2022 Goldwater Scholars by Institution State
Listed by Institution State
Alabama
Auburn University
Peter Abraham
Institution: Auburn University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in the biomedical field.
Mentor(s): Elizabeth Lipke, Michael Greene
Campus Representative: R. Alex Sauer
The University of Alabama
Juliana Bates
Institution: The University of Alabama
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and research in biomechanics, biomaterials, and neural engineering. My career will serve industries developing biomedical solutions for human needs.
Mentor(s): John Kim, Jeff Gray, Chris Brazel
Campus Representative: Carmen Mayer
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Seth Hubbard
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and conduct neuropharmacology research in industry.
Mentor(s): Alecia Gross, Camerron Crowder
Campus Representative: Cristin Gavin
Abhishek Kamath
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conducting cell biology research in familial Parkinson’s disease and Frontotemporal Dementia and becoming a Principal Investigator and Professor at a major institution.
Mentor(s): Laura Volpicelli-Daley, Alice Chen-Plotkin, Vijay Singh
Campus Representative: Cristin Gavin
Charlene Mansour
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct research illuminating the mechanisms of breast cancer by identifying breast cancer-driving genes and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Akinyemi Ojesina, Dr. Braden McFarland, Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos
Campus Representative: Cristin Gavin
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Emily Wisinski
Institution: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology researching the connections between severe weather and climate change. I plan to work at a government research lab and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jordan Bell, Ryan Wade, Megan Sirbaugh
Campus Representative: Jennifer Staton
University of South Alabama
Noel Godang
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology; I plan to become a physician-scientist researching novel molecular interactions within oncogenesis to provide patients with personalized medical care.
Mentor(s): Glen Borchert
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
Ivy Nguyen
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: I aim to obtain a M.D./Ph.D. in molecular pharmacology and physiology in order to conduct research in the synthesis of novel and selective drugs for currently irremediable illnesses.
Mentor(s): David Forbes
Campus Representative: Wesley Terwey
Arizona
Arizona State University-Tempe
Claire Blaske
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to pursue my Ph.D. in planetary science. My goal is to work on scientific missions to the inner solar system to learn about the rocky planets’ histories and evolution.
Mentor(s): Joseph O’Rourke, Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Aditya Khuller
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Jasmin Falconer
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan on earning a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. I will work for a national laboratory doing research and development in the areas of electromagnetics and RF engineering.
Mentor(s): Mark Holl, William Graves, Steven Millman
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Lauren Harstad
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Planning to pursue a research career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Mentor(s): Kyle Biegasiewicz, Andrew Musacchio, Anne Jones
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
Katie Pascavis
Institution: Arizona State University-Tempe
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research in water quality and wastewater reclamation to increase global access to potable water while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mark Naufel, Paul Westerhoff, Michael Kozicki
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox
University of Arizona
Sebastian Diaz
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. I aspire to teach and run my own research group in an academic hospital spearheading new developments in medical imaging.
Mentor(s): Elfar Adalsteinsson, Arthur Gmitro, Jennifer Barton
Campus Representative: Karna Walter
Arkansas
Lyon College
Nikkolette Perkins
Institution: Lyon College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry. Secure position at a research facility for drug discovery.
Mentor(s): Irosha Nawarathne, Elizabeth Hood
Campus Representative: Alexander Beeser
University of Arkansas
Mary Jia
Institution: University of Arkansas
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering to develop a gene editing-based lab focused on developing novel editing tools and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Christopher Nelson, Mostafa Elsaadany
Campus Representative: Suzanne McCray
Joseph Roll
Institution: University of Arkansas
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Salvador Barraza-Lopez, William Oliver III, Derrick Wigglesworth
Campus Representative: Suzanne McCray
California
California Institute of Technology
Tyler Colenbrander
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in the field of photovoltaics with the goal of increasing widespread use of solar cells and other renewable energy sources.
Mentor(s): Jonathan Grandidier, Harry Atwater, Joeson Wong
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
Laura Lewis
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a PhD in Quantum Physics or Theoretical Computer Science. My long term goals include research in quantum computation and cryptography, leading to professorship in these fields.
Mentor(s): Thomas Vidick, John Preskill, Alexandru Gheorghiu
Campus Representative: Kristin Weyman
California State University-Fullerton
Madalyn Hernandez
Institution: California State University-Fullerton
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in social psychology. Conduct research on the cognitive discrepancies in sexual abusers, and understand the impact of culture on help-seeking behavior of victims of sexual abuse.
Mentor(s): Veronica Herrera
Campus Representative: Monique Posadas
Annabelle Recinos
Institution: California State University-Fullerton
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Researcher improving transportation infrastructure and materials in industry. Become a research lab manager.
Mentor(s): Jonathan Brown, Deborah Rosenthal, Wilson W. Cooper
Campus Representative: Monique Posadas
California State University-Los Angeles
Jahmyl Essex
Institution: California State University-Los Angeles
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in chemical evolution, teach at the university level, and mentor underrepresented students in STEM.
Mentor(s): Daniel Ballhorn, Brett Younginger
Campus Representative: Jessica Rodriguez
California State University-Monterey Bay
Charles Scrivner
Institution: California State University-Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: I intend to earn a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography, conduct innovative research in ocean optics and remote sensing, and empower LGBTQ+ scholars interested in STEM careers.
Mentor(s): Sherry Palacios, Heidi Dierssen
Campus Representative: John Banks
Spencer Winter
Institution: California State University-Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D in Neuroengineering. Pursue a faculty position conducting research on neural regeneration and artificial brain tissue using cutting edge biotechnologies.
Mentor(s): Zurine De Miguel, Rob Weisskirch, Tim Hanks
Campus Representative: John Banks
Chapman University
Benjamin Janda
Institution: Chapman University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: After obtaining my B.S. in Chemistry from Chapman University, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. I hope to conduct research in this field and also become a professor at the college level.
Mentor(s): Allegra Liberman-Martin, Andrej Lupták, Elaine Schwartz
Campus Representative: Julye Bidmead
Kevin Nguyen
Institution: Chapman University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in agricultural and nutritional sciences with an emphasis on medical applications and work for a company that produces nutritional or agricultural products.
Mentor(s): Hagop Atamian, Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith, Kenjiro Quides
Campus Representative: Julye Bidmead
Concordia University-Irvine
Averie Perez
Institution: Concordia University-Irvine
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis in immunology and infectious diseases and conduct research in the private sector or at the university level.
Mentor(s): Tyler Zarubin, Brian Ikkanda, John Kenney
Campus Representative: John Kenney
Harvey Mudd College
Albany Blackburn
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical particle physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Brian Shuve, Jeremy Holt, Leah Mendelson
Campus Representative: Carissa Saugstad
Occidental College
Odelia Putterman
Institution: Occidental College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Astrophysics. Develop algorithms for large-scale cosmology problems and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): JJ Hermes
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Cannon
Jack Thomas-Colwell
Institution: Occidental College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computational chemistry. Conduct research in molecular simulations and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael Hill, Bryan Hunter
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Cannon
Pasadena City College
Janet Teng
Institution: Pasadena City College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in materials science to develop clean energy technologies at a national laboratory or research university.
Mentor(s): Daniel Perea, Jared Ashcroft, Chiara Daraio
Campus Representative: Kris McPeak
Pomona College
Hannah Caris
Institution: Pomona College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroimmunology. Conduct neuroimmunology research at a research hospital on the gut-brain-immune axis with a goal of developing novel interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Mentor(s): Elizabeth Glater, Gloria Choi, Jared Schwartzer
Campus Representative: Mal Riggio
Jonathan Elisabeth
Institution: Pomona College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph. D in Chemistry. Conduct research in biomaterials and pharmaceuticals.
Mentor(s): Cristina Negritto, Nicholas Ball, Charles Taylor
Campus Representative: Mal Riggio
Santa Clara University
Robert Cady
Institution: Santa Clara University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Quantum Information, specializing in Quantum Computing. I plan to research solutions to current hurdles, such as decoherence, which stand in the way of practical quantum computers.
Mentor(s): Guy Ramon
Campus Representative: Naomi Levy
Michael Nguyen
Institution: Santa Clara University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to earn a Ph.D in neuroscience. I plan to conduct research on cellular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders and instruct at the university level.
Mentor(s): Lindsay Halladay
Campus Representative: Naomi Levy
Scripps College
Daisy Achiriloaie
Institution: Scripps College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in physics and conduct research in experimental fluid dynamics in close collaboration with theorists. I am looking forward to teaching and mentoring at the university level.
Mentor(s): Janet Y. Sheung, Rae M. Robertson-Anderson
Campus Representative: Jennifer Armstrong
Stanford University
Hanson Hao
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I would like to earn a PhD in mathematics and pursue mathematics research in academia.
Mentor(s): Daniel Bump
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
Alana Mermin-Bunnell
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct research in 3D bioprinting, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Alex Abramson, Mark Skylar-Scott, Artem Trotsyuk
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
Antonio Rios
Institution: Stanford University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in genetics or bioengineering. Invent computational and experimental tools to uncover novel mechanisms of transcriptional and translational regulation. Teach and mentor undergraduates.
Mentor(s): Jesse Engreitz, Stanley Qi, Jens Magnusson
Campus Representative: Kristin Black
University of California-Berkeley
Mrunali Manjrekar
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Lead a research group pioneering methods in quantitative, synthetic biology; develop accessible computational biology opportunities for minorities in the field.
Mentor(s): Debora S. Marks, John Christopher Anderson, Rasmus Nielsen
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes
University of California-Davis
Lynnette Hersh
Institution: University of California-Davis
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Conduct research regarding neurodevelopmental disabilities and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Aaron Simmons, Patrick Dwyer
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer
Neeraj Senthil
Institution: University of California-Davis
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. degree in pediatric neuroimmunology. Lead an academic research lab that develops novel immunomodulatory therapies to alleviate various diseases and treat patients with autism.
Mentor(s): Jamal S. Lewis, Melissa Cruz-Acuña, Raquel Collier
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer
University of California-Los Angeles
Thien Nguyen
Institution: University of California-Los Angeles
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Immunology. I hope to lead and conduct translational research projects focused on developing solutions to cancer treatment limitations while treating patients as an oncologist.
Mentor(s): Joseph G. Crompton, Nilay Patel, Liankun Song
Campus Representative: Rebecca Blustein
Lauren Tan
Institution: University of California-Los Angeles
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Lead research on light-matter interactions of nanoscale materials and become a tenured University professor.
Mentor(s): Justin R. Caram, Stephanie Tenney, Timothy Atallah
Campus Representative: Rebecca Blustein
University of California-Riverside
Advyth Ramachandran
Institution: University of California-Riverside
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research on understanding vegetation responses to global change. Work at a government agency to conduct and apply research that addresses environmental challenges.
Mentor(s): Marko Spasojevic, Jared Huxley, Tesa Madsen-McQueen
Campus Representative: Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz
University of California-San Diego
Angela Chapman
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, specialize in Neuropsychology. Conduct research on schizophrenia at an academic medical center setting examining neurophysiological measures and cognitive functioning.
Mentor(s): Savita Bhakta, Neal Swerdlow, Bradley Voytek
Campus Representative: David Artis
Frederick Rajasekaran
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. I will conduct research in mathematical physics and I will teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Andrej Zlatos, Li-Tien Cheng, Thomas Grubb
Campus Representative: David Artis
Gordon Ye
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: MD-PhD in Translational Bioinformatics. Lead a research group integrating multimodal data to build a future of precision psychiatry that benefits patients of all backgrounds as a physician-scientist.
Mentor(s): Sally L. Baxter, Eric P. Zorrilla, Sidney Zisook
Campus Representative: David Artis
University of California-Santa Barbara
Marianne Arriola
Institution: University of California-Santa Barbara
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in graph machine learning and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ambuj Singh, Frances Arnold, Richert Wang
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon
Mythili Ketavarapu
Institution: University of California-Santa Barbara
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research on the biochemistry behind disease progression.
Mentor(s): Vijay Ramani, Alice Nguyen
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon
University of Southern California
Ammar Dharani
Institution: University of Southern California
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience. Lead a research team integrating molecular biology and neuroimaging to advance our understanding of complex neurological processes and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Andrei Irimia, Robert Liu, Jason Zevin
Campus Representative: Katie Capra
Colorado
Colorado School of Mines
Paul Varosy
Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Lead research in the field of quantum algorithms and teach at a high-activity research university.
Mentor(s): Eliot Kapit, Tom Lubinski, David Rodriguez Perez
Campus Representative: K. Godel Gengenbach
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Rachel Masters
Institution: Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I seek to attain a Ph.D. in computer science researching mixed reality for human centered computing. I aspire to be an entrepreneur and create innovative, interdisciplinary technology and solutions.
