2020 Goldwater Scholars by Institution State
Listed by Institution State
Alabama
The University of Alabama
Hannah Slater
Institution: The University of Alabama
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Receive an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics. Conduct clinical computational oncology research while directing a lab at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Dixon, Dr. Daniel France, Dr. Shane Sharpe
Campus Representative: Gary Sloan
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Georgia Haggard
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to earn a PhD in Genetics and Genomics and investigate molecular and genetic mechanisms of cancer and disease.
Mentor(s): Dr. Denise Monti, Dr. Charles Mullighan, Dr. Rita Cowell
Campus Representative: Cristin Gavin
Sarah Nealy
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on chemistry of functional materials. I would like to work in an industrial setting for several years and then move to an academic position.
Mentor(s): Dr. Venkatram Atigadda, Dr. Andrei Stanishevsky
Campus Representative: Cristin Gavin
University of South Alabama
Richard Fu
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to become a physician scientist specializing in oncology and conducting translational research in personalized medicine for cancer patients in an academic institution.
Mentor(s): Gary Piazza, Adam Keeton
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
Hannah Giannini
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; I plan to research novel molecular pathways involved in carcinogenesis using insight gained from clinical practice and teach on the graduate level.
Mentor(s): Erin Ahn, Andrei Pavelescu, Ryan Littlefield
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
Samantha Michlowitz
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography at the University of Miami. Perform research in tropical meteorology for the NOAA Hurricane Research Division.
Mentor(s): Sytske Kimabll, Andrew Murray, Dr. Wesley Terwey
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
John Pomerat
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and conduct theoretical research in artificial general intelligence.
Mentor(s): Aviv Segev, Armin Straub, Cornelius Pillen
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
Arizona
Arizona State University-Tempe
Delondrae Carter
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Astrophysics. I hope to conduct research related to dark energy in a national lab and to inspire an astrophysical fascination in the next generation through science communication.
Mentor(s): Russel Ryan, Rogier Windhorst, Steven Desch
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Alexis Hocken
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
Mentor(s): Matthew D. Green, Klaus D. Jandt, Yi Yang
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Tal Sneh
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Apply nanotechnology as a professor at a university to develop affordable tools that address diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the field.
Mentor(s): Rizal Hariadi, Vivek Shenoy, Bo Ning
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Northern Arizona University
Breezy Brock
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Board-certified veterinary pathologist with a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Research host-pathogen interactions at a cellular level in animals and humans to develop new means for disease prevention.
Mentor(s): Dr. Crystal Hepp, Dr. Viacheslav Fofanov, Dr. Dave Engelthaler
Campus Representative: Andrea Graves
Beau Prince
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct lab-based astrophysical research as faculty at a university or as an astrophysicist at NASA.
Mentor(s): Mark Loeffler
Campus Representative: Andrea Graves
University of Arizona
Erasmo Rocha
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will attain a Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation. When I complete my Ph.D. I will conduct research at a university or zoo to further conservation of threatened and endangered species.
Mentor(s): Matthew Oneill, Michael Bogan
Campus Representative: Danielle Barefoot
Angela Smith
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to pursue a Ph.D. in Pharmacology with a focus on pain management and treatment, and to research potential pain treatments that could reduce the negative impact of opioids.
Mentor(s): Todd Vanderah, Tally Largent-Milnes
Campus Representative: Danielle Barefoot
Jamison Takashima
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Gain a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Conduct interdisciplinary research into metalloenzymatic catalysis and teach at a university level.
Mentor(s): Pascale Charest, Tariqul Islam
Campus Representative: Danielle Barefoot
Daniel Wieland
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D.-Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I plan to conduct translational biochemical research related to cancer care and practice at an academic medical institution.
Mentor(s): Jaocb Schwartz, Joey Weng, Valery Thompson
Campus Representative: Danielle Barefoot
Arkansas
Hendrix College
Rebecca Parham
Institution: Hendrix College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in atmospheric, environmental chemistry while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Courtney Hatch
Campus Representative: Jenn Dearoff
Lyon College
Hannah Zang
Institution: Lyon College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: D.O./Ph.D. in neurobiology. Conduct research in neuroscience, specifically the management of pain symptoms in neurodegenerative and neurological diseases, at a major research hospital.
Mentor(s): Dr. Alexander Beeser, Dr. Nagayasu Nakanishi, Dr. Cassia Oliveira
Campus Representative: Alexander Beeser
University of Arkansas
Sabrina Jones
Institution: University of Arkansas
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: M.D./ Ph.D., with the Ph.D focusing on Neuroscience. Conduct clinical neuroscience research at a medical research institution.
Mentor(s): Woodrow Shew, Ryoichi Fujiwara
Campus Representative: Suzanne McCray
California
California Institute of Technology
Myra Cheng
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in machine learning with meaningful applications to society, and teach future generations at the university level.
Mentor(s): Joel Burdick, Claire Ralph, Yisong Yue
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
John Heath
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering with the ultimate goal of conducting research in synthetic biology as faculty at a university.
Mentor(s): Mikhail Shapiro, Jerzy Szablowski
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
Aditya Sivakumar
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in mathematics or theoretical physics. Perform research on the math that underpins the physical world, from the standard model of particle physics to quantum gravity, and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Zavosh Amir Khosravi, Prof. Dmitri Tymoczko, Prof. David Stevenson
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
Alexander Zlokapa
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physics. I intend to continue to develop quantum machine learning algorithms for near-term quantum hardware, as well as pursuing topics in high energy physics such as AdS/CFT theory.
Mentor(s): Maria Spiropulu, Daniel Lidar, Hirohisa Tanaka
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
California State University-Monterey Bay
Nicholas Heyer
Institution: California State University-Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct basic neuroinformatics research on proteinopathies with a seeding component (e.g. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Mad Cow Disease) via the use of “open science”
Mentor(s): Judith Canner, Colleen Bosworth, Sofie Salama
Campus Representative: John Banks
Samantha Miller
Institution: California State University-Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Archaeogenetics. I plan to research human evolution through the analysis of ancient DNA while applying my research to the advancement of modern medicine and the development of antimicrobials.
Mentor(s): Henrik Kibak, Nathaniel Jue, Mark Siddall
Campus Representative: John Banks
Chapman University
Edena Khoshaba
Institution: Chapman University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Cancer Biology. Lead a translational research laboratory improving treatments and outcomes of pediatric cancer at an academic research hospital.
Mentor(s): Austin Brown, Philip Lupo, Patricia Lopes
Campus Representative: Julye Bidmead
Harvey Mudd College
Aria Beaupre
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: My passion for theoretical mathematics research and my commitment to effective pedagogy, has inspired me to pursue a career as a mathematics professor.
Mentor(s): Michael Orrison, David Milan, Rachel Levy
Campus Representative: Carissa Saugstad
Loyola Marymount University
Kevin Chang
Institution: Loyola Marymount University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I will be a tenured professor at a university where I will teach students and perform research on the protein mechanisms of diseases.
Mentor(s): David Moffet, Cassidy Alvarado
Campus Representative: Cassidy Alvarado
Occidental College
Jacqueline Dall
Institution: Occidental College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Petrology. Conduct geochemical research as a curator in a natural history museum, focusing on elemental cycling and deep earth processes.
Mentor(s): Christopher Oze, Allison Shultz, Eric Frank
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Cannon
Pomona College
Adele Myers
Institution: Pomona College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physics. Conduct physics research and teach at the university level. Lead/contribute to projects that push the envelope of our knowledge of the universe.
Mentor(s): Gregory Spriggs, Thomas Moore, Dwight Whitaker
Campus Representative: Mal Riggio
Santa Clara University
Max Bjorni
Institution: Santa Clara University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research investigating the biological mechanisms that underlie neurological disorders, such as chronic neuropathic pain, while instructing at the university level.
Mentor(s): Lindsay Halladay, Jon-Paul Pepper, Chrysovalantou Faniku
Campus Representative: Naomi Levy
Stanford University
Kartik Chandra
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: PhD in computer science. Conduct research in computer science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Erik Meijer, Greg Valiant, Alex Aiken
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
Cullen Chosy
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemical engineering or materials science. Develop next-generation photovoltaic technologies while working in academia, a government lab, or industry.
Mentor(s): Stacey Bent, Michael McGehee, Matteo Cargnello
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
Kathy Liu
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science. Conduct research in functional polymers, materials chemistry, and bio-interfaced materials, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Zhenan Bao, Bert (E.W.) Meijer, Jin Liu
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
University of California-Berkeley
Eden McEwen
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research into applications of emerging computational techniques for astronomical instrumentation, as a PI at university or national lab.
Mentor(s): Rebecca Jensen-Clem, Kent Wallace, Jessica Lu
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes
Casey Mogilevsky
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D. dual degree in medicine and biochemistry Conduct both basic science and translational research and teach at the university and medical school level
Mentor(s): Matthew B. Francis Ph.D., Jennifer Doudna Ph.D., Marco Lobba
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes
Rahul Sahay
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research at the intersection of condensed matter physics, high energy physics, and atomic physics in order to connect theory and experiment. Teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Norman Y. Yao, Chris M. Marshall, Ori J. Ganor
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes
University of California-Davis
Naomi Murray
Institution: University of California-Davis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research on forest ecology, and how trees affect community function and resilience, with the goal of minimizing the impacts of climate change.
Mentor(s): Richard Karban, Louie Yang, Katie DuBois
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer
Jayashri Viswanathan
Institution: University of California-Davis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience. Investigate the neurobiological mechanisms of learning and decision making. Professor of biological sciences at an R1 university and teach at the college level.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Olson, Lindsay Cameron
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer
University of California-Los Angeles
Spenser Talkington
Institution: University of California-Los Angeles
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physics, specializing in condensed matter physics, with a focus on topological materials and quantum computation. Conduct research in these areas and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Rahul Roy, HongWen Jiang, Michalis Bachtis
Campus Representative: Rebecca Blustein
University of California-Riverside
Jennifer Le
Institution: University of California-Riverside
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Science. Conduct research in genetic disease pathogenesis and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jernej Murn, Alejandro Cortez
Campus Representative: Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz
University of California-San Diego
Dora Ogbonna
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aim to be a faculty member at a research institution where I can be able to teach students and at the same time run a research laboratory.
Mentor(s): Nisarg Shah
Campus Representative: David Artis
University of California-Santa Barbara
Alec Cao
Institution: University of California-Santa Barbara
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Investigate non-equilibrium quantum dynamics utilizing ultracold atoms.
Mentor(s): David Weld, Ania Jayich, Toshihiko Shimasaki
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon
Veronica Hsu
Institution: University of California-Santa Barbara
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I hope to earn a Ph.D. in biological sciences, which will allow me to conduct research, teach, and lead my own team of researchers at an R1 university.
Mentor(s): Holly V. Moeller, Tadashi Fukami, Peter Alagona
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon
Max Prichard
Institution: University of California-Santa Barbara
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Experimental Physics. Perform research in atomic, molecular and optical physics with a professorship.
Mentor(s): David Weld, Toshihiko Shimasaki, Peter Dotti
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon
University of California-Santa Cruz
Elizabeth Yunerman
Institution: University of California-Santa Cruz
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research on planet formation and dynamical evolution of planetary systems while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ruth Murray-Clay, Diana Powell
Campus Representative: Paula Schneider
University of Southern California
Aaron Ghrist
Institution: University of Southern California
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in physical chemistry and nanoscience to bridge the molecular scale with the bulk scale while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jahan Dawlaty, Bernd Winter, Steve Bradforth
Campus Representative: Katie Capra
Leena Mathur
Institution: University of Southern California
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I aspire to be a university professor after pursuing a PhD in Computer Science. My goal is to conduct research and lead a group that advances human-centered artificial intelligence to benefit society.
Mentor(s): Maja Matarić, Khalil Iskarous, Michael Shindler
Campus Representative: Katie Capra
Stephen Jon Quiton
Institution: University of Southern California
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical/Quantum Chemistry (or related field). Pursue full-time position in computational research at a private company, university, or national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Vyacheslav Bryantsev, Sharada Shaama
Campus Representative: Katie Capra
Emily Yang
Institution: University of Southern California
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience. Conduct research on the genetic causes of schizophrenia relating to neurodevelopment, and reclassify the types of schizophrenia using genetic and behavioral data.
