduct applied research into the physicochemical basis of disease.

Aneek E James
Institution: University of Georgia
Major(s): Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research investigating the use of integrated photonics in microwave photonic systems.

Hannah Mason
Institution: University of Georgia
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience. M.D. specializing in neurology. Conduct research in regenerative medicine therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders at a research hospital.

Megan D McCurry
Institution: Rice University
Major(s): Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmacology. Work in government-sponsored institutions or academia to conduct drug discovery research to combat antibiotic resistance.

Kevin X Pluckter
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Conduct research in robotic prosthetics and orthotics to improve the physical, mental, and social state of health of those with impaired movement.

Jessica D Resnick
Institution: Mercer University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research on genetic disease as a professor at a research university.

Idaho

Elizabeth Buechler
Institution: Tufts University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on clean energy technologies. Conduct research in renewable energy grid integration at a United States national laboratory.

Johanna Mori
Institution: College of Idaho
Major(s): Math/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in astrophysics and teach at the university level.

Geoffrey A Vaartstra
Institution: Syracuse University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research and development of advanced materials for water and energy applications.

Illinois

Alec T Beeve
Institution: Saint Louis University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical or Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in biomedical signal processing and bioinstrumentation.

Danielle A Boley
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on neurological diseases and teach at the university level.

Nicholas J Breslin
Institution: Western Illinois University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct research in material analysis and teach at the university level.

Alicia Casacchia
Institution: North Central College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in acoustics at a national laboratory.

Kayla Leonard
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Physics, Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in particle physics and how it applies to cosmology and teach at the university level.

Hannah R Martin
Institution: St. John’s University
Major(s): Biology, Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Conduct research in molecular neuroscience, focusing on motor diseases and excitability, and teach at the university level.

Joan Shang
Institution: Emory University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in cancer biology. Conduct research on molecular mechanisms of cancer and teach at the university level.

Pariyamon Thaprawat
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology (Honors Concentration)
Career Goal: I will obtain an M.D./Ph.D. in Microbiology and conduct research at a university or hospital.

John Webb
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Indiana

Lauryn R Campagnoli
Institution: Butler University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct either cellular and molecular neuroscience research or neuroimaging research as well as teach at a university level.

Madeline M Dekarske
Institution: Agnes Scott College
Major(s): Chemistry (American Chemical Society approved)
Career Goal: I intend to pursue my Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry so I can research catalytic enzymes, such as hydrogenase, which have the power to solve the fuel crisis. I also wish to teach at a collegiate level.

Whitney K Hart
Institution: Butler University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology. Conduct research in biochemistry with a focus on human disease.

Anne C Leonhard
Institution: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemical Engineering, Computational Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in order to conduct research in computational modeling with the possibility of teaching at the university level.

Daniel C Smith
Institution: Ball State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience; perform medical research in the pursuit of novel diagnostics and therapies for dementia-related conditions.

Nathaniel J Smith
Institution: DePauw University
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D. /Ph.D. degree with a focus on developing new imaging technologies. Research at a medical research institution.

Iowa

Daniel P Deeter
Institution: Drake University
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical/Mathematical Physics. Conduct mathematics driven research toward understanding the foundations of physics and to teach at the university level.

Tom M Werner
Institution: University of Iowa
Major(s): Computer Science, Math
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct industrial research on machine learning and data science.

Kansas

Aaron W Messerla
Institution: Kansas State University
Major(s): Mathematics, Music
Career Goal: I want to become a professor of mathematics at a major research university. My current field of interest is abstract algebra.

Raquel Ortega
Institution: Kansas State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Combined M.D./Ph.D. with a doctorate in molecular and cellular physiology. Conduct biomedical research in conjunction with clinical practice at a medical school and/ or research hospital.

Megan M Wancura
Institution: Smith College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in organic chemistry, specializing in polymers. I hope to lead research in hydrogels for tissue engineering.

Kentucky

Jenci L Hawthorne
Institution: University of Richmond
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I intend to earn a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree in Microbiology and Immunology to conduct interdisciplinary and translational research focused on developing affordable therapies.

Kristen H Pedersen
Institution: Western Kentucky University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Engineering. Work in research and development with a focus on biomimicry.

Franklyn K Wallace
Institution: Western Kentucky University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research as a professor at an academic institution.

Louisiana

Ashley M Curran
Institution: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in biomedical science, specifically in the fields of immunology and cancer research.