Mentor(s): Francisco Ortega, Victoria Interrante, Nathaniel Blanchard
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson
Alison Shad
Institution: Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD related to materials science, theoretical/computational chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field. Conduct my own research in renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable world.
Mentor(s):
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson
University of Colorado Boulder
Zoe Drigot
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I strive to obtain a M.D, Ph.D in computational neuroscience. I plan to conduct computational research in neuroscience and translate findings to clinical theory and protocol.
Mentor(s): Cooper Galvin, Sarah Clark, Matt Tegtmeyer
Campus Representative: Anne Dougherty
Rose Summers
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a PhD in neuroscience and conduct translational and clinical research on the etiology, prevention, and treatment of neurological diseases with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Christopher Lowry, PhD, Lamya’a Dawud, PhD, Roger Enoka, PhD
Campus Representative: Anne Dougherty
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Kaitlin McAllister
Institution: University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: PhD in Physics. Lead experimental physics research in magnetism and biophysics at a university or NASA.
Mentor(s): Dmytro Bozhko
Campus Representative: Susan Taylor
Connecticut
Fairfield University
James Vizzard
Institution: Fairfield University
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in biophysics, conducting research in the subdiscipline of microfluidics with the goal of exploring its clinical applications.
Mentor(s): Robert Nazarian, Nick Lutsko
Campus Representative: Kim Baer
Trinity College
Skye Embray
Institution: Trinity College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology. Pursue research in how climate change affects drinking water quality and help to influence policy. Conduct science that matters to policy.
Mentor(s): Amber Pitt, Halvor Halvorson, Cheldina Jean
Campus Representative: Alison Draper
Nicole Massa
Institution: Trinity College
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuropsychology. Conduct research exploring the structural and functional neural abnormalities underlying psychiatric disorders and their relation to cognitive and behavioral anomalies.
Mentor(s): Alison Draper, Michael Grubb, Elizabeth Casserly
Campus Representative: Alison Draper
University of Connecticut
Anne Hooker
Institution: University of Connecticut
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics & Genomics. Teach and conduct research at a Research 1 institution to study the genetics underlying reading and language ability to develop more effective interventions.
Mentor(s): Nicole Landi, Meaghan Perdue, Kelly Mahaffy
Campus Representative: Rowena Grainger
Wesleyan University
Anna Fehr
Institution: Wesleyan University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Conduct research on exoplanets and planet formation and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Meredith Hughes
Campus Representative: Krishna Winston
Yale University
Emma Levin
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate science. Conduct research on the impacts of climate change and inform public policymaking.
Mentor(s): Alexey Fedorov, Joshua Studholme
Campus Representative: Emma-Jane Rose
Eric Sun
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics or Cancer Biology. Conduct research in basic biomedical science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Andrew Xiao, Joan Steitz, Mirit Aladjem
Campus Representative: Emma-Jane Rose
Hamilton Wan
Institution: Yale University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics Conduct research in mathematics and teach at an R1 university.
Mentor(s): Paul Apisa, Taylor McAdam, Caglar Uyanik
Campus Representative: Emma-Jane Rose
Delaware
University of Delaware
Rebecca Beswick
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My goal is to recieve a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering and research electrochemical methods of turning electrons into molecules at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Yushan Yan, Alexandra Oliveira, Shaun Alia
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky
Renea Briner
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Marine Science and obtain a research acoustician position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Northeast Fisheries Science Center.
Mentor(s): Natalia Sidorovskaia, Joanna York, Mi-Ling Li
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky
Ishika Govil
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, with a focus on computational modeling to accelerate engineering decisions in drug delivery and biopharmaceutical laboratory experiments.
Mentor(s): Aditya M. Kunjapur, Michaela A. Jones
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky
District of Columbia
Georgetown University
Aryaman Arora
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Computational Linguistics, and eventually become an NLP researcher at a company or a professor at a research university.
Mentor(s): Nathan Schneider, Ryan Cotterell
Campus Representative: Lauren Tuckley
Adrian Kalaw
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Science to conduct research on infectious and/or genetic diseases, treat affected patients, and teach at the medical school or university level.
Mentor(s): Paul Roepe, Milena Shahu, Diana Glick
Campus Representative: Lauren Tuckley
Dominic Pham
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in biochemistry, pursuing research on the molecular mechanisms of biological diseases at the interface of chemistry and biology as a lead scientist in an academic laboratory.
Mentor(s): Rodrigo Maillard, Tim Warren
Campus Representative: Lauren Tuckley
Nadia Sadanandan
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain an M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. As a physician scientist, I aim to conduct clinical-translational research for pediatric cancer at an academic research hospital.
Mentor(s): Eric Glasgow, Cesar Borlongan, Jason Tilan
Campus Representative: Lauren Tuckley
Howard University
Tayla Hunter
Institution: Howard University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a M.D./Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences. I aim to start my own lab focused on understanding neurological disorders and their coping mechanisms for therapeutic development.
Mentor(s): Andrew Dillin, Denée Mwendwa, Holly Gildea
Campus Representative: Theon Gruber Ford
Katelyn Robertson
Institution: Howard University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. with a Ph.D. in neuroscience or biomedical engineering. My professional aspirations are to conduct neuro-engineering related research and teach in an M.D./Ph.D. program.
Mentor(s): Harold Burgess, Ronald Smith
Campus Representative: Theon Gruber Ford
Florida
Eckerd College
Hudson Filas
Institution: Eckerd College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research on marine population dynamics and trophic interactions; teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amy NS Siuda, Jorge Angulo-Valdés, Jarrett EK Byrnes
Campus Representative: William Szelistowski
Florida Atlantic University
Kate Maier
Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: After obtaining a Computational Neuroscience Ph.D., I will start an independent lab to investigate diverse brain functions through computational modeling and mentor the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Oge Marques, David Fitzpatrick, Salil Bidaye
Campus Representative: Donna Chamely-Wiik
Samantha Zaninelli
Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience. Lead an academic research team conducting evolutionary neuroscience research examining how our brain has evolved in terms of physiology and cognition.
Mentor(s): Erik Duboue, Alex Keene, Alexandra Paz
Campus Representative: Donna Chamely-Wiik
Florida State University
Sophie Allen
Institution: Florida State University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and conduct research utilizing neuroimaging and computational techniques to investigate human memory, perception, and learning.
Mentor(s): Chris Martin, Keanan Joyner, Alan Lemmon
Campus Representative: Craig Filar
Dhenu Patel
Institution: Florida State University
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences to conduct clinical oncology research and treat cancer patients in a clinical setting.
Mentor(s): Jerome Irianto, Yue Julia Wang, Michelle Parvatiyar
Campus Representative: Craig Filar
Miami Dade College
Diane Documet
Institution: Miami Dade College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Pharmacogenomics. Conduct research on drug metabolization of breast cancer treatment.
Mentor(s): Maria Pina, Servando Muñoz, Lawrence Mailloux
Campus Representative: Eric Hoffman
University of Central Florida
Camila Acevedo Carrillo
Institution: University of Central Florida
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: To obtain a Ph.D. in human-computer interaction and to develop the next generation of widely accessible assistive technologies as a researcher and professor at a research-intensive university.
Mentor(s): Will Goodman, Natalia Leal Toro, Ellan Spero
Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer
Sanjeev Gurshaney
Institution: University of Central Florida
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D in Immunology. I want to lead a translational research group developing novel, targeted approaches to enhance immunotherapy-based treatments.
Mentor(s): Hung Nguyen, Alicia Hawthorne, Komal Vig
Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer
Angela Shar
Institution: University of Central Florida
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Conduct research in Biomaterials and Nanomedicine and teach at a university or medical school.
Mentor(s): Mehdi Razavi
Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer
University of Florida
Emily Pallack
Institution: University of Florida
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Research in industry strategies for combining cells, biomaterials, and the microbiome to make functional tissues for implantation.
Mentor(s): Nora Hlavac, Christine Schmidt, Eleana Manousiouthakis
Campus Representative: Kelly Medley
University of South Florida-Main Campus
Alexandria Brady-Mine
Institution: University of South Florida-Main Campus
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: PhD in bioengineering with specialization in biomaterials. Join the professoriate, teach, and strengthen industry-academia collaborations for innovations that impact lives.
Mentor(s): Nathan Gallant, Thomas Angelini, Harold Hatch
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu
Caitlyn Coleman
Institution: University of South Florida-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in microbiology with a concentration in genomics. Join the professoriate with strong commitments to teaching, mentoring, and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor(s): Richard Pollenz, Cédric Feschotte, Jonathan N Wells
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu
Cole Gibson
Institution: University of South Florida-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics with a focus on computational studies of quantum materials. Teach, and supervise research at a university.
Mentor(s): Jacob Gayles, Dario Arena
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu
Georgia
Augusta University
Dipen Mehta
Institution: Augusta University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D., specializing in Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Conduct research in post-transcriptional regulation and as a physician-scientist, translate discoveries into patient care advancements.
Mentor(s): Dorothy Lerit, David Demory, Miriam Rafailovich
Campus Representative: Tim Sadenwasser
Berry College
Sydney Nelson
Institution: Berry College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct translational research in drug discovery to develop personalized treatment for patients with previously untreatable illness.
Mentor(s): Mark Turlington, Jun Yin
Campus Representative: Mark Turlington
Emory University
Anish Bagga
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in virology. Model viral spread and human dynamics as a faculty researcher and mentor, apply the model’s conclusions as a clinician, and engage in scholarly conversations with clinicians.
Mentor(s): Qiang Zhang, Anice Lowen, Sean Mo
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Noah Okada
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Develop novel cognitive assessments that leverage the advances in artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies to modulate and improve cognitive deficits.
Mentor(s): Nigel Pedersen, Daniel Drane, Mercedes Balcells
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Yena Woo
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D. specializing in Neurology, Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Plans to run a research lab investigating therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases and teach at a research-focused medical institution.
Mentor(s): Manuel Yepes, Enrique Torre
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle
Georgia College & State University
Wesley DeMontigny
Institution: Georgia College & State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Teach at the university level and research how microbiology can be used for environmental remediation.
Mentor(s): Christopher Burt, Dave Bachoon
Campus Representative: Anna Whiteside
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Mira Mutnick
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology.
Mentor(s): Cassie Mitchell, Stephen Sprigle, Sigal Portnoy
Campus Representative: Karen Mura
Kennesaw State University
Angel Vasquez
Institution: Kennesaw State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My professional aspiration is to become a researcher at a national laboratory where I will investigate green chemistry methods to improve energy storage efficiency.
Mentor(s): Kisa Ranasinghe, Huggins Msimanga, Altug Poyraz
Campus Representative: Michelle Miles
Morehouse College
Malik McRae
Institution: Morehouse College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in immunology. Conduct research as a senior scientist at a top biomedical research company
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Handy, Edward Sherwood, Alexandra Peister
Campus Representative: Wallace Sharif
University of Georgia
Elise Karinshak
Institution: University of Georgia
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Data Science. Teach and conduct research developing data mining and model training techniques to contribute to AI-mediated communication and combat misinformation dissemination.
Mentor(s): Yan Jin, Jeff Hancock, Abhyuday Mandal
Campus Representative: Jessica Hunt
University of North Georgia
Anna Cronan
Institution: University of North Georgia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology. Work with academic and governmental institutions to mitigate the detrimental effects and environmental impact of human land use practices on sensitive ecosystems.
Mentor(s): Jessy Patterson, Aminda Everett
Campus Representative: Anastasia Lin
Alisha Paul
Institution: University of North Georgia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My ambitions are to obtain a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, participate in endangered species conservation, and undergo international collaboration in Marine Biology Research.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Mook, Holly Jones, Evan Lampert
Campus Representative: Anastasia Lin
Guam
University of Guam
Anela Duenas
Institution: University of Guam
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research on coral reefs in the Mariana Islands and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Bastian Bentlage, Cheryl Sangueza, David Benavente
Campus Representative: Arline Leon Guerrero
Idaho
Boise State University
Pangaea Finn
Institution: Boise State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Graduate work in biophysics, with meaningful research in the biomedical sciences. Eventual goal of teaching at a research university to educate the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Daniel Fologea
Campus Representative: Kate Huebschmann
Josue Torres-Fonseca
Institution: Boise State University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Machine Learning. Research natural language processing and spoken dialogue systems to create intelligent systems that enhance the lives of users with disabilities.
Mentor(s): Casey Kennington, Mina Guirguis, Chandra Reyna
Campus Representative: Kate Huebschmann
University of Idaho
Zhenhao Zhong
Institution: University of Idaho
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Virology and conduct research aimed at isolating and mapping the highly conserved parts of viruses to create more effective treatments.
Mentor(s): Paul Andrew Rowley, Douglas G. Cole
Campus Representative: Erin Kimball Damman
Illinois
Illinois State University
Ian Freeman
Institution: Illinois State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in stellar and nuclear astrophysics. I intend to teach at the collegiate level and conduct computational research to further our understanding of the structures of stars.