Mentor(s): Donald Arnold, Haining Yang, William Dempsey
Campus Representative: Katie Capra
Colorado
Colorado College
Jerrell Cockerham
Institution: Colorado College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: My plan is to pursue my Ph.D in mathematics, with the goal of entering a career in academia as a professor.
Mentor(s): Beth Malmskog, Andrea Bruder, Pamela Harris
Campus Representative: Rebecca Barnes
Allie Kreitman
Institution: Colorado College
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in the spread and pathogenesis of infectious disease using tools of microbiology and mathematical modeling.
Mentor(s): Greg Dwyer, Jennifer Garcia, Olivia Hatton
Campus Representative: Rebecca Barnes
Colorado School of Mines
Lauren Zoe Baker
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science, specializing in machine learning. Conduct research and teach computer science in a university or industry setting.
Mentor(s): Hua Wang, Saad Elbeleidy
Campus Representative: K. Godel Gengenbach
Joel Been
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Physics. Design models for complex systems in atmospheric science, quantum mechanics, and ecology. Develop numeric methods to evaluate and understand these systems with quantum computers.
Mentor(s): Lincoln Carr, Scott Strong, Kristine Callan
Campus Representative: K. Godel Gengenbach
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Raegan Petch
Institution: Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph. D. in infectious disease, in addition to a veterinary degree (D.V.M.). Conduct research in infectious disease, specifically zoonotic disease, with a focus on improving animal and human medicine.
Mentor(s): Sue VandeWoude, Erick Gagne
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson
Jessica Roberts
Institution: Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on neurodegenerative diseases at an academic institution and teach students at the university level.
Mentor(s): Seonil Kim
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson
University of Colorado Boulder
Niamh Brown
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Obtain professorship to establish a cutting-edge research unit in optoelectronics and share this knowledge with students.
Mentor(s): Michael
Campus Representative: Anne Dougherty
Jose Navarro Arriola
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to earn a Ph.D. in Microbiology and conduct research that contributes to the mission of human spaceflight. I aspire to work in NASA’s Institute of Astrobiology, focusing on microbiology.
Mentor(s): Lindsey Joe Broadwell, Kate Semsar, Kristen Barthel
Campus Representative: Anne Dougherty
University of Denver
Anit Tyagi
Institution: University of Denver
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on completing an M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. I aim to enter cancer research academia by both researching cancer immunotherapy and by teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Antonio Jimeno, Dr. Subbiah Pugazhenthi, Dr. Ogar Ichire
Campus Representative: Nicholas Ormes
Connecticut
Trinity College
Claire Grigglestone
Institution: Trinity College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus in organic chemistry. Conduct research in total synthesis, green chemistry and drug discovery at a research focused company.
Mentor(s): Cheynne Brindle, Timothy Curran, Alexander Novak
Campus Representative: Alison Draper
Kieren Harkins
Institution: Trinity College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Materials Science with a focus in nanomaterials. I will conduct research in nanomaterials to be used as catalysts.
Mentor(s): Dr. Lindsey Hanson
Campus Representative: Alison Draper
Alisa Levin
Institution: Trinity College
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: A PhD in Computer Science with a machine learning focus and an emphasis on research in neural prosthetics.
Mentor(s): Taikang Ning, Takunari Miyazaki, Alison Draper
Campus Representative: Alison Draper
Wesleyan University
Thomas McKenzie-Smith
Institution: Wesleyan University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I hope to get a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics and become a Physics Professor, where I can both do research and teach.
Mentor(s): Francis Starr
Campus Representative: Magdalena Zapedowska
Yale University
Alexander Cohen
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Mathematics. Perform research in algebraic geometry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Melvyn Nathanson, Wilhelm Schlag, Frank de Zeeuw
Campus Representative: Lindsay Lawton
Kendra Libby
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Become a leading researcher in protein biochemistry and teach at an academic research institution.
Mentor(s): Xiaolei Su
Campus Representative: Lindsay Lawton
Jason Yang
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Establish a lab that researches membrane technology at the water-energy nexus.
Mentor(s): Menachem Elimelech, Ines Zucker, Ying Li
Campus Representative: Lindsay Lawton
Delaware
University of Delaware
Lucas Attia
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering to prepare me to lead industrial pharmaceutical research.
Mentor(s): Catherine Fromen, Eric Bloch, Ismat Shah
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky
District of Columbia
American University
Anthony LoPrete
Institution: American University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in optics and vision science. Pursue research on topics related to physiological optics in academia and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Arthur Shapiro, Nathan Harshman, Gregory Harry
Campus Representative: Paula Warrick
George Washington University
Natalie Edwards
Institution: George Washington University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. to conduct translational research in the fields of neurology and neuroimaging in a teaching hospital setting as a physician-scientist.Â
Mentor(s): Rachel Buckley, Vesna Zderic, Taha Gholipour
Campus Representative: Paul Hoyt-O’Connor
Georgetown University
Lydia Good
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in biophysical chemistry. I plan to pursue a research career focused on computational modeling of proteins and protein systems to answer key functional questions.
Mentor(s): Rodrigo Maillard, Mahlet Tadesse
Campus Representative: Lauren Tuckley
Howard University
Alexandria Adigun
Institution: Howard University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in psychiatry and Development Biology. Conduct research in developmental biology and specialize psychiatric practice in the areas of anxiety and schizophrenia and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Karl Thompson, William Hollinsed, Marc Kirschner
Campus Representative: Theon Gruber Ford
Florida
Eckerd College
Celina Ceballos
Institution: Eckerd College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Science. Conduct research in biological conservation and ecology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Goessling, William Szelistowski, Jeannine Lessmann
Campus Representative: William Szelistowski
Mlana Lore
Institution: Eckerd College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Molecular Biology. Conduct research on the epigenetic basis of neurological disorders at a major research institution.
Mentor(s): Crystal Young-Erdos, Liza Conrad, William Taylor Kimberly
Campus Representative: William Szelistowski
Florida Gulf Coast University
Grace Anderson
Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry and conduct research in materials chemistry synthesis as it pertains to biomedical applications and renewable energy while teaching at a research university.
Mentor(s): Arsalan Mirjafari
Campus Representative: Terumi Rafferty-Osaki
Alexander Marsh
Institution: Florida Gulf Coast University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology. I will conduct research on tropical herpetofauna, including Bushmaster (Lachesis muta) population ecology, and will work at an R-1 university.
Mentor(s): Charles Gunnels, Matthew Metcalf, John Herman
Campus Representative: Terumi Rafferty-Osaki
Florida International University
Kaytlin Alzugaray
Institution: Florida International University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Cancer Biology. I intend on devoting my life toward discovering new pharmacological treatment options and personally guiding cancer patients toward recovery through education and compassion
Mentor(s): Alexander Agoulnik, Alexander Zaika, Sophia George
Campus Representative: Annelise Villiers
Florida State University
Jessica Dixon
Institution: Florida State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goals are to conduct research on movement disorders and teach classes as a translational neuroscience professor at a research-oriented university.
Mentor(s): Aaron Wilber, Piotr Fajer, Edwin Hilinski
Campus Representative: Craig Filar
Miami Dade College
Nelson Hidalgo
Institution: Miami Dade College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Professor and researcher of brain-machine interfaces, neurological disorders, and orthotic devices development to help those with neurophysiological disabilities.
Mentor(s): Ramanamurthy Mylavarapu, Ralph Provisero, Jorge Gibert
Campus Representative: Virginia Fuiller
Rollins College
Isaac Gorres
Institution: Rollins College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Conservation Research. Research analytical techniques and treatment methodologies in a museum setting in order to aid in the conservation and preservation of artworks.
Mentor(s): Susan H. Libby, Susan J. Walsh, Brendaliz Santiago-Narvaez
Campus Representative: Jayashree Shivamoggi
University of Central Florida
Gary Hoppenworth
Institution: University of Central Florida
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science. I want to conduct both theoretical and applied research in computer science at a national research laboratory.
Mentor(s): Sumit Kumar Jha, Sharma Thankachan, Zi-Xia Song
Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer
Ashley Santana
Institution: University of Central Florida
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Conduct research on novel therapies for individuals with diseases of the enteric nervous system.
Mentor(s): Kaitlyn Crawford, Hamilton Farris, Whitney Walkowski
Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer
University of Florida
Estelle in ‘t Zandt
Institution: University of Florida
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research investigating the neurobiology of behavior in a university setting.
Mentor(s): Dr. Daniel Wesson, Dr. Hillary Cansler, Dr. Jonathan H. Dennis
Campus Representative: Mark Law
Keshav Motwani
Institution: University of Florida
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Machine Learning. Lead a collaborative research group focusing on applications of machine learning in immunogenomics to investigate immune cells in disease at the single-cell level.
Mentor(s): Todd Brusko, Victor Greiff, Geir Kjetil Sandve
Campus Representative: Mark Law
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Jack Edwards
Institution: University of South Florida-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in computational biology. Contribute to the understanding of evolutionary and ecological processes, especially somatic evolution, teach at university level or work at a cancer research institute.
Mentor(s): David Basanta, Andriy Marusyk, Sayandeb Basu
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu
Zachary Withers
Institution: University of South Florida-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in applied physics focusing on nano-optics. Teach at a university level and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
Mentor(s): Dmitri Voronine, David Merkler, Sarath Witanachchi
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu
Georgia
Agnes Scott College
Furyal Ahmed
Institution: Agnes Scott College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and conduct research in the field, as well as teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Timothy S. Finco, Donald Hamelberg
Campus Representative: Timothy Finco
Emory University
Taylor Dover
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. I intend to serve as a professor of organic chemistry at a research-focused institution and lead my own laboratory.
Mentor(s): Frank E. McDonald, Jose Soria, Michael McCormick
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Krishna Pucha
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology with an Orthopaedics focus. Conduct translational research in the field of Orthopaedics to improve the efficacy of stem cell-based regenerative treatments.
Mentor(s): Jay McKinney, Nick Willett
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Kimberly Sharp
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Primarily conduct organometallic chemistry with a focus on total synthesis of druglike molecules.
Mentor(s): Simon Blakey
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Pushkar Shinde
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I seek to use a Ph.D. in Chemistry to conduct cutting edge drug development research to help solve pressing global challenges such as drug resistant pathogens.
Mentor(s): Khalid Salaita, Monika Davare, Justin Merritt
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Andrew Galassi
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, combining novel mechanical design and control theory to develop robotic explorers for extreme environments: on difficult terrain, in orbit, and in-situ on other worlds.
Mentor(s): Dr. Aaron Ames, Drew Singletary, Eric Ambrose
Campus Representative: Shannon Dobranski
Kevin Tao
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: MD-PhD in biomedical engineering or immunology. Design and develop novel engineering-based strategies to strengthen the immune system for the treatment of autoimmune disorders.
Mentor(s): Gabe Kwong, Shreyas Dahotre, Ida Su
Campus Representative: Shannon Dobranski
Georgia Southern University
Andrea Appleton
Institution: Georgia Southern University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I am pursuing a professorial career in plant evolutionary biology in order to develop a research program that explores the causes and mechanisms of floral evolution.
Mentor(s): John Schenk
Campus Representative: Steven Engel
Kennesaw State University
Trae Dunn
Institution: Kennesaw State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Developmental Biology. Conduct research on neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s diseases while teaching and working at an academic hospital.
Mentor(s): Martin Hudson, Melanie Griffin, Robert Horvitz
Campus Representative: Michelle Miles
Mercer University
Maison Clouatre
Institution: Mercer University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: To obtain a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering and to develop the next generation of intelligent control systems as a researcher and professor at a research-intensive university.
Mentor(s): Makhin Thitsa, John Valasek, Lee Evans
Campus Representative: Adam Kiefer
Michelle Graham
Institution: Mercer University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research related to sustainable infrastructure and teach at a major university.