Maine

Jordan V Barrett
Institution: Syracuse University
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in physics, after which I would like to conduct research as a professor. I would also like to continue making contributions to pure and applied mathematics research.

Austin T Weigle
Institution: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Major(s): Plant Biology
Career Goal: Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy and Plant Molecular Biology. Research related to drug discovery and synergy of phytochemical natural products, complementary with University teaching.

Maryland

Hannah E Ennerfelt
Institution: Salisbury University
Major(s): Biology, Psychology
Career Goal: I intend to earn my Ph.D. in Neuroscience, and conduct research on neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Laura E Meissner
Institution: Villanova University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Obtain M.D. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular Biology. Conduct research that pertains to oncology and teach at the university level.

Massachusetts

Kimberly A Bolduc
Institution: Union College
Major(s): Chemistry, English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in inorganic chemistry and write scientific articles for popular consumption, while possibly teaching at the university level.

Brandon D Clark
Institution: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemical engineering. Conduct research on materials for energy production and teach at the university level.

Jeffrey Letourneau
Institution: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Biology and Biotechnology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology, teaching as a professor at the university level. Conduct research focusing on mechanisms of pathogenesis as the principal investigator of my own laboratory.

Nina Warner
Institution: Pomona College
Major(s): Chemistry, Spanish
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering as a biotechnology entrepreneur.

Michigan

Laura R Azouz
Institution: Michigan State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on protein design via computational methods with a focus on vaccine design and teach at the university level.

Brooke D Huisman
Institution: University of Michigan
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in tissue and molecular engineering and teach at the university level.

Brent F Piligian
Institution: Central Michigan University
Major(s): Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D. in Chemical and Molecular Biology. Conduct biomedical research with a focus on diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Hananiel Setiawan
Institution: Michigan State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics, conducting research and teaching at the university level as professor. I plan to study exotic atomic nuclei through nuclear reactions & structure experiments.

Jonathan D Williams
Institution: University of Michigan
Major(s): Cell and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology and conduct biomedical research, with a desire to teach biology at the university level.

Minnesota

Nathan L Carlson
Institution: University of North Dakota
Major(s): Physics, Astrophysics emphasis
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Research and to teach and research at the university level.

Emma M Christensen
Institution: College of St. Benedict
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Teach at the university level and conduct research focusing on a theoretical field.

Irene Duba
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Major(s): Physics, Neuroscience (minor)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct physics research with biomedical applications and teach at the undergraduate level.

Tiffany J Huwe
Institution: University of North Dakota
Major(s): Molecular and Integrative Biology
Career Goal: My goal is to earn an M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience so that I can conduct research inspired by and relevant to those who suffer from neurological disease.

Lino C Rauzi
Institution: University of Minnesota: Duluth
Major(s): Geological Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences. Conduct research on Earth’s climate history and future.

Ray W Sajulga
Institution: Gustavus Adolphus College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biostatistics and Computational Biology. Conduct research in cancer computational biology and teach at the university level.

Anisha Singh
Institution: Duke University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D., with the Ph.D. being in bioengineering. Afterwards, I aspire to become a professor focusing on tissue engineering/regenerative medicine research at an academic research institution.

Ingrid K Wilt
Institution: Colorado College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in drug design and organic synthesis and teach at the university level.

Mississippi

Mary E King
Institution: Mississippi State University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical chemistry as well as teaching and mentoring students at the university level.

Jennifer F Loome
Institution: Rhodes College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Conduct biomedical research and teach at a university.

Brenna G Nye
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Genetics to aid in the identification of genetic markers in undiagnosed childhood disorders.

Nathaniel L Prine
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Major(s): Polymer Science and Engineering
Career Goal: Found a research and development company to conduct research based on composite nano-materials.

Madison R Tuttle
Institution: University of South Alabama
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: I hope to obtain a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, conduct research in drug discovery, and teach at the university level.

Missouri

Nicholas P Bira
Institution: University of Missouri: Columbia
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bionics or Biomechanics. Perform prosthetics research and teach at the university Level.

Samantha L Dyroff
Institution: University of Alabama
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to obtain my M.D./Ph.D. in biochemistry. This would allow me to establish a nuclear medicine lab that develops new radiotracers for the purposes of oncologic imaging.

Kirk P Smith
Institution: University of Tulsa
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Minors in Spanish, Computer Science, member of TU Global Scholars Program
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, focusing on renewable energy. Advance competitiveness of clean energy industry by developing superior materials for energy production and storage.