Mentor(s): Matt Caplan, Epaminondas Rosa, Charles Horowitz
Campus Representative: Gina Hunter
Lake Forest College
Ryan Osselborn
Institution: Lake Forest College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. I would like to conduct research on novel biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s disease, to identify new ways of earlier diagnosis for patients.
Mentor(s): Shubhik DebBurman
Campus Representative: Alexandra Olson
Loyola University Chicago
Christine Severude
Institution: Loyola University Chicago
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I plan to conduct research on cell signaling pathways and gene interactions while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Mierisch, Heather Wheeler
Campus Representative: Lisa Knepshield
Northwestern University
Carina Biar
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research at the intersection of computational biology and biomedical science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Gemma L. Carvill, William K. Decker, Keith E. Gordon
Campus Representative: LaTanya Williams
Thomas Douglas
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in applied physics, focusing on quantum technologies. Research career in quantum information sciences, emphasizing widespread viability of quantum computing.
Mentor(s): Matthew Grayson, Matthew Hollister, Jens Koch
Campus Representative: LaTanya Williams
Sarah Sobol
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Perform research in synthetic biology with a focus on engineering and understanding protein glycosylation while teaching and mentoring students at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael Jewett, Katherine Warfel, Derek Wong
Campus Representative: LaTanya Williams
Anthony Tam
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Research in translational medicinal chemistry with a focus in drug development and total synthesis.
Mentor(s): Karl Scheidt, Grant Frost, Joshua Zhu
Campus Representative: LaTanya Williams
University of Chicago
Joseph Guter
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Immunology. I aim to conduct research into cancer and autoimmune disorders as a professor at a university or an investigator at a government agency like the National Institutes of Health.
Mentor(s): Peter Savage, Michael Kavanaugh
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
Kameel Khabaz
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: Biomedical Engineering PhD/MD. Conduct interdisciplinary research that applies machine learning to medical imaging data to advance existing therapies and engineer novel treatments for aortic diseases.
Mentor(s): Luka Pocivavsek, Enrique Cerda, Gordon Kindlmann
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
Bernadette Miao
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry. Conduct research on therapeutic medical applications of nanomaterials at a biotechnology company and foster broader engagement in science through K-12 outreach.
Mentor(s): Bozhi Tian, Aleksander Prominski, Sihong Wang
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
Wilson Turner
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in sustainable engineering and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Stuart Rowan, Steven Sibener, Mary Devadas
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Braden Moore
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a PhD in nuclear engineering and work at a national laboratory. I hope to develop the plasma facing components that will make nuclear fusion a viable energy source.
Mentor(s): Adam Aaron, David Ruzic, Cody Moynihan
Campus Representative: David Schug
Indiana
Ball State University
Isabelle Behrman
Institution: Ball State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular engineering or material science and engineering. Conduct research with environmentally friendly and biodegradable materials.
Mentor(s): Robert Sammelson, Sundeep Rayat, Daniel Miller
Campus Representative: Barbara Stedman
Earlham College
Marisol Cora-Cruz
Institution: Earlham College
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D. in Epidemiology. Conduct patient-guided endocrine and cardiometabolic research to address health disparities and develop programming/policies that implement best practices.
Mentor(s): Beth Mechlin, Jessie Pilewski, Tanjala Purnell
Campus Representative: Meg Streepy Smith
Indiana University-Bloomington
Sarah Greenwell
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I wish to conduct neuroscience research with a focus on reproductive hormones and their relationship with brain function. I also hope to teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Richard Betzel
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Adam Pickett
Institution: Indiana University-Bloomington
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: After pursuing a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, I aim for a career in academia conducting research in organic synthesis and methodology.
Mentor(s): David Williams, Jacob Desmond
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy
Marian University
Katherine Stegemann
Institution: Marian University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Plan to earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and work for an industrial research company or lab in the research and development department.
Mentor(s): Carina Collins
Campus Representative: Kathryn Williamson
Purdue University-Main Campus
Ethan Brady
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in applied mathematics. While pursuing a career in academia, I aspire to investigate unsolved theoretical problems that have direct application in the sciences.
Mentor(s): Mohammad Farazmand, Henriette Jager, Miguel Fuentes-Cabrera
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Colton Griffin
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics. Conduct research in quantum information theory and quantum algebra as a professor.
Mentor(s): Thomas Sinclair, Kiril Datchev, Xingshan Cui
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Arianna McNamara
Institution: Purdue University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in quantum gravity and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ephraim Fischbach, Andreas Jung, Rolando de Santiago
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Nathan Hurtig
Institution: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Teach at the university level, conducting research in the design and analysis of algorithms in game theory.
Mentor(s): Joe Hollingsworth, Jason O. Hallstrom, Murali Sitaraman
Campus Representative: William Weiner
Hannah Snider
Institution: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research at the university level regarding the synthesis and characterization of environmentally beneficial catalysts or materials.
Mentor(s): Rebecca DeVasher, Elizabeth Bickel, Rajamani Gounder
Campus Representative: William Weiner
University of Notre Dame
Audrey Miles
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct environmentally-relevant inorganic, actinide, or computational chemistry research seeking cleaner energy and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amy Hixon, William Schneider, Joseph Maichrye
Campus Representative: Emily Hunt
Nicolas Mjaess
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biochemistry. Conduct research related to protein stability in the Neurological system.
Mentor(s): Patricia Clark, Mark Walsh, Anabel Rodriguez
Campus Representative: Emily Hunt
Iowa
Drake University
Tyler Bartolome
Institution: Drake University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Synthetic or Molecular Biology to conduct research in the field of biotechnology, developing genetically engineered machines to replace unsustainable industrial practices.
Mentor(s): Jerry Honts, Marc Busch, Andrew Becklin
Campus Representative: Gholam Mirafzal
Grinnell College
Chase Holdener
Institution: Grinnell College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics. Conduct research in plant bioinformatics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Nicole Eikmeier, Vince Eckhart, Joan Slonczewski
Campus Representative: Ann Landstrom
Iowa State University
Nethmi Hewage
Institution: Iowa State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in chemistry, specifically materials science and solid-state chemistry and continue my research at a Carnegie 1 research university as a path to the rank of a professor.
Mentor(s): Kirill Kovnir, David Poerschke, Georgiy Akopov
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Beck
University of Iowa
Rachael Volkman
Institution: University of Iowa
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the symptoms and treatment of dopamine-based neurodegenerative diseases and teach.
Mentor(s): Nandakumar Narayanan, R. Austin Bruce, Matthew Weber
Campus Representative: Kelly Thornburg
Kansas
Kansas State University
Avanelle Stoltz
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will graduate with a degree in Biological Systems Engineering and pursue a PhD in infectious diseases and immunology, with an emphasis in vaccine research.
Mentor(s): Lane Christenson, Nicholas Wallace
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary
Lexe West
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: PhD in Computational Neuroscience. Conduct research to understand how the brain modulates behavior and to produce predictive models that utilize the neurobiological mechanisms governing behavior.
Mentor(s): Kelsey Panfil, Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Travis Smith
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary
University of Kansas
Bryce Gaskins
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, conduct research in organic and synthetic chemistry, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Zarko Boskovic, Srinivas Kolluru, Vy Dong
Campus Representative: Phil Drake
Jessica Miears
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in Physics and become a professor at a university, conducting research in astroparticle physics.
Mentor(s): David Besson, Donald Box
Campus Representative: Phil Drake
Sarah Noga
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in biochemistry. I plan to conduct drug development research and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Joanna Slusky
Campus Representative: Phil Drake
Mary Sevart
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to engineer solutions to our world’s dependence on fossil fuels to prevent detrimental effects to ecological diversity through a research career in chemical engineering at an R1 institution.
Mentor(s): Susan Williams, Joao Poli
Campus Representative: Phil Drake
Kade Townsend
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Microbiology. With this degree I plan to conduct bacterial genetics research, preferably in relation to human pathogens, in a government or industry position.
Mentor(s): Josephine Chandler, Rhea Abisado
Campus Representative: Phil Drake
Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Isha Chauhan
Institution: University of Kentucky
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology. Research ecological and evolutionary relationships among lipid disorders and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Gregory Graf, Brent Lockwood, Kathryn Everson
Campus Representative: Pat Whitlow
University of Louisville
Lori Porter
Institution: University of Louisville
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research centered on galaxy evolution, formation and structure while promoting accessible and equitable science to the public.
Mentor(s): Blakesley Burkhart, Matt Orr, Benne Holwerda
Campus Representative: Bethany Smith
Afi Tagnedji
Institution: University of Louisville
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Genetics. Conduct laboratory and translational research on single nucleotide polymorphisms that influence variation in drug efficacy and toxicity response
Mentor(s): Kyung U. Hong, Linda Fuselier, Mark P. Running
Campus Representative: Bethany Smith
Christopher Trombley
Institution: University of Louisville
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: My career goals are to obtain a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence and conduct research on robotics and intelligent systems to enable the next generation of robots.
Mentor(s): Dan Popa, Mehmed Kantardzic, Nik Chawla
Campus Representative: Bethany Smith
Louisiana
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Cale Locicero
Institution: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Become a professor at a major university to conduct research in new organic reaction development for applications in the biomedical sciences and drug discovery.
Mentor(s): Rendy Kartika, Ph.D., Semin Lee, Ph.D., Isiah Warner, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Garrett Fontenot
Tulane University of Louisiana
Jasmine Kiley
Institution: Tulane University of Louisiana
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Practice as an OB/GYN and conduct research in women’s health while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kristin S. Miller, Shelby White, Benard Ogola
Campus Representative: Jennifer Beers
Navya Murugesan
Institution: Tulane University of Louisiana
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Investigate mechanisms of cancer progression, lead a translational research lab, and improve patient outcomes by amplifying health literacy at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): Frank Greenway, Meenakshi Vijayaraghavan, Dorothy Cheruiyot
Campus Representative: Jennifer Beers
Maine
Bowdoin College
Clara Benadon
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Marine Biology with a focus on community ecology. Use mathematical models to study ecosystem structure in rapidly changing environments.
Mentor(s): Linsey Haram, Chela Zabin, Mary Lou Zeeman
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
Seamus Frey
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Conduct research in atmospheric chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dharni Vasudevan, Richard Broene, Elizabeth Stemmler
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
Ari Geisler
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, focusing on computational methods. Research protein biophysics in industry or at a research university.
Mentor(s): Serge Smirnov, Jason Puchalla, Benjamin Gorske
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
Kellie Navarro
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Molecular Ecology. Conduct collaborative research exploring resilience to climate change in marine systems; inform policy solutions; increase access to the marine sciences.
Mentor(s): David Carlon, Kristy Kroeker, Amy Johnson
Campus Representative: Corey Colwill
Colby College
Alexander Roth
Institution: Colby College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Working in the plastics industry with the goal of developing new materials that quickly degrade in the environment.
Mentor(s): Timothy C. Roth, Aaron R. Krochmal, Dasan M. Thamattoor
Campus Representative: Lindsey Madison
College of the Atlantic
Eleanor Gnam
Institution: College of the Atlantic
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Ornithology. Work to better understand and conserve endangered seabirds.
Mentor(s): John Anderson
Campus Representative: Sarah Hall
University of New England
Carolyn Curley
Institution: University of New England
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: To earn a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry. I plan to conduct pharmacological research to design and create drugs using a synthetic chemistry approach.
Mentor(s): Amy M. Deveau
Campus Representative: Amy Keirstead
Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
Christopher Anchan
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Biophysics. Research the physics of neurodegenerative protein aggregation at an academic medical institution while pursuing a university teaching career.
Mentor(s): Brian Camley, Thomas McElrath
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
Sai Chandan Reddy
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct novel brain research centered around identifying the biomolecular mechanisms that give rise to mental disorders at an accredited national institution.
Mentor(s): Paul Worley, Haiqing Zhao, Kenneth Karlin
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
Sarah Syed
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct basic science research focused on glial cells and their role in the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases at a medical research institution.
Mentor(s): Shigeki Watanabe, Jackie Griswold, Nigel S. Michki
Campus Representative: Kathleen Barry
United States Naval Academy
Anders Gulbrandson
Institution: United States Naval Academy
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Submarine Warfare Officer, Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry. Serve as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy, then conduct research in biomimetic materials and polymer chemistry for the US government.
Mentor(s): David P. Durkin, Paul C. Trulove, David E. Cliffel
Campus Representative: Peter Brereton
Kara Kniezewski
Institution: United States Naval Academy
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics in order to conduct heliophysics and space weather research for NASA, a similar government agency, or at the university level.