Mentor(s): Michael MacCarthy, Laura Lackey, Adam Daigneault
Campus Representative: Adam Kiefer
McPherson Newell
Institution: Mercer University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in rehabilitation engineering and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael MacCarthy, Ann Reinthal
Campus Representative: Adam Kiefer
Spelman College
Joya Sims
Institution: Spelman College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. I am eager to be a leading nephrologist at a teaching hospital conducting translational research on glomerular diseases and promoting the importance of kidney health.
Mentor(s): Valerie Schumacher, Xeuying Zhao
Campus Representative: DeKimberlen Neely
University of Georgia
Landon Clark
Institution: University of Georgia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in immunology. Perform translational research for immune diseases utilizing gene and immunotherapy techniques while teaching in academia.
Mentor(s): Michael Terns, Elizabeth Watts, Trent Spencer
Campus Representative: Jessica Hunt
University of North Georgia
Amanda Ash
Institution: University of North Georgia
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a PhD in astrophysics, specializing in theoretical stellar astronomy. This will allow me to contribute to research on models of stellar phenomena as a career astrophysicist.
Mentor(s): Gregory Feiden, Stephanie Douglas
Campus Representative: Anastasia Lin
Tyler Wilson
Institution: University of North Georgia
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Particle Physics. Conduct research in high energy particle collisions.
Mentor(s): Sonny Mantry, Mark Spraker
Campus Representative: Anastasia Lin
Idaho
University of Idaho
Elizabeth Hoots
Institution: University of Idaho
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in coastal ecology or a closely related field. I will work in coastal ecosystem conservation biology, conducting research to inform climate policy decisions.
Mentor(s): Frank Wilhelm, David Roon, Lisette Waits
Campus Representative: Dilshani Sarathchandra
Isabell Strawn
Institution: University of Idaho
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Biological Engineering so that I can become a leader and innovator in researching and advancing technologies that increase access to quality water sources.
Mentor(s): James Moberly, Shelley Pressley, Daniel Robertson
Campus Representative: Dilshani Sarathchandra
Illinois
Loyola University Chicago
Dawid Maciorowski
Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a MD/PhD degree in viral engineering/therapy. My research will focus on engineering viruses to use as therapeutic and diagnostic means for a variety of conditions.
Mentor(s): Michael Burns, PhD, Yash Gupta, PhD, Adinarayana Kunamneni, PhD
Campus Representative: Lisa Knepshield
University of Chicago
Spencer Dembner
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in mathematics. Conduct research in number theory and algebraic geometry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Matt Emerton, Maryanthe Malliaris, Victor Ginzburg
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
Vennela Mannava
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. focused on bioinorganic chemistry. Conduct research at a national laboratory developing sustainable methods for energy conversion such as carbon capture and utilization.
Mentor(s): John S. Anderson, Scott E. Schaus, Kate A. Jesse
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
Thomas Propson
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Lead academia and industry collaboration to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Mentor(s): David I. Schuster, Frederic T. Chong, Stefan M. Wild
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
University of Illinois at Chicago
Lopa Bhatt
Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: My goal is to graduate with a PhD degree from a top-tier materials science/condensed matter physics program and become a successful researcher or professor in the field of Electron Microscopy.
Mentor(s): Robert Klie, Mark Schlossman, Andrew Shulman
Campus Representative: Kim Germain
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sriyankari Chitti
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I aspire to contribute to the field of organic chemistry as a Professor at an R1 institution by discovering new synthetic methods with direct application to the synthesis of drug molecules.
Mentor(s): Martin D. Burke, Scott E. Denmark
Campus Representative: David Schug
William Lyon
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. I aspire to conduct research and make lasting contributions to the fields of drug discovery and organometallic chemistry.
Mentor(s): M. Christina White, Sven Kaster, Huimin Zhao
Campus Representative: David Schug
Wheaton College
Joshua Dunbar
Institution: Wheaton College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I desire to obtain a Ph.D. in radiochemistry and eventually become a researcher at a national laboratory working to make the nuclear fuel cycle safe, sustainable, and cost-effective.
Mentor(s): Matthew Wellons, Kaitlin Lawrence, Benjamin Lovaasen
Campus Representative: Arend Poelarends
Stephen McKay
Institution: Wheaton College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in high-energy physics or cosmology and astrophysics. I aspire to lead research at a national lab, NASA, or a university that studies the nature of black holes, dark matter, and dark energy.
Mentor(s): Darren Craig, A.J. Poelarends
Campus Representative: Arend Poelarends
Indiana
Ball State University
Siara Sandwith
Institution: Ball State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Conduct biological research related to neurodegenerative diseases in an industrial science setting.
Mentor(s): Philip Smaldino
Campus Representative: Barbara Stedman
Butler University
Chloe Makdad
Institution: Butler University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in functional analysis and its applications in academia or industry.
Mentor(s): William Johnston, Eric Weber, Scott Kaschner
Campus Representative: Dacia Charlesworth
Indiana University-Bloomington
Joshua Beeler
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry. My goal is to lead an independent research team answering questions on the cutting-edge of human knowledge.
Mentor(s): Dr. Dennis G. Peters
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Elizabeth Dietrich
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: P.h.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical biology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sima Setayeshgar
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Kelli Michaels
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: PhD in Physics. Conduct experimental research in high energy particle physics or neutrino physics at a university or national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Dr. James Musser, Dr. Mark Messier
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Andrew Quest
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Teach at a university and conduct research in the field of chemical catalysis in my own laboratory.
Mentor(s): Silas P. Cook, Paul T. Marcyk, Deyaa I. AbuSalim
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Nora Gilliam
Institution: Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in Genomic Sciences or Systems Biology; MD, specialization in infectious diseases. Lead a biomedical research group and pursue leadership roles in professional societies and research industries.
Mentor(s): Dr. Gustavo Arrizabalaga, Dr. Pardis Sabeti, Dr. Tamiko Porter
Campus Representative: Kristina Horn Sheeler
Purdue University-Main Campus
Mackinzie Farnell
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Materials Engineering. Conduct research in modelling the structure and properties of metals and teach at a research-focused university.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Youngblood, Brett Savoie, Alejandro Strachan
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Robert Gustafson
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Physics. I hope to conduct research in high energy physics and teach at a research university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Rafael Lang, Dr. Rob Davies, Dr. Yong Chen
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Alexandra Stiffler
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a research focus in microbial ecology. Conduct research on microbial interactions within ocean environments at a major research university.
Mentor(s): Seema Mattoo
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Lindsey Wilson
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D. in Medical Genetics. Research rare genetic disorders in a laboratory in association with a medical research institution or research hospital.
Mentor(s): Dr. Nicholas Noinaj, Dr. Porsha Shaw
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
University of Notre Dame
Leah Harmon
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Conduct research in biomedical science, preferably neurodegenerative disease research, and gain experience in both academia and the life sciences/biotech industry.
Mentor(s): Jaime Ross, Giuseppe Coppotelli, Joshua Koen
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna
Alex Kokot
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. In Mathematics. Participate in research in allied fields such as Mathematics, Chemistry, and Engineering, with key focus on implementation and application of advanced techniques in Mathematics.
Mentor(s): Charles Johnson, Michael Gekhtman, Gary Bernstein
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna
Theo MacMillan
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research at the intersection between computer science and fluid dynamics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): David Richter
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna
Iowa
Central College
Katelyn Wang
Institution: Central College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct clinical research at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): James Shriver
Campus Representative: Katelin Valster
Iowa State University
Madeline Farringer
Institution: Iowa State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. Lead an academic lab that conducts research on parasite cellular biology using functional genomics.
Mentor(s): Josh Beck, Eric Underbakke, Amy Andreotti
Campus Representative: Laura Good
Divyesh Kumar
Institution: Iowa State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience. Perform research on stem cell therapies for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Mentor(s): Donald Sakaguchi, E. Dale Abel, Geetu Tuteja
Campus Representative: Laura Good
Behnia Rezazadeh Shirazi
Institution: Iowa State University
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical sciences. Perform translational research through the National Institute of Health on innovative techniques for the prognosis and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Mentor(s): Dr. James Lang, Dr. Rudy Valentine, Dr. Mark Hargrove
Campus Representative: Laura Good
University of Iowa
Emily Silich
Institution: University of Iowa
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics in order to specialize in cosmology and obtain a research/professorial position at the university level.
Mentor(s): Philip Kaaret, Cornelia Lang, Anna Zajczyk
Campus Representative: Kelly Thornburg
Kansas
Kansas State University
Blaine Fry
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I will earn my PhD in condensed matter physics and pursue a career as a research professor, ideally at a research-oriented public institution.
Mentor(s): Christopher M Sorensen
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary
University of Kansas
Angelica Lang
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and, eventually, run my own research laboratory and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Erik Lundquist
Campus Representative: Anne Wallen
Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Yuke Wang
Institution: University of Kentucky
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics. Pursue a post doctorate and unravel the mysterious structures of the neutron at a U.S National Lab or University.
Mentor(s): Christopher Crawford, Tyler Martin
Campus Representative: Pat Whitlow
Louisianna
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Brianna Robertson
Institution: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus in signal processing/communications with Deep Learning approaches. After PhD, I want to do industry-level Research and Development in space-related fields.
Mentor(s): Jin-Woo Choi, Noo Li Jeon
Campus Representative: Drew Lamonica Arms
Xavier University of Louisiana
Karen Osei-Boamah
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/ Ph.D. degree. Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research & practice medicine at a medical school. Become a Principle Investigator & teach later in career.
Mentor(s): Joanna Haye, Joanne Engebrecht, Garrett Kaas
Campus Representative: Ja’Wanda Shavon Grant
Maine
Bowdoin College
Zoe Dietrich
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography. Conduct field- and lab-based research in marine biogeochemistry and microbiology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Frank Stewart, Dr. Collin Roesler, Dr. Anne McBride
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
Anneka Williams
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biogeoscience. Conduct collaborative research on climate change in polar and high alpine ecosystems; mentor future climate scientists at the university level; inform environmental policy.
Mentor(s): Leah Wilson, Emily Peterman, Sue Natali
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
University of Maine
Caleigh Charlebois
Institution: University of Maine
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Zoology. Conduct research in wildlife genetics, diversity, and evolution at a university or nonprofit institution.
Mentor(s): Sally Molloy, Beth Dumont, Uma Arora
Campus Representative: Robert Wheeler
University of New England
Vienna Canright
Institution: University of New England
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology or Conservation Biology. Conduct research to inform conservation efforts of terrestrial wildlife at an environmental government agency or private organization.
Mentor(s): Zachary Olson
Campus Representative: Amy Keirstead
Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
Jialiu Liang
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in BME. Develop and leverage biophysically-detailed, multiscale mathematical models of the cardiovascular system to gain biological and mechanistic insights. Teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Natalia A. Trayanova, Joseph K. Yu
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
Lauren Sloat
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to obtain a M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology and conduct translational research in pediatric oncology and cell cycle regulation, as well as improve scientific communication with the public.
Mentor(s): Yumi Kim, Emily Fisher, Peggy Nopoulos
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
Turner Woody
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D in astrophysics. Study the chemistry and kinematics of stars in our galaxy.
Mentor(s): Kevin Schlaufman, Keith Hawkins
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
Mount St. Mary’s University
Julia Baer
Institution: Mount St. Mary’s University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Science. I plan to study human toxicological impacts on the marine environment to predict and alleviate disturbances in biogeochemical cycles that may contribute to climate change.
Mentor(s): Patrick Lombardi, Evan Ward, Tyler Griffin
Campus Representative: Jamie Gianoutsous
Bradley Owen
Institution: Mount St. Mary’s University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in medicinal chemistry through the synthesis of small organic compounds.
Mentor(s): Isaac N. Mills
Campus Representative: Jamie Gianoutsous
Nicholas Starvaggi
Institution: Mount St. Mary’s University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research for the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a sustainable source of energy.
Mentor(s): Isaac Mills, Amanda Graff
Campus Representative: Jamie Gianoutsous
Salisbury University
Anna Brennan
Institution: Salisbury University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will attain my Ph.D. in Psychophysiological Neuroscience and act as the Principal Investigator conducting mental health research at the National Institute of Mental Health or similar organization.