Dzhuliya V Vasileva
Institution: Saint Louis University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics Minor
Career Goal: Ph.D in a field that applies to neuroscience and soft tissue engineering. Conduct research and teach at the graduate level.

Daniel M Virga
Institution: William Jewell College
Major(s): Oxbridge – Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in medical science and teach at a university level.

Lillian Webster
Institution: Grinnell College
Major(s): Mathematics and Statistics
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics. I then intend to conduct research in pure mathematics and teach at a college or university.

Ethan Zars
Institution: University of Missouri: Columbia
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on Catalysis and teach at the university level.

Nebraska

Brett A Begley
Institution: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research at the chemistry-human biology interface and teach at an academic institution.

Sierra C Hansen
Institution: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Major(s): Biochemistry, Spanish
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research on the biochemical pathways underlying progressive neurodegenerative diseases and teach at the university level.

Tiffany B Truong
Institution: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Major(s): Biochemistry, Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. degree in chemistry and conduct biomedical research while practicing clinical care.

Nevada

Adam S Kirosingh
Institution: University of Nevada: Reno
Major(s): Molecular Microbiology & Immunology
Career Goal: With a Ph.D. in Immunology, conduct research on emerging infectious diseases and teach at the university level.

Brandon J Klein
Institution: Loyola Marymount University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I aspire to complete an M.D./Ph.D. degree and residency in ophthalmology. With my degree, I plan to lead clinical research in ophthalmic imaging and genetics while also teaching at a medical school.

Anita S Savell
Institution: University of Nevada: Reno
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Advance the use of nanotechnology in targeted drug delivery and in biomedical devices with the overarching goal of reducing the impact of chronic diseases.

Robert C Springs
Institution: University of Nevada: Las Vegas
Major(s): Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Structural Geology. Teach at a university level and conduct research.

New Hampshire

Molly A Hartley
Institution: University of New Hampshire
Major(s): Biomedical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Become a leading researcher in the area of human sensory physiology and teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.

New Jersey

Peter L Cohen
Institution: Bowdoin College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: I am interested in making contributions to the field of number theory, utilizing both analytic and algebraic techniques. Overall, I hope to advance mathematics while teaching at a university level.

Patrick W Darcy
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New
Major(s): Genetics
Career Goal: I aspire to run my own immunology lab in an academic setting and teach at the university level.

Fiona B Dunn
Institution: Manhattan College
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research on water quality and teach at the university level.

Sylvia L Hanna
Institution: Rowan University
Major(s): Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Material Science Concentration, Sign Language Certification
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct material science research and work in a chemical or chemical engineering industry.

Sara Martin
Institution: The College of New Jersey
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Work in discovery and design of important therapeutic drugs.

Dylan L Renaud
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Major(s): Applied Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: Participate in experimental research at the cross section of optics and novel materials at an interdisciplinary research institute or national research facility.

Emma Spikol
Institution: Georgetown University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in basic science and teach at the university level.

Emma J Talis
Institution: Marist College
Major(s): Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical modeling using differential equations, motivated by biology and ecology.

Liane K Tarnecki
Institution: Boston University
Major(s): Astronomy, Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct astronomy research at an academic institution or in the private sector.

Tanya M Townsend
Institution: The College of New Jersey
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in organometallic chemistry and teach at the university level.

New Mexico

Randy Ko
Institution: University of New Mexico
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct basic and translational research on the molecular basis of cancer as a physician scientist in an academic research institution and teach at the graduate level.

New York

Emily Black
Institution: Wesleyan University
Major(s): Computer Science, Math
Career Goal: Professor of Computer Science. I would like to conduct theoretical research on the boundary between math and computer science with a practical purpose, and teach at the undergraduate level.

Alyssa P Cartwright
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Electrical Science and Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in optics and photonics and teach at the university level.

Snigdha Chatterjee
Institution: Syracuse University
Major(s): Biotechnology, Biophysical Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular biology. Conduct research in molecular biology and teach at the university level.

David A Chin
Institution: SUNY College at Geneseo
Major(s): Physics, Mathmatics
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Physics and conduct research in the area of Astronomy or Nuclear Physics.

Kristy Choi
Institution: Columbia University
Major(s): Computer Science-Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Develop new statistical tools to conduct data-driven research in biology and teach at the university level.