Mentor(s): Emily Mason, Christopher Morgan, Moran
Campus Representative: Peter Brereton
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Tobi Majekodunmi
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I intend to earn a PhD in mechanical engineering and pursue an entrepreneurial career in the development of energy storage solutions for renewables, reducing the global dependence on fossil fuels.
Mentor(s): John Hart, Asegun Henry, Helena Mentis
Campus Representative: April Householder
D’Juan Moreland
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Biology. Conduct research in the neuroethology of communication behaviors. To teach and mentor for programs that promote underrepresented minorities in the biological sciences.
Mentor(s): Kevin Omland, Erich Jarvis, Linda Dusman
Campus Representative: April Householder
Rachel Myers
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a PhD in biomedical sciences with an emphasis in drug delivery and nanotechnology and lead my own lab. I also hope to serve as a science communicator for underserved communities.
Mentor(s): Michael J. Sailor, Joelle P. Straehla, Paula T. Hammond
Campus Representative: April Householder
Christopher Slaughter
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will pursue my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineeringtodevelop health monitoring technologies for early disease diagnosis and therapeutic interventions, impacting advancements in personalized healthcare.
Mentor(s): Charles E F LaBerge, Jacqueline King, Michael Hughes
Campus Representative: April Householder
University of Maryland-College Park
Patrick Kim
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: My career goal is to become a plasma physicist and contribute to the development of the first commercial nuclear fusion reactors that will provide power to the electrical grid.
Mentor(s): William Dorland, Adelle Wright, Rogerio Jorge
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
George Li
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computer science. Conduct research in theoretical computer science; in particular, learning theory, algorithms and combinatorial optimization, and differential privacy.
Mentor(s): Aravind Srinivasan, Furong Huang, Anil Vullikanti
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
Kevin Tu
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Combine cancer research with molecular genetics to develop gene-based therapies and teach at the university level
Mentor(s): Dr. Jonathan Dinman, Dr. Tong Li, Dr. Amit Sawant
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino
Massachusetts
Amherst College
Cailin Plunkett
Institution: Amherst College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Postdoctoral fellowship followed by gravitational wave research and teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Katherine Follette, Katerina Chatziioannou
Campus Representative: Christine Overstreet
Jacqueline Shen
Institution: Amherst College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology followed by a postdoctoral fellowship. Start my own biotech company to research and develop efficient, low-cost, and accessible cancer therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Marc Edwards, Jeeyon Jeong, Juan Mendoza
Campus Representative: Christine Overstreet
Ethan Spingarn
Institution: Amherst College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical physics or algebraic topology, and eventually teach as a professor.
Mentor(s): Ivan Contreras, Harris Daniels, Yongheng Zhang
Campus Representative: Christine Overstreet
Boston University
Artemis Margaronis
Institution: Boston University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in nanomedicine and nanotherapeutics within Biomedical Engineering at either a University or national lab, contributing to revolutionary medications.
Mentor(s): Allison Dennis, Bobak Nazer, Peter Kofinas
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Berg
Brandeis University
Christine Le
Institution: Brandeis University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Cellular and Developmental Biology. Conduct research in developmental biology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Guillermina Ramirez-San Juan, Stephanie Murray
Campus Representative: Meredith Monaghan
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Liv Dawes
Institution: Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Lead a team researching bioinspired and underwater robotics.
Mentor(s): Dave Barrett, Jon Adler, Ross Hatton
Campus Representative: Courtney Beach
Harvard University
Benjamin Firester
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph. D. in pure mathematics to pursue a research and teaching career in academia in the fields of analytic and algebraic geometry
Mentor(s): Tristan Collins, Joseph Harris
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Aayush Karan
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics or Computer Science. Conduct research in quantum computing with a particular emphasis on application to problems in protein folding and drug design.
Mentor(s): Elena Rivas, Jianfeng Lin, Matthew Schwartz
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Tyler Masuyama
Institution: Harvard University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology or Genetics. As a university professor, I will research how cells sense and respond to hypoxia and will mentor the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Mark Fishman, Jason Buenrostro, Amie Holmes
Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Zoë Marschner
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Graphics. Teach university students graphics and conduct research in geometry processing.
Mentor(s): Justin Solomon, Alec Jacobson
Campus Representative: Catherine Kim
Charlotte Wickert
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Physics or Nuclear Science and Engineering. Conduct research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Benoit Forget, Amelia Trainer, Philip Datte
Campus Representative: Catherine Kim
Northeastern University
Giona Kleinberg
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Developmental Neurobiology; Run a translational research lab at an academic medical center teaching and mentoring the next generation of research scholars to cure diseases.
Mentor(s): Daniel Hochbaum, Sandra Shefelbine, Ester Comellas
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono
Bryce Parazin
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Geophysics contributing to research on geomorphology. After earning my Ph.D. I aspire to become a professor and continue leading a laboratory on planetary physics research.
Mentor(s): Michael Coughlin, Leo Singer, Samuel Munoz
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono
Ari Zlota
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D/.Ph.D. in Immunology. I aspire to study the immune response to tissue and organ injury to ultimately develop novel immune-targeting regenerative therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Clifford Woolf, James Monaghan, Elena Ivanova
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono
Smith College
Liam Knight
Institution: Smith College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in topology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Maggie Miller, Patricia Cahn, Candice Price
Campus Representative: Margaret Lamb
Vivien Qiao
Institution: Smith College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Lead a translational research lab focused on protein engineering to develop a novel class of targeted cancer therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Sarah J. Moore, Qing Xiao, David Gorin
Campus Representative: Margaret Lamb
Tufts University
Diamond Mensah
Institution: Tufts University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My goal is to get my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. I want to conduct research focusing on cancer and drug delivery then eventually teach part-time at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Madeleine J. Oudin, Ph.D., Hugh Gallagher, Dr. Ellise LaMotte, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Anne Moore
Varshini Ramanathan
Institution: Tufts University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomedical optics for a research institute, university, or clinical industry.
Mentor(s): Irene Georgakoudi, Yang Zhang, Andrew Berger
Campus Representative: Anne Moore
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Zeynep Alptekin
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will pursue a PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science. I want to carry out research at the intersection of computation and experiment to discover and develop new materials for sustainable energy.
Mentor(s): James Walsh, Paul Marshall, Scott Thiel
Campus Representative: Madalina Akli
Ashley Eng
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research in microbial ecology while teaching both undergraduate and graduate students at a public research institution.
Mentor(s): Kristen M. DeAngelis, Achala Narayanan, Catherine Wolf
Campus Representative: Madalina Akli
Wyatt Tran
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, conducting research on host immune response to virulence factors and cellular structure of pathogens.
Mentor(s): Yasu Morita, Jennifer Normanly, Jessica Passeggio
Campus Representative: Madalina Akli
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Maddison Lessard
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Boston
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Conduct biomedical research and teach undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor(s): Alexey Veraksa, Rick Kesseli, Megan Rokop
Campus Representative: Sumientra Rampersad
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Mckenzie Ferrari
Institution: University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics, conduct research in high-energy astrophysics, teach at the university level, and engage in science communication as a non-fiction author.
Mentor(s): Robert Fisher, Khanak Bhargava, Abdullah Alshafi
Campus Representative: David Manke
Wellesley College
Cora Barrett
Institution: Wellesley College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research on superconducting quantum processors, and contribute to the development and advancement of quantum computing technologies.
Mentor(s): William D. Oliver, Robbie Berg, David Hsieh
Campus Representative: Katherine Dailinger
Williams College
Isabel Albores
Institution: Williams College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in environmental/atmospheric chemistry, contribute to advancing equity in science and policy-making, and serve as a mentor for students.
Mentor(s): Anthony Carraquillo, Rebecca Buhholz, Susan Loepp
Campus Representative: Katerina King
Michigan
Calvin University
Jillian Herlinger
Institution: Calvin University
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geology. Conduct paleoclimatology research with a focus on remotely sensed data to better understand current climate issues.
Mentor(s): Melinda Higley, Deanna van Dijk
Campus Representative: Christopher Hartemink
Central Michigan University
Macy Knoblock
Institution: Central Michigan University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD-PhD in Bioengineering. Develop and translate molecular technologies to study and potentially treat neurological diseases. Translate basic mechanistic research into a clinical setting.
Mentor(s): Xantha Karp, Ute Hochgeschwender, Emmanuel Crespo
Campus Representative: Maureen Harke
Eastern Michigan University
Alexandria Chumney
Institution: Eastern Michigan University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue my Ph.D. in Ecology and to conduct research and teach at the university level. Invasive species, restored prairies, and community ecology hold special interest to me.
Mentor(s): Emily Grman, Bradley Cardinale, Steven Francoeur
Campus Representative: Aaron Liepman
Grand Valley State University
Georgia Sands
Institution: Grand Valley State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My goals include earning a PhD in organic chemistry. I plan to work as a principal investigator at a national laboratory researching clean energy applications of organic chemistry.
Mentor(s): Shannon Biros, John Bender
Campus Representative: Susan Mendoza
Hope College
Seth Almquist
Institution: Hope College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in environmental geochemistry. Conduct research on water pollutants.
Mentor(s): Jonathan Peterson
Campus Representative: Jonathan Peterson
Claire Benedict
Institution: Hope College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research at the intersection of materials chemistry and organic chemistry at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Johnson, William Polik, Sarah Krueger
Campus Representative: Jonathan Peterson
Michigan State University
Bailey Bowcutt
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology and Bioinformatics. Help fight the antibiotic resistance crisis by leading a research lab as a Principal Investigator at an academic institution.
Mentor(s): Shannon Manning, Noah Hull, Rebecca Lamason
Campus Representative: Kristin Janka
Calista Busch
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct translational research to improve early detection and treatment of cancer.
Mentor(s): Richard Schwartz, David Hughes, Olena Morozova
Campus Representative: Kristin Janka
Samuel Sottile
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in Mathematics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s):
Campus Representative: Kristin Janka
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Nicholas Cemalovic
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a PhD in Chemistry, developing biomimetic and biological catalysis as greener tools for synthetic chemists in academia and industry.
Mentor(s): Alison Narayan, Justin Colacino, Anushka Gupta
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Faye Jackson
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to get a PhD in Mathematics and to conduct research in algebraic topology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sarah Koch, Stephen DeBacker, Steven J. Miller
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Daniel Liu
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I aim to pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry, focusing on the intersection of machine learning and chemistry. I hope to utilize the power of computational modeling to transform the way research is done.
Mentor(s): Melanie Sanford, Michael Young, Seyedeh Taimoory
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Jonah Nan
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to earn a PhD in mathematics, in the field of mathematical logic. I intend to pursue a career as a professor of mathematics at a research university.
Mentor(s): Mahdi Cheraghchi, Sarah Koch, Zach Norwood
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Anna Simpson
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to earn a PhD in planetary science with the goal of pursuing a research career in academia, preferably as a professor at a research university.
Mentor(s): David Gerdes, Mike Brown, Ryan Cloutier
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson
Minnesota
Gustavus Adolphus College
Haley Jostes
Institution: Gustavus Adolphus College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. I intend to conduct industry research at the intersection of environmental and analytical chemistry.
Mentor(s): Jeff Jeremiason, Paul Scapan, Dwight Stoll
Campus Representative: Pamela Kittelson
Minnesota State University Moorhead
MaryJo Nelson
Institution: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or Environmental Science. Conduct research in the field of ecology or environmental science to provide insight on how best to preserve our planetary ecosystem.
Mentor(s): Chris Merkord
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Nawrot
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Madelyn Blake
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Dual M.D./Ph.D. degree in Neurology and Molecular Neuroscience, respectively. Investigate the pathogenesis of drug addiction and develop innovative therapies for its treatment.
Mentor(s): Paul G. Siliciano, Jonathan Ravdin, Benjamin Saunders
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones
Sarah Tanck
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research at a National Laboratory or university to develop novel methods for the detection and treatment of infectious and chronic diseases.
Mentor(s): Mark Distefano, Yiao Wang
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones
Mississippi
Mississippi State University
Madison Brode
Institution: Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research on the impacts of environmental changes on avian behavior and fitness and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Keith Bowers, Brandon Barton, Kristine Evans
Campus Representative: David Hoffman
Emma Wade
Institution: Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics. Conduct research in computational genomics, mentor, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jean-Francois Gout, Kirk Lohmueller, Amy Dapper
Campus Representative: David Hoffman
University of Mississippi
Reinhard Knerr
Institution: University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Investigate the underlying biochemical pathways of aging with the intent to address ubiquitous negative health outcomes like reduced healing capacity, at Stanford University.
Mentor(s): Joshua Bloomekatz, Claire Rinehart, Christopher Valdez
Campus Representative: Vivian Ibrahim
Ethan Lambert
Institution: University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: After graduation from Ole Miss, to pursue a PhD in Chemistry with a focus on laser-based spectroscopic techniques. Then, I aim to perform research at either Savannah River or Oak Ridge National Labs.