Mentor(s): Scott Mazzetti, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Matthew Bailey
Jessica Pierce
Institution: Salisbury University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My professional aspirations are to research the underlying mechanisms of epilepsy and develop effective anti-epileptic therapies through pursuing a clinical researcher career in neuroscience.
Mentor(s): Jessica Clark, Karl Maier, Andrew Martino
Campus Representative: Matthew Bailey
Towson University
Nicole Hondrogiannis
Institution: Towson University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nanoscience. Conduct research in nanomolecular medicine, targeted drug delivery, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mary Sajini Devadas, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Vonnie Sheilds
United States Naval Academy
Joseph Wiedemann
Institution: United States Naval Academy
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in theoretical Physics. Conduct research in quantum sensing for medical applications to aid in development of novel treatments and teach at university level.
Mentor(s): Seth Rittenhouse, Peter Brereton, Charles Nelson
Campus Representative: Samara Firebaugh
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Dominique Brooks
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in genetics in order to conduct research as a research scientist in the field of gene therapy or genetic engineering.
Mentor(s): Dr. Rachel Brewster, Maraki Negesse
Campus Representative: April Householder
Olumide Fagboyegun
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and combine my experience in neuroscience and epigenetics to eventually become a principal investigator at a preeminent research institution
Mentor(s): John R. Cirrito, Erin Green, Michael K. Lee
Campus Representative: April Householder
Jordan Troutman
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in machine learning bias jointly across academic and industry organizations.
Mentor(s): James Foulds, Anand Sarwate, Moritz Hardt
Campus Representative: April Householder
University of Maryland-College Park
Jesse Matthews
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My career goal is to earn a PhD in chemical engineering and then to develop innovative alternatives to current energy production methods in either a government or university lab setting.
Mentor(s): Peter Kofinas, Radu Balan, Deborah Goldberg
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
University of Maryland-College Park
Scott Moroch
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: My career goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in accelerator physics and eventually become a university professor, researching novel accelerator technologies and leading the experiments these machines enable.
Mentor(s): Dr. Timothy Koeth, Dr. Bruce Carlsten, Dr. Ned Allen
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
Seungtaek Daniel Oh
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology with a focus on non-coding RNA in cancer development, metastasis, or related fields and conduct this research at a university or research institution.
Mentor(s): Joseph M. Ziegelbauer, Barry R. O’Keefe, Theodore Kwaku Dayie
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
Pavan Ravindra
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a PhD in chemical physics with a focus on computational chemistry. I want to be a chemistry professor involved in teaching and research which advances drug development and design.
Mentor(s): Pratyush Tiwary, Jeffrey Smith
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
Massachusettes
Amherst College
Jea Adams
Institution: Amherst College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics followed by a postdoc at a research institution before pursuing a career as a professor. Focus on characterizing and detecting exoplanets and the stars they orbit.
Mentor(s): Kate Follette, Nimesh Patel, Kimberly Ward-Duong
Campus Representative: Christine Overstreet
Boston University
Nik Gjonbalaj
Institution: Boston University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Research aspects of quantum field theory and its applications and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Liam Fitzpatrick, David Sperka
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Berg
Reece Huff
Institution: Boston University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in biomechanics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Elise Morgan, Paul Barbone
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Berg
Kevin Reiss
Institution: Boston University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter theory with a focus on non-equilibrium dynamics, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): David Campbell, Salvatore Pace
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Berg
Brandeis University
Shinji Rho
Institution: Brandeis University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain PhD degree in cancer biology. Conduct research on developing more accurate and easily accessible breast cancer diagnosis methods.
Mentor(s): Jeff Gelles
Campus Representative: Meredith Monaghan
Bridgewater State University
Hannah Deane
Institution: Bridgewater State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in academia on the circadian clock and how it influences the cell signaling pathways involved in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) pathway.
Mentor(s): Joseph Seggio
Campus Representative: Saritha Nellutla
Emmanuel College
Shane Mitchell
Institution: Emmanuel College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Carry out research on dementia and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jason Kuehner, Anupama Seshan, Carley Henderson
Campus Representative: Benjamin Allen
Carrie Rodriguez
Institution: Emmanuel College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research on the topic of neuroimmunology or neuroendocrinology and teach at a Research I institution.
Mentor(s): Todd Williams, Tyler Costa
Campus Representative: Benjamin Allen
Harvard University
Sambuddha Chattopadhyay
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Theory. Conduct research on many-body dynamics at the interface of condensed matter, quantum information, and statistical physics. Teach and mentor at the university level.
Mentor(s): Eric Heller, Wen Wei Ho, Thomas Cohen
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Amir Siraj
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in astrophysics. Conduct research in astrophysics and teach at the university level. Publish for audiences of specialists, policymakers, and lay people to share my findings.
Mentor(s): Abraham Loeb
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Franklyn Wang
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computer science, specializing in artificial intelligence, and become a professor of computer science, conducting research on tough real-world problems while teaching.
Mentor(s): Scott Kominers, Ravi Jagadeesan, Natesh Pillai
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Katie Collins
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in machine learning or computational neuroscience. Conduct research at the interface of computer science and cognitive neuroscience, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Tomaso Poggio, Timothy K. Lu, Diogo Camacho
Campus Representative: Catherine Kim
Vaishnavi Phadnis
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in cancer biology. Lead a research group that explores basic mechanisms of cancer progression and translates findings to improve patient outcomes.
Mentor(s): Dr. Robert Weinberg, Dr. Eric Holland, Dr. Franziska Michor
Campus Representative: Catherine Kim
Vaibhavi Shah
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research at the intersection of machine learning and clinical diagnostics/decision making in neurology to improve patient outcomes.
Mentor(s): Jae Sohn, Mriganka Sur, Michael Birnbaum
Campus Representative: Catherine Kim
Northeastern University
Grady Max Daniels
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Math, and professor at the university level. I hope to conduct research in machine learning with a focus on understanding the structure of natural data.
Mentor(s): Paul Hand, Virgil Pavlu, Jay Aslam
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono
Shellaina Gordon
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD-PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. I hope to conduct translational disease proteomic research that will revolutionize current therapeutics and teach at the undergraduate level.
Mentor(s): Teresita Padilla-Benavides, Edward Geisinger, Lauren Machunis
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono
Smith College
Dayln Gillentine
Institution: Smith College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct algebraic research specializing in field theory. Increase accessibility and understanding of mathematics and its importance as a math educator and through outreach.
Mentor(s): Christophe Gole, Stefanie Wang, Julianna Tymoczko
Campus Representative: Margaret Lamb
Marva Tariq
Institution: Smith College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research at a national laboratory to synthesize drugs for incurable diseases, develop novel reactions, and lead outreach programs for female students of color.
Mentor(s): Kevin M. Shea, Monica E. McCallum
Campus Representative: Margaret Lamb
Tufts University
Cassandra Cancemi
Institution: Tufts University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Biology then continue to conduct research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Joshua Kritzer
Campus Representative: Anne Moore
Jonathan Rodriguez
Institution: Tufts University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in graph theory and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Lenore Cowen
Campus Representative: Anne Moore
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Shannon Silva
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. related to molecular cancer biology. Ultimately, I aim to apply my experience to research the molecular drivers behind cancer metastasis and develop targeted therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Laura N. Vandenberg, Ann Marie Pendergast, Christine Harvey-Cronin
Campus Representative: Madalina Akli
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Cynthia Schofield
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Boston
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: After completing my Ph.D. in molecular neuroscience, I plan to teach at the university level and conduct research in developmental neurobiology focusing on the molecular underpinnings of addiction.
Mentor(s): Leif Gibb, PhD., Ann Graybiel, PhD., Gadi Geiger
Campus Representative: Rahul Kulkarni
Wellesley College
Heesu Kim
Institution: Wellesley College
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: With an MD-PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, lead a lab in an academic hospital to investigate dimensional psychopathological constructs (e.g. autism, schizophrenia) through computational neuroimaging.
Mentor(s): Laura Germine, Jeremy Wilmer, Deborah Bauer
Campus Representative: Katherine Dailinger
Williams College
Wyndom Chace
Institution: Williams College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Research atmospheric climate change processes to contribute to scientific understanding and aid the development of technological solutions.
Mentor(s): Anthony Carrasquillo, Arthur Gold, Thomas Arruda
Campus Representative: Katerina King
Ben Maron
Institution: Williams College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Research the mechanisms of human disease and teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students.
Mentor(s): Pei-Wen Chen, Zuzana Tothova
Campus Representative: Katerina King
Michigan
Calvin University
Laura Dykstra
Institution: Calvin University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology and Wildlife Toxicology. Conduct research on the impact of environmental contaminants on wildlife health and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Keith Grasman
Campus Representative: Christopher Hartemink
Central Michigan University
Austin Konkel
Institution: Central Michigan University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. I hope to conduct research within complex differential geometry and become a professor to teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Debraj Chakrabarti, Meera Mainkar, Lisa DeMeyer
Campus Representative: Maureen Harke
Hope College
Jacob VanderRoest
Institution: Hope College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Green Chemistry. Conduct chemical research aimed towards sustainability.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Dr. Jonathan Peterson, Traci Smith
Campus Representative: David Van Wylen
Michigan State University
Isabella Ginnett
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Pursue neutrino data analysis research at a university or national laboratory and teach at a university. Inspire other young women and gender non-conforming individuals in physics.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kendall Mahn, Dr. Tim Bolton, Dr. Glenn Horton-Smith
Campus Representative: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore
Michigan Technological University
Kaylee Meyers
Institution: Michigan Technological University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conducting research in engineered biomaterials for tissue repair and teaching biomedical engineering related topics at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Rupak Rajachar
Campus Representative: Will Cantrell
University of Detroit Mercy
Sara Abdulelah
Institution: University of Detroit Mercy
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. degree in a scientific field, and continue to do research. Some fields of interest include toxicology, sensory biology, human genetics, biochemistry, and behavioral sciences.
Mentor(s): Rachelle M. Belanger
Campus Representative: Rick Hill
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Sabrina Corsetti
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and seek a tenure track faculty position at an R1 research university.
Mentor(s): Thomas Schwarz, Junjie Zhu, Wolfgang Lorenzon
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Jacob Florian
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Chemical Engineering; Conduct research in computational materials science at university-level or industry.
Mentor(s): Bryan Goldsmith, Cynthia Friend, Arieh Warshel
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Matthew Nelson
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to obtain an MD/PhD and conduct practically-oriented research on ALS and frontotemporal dementia, using my knowledge of basic science and clinical training to inform my studies.
Mentor(s): Michael E. Ward, MD, PhD, Sami J. Barmada, MD, PhD, Lucy R. Forrest, MD, PhD
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Alexander Wang
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a PhD in mathematics and work as a professor of mathematics.
Mentor(s): Hailun Zheng, Harrison Chen, Stephen DeBacker
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Minnesota
Augsburg University
Laura Kundel
Institution: Augsburg University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmacology or Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research and teach undergraduate courses, then later work in industry on drug development and drug delivery systems.
Mentor(s): Michael Wentzel, Tara Mader
Campus Representative: Dixie Shafer
Concordia College at Moorhead
Kenneth David
Institution: Concordia College at Moorhead
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, conduct neuroimmunology of addiction and neuroscience of consciousness research, and mentor the next generation of scientists at the university level.
Mentor(s): Krys Strand, Benjamin Clarkson, Kristin Baldwin
Campus Representative: Althea ArchMiller
Gustavus Adolphus College
Maicy Vossen
Institution: Gustavus Adolphus College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in plant genetics. Conduct research that focuses on evolution of plants to changing environments and secondary plant chemistry.
Mentor(s): Laura Burrack
Campus Representative: Pamela Kittelson
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Kelsey Leach
Institution: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Lead a research lab investigating genetic diseases on a biochemical level, exploring the effects of mutations on gene products that are produced by cells.