Brooke R D’Arcy
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Immunology. Pursue biomedical research and teach at the university level.

Louis B DeRidder
Institution: Clarkson University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Principal investigator at a research institute specializing on finding a cure to Alzheimers disease.

Shadia Farah
Institution: City University of New York: Queens College
Major(s): Neuroscience, Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in cellular & molecular neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Ruby M Froom
Institution: Williams College
Major(s): Biology, Music
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical science. Direct a research lab; spend time teaching, writing, and seeing patients to supplement my work, mentor young scientists, and give back to the community.

Naomi L Gaggi
Institution: City University of New York: College of Staten Island
Major(s): Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology/Behavioral Neuroscience to research and understand the etiology of neurological disorders.

Ashley H Goreshnik
Institution: Lafayette College
Major(s): Neuroscience, Minor: Aging Studies
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Work with patients and conduct biomedical research in a clinical setting to advance the work being done with neurodegenerative disorders.

Elizabeth F Gorodetsky
Institution: City University of New York: Hunter College
Major(s): Biological Sciences
Career Goal: I am pursuing a dual M.D./Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology. My ultimate goal is to investigate the molecular basis of cancer in a medical research institute and teach at the university level.

Jacob H Hamer
Institution: City University of New York: Hunter College
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and establish a career in astrophysics research. I am currently focused on galaxy evolution, and I would like to explore other branches of the field.

Kainaat Javed
Institution: St. John’s University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I would like to attend an M.D/Ph.D. program. I wish to conduct research in cancer biology and also join the field of surgical oncology.

Yi Jiang
Institution: City University of New York: Queensborough Community
Major(s): Liberal Arts and Science (plan to do a chemistry major after transferring to a Now double major in engineering (plan to double major or minor in physics after
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemistry. Conduct research in renewable energy and become a college professor.

Armond M June
Institution: SUNY University at Buffalo
Major(s): Biological Sciences
Career Goal: My career goal is to apply molecular and genetic techniques to identify and prevent cancer on an individual basis to allow for more accurate and personal diagnoses and treatment plans.

Jeremy G Koob
Institution: Brandeis University
Major(s): Chemistry, Biochemistry (combined B.S./M.S. program)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, or Bioinorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in an academic or industrial setting, with a focus on chemistry of biological systems.

Phillip Liu
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct translational and clinical research in infectious diseases and teach at the university level.

Kyle M Loftus
Institution: SUNY University at Binghamton
Major(s): Biochemistry, Economics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Oncology. Conduct research on the biochemistry of cancer development and potential cancer treatments, and treat cancer in a hospital setting.

Mohamad A Nasrallah
Institution: SUNY University at Albany
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular & Cellular Neurobiology. I am interested in research investigating mechanisms of stem cell differentiation to develop therapies against neurodegenerative diseases.

Matthew J Reynolds
Institution: University of Scranton
Major(s): Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Structural Biology. Conduct research on cytoskeletal proteins and teach at the university level.

Nathanyal J Truax
Institution: Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in organic synthesis and contribute to drug development.

Brian Wilson
Institution: Le Moyne College
Major(s): Chemistry with a concentration in Pre Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. I wish to become a professor at the university level to combine my desire to do research with my interest in teaching.

Sarah J Yang
Institution: Columbia University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in protein or metabolic engineering and teach at the university level.

North Carolina

Gautam R Nagaraj
Institution: North Carolina State University
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics at a leading institution. Conduct research about stellar or galactic evolution at a university or national lab.

Alexandra L Nagelski
Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry concentrating in biochemistry. Pursue research in pharmacology, investigating novel therapeutic agents by exploring the relationship between chemical structure and bioactivity.

Yilun Zhou
Institution: Duke University
Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Professor in robotics in research university.

North Dakota

Emily K Vecchia
Institution: University of St. Thomas
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Mathematics. Research in applied mathematics either through a university or a private firm.

Ohio

Avnika P Bali
Institution: Miami University: Oxford
Major(s): Biochemistry, Biological Physics
Career Goal: I wish to obtain a Ph.D. in biochemistry or biological physics. I want to teach at the university level and conduct research in biomedicine.

Brooke Bender
Institution: Dickinson College
Major(s): neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in cellular or molecular neuroscience and possibly teach at the university level.