Mentor(s): Nathan I. Hammer, Robert N. Compton, Jared H. Delcamp
Campus Representative: Vivian Ibrahim
Alexandria Watrous
Institution: University of Mississippi
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in computational chemistry while collaborating internationally.
Mentor(s): Ryan Fortenberry
Campus Representative: Vivian Ibrahim
Missouri
University of Missouri-Columbia
Allison Salamone
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research on homogeneous catalysis at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Wesley Bernskoetter, Katherine Uttley, Tristan Adamson
Campus Representative: Rachel Newman
Washington University in St Louis
Neha Damaraju
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research that quantitatively analyzes biological systems of medical significance while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Aaron DiAntonio, Mark Zaydman, James Weagley
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Sabrina Hu
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in Chemistry. Conduct research in catalysis or materials science, and teach, research, and work on climate change mitigation strategies at university or federal level.
Mentor(s): William B. Tolman, James B. Skeath, Bryce Sadtler
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Ephraim Oyetunji
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroscience. I aim to conduct translational research on neurodegenerative diseases, treat patients in the clinic, and mentor the next generation of physician-scientists.
Mentor(s): Erik Herzog, Timothy Miller, Kathleen Schoch
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Madhav Subramanian
Institution: Washington University in St Louis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in immunology. Conduct research in cancer biology with a focus on tumor immunology and teach at a university level.
Mentor(s): Kyunghee Choi, Ashraf Kabir
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland
Montana
Montana State University
Shannon Hamp
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Optics and Photonics, then conduct research in remote sensing systems for environmental applications in a government research laboratory.
Mentor(s): Joseph A. Shaw, Riley D. Logan
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Brooklin Hunt
Institution: Montana State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, PhD in Veterinary Pathology, board certification in Veterinary Pathology. Conduct research on fish and wildlife pathology and emerging zoonotic diseases.
Mentor(s): Raina Plowright, Manuel Ruiz-Aravena, Caylee Falvo
Campus Representative: Ilse-Mari Lee
Montana Technological University
Baylie Phillips
Institution: Montana Technological University
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Achieve a M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Research environmental and sustainable material processes, develop manufacturing techniques, and fabricate novel materials.
Mentor(s): Jerry Downey, Avimanyu Das, Zachary Cordero
Campus Representative: Marisa Pedulla
Nebraska
Creighton University
Presley Kimball
Institution: Creighton University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics/Epidemiology. Conduct research in mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, collaborate with medical and public health professionals and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jan Rychtar, Dewey Taylor, Nathan Pennington
Campus Representative: Erin Gross
Tavian Sanchez
Institution: Creighton University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroimmunology. Conduct biomedical research and teach at the graduate level.
Mentor(s): Gwendalyn King
Campus Representative: Erin Gross
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Maia Bennett
Institution: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I aim to obtain a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with a focus in Bioinformatics and Immunology and work as a professor at a primarily undergraduate university conducting bioinformatics-related research.
Mentor(s): Paul W. Denton
Campus Representative: Lucy Morrison
Brandon Villanueva Sanchez
Institution: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Psychiatry. Conduct research to develop novel therapeutics for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Mentor(s): Ryan Wong, Gregory Carr, Nikolaus Stevenson
Campus Representative: Lucy Morrison
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sarah Altman
Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in the design of cancer immunotherapy technologies while providing research mentorship and supervision.
Mentor(s): Maneesh Jain, Jung Yul Lim, Shi Hua Xiang
Campus Representative: Courtney Santos
New Hampshire
Dartmouth College
Chance Bowman
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D. with a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Conduct research in musculoskeletal biology and develop novel therapies for treatment of orthopedic injury and pathology.
Mentor(s): F. Jon Kull, Charles Midgett
Campus Representative: Christie Harner
Amanda Calhoun
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geobiology with a career as a research professor teaching and studying life signatures on Earth and other planets.
Mentor(s): Justin Strauss, Akshay Mehra, Marisa Palucis
Campus Representative: Christie Harner
Katherine Lasonde
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Quantum & Computer Engineering. Conduct research on the applications of quantum computing for environmental sustainability as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Eric Fossum, Benjamin Dobbins, Nicholas Shade
Campus Representative: Christie Harner
Nicholas Sugiarto
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph. D. in Bioinformatics. As a physician-scientist, I hope to continue leveraging next generation sequencing data to better understand cancer biology.
Mentor(s): Xiaofeng Wang, Luke Deary, Siming Zhao
Campus Representative: Christie Harner
Maxwell Teszler
Institution: Dartmouth College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Genetics. Conduct basic research into the evolutionary origin of genetic regulatory networks, focusing on genetic pathways involved in nutrient acquisition and chemical homeostasis.
Mentor(s): Mary Lou Guerinot, Fiona Belbin
Campus Representative: Christie Harner
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Eli Duggan
Institution: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My goal is to earn a PhD in Bioengineering. I intend to conduct immune engineering research to develop therapies for pathogenic and autoimmune disease while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Brandon J. DeKosky, Young Jo Kim, Jeffrey Halpern
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski
Emily Pratt
Institution: University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Pharmacology. Conduct drug discovery and cancer biology research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sarah Walker
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski
New Jersey
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Simone Bishara
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: DMD-PhD in Oral Biology. Conduct clinical research in oral biology.
Mentor(s): Jonathan Grasman, Natalie Kozan
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Vishva Rana
Institution: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and conduct research on urban sustainability and Smart Cities.
Mentor(s): Jay Meegoda, Lorna Ronald, Vatsal Shah
Campus Representative: John Carpinelli
Princeton University
Daniel Hu
Institution: Princeton University
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): Peter Humphries, Chenyang Xu, Peter Sarnak
Campus Representative: Deirdre Moloney
Oliver Thakar
Institution: Princeton University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I hope to receive Ph.D. in Mathematics, then become a professor with research specializing in low-dimensional topology and knot theory.
Mentor(s): Mark McConnell, Ian Zemke, Zoltan Szabo
Campus Representative: Deirdre Moloney
Rowan University
Ashleigh Jankowski
Institution: Rowan University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and to become a distinguished professor who conducts research on nanotherapeutics for targeted drug delivery and teaches at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mark Byrne
Campus Representative: Jennifer Ravelli
Isabella Marshall
Institution: Rowan University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Engineering to research renewable energy and sustainable systems. I plan to use the intersection of engineering, math and computer science to develop climate change solutions.
Mentor(s): Robi Polikar, Daniel Suarez Cambra
Campus Representative: Jennifer Ravelli
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Eesh Gupta
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Obtain Ph.D. in Quantum Computing. Conduct research and teach at the university level, aiming to build quantum processors for simulation of quantum systems.
Mentor(s): Stephen Schnetzer, Yuri Alexeev, Srivatsan Chakram
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
Sohaib Hassan
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and use my training to conduct biomedical research in a national laboratory with a focus on chronic muscular diseases.
Mentor(s): Michael Verzi, Rohit Aita, Oscar Pellón-Cárdenas
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
Andrew Schwartz
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in either Theoretical or Experimental Particle Physics (currently undecided). Conduct research in Beyond Standard Model particle physics.
Mentor(s): Andy Mastbaum, Matthew Szydagis, Ivan Lepetic
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
Julia Shneidman
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Mathematics or Theoretical Computer Science. Conduct research in Graph Theory, Combinatorics, or Theoretical Computer Science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dan Margalit, Nancy Scherich, Michael Beals
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato
New Mexico
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Christine Gleicher
Institution: University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in neurology and develop a company that researches, develops, and creates biomedical technologies and treatments for neurodegeneration.
Mentor(s): Eva Chi, Fahimeh Maghsoodi
Campus Representative: Kiyoko Simmons
New York
Barnard College
Jenna Everard
Institution: Barnard College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in geochemistry. Conduct research on Earth’s geologic processes and history and teach as a college professor.
Mentor(s): Sidney Hemming, Stephen Cox, Isabelle Schrauwen
Campus Representative: Dana Muniz Pacheco
Binghamton University
Ernest Wang
Institution: Binghamton University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in neurodegeneration aiming to develop therapeutic treatments to cure progressive neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Aaron Beedle, Jiou Wang, Elizabeth Bagley
Campus Representative: Susan Flynn
Joseph Won
Institution: Binghamton University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biological Anthropology. Reconstruct hominid morphological development and their place in past environments.
Mentor(s): Timothy de Smet, Rolf Quam, David Vanier
Campus Representative: Susan Flynn
Colgate University
Jillian Paulin
Institution: Colgate University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to complete a Ph.D. in Astrophysics. I aspire to become a professor and balance teaching with my own research in astrophysics, most likely related to cosmology.
Mentor(s): Cosmin Ilie
Campus Representative: Stephen Wright
Columbia University in the City of New York
Ethan Feng
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain a PhD in chemistry. Become a university faculty member and conduct research at the intersection of biophysical chemistry and nanoscience, using nanoscale tools to study biomolecular mechanisms.
Mentor(s): Ruben L. Gonzalez Jr., Matteo Cargnello, Jonathan S. Owen
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Arjun Kudinoor
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical or Mathematical Physics. To contribute to quantum theory research as a professor at a research university and to inspire future physicists through teaching.
Mentor(s): Robert Camley, Brian Cole, Sebastian Will
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Steven Wang
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Bioinformatics. Use computational tools to derive biological insight into cancer, and engineer novel cancer therapies using genetically engineered bacteria.
Mentor(s): Tao Huang, Dimitris Anastassiou, William Hwang
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Sarah Xi
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. I hope to become a chemistry professor at a research university and pursue research using chemical techniques to approach biological problems.
Mentor(s): Neel Shah, Stuart Rowan, Tonia Hsieh
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Chujun Zhao
Institution: Columbia University in the City of New York
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I hope to become a physician-scientist and bring innovative solutions to human diseases from bench to bedside within the fields of tissue engineering and precision medicine.
Mentor(s): Dana Pe’er, Gregory Barton, Christophe Benoist
Campus Representative: Ariella Lang
Cornell University
Briana Arquilevich
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to pursue an MD-PhD in microbiology. I aim to practice medicine and investigate commensal and pathogenic host-microbe interactions within the human body and their impact on physiology.
Mentor(s): Jessica Willdigg, John Helmann, Nicole Sonnert
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori
Jeffrey Backus
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Theoretical Particle Physics. Conduct research in building models to elucidate the basic constituents of matter and the laws which govern their interactions.
Mentor(s): Robert Kraemer, Julia Thom-Levy, Yuval Grossman
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori
Abhijat Sarma
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical high-energy physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Rupak Chatterjee, Peter McMahon, Paul Ginsparg
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Rajvinder Kaur
Institution: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D in Neurology. Conduct Research in clinical and cognitive neuroscience and make a change in the lives of young girls who are capable of achieving everything they desire.
Mentor(s): Jose A. Fernandez Romero, Hee Chul lee
Campus Representative: Sussie Gyamfi
CUNY City College
Max Sehaumpai
Institution: CUNY City College
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in computer science, applied math, and atmospheric science, teach at the university level, and serve as scientific advisor to climate policy makers.
Mentor(s): Asohan Amarasingham, James F. Booth, Michael Wijaya
Campus Representative: Jennifer Lutton
CUNY Hunter College
Malik Atadzhanov
Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Conservation. Conduct research in restoration of biodiversity to establish and lead the international research collaborations between the U.S. and former Soviet Republics
Mentor(s): Dallas Abbott, Aleksandr Gorbenko, Mary Ortiz
Campus Representative: Stephen Lassonde
Syeda Jannath
Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Biochemistry. I hope to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of cancer and apply my findings to clinical therapies while teaching and mentoring future scientists at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sarah Hanif, Kristy Brown, Chun-Cheng Chen
Campus Representative: Stephen Lassonde
Maisha Uddin
Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Physician-scientist; conduct basic research in immunology, translate my findings to clinical settings, and mentor aspiring physicians/scientists within academia.
Mentor(s): Gretchen Diehl, Daniel Zegarra Ruiz, Ming-Ting Tsai
Campus Representative: Stephen Lassonde
Hobart William Smith Colleges
Alexandra Dwyer
Institution: Hobart William Smith Colleges
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Research meteorological phenomena, with a focus on those evolving with or impacted by climate change. My research will lead to more effective climate policy decisions.
Mentor(s): Neil Laird, Nicholas Metz, Tara Curtin
Campus Representative: Scott MacPhail
New York University
Ari Davydov
Institution: New York University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in microbiology. I will study the biomechanics of cell motility in non-model organisms to mimic or reengineer their unique functions for antimicrobial therapies.
Mentor(s): Gira Bhabha, Damian Ekiert, Pattana Jaroenlak
Campus Representative: Kurt Davies
Alexa Tartaglini
Institution: New York University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in cognitively-inspired computer vision and explainable artificial intelligence at an academic institution.