Mentor(s): Michelle Tigges, Sara Anderson,
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Nawrot
St Olaf College
Lucia Wagner
Institution: St Olaf College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in neuroscience with mathematical emphasis. Conduct research in neurodegenerative disease and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Nandakumar Narayanan, MD/PhD, Kasra Zarei, James Demas, PhD
Campus Representative: Mary Walczak
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Aditya Shekhar
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: MD/PhD with thesis focusing on multidisciplinary approaches to heart disease. Practice clinically, research risk factors, technologies, and therapies, and teach undergraduate and graduate students
Mentor(s): Dr. Jagat Narula MD PhD, Dr. Tim Ebner MD PhD
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones
Henry Twiss
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in pure mathematics specializing in algebraic and analytic number theory and differential geometry. Contribute to the field of L-functions and earn a tenured professorship.
Mentor(s): Adrian Diaconu
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones
Mississippi
Mississippi State University
Hannah Scheaffer
Institution: Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: After earning my Ph.D., I wish to become a research professor at an academic institution with a research focus on cancer. I also want to share my love of research and discovery through teaching.
Mentor(s): Dr. Matthew Ross, Dr. Abdolsamad Borazjani
Campus Representative: Thomas Anderson
University of Mississippi
Jax Dallas
Institution: University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I intend to obtain a PhD in physical chemistry and pursue research in hybrid experimental-theoretical physical chemistry. My goal is to work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab after gaining my PhD.
Mentor(s): Ryan Fortenberry, Susumu Takahashi, Nathan Hammer
Campus Representative: Vivian Ibrahim
William Meador
Institution: University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain Ph.D. in Chemistry. Become a teacher-scholar at a R1 university with a specialty in organic chemistry while mentoring graduate students to create novel molecules with innovative properties.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jared Delcamp, Jacqueline Gayton, Dr. Nathan Hammer
Campus Representative: Vivian Ibrahim
Missouri
University of Missouri-Columbia
Otto Fajen
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D in chemistry and study fundamental problems using synthetic and computational techniques.
Mentor(s): Justin Walensky, Kurt Brorsen
Campus Representative: Rachel Newman
Mollie Harrison
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemical engineering. Conduct advanced drug delivery systems research at the National Institutes of Health, a hospital, or in industry to improve and create disease treatments.
Mentor(s): Bret Ulery
Campus Representative: Rachel Newman
Washington University in St Louis
Jessika Baral
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Computational Biology. Teach at a major research university and lead an oncology laboratory to invent patient-data-based treatment options and diagnostic tools.
Mentor(s): Li Ding, Purvesh Khatri, Julien Sage
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Washington University in St Louis
Jacob Blum
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research at an academic institution in the fields of oncology and genetics focusing on the epigenome and epigenetic aberrations. Teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): John R. Edwards
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Brandon Campbell
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemistry. Conduct research in materials science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Bryce Sadtler, James Skeath
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Michael Moore
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Investigate the molecular mechanisms of disease and identify/develop small molecules that could translate to clinically viable solutions.
Mentor(s): Lewis Roberts, Azad Bonni, Timothy Wencewicz
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Montana
Montana State University
Franklin Alongi
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Sub-Alpine Forest Ecophysiology. I wish to research factors that influence population distributions and either teach at the university level or direct a governmental research entity.
Mentor(s): Matt Lavin, Brian Smithers, Danielle Ulrich
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Sharidan Brown
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from a leading institution and conducting research involving the directed evolution of proteins and enzymes in an academic institution or government lab.
Mentor(s): C. Martin Lawrence
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Gabrielle Spurzem
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in Pediatrics and Biochemistry. Conduct clinical research while working as a pediatric physician.
Mentor(s): Robert A. Walker, Katie A. Link, Shaine A. Morris
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Mikayla Wood
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. I specifically plan to pursue a research career in microfluidics or other technologies that improve health in limited resource settings.
Mentor(s): Stephanie McCalla, Joseph Menicucci
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Kathryn Bozer
Institution: Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering. Research focus in scalable and sustainable extractive metallurgy processes for implementation in mining operations.
Mentor(s): Courtney Young, Richard LaDouceur
Campus Representative: Marisa Pedulla
Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha
LeeAnna Lui
Institution: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics. Conduct biomedical research with a focus on human genetics in clinical trials and medicine development.
Mentor(s): Paul H. Davis, Paul D Fey, Kate Cooper
Campus Representative: Lucy Morrison
Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Alvaro Carbonero Gonzales
Institution: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in combinatorics and teach advanced mathematic subjects at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michelle Robinette, Ebrahim Salehi, Gary Gordon
Campus Representative: Andrew Hanson
Ava Platt
Institution: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: My goal is to receive a PhD in Neuroscience specializing in cellular, molecular and genetic research. This will allow me to conduct research on neurodegenerative diseases at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jefferson Kinney, Andrew Ortiz, Dr. James Hyman
Campus Representative: Andrew Hanson
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
William Baxley
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience. Leverage computational techniques to conduct neuroscience research while also teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jeremy Manning
Campus Representative: Jessica Smolin
Shannon Sartain
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in River Sciences. Conduct hydrologic research with a focus on environmental management applications as a research scientist at a government organization.
Mentor(s): Evan Dethier, Carl Renshaw, Dave Lutz
Campus Representative: Jessica Smolin
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Audrey Coleman
Institution: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to obtain a PhD in Astrophysics. I plan to work for NASA or a government lab researching gamma-ray bursts, possibly in relation to gravitational waves.
Mentor(s): Mark McConnell, Colleen Wilson-Hodge
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski
Alyssa Greig
Institution: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research on the pathogenesis and human immune response to viral hemmorhagic fevers and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Victoria Jeffers, John Bucci, Bree Aldridge
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski
New Jersey
Hudson County Community College
Abderahim Salhi
Institution: Hudson County Community College
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. In Computer Science and Mathematics. Conduct research in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. Be part of a world-class research lab and help make the world a better place.
Mentor(s): Steven N. Chillrud, Theodore Lai, Ferdinand O. Orock
Campus Representative: Theodore Lai
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Sara Abdelhamid
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct chemical engineering research focusing on pharmaceutical formulations and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Piero M. Armenante, Mohammadreza Momenitaheri, Angelo Perna
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Sydney Sweet
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: To obtain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and pursue a research career developing nanomaterials for alternative energy.
Mentor(s): Xiaoyang Xu, William Ho
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Joseph Torsiello
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Attain a Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct physics research in government laboratories and academia.
Mentor(s): Dibakar Datta, Jatin Kashyap, Benjamin Thomas
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Philip Zaleski
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Work for a research institution where I can theoretically analyze and create mathematical models that explain fundamental physical processes.
Mentor(s): Cyrill Muratov, Shahriar Afkhami, Yuri Lvov
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Princeton University
Isabella Khan
Institution: Princeton University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in mathematics. Teach at a research university; explore links between topological invariants & geometric questions in physics, solving problems in low-dimensional topology & theoretical physics.
Mentor(s): Peter Ozsváth, Ian Zemke
Campus Representative: Deirdre Moloney
John McEnany
Institution: Princeton University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to get a Ph.D. in Physics and conduct research in biophysics, applying the tools of physics to fields where they have been underutilized.
Mentor(s): Ned Wingreen, Gilana Reiss
Campus Representative: Deirdre Moloney
Rowan University
Kathryn Driscoll
Institution: Rowan University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. I hope to conduct research related to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine at an academic research institution.
Mentor(s): Sebastian Vega
Campus Representative: James Grinias
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Tanvi Banota
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Immunology. Conduct bench-to-bedside basic science research in inflammation and disease as a principal investigator and teach at the university/medical school level.
Mentor(s): Debra Laskin, Alexa Murray
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
Noah Paladino
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I hope to earn a Ph.D. in high energy physics and continue on to do research as a P.I. in experimental particle physics at either a national laboratory run by the Department of Energy or a university.
Mentor(s): Stephen Schnetzer, Andreas Jung, Jacquelyn Noronha-Hostler
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
New York
Bard College
Hadley Parum
Institution: Bard College
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and professor at the university level. Research the cognition behind knowledge and perception, using sound and musical media.
Mentor(s): Justin C. Hulbert
Campus Representative: Hal Haggard
Clarkson University
Ashwin Ajit
Institution: Clarkson University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Obtain Ph.D. in Computer Science, conducting research in machine learning. Become a Professor at a reputed university. Teach classes and mentor research students.
Mentor(s): Sean Banerjee, Natasha Banerjee, Athanasios Iliopoulos
Campus Representative: Karyn Crispo
Isabella Grasso
Institution: Clarkson University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Computational or Mathematical Ecology. Conduct research on the development of computational tools for ecological forecasting and proactive environmental policy at NOAA.
Mentor(s): Nick Record, Jeanna Matthews, Joe Skufca
Campus Representative: Karyn Crispo
Rebecca Meacham
Institution: Clarkson University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in material science and engineering. Conduct research in material science and polymer engineering at the university level to develop responsive, bio-inspired materials.
Mentor(s): Devon Shipp, Kelly Tillman, Alan Zehnder
Campus Representative: Karyn Crispo
Colgate University
Jacob Watts
Institution: Colgate University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Ecophysiology. Become a university professor and research tropical plant adaptation to anthropogenic disturbance and climate change.
Mentor(s): Eddie (James) Watkins
Campus Representative: Stephen Wright
Columbia University in the City of New York
Ethan Chen
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My career goals include pursuing a PhD after I graduate with a major in biochemistry and a minor in statistics. I hope to study the fundamental mechanisms that govern CRISPR and develop new tools.
Mentor(s): Samuel Sternberg, Laura Kaufman, Kenneth Yamada
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Sapna Ramesh
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. I plan to pursue a career in academia researching energy storage materials. Through my work, I hope to contribute to the widespread use of alternative energy technology.
Mentor(s): Lauren Marbella, Amrita Sarkar, Richard May
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Abhishek Shah
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I am to pursue a career in academia, with the goal of becoming a professor of neuroscience. I am interested researching at the intersection of neuropsychiatry and memory and learning.
Mentor(s): Christine Denny, Briana Chen, Denis David
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Cornell University
Nicholas Diaco
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics or Materials Science. Conduct research in applied polymer science at the intersection of academia and medicine to create life-saving tools.
Mentor(s): Hector D. Abruna, Andrew Jirasek, Christopher K. Ober
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori
Anna Poslednik
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Science. Conduct research in marine ecology, lead and contribute to conservation efforts, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Thomas Evans, Randy Jackson, Lars Rudstam
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori
CUNY City College
Benjamin Reichman
Institution: CUNY City College
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to work in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research to make advances in computer aided systems for improved diagnosis and medical treatment and to teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): YingLi Tian, Alison Kahn
Campus Representative: Jennifer Lutton
CUNY Hunter College
Nibras Ahmed
Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I hope to highlight the underpinnings of cancer and translate these understandings to clinical settings. By working in academia, I will use my experience to mentor future scientists and physicians.
Mentor(s): Jinsung Park, Andrew Intlekofer, Scott Meek
Campus Representative: Stephen Lassonde
Fordham University
Morgan McGrath
Institution: Fordham University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology or Cancer Biology. Conduct research with direct human applications at a university or in a research hospital setting, with possibility of teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Susan Bailey, Silvia Finnemann
Campus Representative: John Ryle Kezel
Hofstra University
Joseph Mancuso
Institution: Hofstra University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Develop pharmaceuticals to treat rare diseases that do not get as much attention, such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Mentor(s): Ronald P. D’Amelia, Ling Huang, Rodney Finzel
Campus Representative: Scott Lefurgy
Manhattan College
Rachel Roca
Institution: Manhattan College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. That academic degree will provide me with the highest level of skills required to conduct applied math and social issues research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Robert Suzzi Valli, Dr. Jonathon Hodge, Dr. Angel Pineda
Campus Representative: Daniel Gardner
Rochester Institute of Technology
Emily Mahoney
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research pertaining and solve pressing global problems in biological chemistry or sustainable materials.
Mentor(s): Hans Schmitthenner
Campus Representative: Suzanne O’Handley
Stony Brook University
Erika Nemeth
Institution: Stony Brook University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical data science in order to better characterize the genomic profiles of cancer and develop more effective biological therapies as a physician-scientist.