Aswin P Bikkani
Institution: University of Cincinnati
Major(s): Medical Sciences, Chemistry minor
Career Goal: To obtain an M.D./Ph.D. in order to tackle kidney disease by understanding the kidneys development, conducting research in either basic or translational aspects of developmental biology.

Christopher Browne
Institution: Purdue University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. National lab research in mass spectrometry instrumentation and novel ionization techniques.

Dana C Cressman
Institution: University of Akron
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrochemical Engineering. Conduct research in battery chemistry and work in industry in battery research and development.

Carlisle R DeJulius
Institution: University of Akron
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Perform research in biomaterials and tissue engineering, mentor young researchers, and teach at the university level.

Mohamed H Elzarka
Institution: University of Cincinnati
Major(s): Neurobiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Investigate underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, develop therapeutic treatments, and teach at the university level.

Margaret A Grau
Institution: Ohio State University: Columbus Campus
Major(s): Biomedical Science
Career Goal: M.D., Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research in biomedical science and practice medicine as a pediatric infectious disease specialist.

Lucas Gsellman
Institution: University of Akron
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research on robotic prosthetics and teach at the university level.

Kaeli A Hughes
Institution: Ohio State University: Columbus Campus
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: I plan on earning my Ph.D. in applied physics. I will then conduct research in nanoscience or biophysics and work at a research institution or university.

Jessica A Jimenez
Institution: Oberlin College
Major(s): Neuroscience, Biology
Career Goal: I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in Neurotoxicology and become a research scientist to better understand the gene- environment interactions between toxins and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dayne Martinez
Institution: Grand Valley State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: I plan on earning an M.D./Ph.D. with my Ph.D. in neuroscience. I want to conduct basic and translational biomedical research at an academic or privately funded research institution.

Andrew M Philip
Institution: Xavier University
Major(s): Biology, Math
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. I wish to conduct research on treatment of gliomas and myelin disorders while teaching at the medical school level.

Matthew J Pleshinger
Institution: College of Wooster
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mathematics
Career Goal: Pursue M.D./Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences. Conduct pharmaceutical research and teach at the university level.

Elizabeth R Sarkel
Institution: Wake Forest University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Biochemistry. Conduct research in one of these fields and teach at the university level.

Nathaniel M Starkman
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Major(s): Mathematical Physics Astronomy (currently undeclared, though I am well into fulfilling its
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and teach at the university level

Madeline Van Winkle
Institution: Denison University
Major(s): Chemistry, Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Conduct research in materials science for renewable energy applications and teach at the university level.

Ellen R Wagner
Institution: Ball State University
Major(s): Microbiology, Genetics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbial Genetics. Conduct research in microbiology focused on the expression of virulence factors at a major research institute.

Zack L While
Institution: Youngstown State University
Major(s): Computer Science, Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science; with that, I will conduct research in Artificial Intelligence and teach at a university.

Oregon

Sally E Claridge
Institution: University of Oregon
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I hope to earn a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genetics. My goal is to conduct research in paleogenomics and teach at the university level.

Ian M Etherington
Institution: University of Oregon
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct basic and translational research as a physician-scientist in a neuroscience field.

Brian R Josephson
Institution: Oregon State University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Biophysics
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and conduct research investigating the utilization of epigenetic mechanisms in combating pathogens.

Arianna M Kahler-Quesada
Institution: Oregon State University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Biophysics
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in immunology in order to conduct biomedical research and teach at the university level.

Phillip Kearns
Institution: University of Idaho
Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Physics
Career Goal: Masters and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a dual focus in microcontrollers and systems and signals. Conduct development and application research in wearable technology and biosignal computing.

Mariah K McIntosh
Institution: University of Montana
Major(s): Organismal Biology and Ecology
Career Goal: I plan to develop a top-notch research program in plant ecology focusing on multi-species interactions.

Alden C Moss
Institution: Oregon State University
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with the ultimate goal of a career in tissue engineering research to make an impact on the treatment of currently incurable diseases.

Pennsylvania

Ayan N Ahmed
Institution: Duquesne University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph. . In Chemistry. Conduct research in theoretical, computational chemistry for green catalyst design and teach at the university level.

Jaden A Barney
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Masters and Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct interdisciplinary swarm multirobot research on the micro- and nano-scale level.

Colleen N Bodnar
Institution: Allegheny College
Major(s): Neuroscience, Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in traumatic brain injury and therapeutic strategies.