Mentor(s): Brenden Lake, Wai Keen Vong
Campus Representative: Kurt Davies
Samira Tavassoli
Institution: New York University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience to conduct research on the perceptual and cognitive factors that affect how we mentally construct and neurally process stories.
Mentor(s): Wei Ji Ma, Tom Froese, Michael Strevens
Campus Representative: Kurt Davies
Andreas Tsantilas
Institution: New York University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics. Work at the interface of theory and experiment, and conduct research into theories beyond the Standard Model of particle physics at a university.
Mentor(s): Ken Van Tilburg, Javad Shabani, Neal Weiner
Campus Representative: Kurt Davies
Skidmore College
Bella Finkel
Institution: Skidmore College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in quantum gravity and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jeremy Wachter, David Vella, Vuk Mandic
Campus Representative: Marla Melito
Syracuse University
Cordiana Cozier
Institution: Syracuse University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to earn my Ph.D. in chemistry, with a focus on synthetic organic chemistry. Eventually I aim to teach at the university level and research cancer therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Aaron Wallace, Nancy Totah, Fortune Ogochukwu Ononiwu
Campus Representative: Jolynn Parker
Matthew Cufari
Institution: Syracuse University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. I plan to conduct research in high energy astrophysics and plasma physics at a national lab or university.
Mentor(s): Eric Coughlin, Radha Bahukutumbi, Chris Nixon
Campus Representative: Jolynn Parker
Ellen Jorgensen
Institution: Syracuse University
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Climate Science. Research paleoclimate systems and make projections about future climate conditions.
Mentor(s): Tripti Bhattacharya, Jerry McManus, Yuxin Zhou
Campus Representative: Jolynn Parker
Union College
Hailey Stoltenberg
Institution: Union College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research in ornithology to determine how bird species can adapt to a changing climate.
Mentor(s): David Gillikin, Donald Rodbell, Jennifer Bishop
Campus Representative: Lynn Evans
Christine Swanson
Institution: Union College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research in the field of hydrology.
Mentor(s): Mason Stahl
Campus Representative: Lynn Evans
United States Military Academy
Edward Tang
Institution: United States Military Academy
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics; conduct computer science supported research on biomaterials in regenerative medicine, teach and research as a university faculty member, and eventually lead a research team.
Mentor(s): John Burpo
Campus Representative: James Bluman
Aidan Wright
Institution: United States Military Academy
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry; research the fundamental origins of neurodegenerative diseases and advance the state of human health by developing therapeutics to these devastating pathologies.
Mentor(s): Ryan Limbocker
Campus Representative: James Bluman
University at Buffalo
Paul Dewan Jr
Institution: University at Buffalo
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My career goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in biophysics to understand how the physics of biological systems is dictated by their genetic design.
Mentor(s): Priya Banerjee, Jessica Poulin, Jim Penner-Hahn
Campus Representative: Megan Stewart
Krish Patel
Institution: University at Buffalo
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics, elucidating physical models and materials implementation to guide innovative solutions that would revolutionize information technology and artificial intelligence.
Mentor(s): Igor Zutic, Gaofeng Xu
Campus Representative: Megan Stewart
Meghan Sullivan
Institution: University at Buffalo
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I aspire to pursue a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, after which I plan to enter academia as a tenure-track professor of inorganic and materials chemistry.
Mentor(s): Timothy Cook
Campus Representative: Megan Stewart
University of Rochester
Ellen Irving
Institution: University of Rochester
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology. Conduct research at the chemistry-biology interface, with a focus on protein engineering applications in human health, sustainability, or chemical catalysis.
Mentor(s): Rudi Fasan, Joshua Tice, Stephan Emmrich
Campus Representative: Belinda Redden
Vassar College
Abigail Whittington
Institution: Vassar College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Geochemistry. Conduct research in estuarine environments, work to integrate policy and research, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Alison Keimowitz, Andrew Wozniak, Jill Schneiderman
Campus Representative: Lisa Kooperman
North Carolina
Duke University
Ella Gunady
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular or Molecular Engineering. I hope to continue conducting research utilizing microorganisms to tackle environmental issues through bioremediation.
Mentor(s): Jason Somarelli, Hailey Brighton, William Eward
Campus Representative: Karen Weber
Aditya Paul
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in quantum information systems and algorithms and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ram Dantu, Ezra Miller, Crystal Noel
Campus Representative: Karen Weber
Tanner Zachem
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research at the intersection of neurosurgery and engineering to improve patient outcomes. Teach at the university level, translate technology into hospitals.
Mentor(s): Patrick Codd, M.D., Matthew Tucker, Weston Ross
Campus Representative: Karen Weber
Elon University
Madison George
Institution: Elon University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My career goal is to become the Director of Women’s Research at Nike. I strive to oversee and apply biomedical engineering research to optimize performance and prevent injury of women athletes.
Mentor(s): Scott Wolter, Shefali Christopher
Campus Representative: Ann Cahill
North Carolina A & T State University
Tanae Lewis
Institution: North Carolina A & T State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My career aspiration is a research career studying neurodegenerative diseases, specifically Alzheimer’s disease with the goal of uncovering mechanisms that could be targeted for new treatments.
Mentor(s): Robin Stanley, Tanya Malloy, Angela White
Campus Representative: Alsace-Lorraine Gallop
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Ashley Crickard
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research on sustainable applications to aerospace systems to empower a new generation of aerospace engineering.
Mentor(s): Wesley Williams, Kara Peters, Umesh Patel
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes
Caleb Keaveney
Institution: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Planetary Science or Atmospheric Science. Conduct research on planetary atmospheres at a NASA facility, support planetary exploration missions, and organize STEM outreach and youth programs.
Mentor(s): Gary Lackmann, Glenn Orton, Paul Byrne
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes
Pitt Community College
Hanh Tran
Institution: Pitt Community College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
Mentor(s): Charles Goodman, Justin Bradshaw
Campus Representative: Stephen Gabriel
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rachael Fisher
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Neuroscience to conduct research on neurodegenerative diseases. I aim to work on elucidating Alzheimer’s Disease etiology and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Ryan Vetreno
Campus Representative: Benjamin Waterhouse
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Beh Reh
Institution: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will pursue an MD/Ph.D. degree in environmental human health and study the epigenetic inheritance of environmentally-induced diseases in humans at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): Ramji Bhandari, Yashi Feng
Campus Representative: Heidi Bretz
Wake Forest University
John Billos
Institution: Wake Forest University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in computer science and conduct intelligent computing research to improve and simplify software development and engineering processes.
Mentor(s): Vincent Hellendoorn, Rohan Padhye, Grey Ballard
Campus Representative: James Pease
Landon Bradshaw
Institution: Wake Forest University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in regenerative medicine and teach the next generation of scientists at the university level.
Mentor(s): Joshua Currie, Sina Tönges, Emmanuel Opara
Campus Representative: James Pease
North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Sydney Menne
Institution: University of North Dakota
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: PhD in nuclear physics. I aspire to contribute to the development of a net positive energy nuclear fusion reactor to apply to the aerospace industry and provide humanity a green energy source.
Mentor(s): Tim Young, Yen Lee Loh, Kanishka Marasinghe
Campus Representative: Yee Han Chu
SABRINA SULLIVAN
Institution: University of North Dakota
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My professional career plan is to obtain my Ph.D. in petroleum engineering, become a leading expert in oil/gas and challenge the industry’s beliefs on artificial lift.
Mentor(s): Tom Robinson, Jerry Austin, David Brown
Campus Representative: Yee Han Chu
Ohio
Case Western Reserve University
Victor Sanchez Franco
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I strive to obtain a doctoral degree in pharmacology and conduct research on targeted therapeutic approaches for the treatment of substance use disorders.
Mentor(s): Masashi Tabuchi, Shelly Flagel, Amanda Iglesias
Campus Representative: Karie Feldman
Mitchell Valentine
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct research investigating mechanisms and risk factors related to widespread effects of childhood cancer therapies to improve the length and quality of patient life.
Mentor(s): Ruth A. Keri, Lindsey Anstine, Andrew Rollins
Campus Representative: Karie Feldman
Central State University
Kayla Smith
Institution: Central State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to obtain my Ph. D. in planetary science and conduct research on life within and beyond our solar system.
Mentor(s): Yuk L. Yung, Christopher Blaszczak-Boxe, Danica Adams
Campus Representative: Michelle Corley
Kenyon College
Ella Wilson
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in analysis and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Marie Snipes
Campus Representative: Aaron Reinhard
Miami University-Oxford
Evan Danielson
Institution: Miami University-Oxford
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in biotechnology at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Jason Berberich, Jason Boock, Lian Tan
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama
Zoe Platow
Institution: Miami University-Oxford
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience or related subfield (for example, neurochemistry). Conduct research on neurodegeneration preventative treatments and teach as a tenured professor.
Mentor(s): Matthew McMurray
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama
Oberlin College
Paul Kamitsuka
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience in order to conduct research in neurodegeneration and cancer. I also plan to instruct the next generation of neuroscientists at the graduate school level.
Mentor(s): Gunnar Kwakye, Sabriya Rosemond, Lisa Ryno
Campus Representative: Nick Petzak
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Lia Gomez-Perez
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on bioimaging and artificial intelligence. Conduct research for development of biomedical imaging devices / software to improve medical diagnostics.
Mentor(s): Jun Liu, David L. Wilson, Rachel Childers
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Anthony Moussa
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD-PhD in Neuroscience. Lead a research lab that advances the understanding and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Mentor(s): Jason Wester, John Tuthill, Ellen Lesser
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Rakesh Murugesan
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. I plan to research novel immunotherapy strategies to treat cancer as a clinical and research professor at an academic medical center.
Mentor(s): Susheela Tridandapani, Nathaniel Buteyn, John Prensner
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
Mackenzie Scott
Institution: Ohio State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in astrophysics. I plan to conduct research in cosmology and stellar evolution while teaching courses at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael Lisa
Campus Representative: Corey Efron
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Nicholas Shaw
Institution: University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research pertaining to essential conformational states for protein function and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Tom C.M. Seegar
Campus Representative: Jenny Hyest
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Alexandria Bias
Institution: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. Conduct research in quantum mechanical behavior of chemical reactions and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Christopher Fennell, Richard Blair, Seok-Jhin Kim
Campus Representative: Jessica Sullins
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Maya Ferrell
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct translational research in an academic setting to be implemented in clinical trials aiming to develop sustainable therapeutic agents for diseases such as cancer.
Mentor(s): Charles V. Rice, Cullen M. Taniguchi
Campus Representative: Brian Johnson
Oregon
Lewis & Clark College
Drew Blauth
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. Computational Chemistry. Conduct atmospheric and environmental chemistry research primarily using computational modelling and data processing.
Mentor(s): Louis Kuo
Campus Representative: Louis Kuo
Oregon State University
Gretchen Fujimura
Institution: Oregon State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Immunology with a focus on Virology and Biochemistry. I aspire to lead a research team developing vaccines and carrying out clinical trials at organizations such as the NIH or the CDC.
Mentor(s): Elisar Barbar, Zhen Yu, Andy Karplus
Campus Representative: LeAnn Joy Adam
Xavier Tacker
Institution: Oregon State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Biology and Bioengineering. I plan to work in academia conducting translational research on genetic improvement of forest trees to help forests cope with the impacts of climate change.
Mentor(s): Steven H. Strauss, Ryan Mueller, Fiona Tomas Nash
Campus Representative: LeAnn Joy Adam
University of Oregon
Jennifer Travers
Institution: University of Oregon
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science and a M.S. in Marine Management and work as a professor running a research lab on fisheries science and policy and collaborate with agencies and nonprofits.
Mentor(s): Mark Carey, Michelle Wood, Grace Brahler
Campus Representative: Kevin Hatfield
Pennsylvania
Bucknell University
Michael Bolish
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computational astrophysics. Use computational methods to conduct dark matter and dark energy research while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Katharina Vollmayr-Lee
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
April Hurlock
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research studying the biochemical mechanisms that cause neurodegenerative diseases by using mass spectrometry.
Mentor(s): Douglas Collins
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
Claire Marino
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology. Conduct research focused on biodiversity and conservation and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Christopher T. Martine, Tanisha M. Williams
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr
Carnegie Mellon University
Shweta Gudapati
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Hematology. I plan to conduct translational research at an academic medical center to develop novel therapeutics for hematologic diseases.
Mentor(s): Tirthadipa Pradhan-Sundd, Prithu Sundd, Egemen Tutuncuoglu
Campus Representative: Richelle Bernazzoli
Daniel Schaffer
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics. I plan to conduct research towards understanding molecular evolutionary origins of key functions and traits in mammals.