Mentor(s): Peter R. Brink, PhD, Daniel Canals, PhD, Richard A. Moffitt, PhD
Campus Representative: Jennifer Green
Syracuse University
Laurel White
Institution: Syracuse University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in physics or astronomy and work for an academic or government research institute focused on space exploration.
Mentor(s): Peter Saulson, Duncan Brown, Jameson Rollins
Campus Representative: Jolynn Parker
United States Military Academy
Kalei Hering
Institution: United States Military Academy
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Physiology. Serve as an Army surgeon while conducting clinically relevant research related to regenerative medicine in military populations.
Mentor(s): LTC Jason Barnhill, MAJ Armand Balboni, LTC Melissa Eslinger
Campus Representative: James Bluman
Kalista Schauer
Institution: United States Military Academy
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: After earning my M.S. in physics and my Ph.D. in particle physics or astrophysics, I want to conduct research in quantum gravity. I hope to work in a national laboratory or government agency.
Mentor(s): Dr. Michael Pfenning, LTC Diana Loucks
Campus Representative: James Bluman
University at Buffalo
Cassondra Lyman
Institution: University at Buffalo
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in psychology and continue researching the social/cognitive aspects of depressive disorders. It is my goal to reduce prejudice and provide new insights into mental illnesses.
Mentor(s): Wendy Quinton, John Roberts, Michael Dwyer
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Colucci
University of Rochester
Ethan Fahnestock
Institution: University of Rochester
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct research to improve the ability of robotic systems to function in unstructured environments.
Mentor(s): Thomas Howard, Soumya Mohanty, Sheryl Gracewski
Campus Representative: Belinda Redden
North Carolina
Davidson College
Kaitlin Soden
Institution: Davidson College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct clinical research in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Mentor(s): Dr. Sophia Sarafova
Campus Representative: Gaylena Merritt
Duke University
Rohin Maganti
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: MD/PhD in cancer biology. I hope to conduct research as a PI on genes regulating DNA damage signaling and translate research efforts into targeted cancer therapies and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Scott Floyd, Drake Edwards
Campus Representative: Barbara Wise
East Carolina University
William Guiler
Institution: East Carolina University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D in Cognitive Neuroscience. Conduct research using neuroimaging, computational, and stimulation methods to enhance understanding of memory and intelligence. Become a professor to teach and mentor.
Mentor(s): Christyn Dolbier, PhD, Qun Lu, Ph.D., Blake A. Hutsell, PhD
Campus Representative: Todd Fraley
High Point University
Mikaela Seemann
Institution: High Point University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a PhD in biochemistry and continue research a a national health organization such as the CDC or NIH.
Mentor(s): Meghan Blackledge, Jackson Sparks, Thomas Leeper
Campus Representative: Brian Augustine
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Daniel Haller
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Conduct research relevant to global health problems including infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Nathan Crook, Robert Grossfeld, Elisabeth Brown
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes
Jonathan Palmer
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in solar energy conversion and mentor chemistry students as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Felix Castellano, Jeremiah Feducia, Michael Walter
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes
Noah Wolfe
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in theoretical and computational high-energy astrophysics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Carla Fröhlich
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Mallory Rothrock
Institution: University of North Carolina at Asheville
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Dual M.D./Ph.D. I would pursue an M.D. with a focus on Family Medicine and a Ph.D. in biochemistry.
Mentor(s): Bert E Holmes, George L Heard, Ryan Steed
Campus Representative: Douglas Miller
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Grace Bergan
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My aspirations rest in obtaining a PhD in organic chemistry and then conducting interdisciplinary chemistry research in the pharmaceutical industry or at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI).
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Johnson, Joel Courter, Jacob Robins
Campus Representative: Inger Brodey
Lauren Lim
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I hope to conduct research as a physician-scientist in biomedical science and teach at the graduate/medical school level.
Mentor(s): Matthew R. Redinbo, Samantha M. Ervin, Leslie M. Hicks
Campus Representative: Inger Brodey
Wake Forest University
Hannah Scanlon
Institution: Wake Forest University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. To pursue a research career that combines mathematics with applications in biology, medicine and public health
Mentor(s): John Gemmer, Julia Arciero
Campus Representative: Thomas Phillips
Ohio
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Quinn Eberhard
Institution: Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Computational Molecular Biology and investigate RNA/protein sequence variation, covariation, and 3D structures as a research professor at an academic institution.
Mentor(s): Neocles Leontis, Craig Zirbel, Anton Petrov
Campus Representative: Simon Morgan-Russell
Case Western Reserve University
Zahin Islam
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D., P.h.D in Systems/Computational Biology. Conduct research on immunotherapies and vaccinology on the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Rafick Pierre-Sekaly, Dr. Ashish Sharma, Dr. Nihal Altan-Bonnet
Campus Representative: Amanda McCarthy
Daniel Shao
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Bioinformatics PhD to build bioinformatic algorithms that analyze genomic data. Teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kari Nejak-Bowen, Anant Madabhushi, Eric Klein
Campus Representative: Amanda McCarthy
Evan Vesper
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in neural interfacing and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Hamid Charkhkar, Ronald Triolo, Joseph Wallace
Campus Representative: Amanda McCarthy
Kenyon College
Ericka Florio
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research into foundational problems of cosmology.
Mentor(s): Tom Giblin, Gabriela Gonzalez, Guillermo Valdes
Campus Representative: Madeline Wade
Kathryn Grutkoski
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Earn my Ph.D. in Physics. Teach at the university level and
conduct research in cosmology, specifically in modeling preheating in
the early Universe and how it relates to dark energy and dark matter.
Mentor(s): Tom Giblin
Campus Representative: Madeline Wade
Katerina Tang
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in algebraic number theory and mentor undergraduate research projects while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Brian D. Jones
Campus Representative: Madeline Wade
Miami University-Oxford
Alexandra Adams
Institution: Miami University-Oxford
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in drug delivery and development to work towards cost effective, efficient, and accessible medications for the most pressing diseases facing our world.
Mentor(s): J. Andrew Jones, Mark Blenner, Jason Berberich
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama
Hope Kirby
Institution: Miami University-Oxford
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to receive a Ph.D. in Microbiology to teach at the undergraduate level while conducting research in microbial physiology and its implications in synthetic biology or bioremediation.
Mentor(s): Luis Actis, Kelly Abshire, Mariah Squire
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama
Oberlin College
Olivia Goldstein
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Conduct research in child and adolescent psychopathology, specifically studying suicidal and deviant behaviors.
Mentor(s): Kenneth Javad Dale Allen, Cynthia Frantz, Sarah Rabbitt
Campus Representative: Nick Petzak
Jon Sarrimanolis
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in cancer mechanisms and processes and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kristin O’Brien, Matthew Elrod, William Parsons
Campus Representative: Nick Petzak
Alexandra Wooldredge
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular biology. Lead synthetic biology research that will innovate the way we treat or diagnose diseases, either at a university or at a biotechnology company.
Mentor(s): Michael Jewett, Yolanda Cruz, Camila Kofman
Campus Representative: Nick Petzak
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Daniel Lesman
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to earn an M.D./Ph.D. in molecular biology. I plan to lead a research lab focusing on better understanding and developing therapies for rare neuromuscular disorders.
Mentor(s): Nicolas Wein, Fei Chen, Haiqi Chen
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Emily Osborne
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research in active matter systems and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ratnasingham Sooryakumar, Christopher Pierce
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Eitan Rothberg
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan on earning a Ph.D. in Computer Science and teaching at a university. I am specifically interested in socially responsible artificial intelligence (AI) research.
Mentor(s): Tingting Chen, Matthew Rueben, Raghu Machiraju
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Sarthak Shah
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: I aim to pursue a career as a physician/scientist (MD/PhD) in the field of neuroscience to formulate translational approaches to treat traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders.
Mentor(s): Zachary Weil, Nora Volkow, Leif Nelin
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Ohio University-Main Campus
Mason Myers
Institution: Ohio University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Teach and research drug design and synthesis as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Hines, Ali Aldhumani, Ismail Hossain
Campus Representative: Christopher Lewis
Hailee Sorensen
Institution: Ohio University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology with an emphasis in microbial genetics. Investigate the regulation of gene expression of virulence factor production in pathogenic bacteria as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Ronan Carroll, Soichi Tanda, Bill Broach
Campus Representative: Christopher Lewis
Madeline Sudnick
Institution: Ohio University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in wildlife biology to conduct research in ecology. My career goal is to research and teach as a university professor or through a federal, state, or NGO wildlife program.
Mentor(s): Kelly Williams
Campus Representative: Christopher Lewis
The College of Wooster
Eran Maina
Institution: The College of Wooster
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Conduct cancer research on the tumor microenvironment and molecular early detection tools. Become a professor and teach at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): James West, Mark Snider, Evette Radisky
Campus Representative: Jennifer Faust
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Rishi Mehta
Institution: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Immunology. Conduct basic and translational research in gastrointestinal immunology to translate basic science discoveries into personalized treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Mentor(s): Marc Rothenberg, Laura Ramsey, Bryan Mackenzie
Campus Representative: Jenny Hyest
Zachary Thomas
Institution: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I intend to earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and equip myself with the skills and knowledge to research artificial tissues as a means to enhance the lives of patients.
Mentor(s): Katherine E. Yutzey, Burns C. Blaxall
Campus Representative: Jenny Hyest
Youngstown State University
Alexandra Ballow
Institution: Youngstown State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in how abstract algebra relates to quantum mechanics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Alina Lazar, CCSE and SDM groups at LBNL, Alicia Prieto
Campus Representative: Thomas Wakefield
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Joshua Anadu
Institution: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geobiology. Conduct research in the astrobiologically relevant fields of nutrient-limited geobiology, biomarkers, and origins of life.
Mentor(s): Dr. Keith Garbutt, Dr. Karen Hickman, Dr. Matteo Minghetti
Campus Representative: Jessica Sullins
Blake Bartlett
Institution: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in pharmaceutical development and production.
Mentor(s): Ashlee Ford Versypt, Catherine Fromen, Yu Feng
Campus Representative: Jessica Sullins
Tulsa Community College
Justice Robinson
Institution: Tulsa Community College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on obtaining a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and conducting research in neurobiology.
Mentor(s): Melissa Masse, Neil Enis, Diana Spencer
Campus Representative: Mary Phillips
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Daniel Cheong
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Conduct research in biomedical imaging and teach at a research-intensive medical school.
Mentor(s): Han Yuan, Lei Ding, Wojciech Chrzanowski
Campus Representative: Brian Johnson
Devon Colby
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry with emphasis on neuroscience. Lead a research team devleoping personalized medicine for neurological diseases.
Mentor(s): Zhibo Yang, Naga Rama Kothapalli, Shawna Standke
Campus Representative: Brian Johnson
Emily Thomas
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomaterials science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Emi Kiyotake, Dr. Michael Detamore, Dr. Susan Nimmo
Campus Representative: Brian Johnson
University of Tulsa
Emily Tran
Institution: University of Tulsa
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in the development of medical and surgical devices.
Mentor(s): Dr. John Henshaw, Dr. J.C. Diaz, Dr. Robert Labadie
Campus Representative: Nona Charleston
Oregon
Lewis & Clark College
Jordan Gonzalez
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in Chemistry. Conduct research in medicinal chemistry
Mentor(s): Louis Y. Kuo, Anne Bentley, Paul T. Allen
Campus Representative: Louis Kuo
Natalie Klee
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research in molecular/cell biology, teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sharon Torigoe, Norma Velazquez-Ulloa, Kenneth Clifton
Campus Representative: Louis Kuo
Oregon State University
Yesh Godse
Institution: Oregon State University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robot Intelligence. Conduct research in deep reinforcement learning, robot control, and how to apply intelligent robots to improve the sustainability and quality of life of humanity.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jonathan Hurst, Dr. Alan Fern, Kevin Green
Campus Representative: LeAnn Joy Adam
Tucker Holstun
Institution: Oregon State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in material science before continuing on to conduct research on the fabrication of next generation battery materials in academia or industry.