Sarah E Bonson
Institution: Mount St. Mary’s University
Major(s): Chemistry, Biochemistry
Career Goal: I hope to attend graduate school to study Organic Chemistry to prepare for a career as a professor at a research I University in which I can further the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Nicole M Carter
Institution: Boston University
Major(s): Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Public Health (Minor)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry. Teach and conduct research at university level or work in the pharmaceutical industry.

Felipe B d’Andrea
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemistry/Bioorganic chemistry. Perform basic science research into novel antibiotic/antiviral drug design and mechanisms of action at a medical research institution.

Alexander C Dennis
Institution: Hamilton College
Major(s): Computer Science, Mathematics
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in computer science and a career in computer science research.

Daniel B Durham
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Materials Science and Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Conduct nanodevices research at a national laboratory and, ultimately, teach at a university.

Marisa S Egan
Institution: Saint Joseph’s University
Major(s): Biology, Mathematics
Career Goal: Earn my Ph.D. in Microbiology and/or Bacterial Pathogenesis. Establish my own lab at a small liberal arts undergraduate institution, focusing on teaching and expanding upon my research interests.

Jennifer L Houtz
Institution: Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Zoology and study the behavioral ecology of tropical birds with emphasis on their social interactions. I aspire to obtain a position as a researcher and teach in academia.

Timothy J Ireland
Institution: Duquesne University
Major(s): Physics, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics, potentially with additional degrees in CS or Mathematics. Conduct research in solid-state physics, high-energy physics, or photonics and teach at the university level.

Penina Krieger
Institution: Princeton University
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in cognitive neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Sierra L Lambeth
Institution: Albright College
Major(s): Chemistry, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical or Inorganic Chemistry. My goal is to work in academia on the development of sustainable products and alternative energy sources.

Liane E Makatura
Institution: Dartmouth College
Major(s): Computer Science, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in machine learning, computer graphics, and 3D fabrication while teaching at the university level.

Alana Papula
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): physics
Career Goal: Discover and optimize renewable energy sources with Ph.D. in physics; research and teach at university level.

Sarah J Petrosky
Institution: Roanoke College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Population Genetics. Conduct research in conservation and use genetic methods to increase biodiversity and health of struggling ecosystems.

Bonnie A Pierson
Institution: Rollins College
Major(s): Biology, Biochemistry
Career Goal: I plan to receive a doctorate in nursing practice and to focus my work on clinical research specializing in pediatric thyroid disease.

Grant T Smith
Institution: Penn State University Park
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science with a focus on the electronic properties of materials. Conduct research in the same field in a university or national laboratory setting.

Natalie T Tanke
Institution: Gettysburg College
Major(s): Biology, Minor in chemistry
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in biochemistry or cellular biology in order to conduct research in regenerative medicine.

Jose F Urena
Institution: Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in organic chemistry and secure an R&D position in industry where I can synthesize novel chemical compounds with practical applications.

Emily R Van Gulick
Institution: University of New Hampshire
Major(s): Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research with a focus in marine biology for translational medical applications, such as the development of drugs to treat human illnesses and diseases.

Puerto Rico

Neva R Little
Institution: New York University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in biological chemistry and teach at the university level.

South Carolina

Eveline Hok
Institution: College of Charleston
Major(s): Biology, Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular biology. Conduct research on drug design and research, and teach in a university setting.

Lucien P Jay
Institution: College of Charleston
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: I hope to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. degree with an eventual focus on pathology and drug discovery (ideally applying the research and skills of organic chemistry directly to the field of medicine).

Tristan S Yates
Institution: Emory University
Major(s): Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Career Goal: I want to pursue a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience and continue to perform research at the post-doctoral level along with university teaching.

South Dakota

Kristie Schmidt
Institution: University of South Dakota
Major(s): Medical Laboratory Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Basic Biomedical Sciences. Conduct research in microbiology at the federal level.

Morgan T Sorensen
Institution: Augustana College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology and Pharmacogenomics. To conduct research in the field of Pharmacogenomics using novel biological materials and methods and to teach at the university level.

Tennessee

Grayson M Dubois
Institution: Middle Tennessee State University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Science or Bioinformatics. Conduct computational biological and neural network research aimed towards improving healthcare, and teach computer science at the university level.

Sirui Ma
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Neuroscience, Religious Studies
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics. Conduct research in biomedical science, teach at the graduate level, and practice as a neurologist.

Louis J Varriano
Institution: University of Tennessee: Knoxville
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in low energy particle physics, particularly in neutron science, and teach at the university level.