Mentor(s): Irene M. Kaplow, Andreas R. Pfenning, A. Maxwell Burroughs
Campus Representative: Richelle Bernazzoli
Khunpob Sereesuchart
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics
Mentor(s): Giovanni Leoni, Clinton Conley, Florian Frick
Campus Representative: Richelle Bernazzoli
Drexel University
Sky Harper
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in pharmacology and a general MD to conduct research on drug discovery and delivery.
Mentor(s): Daniel Winarski, Leona Anderson, Christopher Clarke
Campus Representative: Leah Gates
Duquesne University
Raegen Esenwein
Institution: Duquesne University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Potentially conduct research in the field of virology, immunology, or cell biology.
Mentor(s): Jill Dembowski, Phillip Palmer, Sarah Woodley
Campus Representative: Christine Pollock
Lindsay Moskal
Institution: Duquesne University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. I aspire to become a professor at a research-focused university, conducting research in the computational design of safer, greener, and more cost-effective catalysts.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey D. Evanseck, Thomas D. Montgomery
Campus Representative: Christine Pollock
Elizabethtown College
Emily Harding
Institution: Elizabethtown College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at an elite R1 institution and work as a Research Chemist for Drug Discovery Chemistry in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and pharmacology.
Mentor(s): James A. MacKay
Campus Representative: Jean-Paul Benowitz
Gettysburg College
Bryn Werley
Institution: Gettysburg College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemistry with an emphasis on organic chemistry. Conduct research in natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Timothy Funk
Campus Representative: Maureen Forrestal
Haverford College
Christina McBride
Institution: Haverford College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in natural product drug discovery, teach at the undergraduate level, and demystify STEM for students of all ages and abilities.
Mentor(s): Louise Charkoudian, Eric Miller
Campus Representative: Jason Chan
Lafayette College
Camille Carthy
Institution: Lafayette College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Pursue an MD-PhD with a PhD in behavioral neuroscience followed by pediatric neurology residency. I aim to practice in a teaching hospital and lead a neuroscience research lab.
Mentor(s): Melissa Galloway
Campus Representative: Julia Goldberg
Samantha Ganser
Institution: Lafayette College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to get a PhD in biochemistry and become a professor studying the mechanisms of neglected infectious diseases. Additionally, I will research issues of equity and education in biochemistry.
Mentor(s): Justin K. Hines, Michael W. Butler, Chip Nataro
Campus Representative: Julia Goldberg
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Ellie Kim
Institution: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Conduct research in the interaction of viruses with the human immune system at the university or medical college level.
Mentor(s): Leah Kottyan, Moriah Szpara, Max Urbanczyk
Campus Representative: Caitlin Ting
Jack Piazza
Institution: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical logic and its connections to other fields of math, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jan Reimann, Linda Westrick
Campus Representative: Caitlin Ting
Saint Francis University
Matthew Berzonsky
Institution: Saint Francis University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and conduct research in the fields of biogeochemistry, hydrology and ecosystem sciences.
Mentor(s): Travis Tasker, Natasha Miles, Li Li
Campus Representative: Peter Skoner
Saint Joseph’s University
Kayla Flanders
Institution: Saint Joseph’s University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I aspire to work as a research scientist in industry and attain a PhD in Biochemistry, studying heme proteins and their redox properties to better understand the physiological roles of these proteins.
Mentor(s): Jose Cerda
Campus Representative: Mark Reynolds
Kara Moulton
Institution: Saint Joseph’s University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and conduct research at the frontiers of organic synthesis.
Mentor(s): Mark Forman, Jose Cerda
Campus Representative: Mark Reynolds
University of Pennsylvania
Joshua Chen
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct materials research using novel 2D materials for applications in micro- and nano-devices.
Mentor(s): Marija Drndic, Juejun Hu, Peter Davies
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Allison Tzu-Han Chou
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to be a principal investigator and professor at an academic research institution whose laboratory studies mechanisms of neural injuries in sleep loss and neurodegeneration to develop therapies.
Mentor(s): Sigrid Veasey, Rebecca Robbins, David Raizen
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Shriya Karam
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: After earning a PhD in civil engineering, I aspire to become a professor at a major research institution, focusing on developing quantitative transportation methods that authentically center equity.
Mentor(s): Megan S. Ryerson, Robert W. Ghrist, Abhishek Dubey
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Laila Norford
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in biological data science and computational medicine with a focus on women’s health. Teach and mentor students at the university level.
Mentor(s): Arjun Raj, Philip Burnham, Benjamin Emert
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
Andrew Sontag
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in physics, specializing in quantum gravity, primordial black holes, and cosmology. Conduct research in these areas and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): George Clark, Jay Kikkawa, Charles Kane
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Katherine Oppenheimer
Institution: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Conduct research on cellular trafficking and signaling mechanisms for the development of targeted cancer therapies and teach as a professor at a research university.
Mentor(s): Kara Bernstein, Allyson O’Donnell, Scott Stuckman
Campus Representative: David Fraser
Villanova University
Zachary Boyer
Institution: Villanova University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and conduct research in Medicinal Chemistry to develop new therapeutics for infectious diseases. I will also mentor young researchers who have faced obstacles.
Mentor(s): Matthew C. O’Reilly
Campus Representative: Catherine Stecyk
Washington & Jefferson College
Dylan Mayanja
Institution: Washington & Jefferson College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My career goal is to find new ways to treat patients suffering from chronic pain. I can achieve my goals by obtaining both a Ph.D. in neuroscience and a M.D. degree.
Mentor(s): Dr. Vivianne Tawfik M.D. Ph.D., Dr. Michael Leonard Ph.D., Dr. Jennifer Bayline, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: James March
Rhode Island
Brown University
Kenneth Blakey
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in pure mathematics specializing in geometric analysis. Earn a tenured professorship and contribute to symplectic field theory.
Mentor(s): Christopher Woodward
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
Devin Juros
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry. Conduct aging-related biomedical research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Gregorio Valdez, Daniel Orringer, Ashley Webb
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
Helen Zhou
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a MD-PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct research on neurodegenerative disease pathogenesis with a view to clinical practice; teach and lead a lab at a university or academic medical center.
Mentor(s): Kristi Wharton, Mathieu Bartoletti, Michael Reznik
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy
South Carolina
Clemson University
Jennifer Briglio
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Obtain a PhD in Geophysics. Use geophysical methods to correct the effects of climate change through a tenure-track position or working with a governmental agency.
Mentor(s): Brady Adams Flinchum, Alan Coulson
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
Arabella Hunter
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a PhD in nanocomposite materials with an emphasis in functional polymer magnetic materials. Conduct research on drug delivery mechanisms and imaging applications in an industry setting.
Mentor(s): Olin Thompson Mefford
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
Grant Wilkins
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics with a focus in Computing. Conduct research in clean energy and distributed computing in industry to develop smart-grid computing solutions for the electric grid.
Mentor(s): Jon Calhoun, James Coykendall, Percy Link
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis
College of Charleston
Emily Dombrowski
Institution: College of Charleston
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in marine biology and conduct research on the biomedical interactions between marine organisms and human health in relation to a changing environment.
Mentor(s): Jody Beers
Campus Representative: Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich
Abanob Hanna
Institution: College of Charleston
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in biochemistry, specializing in virology. Conduct research in drug synthesis and discovery, teach at the university level, and provide medical care.
Mentor(s): Gamil Guirgus
Campus Representative: Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich
Brison Shira
Institution: College of Charleston
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Chemistry. I hope to develop novel methods to probe chemical questions in astrobiology and origins of life research, enabling me to teach and research at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jay G. Forsythe
Campus Representative: Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich
Furman
Conor Bready
Institution: Furman
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computational chemistry. Conduct research in photochemistry on improving solar cells and battery life.
Mentor(s): George Shields
Campus Representative: Scott Henderson
Thomas Whittemore
Institution: Furman
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry. Teach at a major research university and conduct research involving solar energy conversion using transition metal complexes.
Mentor(s): Paul Wagenknecht, George Shields, Karen Buchmueller
Campus Representative: Scott Henderson
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Kirsten Fisher
Institution: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in plant molecular biology. Conduct research in a university setting with a focus on metabolic engineering or defense responses in plants.
Mentor(s): Johannes Stratmann, Qian Wang, Donna Chen
Campus Representative: Jennifer Bess
Amanda Manea
Institution: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, clinical residency, and postdoctoral fellowship to become a senior investigator at an academic medical center to develop machine learning methods for oncology.
Mentor(s): Swapan Ray, Haizhen Wang, George Khushf
Campus Representative: Jennifer Bess
South Dakota
Augustana University
Eleanor Weckwerth
Institution: Augustana University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics either at a national lab or in academia.
Mentor(s): Eric Wells, Andrew Klose, Itzik Ben-Itzhak
Campus Representative: Jetty Duffy-Matzner
Tennessee
East Tennessee State University
Piper Floyd
Institution: East Tennessee State University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Robotics. Conduct research in emerging aerospace and automated technology.
Mentor(s): Ghaith Husari
Campus Representative: Jennifer Price
Middle Tennessee State University
Yaseen Ginnab
Institution: Middle Tennessee State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MS and Ph.D. in conservation/forest ecology. Conduct research at a government or private institution with the goals of managing conservation and preventing/remedying anthropogenic stress.
Mentor(s): Frank Bailey, Gregory Colores, Jeffrey Walck
Campus Representative: Laura Clippard
Tennessee Technological University
Brayden Copeland
Institution: Tennessee Technological University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to obtain my medical degree and become a practicing physician conducting clinical research at an academic center.
Mentor(s): O. Andreea Cojocaru, Lillian Pipkin
Campus Representative: Mary Kidd
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Alexander Greenhalgh
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Science. Conduct computational science research pertaining to national security interests at a U.S. national laboratory.
Mentor(s): David Keffer, Yuanpeng Zhang, Claudia Rawn
Campus Representative: Laura De Furio
Hannah Lee
Institution: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research studies using mouse models to study disorders involving neuroplasticity and incorporate innovative data visualizations as part of the analyses.
Mentor(s): Keerthi Krishnan, Cary Staples, William Craig Conner
Campus Representative: Laura De Furio
Vanderbilt University
Alexandra Duncan
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in Neuroscience. Conduct basic research to understand the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental or neuroimmunological disorders and contribute to the development of clinical solutions.
Mentor(s): Roger Colbran, Rafael Galindo, Celeste Greer
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Harrington Lambert
Andrew Hanna
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in material science, bioengineering or biochemistry, working on nanoparticles or hydrogels.
Work in biotech to develop a new nanoparticle drug delivery system.
Mentor(s): Craig Duvall, Mukesh Gupta, Mike Smith
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Harrington Lambert
Ethan Nguyen
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research to advance Medical Artificial Intelligence.
Mentor(s): Yuankai Huo, Jonathan D. Ehrman, Katrina L. Leaptrot
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Harrington Lambert
Texas
Austin College
Anika Chand
Institution: Austin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct natural product research and development either in academia or industry.
Mentor(s):
Campus Representative: Kelli Carroll
Sydney Versen
Institution: Austin College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to get a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and conduct research in biomedical science at a biotechnology company.
Mentor(s): Kelli Carroll, David Aiello
Campus Representative: Kelli Carroll
Baylor University
Arvind Muruganantham
Institution: Baylor University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in stem cell biology. Conduct research on organoids and stem cell-based disease modeling techniques while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Joseph Taube, PhD, Tanya Stoyanova, PhD, Joseph V. Bonventre, MD PhD
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Olafsen
Lone Star College System
Andrew Bierbower
Institution: Lone Star College System
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Geophysics. Leading a team of planetary scientists developing missions to explore our solar system
Mentor(s): Bryn Benford, Nolides Guzman, William Stewart
Campus Representative: Brian Kyser
Ivey Knebel
Institution: Lone Star College System
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.S. in Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics. Conduct research in women’s genetics and reproductive biology while working as a forensic geneticist.
Mentor(s): Aurora Lugo, Kimberly Baker, Maria Florez
Campus Representative: Brian Kyser
Rice University
Joseph Asfouri
Institution: Rice University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. To develop neurotechnologies and models of neural activity which maximize the precision of neuromodulation; to set standards on neuroengineering research for curing disease.
Mentor(s): Charles Sebesta, Jacob Robinson, Sameer Sheth
Campus Representative: Jessica Khalaf
Karen Wang
Institution: Rice University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in cancer biology and pursue a research career focused on understanding and targeting the mechanisms upon which cancers are reliant; teach at a university level.
Mentor(s): Gloria Echeverria, Catherine Denicourt, Beth Beason-Abmayr
Campus Representative: Jessica Khalaf
Texas A & M University-College Station
Joseph Chen
Institution: Texas A & M University-College Station
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in neurology or neurotrauma and an MD specializing in neurosurgery to conduct research on clinical neural progenitor cell transplantation and teach at a medical school.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Dulin
Campus Representative: Sumana Datta
Maria Ibarra Noriega
Institution: Texas A & M University-College Station
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: I hope to become a physician-researcher in precision oncology researching the role of environmental exposures & the tumor microenvironment on oncogenic mutations, tumor biology, & targeted therapies.