Mentor(s): Zhenxing Feng, Linda Gaines
Campus Representative: LeAnn Joy Adam
Reed College
Simon Couch
Institution: Reed College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Statistics. Conduct research in privacy-preserving data analysis and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Andrew Bray, Kelly McConville, Adam Groce
Campus Representative: Shania Siron
Pennsylvania
Allegheny College
Delaney Lacey
Institution: Allegheny College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Microbiology and conduct research into the molecular basis for antimicrobial drug resistance to aid in the early development of antimicrobial compounds.
Mentor(s): Tricia Humphreys, Bradley Hersh, Shaun Murphree
Campus Representative: Patrick Jackson
Bryn Mawr College
Ruining Huo
Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemical or biomedical sciences and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Yan Kung, Edwin Ragwan
Campus Representative: Eleanor Stanford
Bucknell University
Sara Butler
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in high energy physics and work with gravitational waves at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Mentor(s): Hava Turkakin, Eric Heller
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
Andrew Champlin
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry. As a university professor, I intend to conduct research on carbon dioxide capture and utilization systems to reverse climate change.
Mentor(s): Hasan Arslan
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
Gari Eberly
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in neuroengineering and nanotechnology while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Donna Ebenstein, Flavia Vitale
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
Carnegie Mellon University
Cassandra Bishop
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular and/or Cellular Biology. Conduct biological research with an emphasis on discovering mechanisms (targets) relevant for cancer treatment, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Brooke McCartney, Tanya Paull, Ayeong So
Campus Representative: Brittany Allison
Jessica Lee
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Machine Learning. Conduct research towards developing algorithms to learn better, reusable and understandable representations in a research lab.
Mentor(s): Rohit Girdhar, Deva Ramanan, Michael Madaio
Campus Representative: Brittany Allison
Shiv Sethi
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD training in Cancer Biology, with Residency and Fellowship Training in Oncology. Conduct translational research to improve the efficacy of current cancer therapies and develop new treatments.
Mentor(s): Emrullah Korkmaz, Louis Falo, Douglas Hanahan
Campus Representative: Brittany Allison
Noah Stevenson
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Explore the intersection of partial differential equations, functional analysis, and geometry while working and teaching at a university.
Mentor(s): Ian Tice, Giovanni Leoni, Raghavendra Venkatraman
Campus Representative: Brittany Allison
Dickinson College
Jordan Cox
Institution: Dickinson College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in nanotechnology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amy Witter, Tewodros Asefa
Campus Representative: Amity Fox
Drexel University
Ashley Bishop
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Human Computer Interactions and Neuro-Engineering. My research interests are in developing an implementable adaptive learning system to improve the current educational system.
Mentor(s): John Medaglia, Kavitha Anandhan, Roy Gunnarsson
Campus Representative: Leah Gates
Hunter Heidenreich
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. I intend to conduct research in machine learning, natural language processing, and social computing, and teach at a university level.
Mentor(s): Jake Williams, Jeremy Johnson, Vasilis Gkatzelis
Campus Representative: Leah Gates
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Vincent Thompson
Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics focusing on Lie Algebras. Teach at a Ph.D. granting university and continue research in Lie Algebras, particularly in the context of symmetry breaking in mathematical physics.
Mentor(s): Gregory Kenning, Francisco Alarcon, Charles Lamb
Campus Representative: Deanne Snavely
Arie Van Wieren
Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research utilizing de novo protein design and biochemical techniques to mitigate the antimicrobial resistance crisis.
Mentor(s): Sudipta Majumdar
Campus Representative: Deanne Snavely
Lafayette College
Savanna Toure
Institution: Lafayette College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: As a MD-PhD, I will continue biomedical research and engage in clinical intervention with a PhD in molecular epidemiology and MD focused on reproductive health as an obstetrician and gynecologist.
Mentor(s): Khadijah A. Mitchell, Susan Wenze, Daniel Griffith
Campus Representative: Julia Goldberg
Lebanon Valley College
Christian Lantz
Institution: Lebanon Valley College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Walter Patton, Juan Perilla, Courtney Lappas
Campus Representative: Philip Benesch
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Autumn Deitrick
Institution: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology. Conduct research on river hydraulics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Peggy Johnson, Xiaofeng Liu, Hassan Ismail
Campus Representative: Caitlin Ting
Rachel Swope
Institution: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neurobiology. I aim to research neurodegenerative disease on the cellular level and to teach courses in neuroscience or cell biology at the university level.
Mentor(s): Melissa Rolls
Campus Representative: Caitlin Ting
Swarthmore College
Jacob Springer
Institution: Swarthmore College
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to complete a Ph.D. at the intersection of computer security, computational neuroscience, and machine learning. I aspire to lead a research lab as a university professor or at a government lab.
Mentor(s): Garrett Kenyon, Edward Kim, Wu-chang Feng
Campus Representative: Melissa Mandos
Temple University
Leah DeFlitch
Institution: Temple University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, focused on neuroplasticity. My research will investigate the role of glial cells in cognitive disorders and I will teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Susan Patterson, Naoto Tanaka, Eleni Anni
Campus Representative: Barbara Gorka
Daniel Jovin
Institution: Temple University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in molecular biology with medical training in cardiology. Conduct research in vascular biology as the primary investigator of my lab and work clinically as a cardiologist.
Mentor(s): Joon-Young Park, PhD, Jose F. Huizar, MD, Junchul Shin, PhD
Campus Representative: Barbara Gorka
University of Pennsylvania
Regina Fairbanks
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biology. Conduct research in evolutionary biology and natural history incorporating modern molecular, genetic, and genomic approaches, and curate a natural history collection.
Mentor(s): Mia Levine, Chantel White, Abigail DiVito
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
University of Pennsylvania
Samuel Goldstein
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in cosmology at a university or national lab.
Mentor(s): Anže Slosar, Elliot Lipeles, Christian Herwig
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Adam Konkol
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. I plan to investigate complex biological systems using physical models and teach physics at a research university.
Mentor(s): Eleni Katifori, Philip Nelson, John Shaw
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Shreya Parchure
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroengineering. Conduct research in engineering medical devices to treat and prevent neuropsychiatric disorders by leading an inter-disciplinary research team at a Research I university.
Mentor(s): Roy Hamilton, Danielle Bassett, David Meaney
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Villanova University
Chris Bragança
Institution: Villanova University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will earn an MD/PhD in neuroscience and specialize in neuropathology to investigate the role of proteasome processivity in neurodegenerative disease.
Mentor(s): Dr. Daniel Kraut
Campus Representative: Catherine Stecyk
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Kevin Ortiz Ceballos
Institution: University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Teach and conduct research in astronomy at the university level in Puerto Rico. Work in planetary, exoplanetary, and radio astronomy.
Mentor(s): Abel Mendez, Sam Quinn, Grant Tremblay
Campus Representative: Jose Garcia Arraras
Rhode Island
Brown University
Nishanth Kumar
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Obtain a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research aiming to develop intelligence algorithms to enable practical and collaborative robots.
Mentor(s): Stefanie Tellex, George Konidaris, Michael Littman
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
Lucas Sanchez
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in green and environmental chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amit Basu, Jerome Robinson, Brenda Rubenstein
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
Adam Tropper
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in High Energy Theoretical Physics leading to professorship. Research interests include: particle and string phenomenology, scattering amplitudes, conformal field theory, and dualities.
Mentor(s): Jiji Fan, Antal Jevicki, Marcus Spradlin
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
South Carolina
Clemson University
Paul Copeland
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics focusing on the structure hadrons. Pursue a career researching theoretical hadronic physics as a professor at a Ph.D. granting university.
Mentor(s): Wally Melnitchouk, Joan Marler, Chueng-Ryong Ji
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
Shaoni Dasgupta
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Genetics. Conduct research in biomedical science with an emphasis on gene repair and editing methodology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kerry Smith, Amy Bradshaw, Margaret Ptacek
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
Carson Wood
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in either combinatorics or mathematical modeling and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Svetlana Poznanovikj, Peter Johnson, Brygg Ullmer
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
College of Charleston
Vernon Kennedy
Institution: College of Charleston
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct translational research in neurodegenerative disorders at a major research hospital, focusing on antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapies.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Wilhelm
Campus Representative: Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Ian Bain
Institution: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in analytical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Parastoo Hashemi, Melinda Hersey
Campus Representative: Jennifer Bess
Zoe Screwvala
Institution: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in geosciences. Conduct ice-ocean interaction research to help construct climate models to inform actions addressing climate change. Communicate results to improve the science-policy interface.
Mentor(s): David Rounce, Regine Hock, Alexander Yankovsky
Campus Representative: Jennifer Bess
South Dakota
South Dakota State University
Timothy Paris
Institution: South Dakota State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in organic chemistry, with an emphasis on therapeutic drug design. I aspire to develop and administer novel medicine in a clinical research setting. I hope to mentor developing scientists.
Mentor(s): Rachel Willand-Charnley, Chris Schwartz, Fathi Halaweish
Campus Representative: Rebecca Bott-Knutson
Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University
Jared Frazier
Institution: Middle Tennessee State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry concentrating on materials and nanoscience. Conduct research and explore the applications of novel nanomaterials as well as teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mengliang Zhang, Paul Gregory Van Patten
Campus Representative: Laura Clippard
Rhodes College
Ramiz Somjee
Institution: Rhodes College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD. Conduct biomedical research at a university or research hospital.
Mentor(s): Richard Kriwacki, Diana Mitrea, Terry Hill
Campus Representative: Larryn Peterson
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Ximena Leon
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level. Eventually create a high school/undergraduate research program.
Mentor(s): Jose Barbosa, Elvira Eivazova, Elena Pokidysheva
Campus Representative: David K. Giles
Dell Zimmerman
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research and development in the field of materials science.
Mentor(s): Soubantika Palchoudhury, Steven Olson, Bradley Harris
Campus Representative: David K. Giles
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Samantha Maness
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct research in additive manufacturing technology and composite materials synthesis and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Brett G. Compton, Dr. Claudia J. Rawn, Dr. Chris J. Wetteland
Campus Representative: Andrew Seidler
Clare Remy
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Research professor and biological anthropologist working to improve the interdisciplinary methods used to analyze skeletal remains in historical and medicolegal contexts.
Mentor(s): Dr. Amy Z Mundorff, UTK, Dr. Melanie Beasley, Purdue, Dr. Benjamin Auerbach, UTK
Campus Representative: Andrew Seidler
Kristopher Reynolds
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on charge and mass transport at material interfaces, and nanoelectronics junctions.
Mentor(s): George M. Whitesides, Lee Belding, Keerthi Krishnan
Campus Representative: Andrew Seidler
Robert Spurling
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in materials science and engineering. Conduct research in advanced materials for energy sustainability at a national laboratory or university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Lawrence Allard, Dr. Claudia Rawn, Dr. Wenyu Huang
Campus Representative: Andrew Seidler
Logan White
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Research career in the field of synchrotron and neutron diffraction in either an academic or national lab setting.
Mentor(s): Dr. Hahn Choo, Dr. Chris Wetteland, Dr. Jason Fowlkes
Campus Representative: Andrew Seidler
Vanderbilt University
Ashwin Kumar
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to pursue a Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering. I plan on conducting research on biomaterial optimization and teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Narendra Dahotre, Dr. Yee-Sien Ho, Dr. Seth Smith
Campus Representative: Dorrie Presson
Abinaya Ramakrishnan
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Clinical Investigations. Conduct epidemiological research in postoperative complications after surgery at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): Miklos Kertai, Tarek Absi
Campus Representative: Dorrie Presson
Amelia Taylor
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry followed by a clinical chemistry fellowship. I then hope to conduct interdisciplinary research in bioanalytical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): John A. McLean, Stacy D. Sherrod, Christina C. Marasco
Campus Representative: Dorrie Presson
Texas
Baylor University
Andrew Munoz
Institution: Baylor University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in immunology. As a physician-scientist, I plan to teach the next generation of young scientists and revolutionize new immunotherapy techniques to fight or prevent various cancers.
Mentor(s): Dr. Juan Fuxman Bass, Dr. Vincent J. Hilser, Dr. Elisabeth Vichaya
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Olafsen
Emily Schultz
Institution: Baylor University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Virology with an emphasis on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases. Conduct interdisciplinary research and education on emerging viruses with a One Health approach.
Mentor(s): Kelli L. Barr, Tamarah Adair, Kirsten Escobar
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Olafsen
Rice University
Yingxuan Tan
Institution: Rice University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Computational or Systems Biology, then conduct research in biomedical science using computational and experimental approaches, while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Isaac B. Hilton, Chirag J. Patel, Pratip K. Bhattacharya
Campus Representative: Jessica Khalaf
Texas A & M University-College Station
Johnathan Lo
Institution: Texas A & M University-College Station
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Biostatistics or Bioinformatics, then research for public or private entity. Investigate topics in personalized medicine, senescence, and sex from a quantitative evolutionary perspective.
Mentor(s): Heath Blackmon, Lidia Smith
Campus Representative: Ben Simington
Cody Martin
Institution: Texas A & M University-College Station
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a PhD in microbiology or molecular biology and then establish an independent research group to study the molecular biology of bacteria.
Mentor(s): Ry Young, Jolene Ramsey, Suma Datta
Campus Representative: Ben Simington
The University of Texas at Austin
Zoe de beurs
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Astrophysics. Build a research group at the forefront of machine learning and astrophysics, teach the next generation and empower underrepresented students through mentorship.
Mentor(s): Dr. Saeqa Vrtilek, Dr. Andrew Vanderburg, Dr. Stephan Meyer
Campus Representative: Kathy Uitvlugt
Cole Maguire
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: I plan on obtaining an M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience/Neurology. Afterwards, I will conduct research and teach at an academic medical institution.
Mentor(s): Esther Melamed, Ruth Shear
Campus Representative: Kathy Uitvlugt
The University of Texas at Dallas
Jennifer Jenks
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Lead research on the immunological and molecular aspects of brain disorders for clinical application and teach students at the university level.
Mentor(s): Denise Park, Melissa Rundle, Amyn Habib
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
Patrick Nnoromele
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. I aspire to characterize cellular signaling pathways within neurodegenerative idiopathic diseases for therapeutic application.
Mentor(s): Vincent Tagliabracci, Stuart Cogan, Eric Kildebeck
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Naomi Alyafei
Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Biomechanics. My goal is to become a professor and researcher at a leading academic institution and to offer mentorship to underrepresented students.
Mentor(s): Rena Bizios, Teja Guda, Eric Brey
Campus Representative: Andrew Chapman
Christian Strong
Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in organic chemistry. Research methodology development and catalysis relevant to pharmaceutical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Doug E. Frantz, Timothy F. Jamison, Shizue Mito
Campus Representative: Andrew Chapman
Trinity University
Lauren Johnson
Institution: Trinity University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in ecology and environmental science. I want to teach at a liberal arts institution where I can conduct high-level research and train the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Troy Murphy, Laura Treible, Daniel Gleason
Campus Representative: David Pooley
University of Dallas
Luisa Velasco
Institution: University of Dallas
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in nuclear or particle physics. Conduct research in nuclear or particle physics.
Mentor(s): Randall Evan McClellan, Nobuo Sato, Yaohang Li
Campus Representative: Ellen Steinmiller
University of North Texas
Kevin Yao
Institution: University of North Texas
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in solid-state physics. Lead a university team researching nanotechnology and 2-dimensional materials and implement those technologies in clean energy and artificial intelligence.
Mentor(s): Jose Perez, John Femi-Oyetoro
Campus Representative: James Duban
Christopher Zhou
Institution: University of North Texas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I will pursue a PhD in computational chemistry and research catalyst design at an Energy Frontier Research Center, focusing in methane conversion and the development of alternative-energy resources.
Mentor(s): Dr. Thomas Cundari, Catherine Moulder
Campus Representative: James Duban
Utah
Brigham Young University-Provo
Wendy Billings
Institution: Brigham Young University-Provo
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physical or computational chemistry. Use machine learning and quantum computing to advance biomolecular modeling. Encourage young women to develop computational skills and pursue STEM fields.
Mentor(s): Joshua Price, Dennis Della Corte, David Wingate
Campus Representative: Barry Bickmore
Orion Weller
Institution: Brigham Young University-Provo
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Computer Science as preparation for conducting research in Natural Language Processing for academic or industrial labs.
Mentor(s): Kevin Seppi, Quinn Snell, Nancy Fulda
Campus Representative: Barry Bickmore
University of Utah
Isabella Archibald
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research in environmental plant genetics as related to climate change, ie plants and algae that consume increased levels of greenhouse gases, spilled chemicals and oils.
Mentor(s): Erik Jorgensen, David C. Dale, Matthew Schwartz
Campus Representative: Lisa Batchelder
Lydia Fries
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct sustainability research, whether that involves an organic chemistry focus, an electrochemistry focus, or a combination of the two.
Mentor(s): Matthew Sigman, Shelly Minteer, Christopher Sandford
Campus Representative: Lisa Batchelder
Isaac Martin
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: PhD. in Pure Mathematics. I will one day conduct research in representation theory and commutative algebra and will eventually become a research professor.
Mentor(s): Zhirayr Avetisyan, Henryk Hecht, Adam Boocher
Campus Representative: Lisa Batchelder
Utah State University
Matthew Hogan
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. In my career, I plan to conduct research in biophysical science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): David Peak, Keith Mott
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Andrew Kjar
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph. D in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in tissue models, with focus on disease modeling.
Mentor(s): David Britt, Yu Huang, Venkatakrishnan Rengarajan
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Jenny Whiteley
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physics. Discover and invent new ways to use the power of light.
Mentor(s): David Peak, Eric Held, Wade Goodridge
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Virginia
Christopher Newport University
Kara Ferner
Institution: Christopher Newport University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nuclear or Particle Physics. Teach at a major research university while conducting experimental research in nuclear or particle physics to improve our understanding of subatomic particles.
Mentor(s): Peter Monaghan, David Heddle, Mihaela Dobrescu
Campus Representative: Anton Riedl
George Mason University
Lara Kamal
Institution: George Mason University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: To obtain a Ph.D. in Astrophysics to become a university professor and a science communicator. I aspire to apply data mining techniques and machine learning algorithms to learn about black holes.
Mentor(s): Shobita Satyapal, Huzefa Rangwala
Campus Representative: Lanitra Berger
Hampden-Sydney College
James Howerton
Institution: Hampden-Sydney College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics. Conduct research in radiation science to develop solutions to human health problems.
Mentor(s): Hugh O. Thurman, Walter M. McDermott, Stanley A. Cheyne
Campus Representative: Nicholas Nace
James Madison University
Tyler Brittain
Institution: James Madison University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Biophysical Chemistry. Conduct research to understand the role of protein-protein interactions in neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Oleksandr Kokhan, Nathan Wright
Campus Representative: Meredith Malburne-Wade
Mary Ogborn
Institution: James Madison University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics/Astronomy
Conduct research in high-energy astrophysics and work on research and outreach in an observatory.
Mentor(s): Dr. Keigo Fukumura, Dr. Anca Constantin, Dr. Sean Scully
Campus Representative: Meredith Malburne-Wade
University of Richmond
Claire Fuller
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I want to obtain a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry and conduct interdisciplinary chemistry research at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Wade Downey, Tyler McQuade, Frank Gupton
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
Katrina Kuhn
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D.-Ph.D in cancer biology. Lead translational research in cancer biology and improve ways to predict effective therapeutics, treat patients, as well as teach and mentor at the university level.
Mentor(s): Laura Runyen-Janecky
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
Virginia Commonwealth University
Madison Bates
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I hope to be the first person in my family to receive a Ph.D and use my knowledge to become a research leader in tissue engineering.
Mentor(s): Jennifer L. Puetzer, Ph.D., Joao Soares, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Jeff Wing
Nana Afia Twumasi-Ankrah
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct innovative research that explores the link between the human microbiome and cancer.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Fettweis, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Jeff Wing
Washington
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Keyan Gootkin
Institution: University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research and teach at the university level with a focus on mentorship and outreach.
Mentor(s): Emily Levesque, Jamie Lomax, Trevor Dorn-Wallenstein
Campus Representative: Robin Chang
Parker Ruth
Institution: University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I intend to obtain a PhD in computer engineering applying computing tools to transform healthcare through novel hardware and software. I plan to pursue a career as a tenure-track professor.
Mentor(s): Shwetak Patel, Barry Lutz, Christopher Neils
Campus Representative: Robin Chang
Karen Zhang
Institution: University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to complete a Ph.D. in Bioengineering or Bioinformatics. I will pursue a career as a research scientist in synthetic biology, developing novel biomolecular tools to advance medical technology.
Mentor(s): Jeff Nivala, Luis Ceze, Karin Strauss
Campus Representative: Robin Chang
Washington State University
Sean Thompson
Institution: Washington State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences specializing in genetics. I will research tissue and limb regeneration using mouse models and axolotls as a professor at an American university or research institute.
Mentor(s): Ryan Driskell, William B. Davis, Grant Norton
Campus Representative: Mary Sanchez-Lanier
Western Washington University
Min Gao
Institution: Western Washington University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and research in the biomedical sciences, especially in the field of therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Jeanine Amacher, Steven Emory, Jennifer Griffith
Campus Representative: Thomas Moore
Whitworth University
Ryan Bax
Institution: Whitworth University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Cancer Biology as well as an MD. Conduct translational cancer research in biomedical science as a practicing physician
Mentor(s): Aaron Putzke
Campus Representative: Richard Stevens
Benjamin Crews
Institution: Whitworth University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./PhD in Molecular Biology or Cell Biology. I plan to work in translational research at either an academic institution or through an intramural NIH laboratory.
Mentor(s): Elizabeth Fischer, Ted Hackstadt, Kraig Wheeler
Campus Representative: Richard Stevens
Maria Straight
Institution: Whitworth University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical astrophysics concentrating on cosmology and the nature of dark matter.
Mentor(s): Michael Boylan-Kolchin, Andrew Graus, John Larkin
Campus Representative: Richard Stevens
West Virginia
Marshall University
Maria White
Institution: Marshall University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Intend to conduct research in astrobiology, radio astronomy instrumentation, and SETI, and work as a staff scientist at an observatory.
Mentor(s): Richard Prestage, Richard Bradley, Jon Saken
Campus Representative: Mallory Carpenter
Wisconsin
Carthage College
Yana Astter
Institution: Carthage College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in biochemistry and molecular biology. Conduct translational research using nanomaterials on the molecular level to treat disease.
Mentor(s): John S. Kirk, Stavroula Sofou, Dominick Salerno
Campus Representative: Dan Choffnes
Lawrence University
Travis Dillon
Institution: Lawrence University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. I plan to work as a university professor, researching problems at the intersection of combinatorics, analysis, and algebra and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Mentor(s): Samuel Gutekunst, Elizabeth Sattler, Matthew Young
Campus Representative: Claire Kervin
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Trevor Nelson
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Economic Geology. I plan to study economic mineralogy and conduct research on new potential mining practices to enhance prior techniques.
Mentor(s): Phil Ihinger, Robert Lodge
Campus Representative: Karen Havholm
Mostafa Hassan
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics and work as a professor. My interests are, more specifically, partial differential equations and applications of harmonic analysis therein.
Mentor(s): Naser T Sardari, Edwin Sibert, Mihaela Ifrim
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Stella Ma
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Immunology. Conduct research on cancer-immune system interactions in order to improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Anna Huttenlocher, Helen E. Blackwell, Janet C. Batzli
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Elizabeth Sumiec
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Cancer Biology. I aspire to lead a research group at a large academic institution where I have an active role in investigating and advancing immunotherapy as an intervention against cancer.
Mentor(s): Zachary Morris, Paul Sondel, Claire Baniel
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Mitchell Wall
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in aeroelastic simulation. Teach engineering courses at a research institution.
Mentor(s): Matthew Allen, Iman Zare
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Matthew Schulgit
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology and M.D with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Disease. Conduct lab-based and translational research to develop therapies for parasitic diseases.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kirsten Crossgrove, Dr. Hershel Raff
Campus Representative: Steven Anderson