Texas

Kennady N Abbott
Institution: Texas Tech University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D. & Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research on translational initiatives for the development of new therapies and improved treatment options for immunological diseases.

Muhammad N Akram
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in neural interfacing devices for medical use and teach at the university level.

Lucia G Brunel
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct polymer engineering research specifically for drug delivery systems and teach at the university level.

Sheridan H Cavalier
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in molecular neuroscience with a specialization in developmental disorders and teach at a research university.

Sara E Dibrell
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology and then conduct research in chemistry or pharmaceutical science in an industrial setting.

Kendal P Ezell
Institution: Texas A&M University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in a clinical setting and develop new medical technologies in practice.

Karthik Hullahalli
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in the molecular basis of infections and disease and teach at the university level.

Victor L Lam
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Biology Honors
Career Goal: Ph.D. in microbiology. Conduct research to understand the relationship between gene expression and viral infection, and teach at the university level.

Amanda C Miller
Institution: Texas Tech University
Major(s): Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. My career goal is to conduct research at the interface between nanotechnology and nanomedicine and to become a faculty member at the university level.

Cory H Nguyen
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major(s): Biology, Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Teach at the university level and conduct research in my own lab in order to develop preventative measures against disease-causing microbes affecting third world countries.

Tam Nguyen
Institution: University of Houston
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in mechanical engineering. Conduct research on nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries and electronics.

Nicolas T Nikoloutsos
Institution: Lamar University
Major(s): Physics, Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research on genetic circuits.

Christian C Schreib
Institution: Trinity University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Jordan P Todes
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Earth and Planetary Sciences, Integrated Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences. I intend to conduct research in Earth history and geodynamics and teach at the university level.

Maksym V Zhelyeznyakov
Institution: Texas Tech University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and then pursue research in optics while serving as a professor at a University.

Utah

Caroline L Bourgeois
Institution: Utah State University
Major(s): Biology, Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/ Genetics. Conduct research in genetics and teach at the university level.

Sarah D Mueller
Institution: University of Puget Sound
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or Conservation Biology. I then hope to teach at the university level and conduct research.

Vermont

Sam A Barritt
Institution: University of Vermont
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct basic research in protein interactions and cell signaling as it applies to disease progression.

Chantel Charlebois
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in Biomedical Engineering and teach at the university level.

Virginia

Harout Boujakjian
Institution: George Mason University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical epidemiology.

Manotri Chaubal
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: I would like to pursue a M.D./Ph.D. in regenerative medicine. I am interested in conducting translational research at an academic center, specifically focused on bone regeneration.

Hunter P Jacobs
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on applications of nanotechnology for alternative energy sources such as fuel cells.

Amelia C Johnson
Institution: University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Major(s): Marine Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Mammal Biology. Conduct research on marine mammal navigational trends and techniques and teach at the university level.

Jessica L Joyce
Institution: College of William and Mary
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct molecular biology research on metabolic disorders and neurodegeneration.

Paul S Kennedy
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in electromagnetics and communication systems.

Bradley P Zykoski
Institution: University of Virginia
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Perform mathematical research and teach mathematics at a university.

Washington

Alexander M Cook
Institution: Utah State University
Major(s): Biological Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Perform research in developing more useful bioprinting applications.

Keesha M Matz
Institution: Washington State University
Major(s): Microbiology
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in Virology and become a lead research scientist studying emerging viruses. My research will focus on developing antiviral agents designed to ultimately prevent epidemics.

Angela R Rocchi
Institution: Washington State University
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain an M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience to develop clinical solutions for neurodegenerative diseases.

West Virginia

Joanna Ridgeway
Institution: West Virginia University
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Career Goal: I want to pursue a Ph.D. in Materials Science and one day teach and conduct research in sustainable materials and technologies at the collegiate level.

Wisconsin

Robert N Enright
Institution: Ripon College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Conduct research on renewable fuels and teach at the University level.

Ellie M Fratt
Institution: Rhodes College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in perceptual disorders and teach at the university level.

Charles J Labuzzetta
Institution: Iowa State University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Conduct biomedical data analysis and develop pipelines for biomarker discovery.

Michael P McDonnell
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the field of chemical physics and teach at the university level.

Katharine N Shelledy
Institution: Juniata College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Doctorate degree in marine conservation biology or similar. Conduct research related to conservation and sustainable management of coastal marine systems.