Mentor(s): Stacy Gray, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, Costas Lyssiotis
Campus Representative: Sumana Datta
Texas Lutheran University
Linden Williamson
Institution: Texas Lutheran University
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. researching regenerative medicine and practicing physiatry to treat patients with spinal cord injuries.
Mentor(s): Kevin Tate, Scott Bailey, Toni Sauncy
Campus Representative: Mark Gustafson
Texas Tech University
Andrew Ibrahim
Institution: Texas Tech University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology. Conduct translational research exploring diabetic cardiomyopathy models and continue to mentor underrepresented minority students into careers in research.
Mentor(s): Venkatesh Kundumani-Sridharan, Hannah Beird, Yangzom Bhutia
Campus Representative: Wendoli Flores
The University of Texas at Austin
Olivia Conway
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to earn a PhD in Molecular Biology. My professional aspiration is to conduct research and promote science communication as a professor at an academic institution or a governmental agency.
Mentor(s):
Campus Representative: Kathy Uitvlugt
Aniket Sanghi
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. As a professor, detect and characterize exoplanets to explore planet formation and evolution with a diverse research group and promote inclusion in STEM through K-12 outreach.
Mentor(s): Yifan Zhou, Brendan P. Bowler, William M.J. Best
Campus Representative: Kathy Uitvlugt
Kevin Zhou
Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My career goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in macromolecular or materials chemistry. My professional aspiration is to conduct research in photomaterials at an academic institution or national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Zachariah A. Page, Wenrui Chai
Campus Representative: Kathy Uitvlugt
The University of Texas at Dallas
Pratik Koppikar
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurobiology. I aim to develop genetic therapies and technologies for neurological disease applications while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Madhuri Hegde, Sara Smith, Joseph Pancrazio
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
Parsa Modareszadeh
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Development. Use rational drug design to develop novel biological therapeutics in an industry setting.
Mentor(s): Li Zhang
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
Breanna Shen
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience and neurology. Research mechanisms of neuroplasticity diseases to create targeted treatments for heterogeneous patient populations, teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Theodore Price, Diana Tavares-Ferreira, David Warren
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
Benjamin Walker
Institution: The University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in beyond-CMOS computing and teach at a university level.
Mentor(s): Joseph Friedman, Felipe Garcia-Sanchez, Jean Anne Incorvia
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Samantha Oviedo
Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research investigating protein interactions linked to disease to aid in the development of therapeutics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Lindsey Macpherson, Hector Aguilar, Vsevolod Gurevich
Campus Representative: Andrew Chapman
University of North Texas
Anay Gupta
Institution: University of North Texas
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct bioinformatics research to discover, via deep learning and single-cell genomics, cancer therapeutics and transform healthcare through precision medicine.
Mentor(s): Dr. Gad Getz, Dr. Thomas Cundari, Dr. Elizaveta Leshchiner
Campus Representative: James Duban
Neel Shanmugam
Institution: University of North Texas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in environmental chemistry. Conduct research synthesizing computational and analytical chemistry methods to develop safer replacements for existing environmentally hazardous solvents and drugs.
Mentor(s): Dr. William E. Acree Jr., Dr. Andres Cisneros
Campus Representative: James Duban
Utah
Brigham Young University-Provo
Olivia Fisher
Institution: Brigham Young University-Provo
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Systems Biology. Conduct drug discovery research at the interesection of computer science and biochemistry.
Mentor(s): Richard K. Watt, Dennis Della Corte, Paul C. Boutros
Campus Representative: Barry Bickmore
University of Utah
Adriana Payan-Medina
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to pursue a Ph.D. in biochemical engineering to become a research professor who advances medicine by extending the use of stem cells in environmental toxicology.
Mentor(s): Ramkiran Gouripeddi, Anthony Butterfield, Junyoung O. Park
Campus Representative: Alison Shimko
Alison Wang
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Aspire to lead research efforts that will benefit society, such as bioinorganic medicinal chemistry.
Mentor(s): Caroline Saouma
Campus Representative: Alison Shimko
Utah State University
Bruce Brewer
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Professor in Applied Mathematics at a university that values both practical research and teaching future scholars.
Mentor(s): Nghiem V. Nguyen
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Cristina Chirvasa
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I intend to earn a Ph.D. in Ecology and conduct research on changes in interactions between organisms and their environment in a changing climate.
Mentor(s): Timothy Walsworth, Kevin Landom, Andrew Kulmatiski
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Wesley Mills
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Optical Physics. Conduct research in the optical devices industry.
Mentor(s): T.-C. Shen, David Peak
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller
Vermont
Middlebury College
Lucia Snyderman
Institution: Middlebury College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research on marine mammal communication and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Laela Sayigh, Alexis Mychajliw
Campus Representative: Lisa Gates
University of Vermont
Andrew Crompton
Institution: University of Vermont
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. My goal is to conduct research that focuses primarily on targeted therapies that address cancer resistance to mainstay treatments.
Mentor(s): Nimrat Chatterjee, Kanayo Ikeh, Joshua Victor
Campus Representative: Rory Waterman
Isabelle Petrucci
Institution: University of Vermont
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry. Conduct research in medicinal chemistry in a pharmaceutical setting.
Mentor(s): Matthias Brewer, Avery Peck, Magenta Hensinger
Campus Representative: Rory Waterman
Remi Savard
Institution: University of Vermont
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Immunology. Will conduct basic research in the field of innate-like T cells in academia, teach biomedical science courses, and lead my own research group.
Mentor(s): Scott Clark, Jonathan Boyson, Jay A. Berzofsky
Campus Representative: Rory Waterman
Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands
Brittney Anderson
Institution: University of the Virgin Islands
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to attain an MD/Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, where I will conduct research and clinical studies on the molecular mechanisms of cancer to develop therapeutics agents to aid in treatment.
Mentor(s): Bruce Jackson, Suzanne O’Handley, Carol Parish
Campus Representative: Leslyn Tonge
Ellaina Wyllis
Institution: University of the Virgin Islands
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I want to pursue a research career in academia, where the central focus of my research is identifying the underlying mechanisms of human genetic diseases in the pursuit of novel therapeutic targets.
Mentor(s): Lavida Rogers, PhD, Dhana Friedrich, PhD, Teresa Turner, PhD
Campus Representative: Leslyn Tonge
Virginia
College of William and Mary
William Noel
Institution: College of William and Mary
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Work as a physician and conduct research in the biomedical sciences on medical conditions that chiefly impact marginalized populations (ex. Sickle cell, HIV).
Mentor(s): Shantá D. Hinton, Vanessa B. Sheppard, Arnethea Sutton
Campus Representative: Lindsey Love
Michelle Yue
Institution: College of William and Mary
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. with a PhD. in biomedical sciences or bioengineering. Conduct basic and translational research to develop solutions for biomedical problems and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Margaret Saha, Jenny Tam, Yihong Ye
Campus Representative: Lindsey Love
George Mason University
Medhini Sosale
Institution: George Mason University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Pursue Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and research climate epigenetics. Study the long-term effects of climate change on the genetics of a population.
Mentor(s): Parag Chitnis, Juan Cebral
Campus Representative: Lanitra Berger
Hampden-Sydney College
Taylor McGee
Institution: Hampden-Sydney College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. I want to conduct research in anti-retroviral drug development and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Patrick Wilson, Michael Wolyniak, Kristian Hargadon
Campus Representative: Christine Varholy
University of Richmond
Andrew Brady
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in theoretical computer science and perform research at the intersections of math and computer science while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): James Davis, Prateek Bhakta, Erik Ferragut
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
Quang Minh Dang
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in biomaterials science. Conduct clinical- and lab-based research in nanomaterials optimized for drug delivery and biochemical sensors while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael Leopold, Carol Parish, Jeff Simpson
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
Molly Kate Kreider
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in applied physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mariama Rebello de Sousa Dias, Scott Diddams
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
Narmeen Rashid
Institution: University of Richmond
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct translational cancer research that seeks to identify new therapies for breast cancer and ovarian cancer metastases.
Mentor(s): Chuck Harrell
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Theo O’Neill
Institution: University of Virginia-Main Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in star formation and statistics at a national observatory.
Mentor(s): Kelsey Johnson, Remy Indebetouw, Jonathan Swift
Campus Representative: Andrus Ashoo
Zhiwen Xu
Institution: University of Virginia-Main Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular medicine, pharmacology, and physiology. I want to research gene interaction within human bodies; find solutions to cure and lower the occurrence of inflammatory diseases and cancer.
Mentor(s): Mete Civelek, Qianyi Yang, Charles Grisham
Campus Representative: Andrus Ashoo
Virginia Commonwealth University
MiJin Cho
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology. Conduct research in translational neuroscience and endocrinology focusing on stress and trauma, and teach at the graduate level.
Mentor(s): Gretchen N. Neigh, Ph.D., Tricia Hardt Smith, Ph.D., Audrey Lafrenaye, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Jeff Wing
Washington and Lee University
Jensen Rocha
Institution: Washington and Lee University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic or Green Chemistry. Conduct research in green chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Erich Uffelman, Erin Gray, Matthew Loar
Campus Representative: Matthew Loar
Washington
Centralia College
Isaac Pope
Institution: Centralia College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: After a PhD in geology, I will pursue a research career with the USGS geologic hazards programs and a university position to increase awareness of the societal impacts of geologic hazards.
Mentor(s): John Berry, MS, Scott Burns, PhD, Patrick Pringle, MS
Campus Representative: Michael Threapleton
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Alex Mallen
Institution: University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Field of Study: CISE
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in AI and Machine Learning, and then work on the robustly beneficial development of AI as a professor or researcher at an AI research laboratory.
Mentor(s): J. Nathan Kutz, Henning Lange, Nuno da Costa
Campus Representative: Robin Chang
Sharlene Shirali
Institution: University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience, and conduct research in an academic lab to advance our understanding of chronic neurological disorders and contribute to the development of novel treatments.
Mentor(s): Jennifer Chao, Rayne Lim
Campus Representative: Robin Chang
Washington State University
Thomas Ballinger
Institution: Washington State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My ultimate career goal is to be a lead researcher developing hypotheses in industry. I aim to be researching ageing/development: what determines how fast an organism matures and its average lifespan?
Mentor(s): Dr. Cynthia Haseltine, Dr. Philip D. Bates, Dr. William B. Davis
Campus Representative: Mary Sanchez-Lanier
John Bussey
Institution: Washington State University
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: My goals include obtaining a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, researching environmentally sustainable applications of ceramic materials as a professor, and leading a research group.
Mentor(s): John McCloy, Marc Weber, Brian Wright
Campus Representative: Mary Sanchez-Lanier
Kalli Stephens
Institution: Washington State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to complete a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and specialize in reproductive biology research investigating mechanisms necessary for proper development of gametes, embryos and reproductive organs.
Mentor(s): Dr. Wipawee Winuthayanon, Dr. Mary Sanchez-Lanier, Dr. Samantha Gizerian
Campus Representative: Mary Sanchez-Lanier
Western Washington University
Caitlin Bannister
Institution: Western Washington University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and conduct research in nervous system repair and/or neurogenesis mechanisms with the goal of developing treatments for damaged and dysfunctional nervous systems
Mentor(s): Kameron Harris, Jeff Carroll, Jeff Cantle
Campus Representative: Thomas Moore
Whitman College
Grace Newman
Institution: Whitman College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to a career in research that helps people and the environment. I plan to earn a Ph.D. in a health-related field while exploring environmentally-friendly laboratory techniques.
Mentor(s): Jonathan Collins
Campus Representative: Mark Juhasz
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Teagan Kuzniar
Institution: West Virginia University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology. Conduct research in Environmental Microbiology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Ember Morrissey, Chansotheary Dang, Kevin Walden
Campus Representative: Michelle Richards-Babb
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sarah Fahlberg
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Computational Biology. Design computational tools for biochemists to model protein structure and function, lead research projects, mentor future researchers, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Philip Romero, Janet Batzli, James Keck
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Elias Kemna
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Sciences.
My goal is to help American farmers improve agricultural practices via conducting novel research on plant-microbe interactions.
Mentor(s): Timothy Berry, Thea Whitman, Evan Glasgow
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Samuel Neuman
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research on tissue engineering and regenerative therapies to improve morbidity of neurodegenerative diseases; teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Marina Emborg, Jeanette Metzger, Michelle Harris
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs
Lucille Steffes
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research on stellar evolution and molecular formation in the interstellar medium while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Snezana Stanimirovic, Jesse Bublitz, Daniel Rybarczyk
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs