2017 Goldwater Honorable Mentions

(Listed by State of Legal Residence)

Alaska

Katherine Bates
Institution: Colorado State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: “Ph.D. In Neuroscience, Conduct neuroscience research on animal learning and behavior, especially the mechanisms of operant conditioning as well as teach at a collegiate level.”
Mentor(s): Dr. Carol Seger PhD, Dr. Kim Hoke PhD, Dr. Abel Bult-ito PhD, Swarup Mitra, Dr. Larissa Bailey PhD
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson

Tatyana Benko
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in applied mathematics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Iva Stavrov Allen
Campus Representative: Anne Bentley

Alabama

Phiwat Klomkaew
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Design and create an imaging device and conduct research in biomedical science.
Mentor(s): Silas J. Leavesley, Thomas C. Rich, Larry Yet, Ryan Littlefield, Dhananjay Tambe, “James H. Davis, Jr.”
Campus Representative: Michael Spector

Arkansas

Benjamin Heil
Institution: Baylor University
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: I aspire to be an active researcher in bioinformatics who focuses on using machine learning techniques to help classify and treat different kinds of cancer.
Mentor(s): Christopher Michel Kearney, Erich J Baker, S. M. Ashiqul Islam, Dr. Jim Mullikin, Dr. Nancy Hansen, Dr. Wesley Stites
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Olafsen

Karli Lipinski
Institution: University of Arkansas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in biophysics. Conduct research on protein structure and function, including allosteric interactions and molecular signaling, to aid in drug design for neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Roger Koeppe II, Grover Miller
Campus Representative: Suzanne McCray

Claire Turkal
Institution: Hendrix College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology or Marine Biology. Conduct research investigating negative human impacts on ecosystems and propose potential solutions for a government agency or non-profit organization.
Mentor(s): Dr. Maureen McClung, Dr. Andrea Duina
Campus Representative: Todd Tinsley

Andrew Willoughby
Institution: University of Oklahoma
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Biology to conduct molecular biology basic research on plant reproduction and development as well as teach at an R1 University.
Mentor(s): Dr. Ben Holt III, Zach Myers, Dr. Jim Giovannoni, Anquan Wang, Dr. Sharon A. Kessler, Daniel Jones
Campus Representative: Melanie Wright

Arizona

Laura Belmont
Institution: Arizona State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aim to attain a Ph.D. in Genetics. I hope to utilize molecular/cellular approaches to uncover pathways deregulated in disease conditions and identify appropriate therapeutic options.
Mentor(s): Shwetal Mehta, Shiv Singh, Thai Tran, Deirdre Meldrum
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox

Daniel Cotter
Institution: Arizona State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Informatics. Conduct research in human genetics with an emphasis on software and methods development.
Mentor(s): Melissa Wilson Sayres, Tim Webster, Ryan Hernandez, Melissa Spear
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox

Reena Debray
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genomics. Conduct research in evolutionary genomics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jenny Tung, Noah Snyder-Mackler, Edmund D. Brodie III, Vince Formica, Rytas Vilgalys, Yi-Hong Ke
Campus Representative: Barbara Wise

Justin Frere
Institution: University of Arizona
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Immunology & Microbiology. Conduct translational research in host-pathogen interactions.
Mentor(s): Dr. Victor Appay, Dr. Janko Nikolich-Zugich, Dr. Megan Smithey, Dr. Heather Thompson, Dr. Jean Lim, Dr. Jamie Lee, Dr. Alfred Doyle, Dr. James J. Lee, Dr. Alfred Doyle
Campus Representative: Emily Kotay

Gabriel Salmon
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research to design new biophysical tools and appreciate information processing in biology; teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Alexandra Ros, Dr. Paul Jones, Dr. George Whitesides, Dr. Mohit Verma, Dr. Marcia Levitus, Monika Ciuba, Dr. Frederic Zenhausern, Dr. Jianing Yang, Dr. Denis Proshlyakov, Dr. Julia Busik
Campus Representative: Manish Mehta

Ella Santana-Propper
Institution: Lewis & Clark College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in bioinformatics and phylogenetic biology. Conduct research examining animal behavior through an evolutionary and phylogenetic lens.
Mentor(s): Dr. Greta J. Binford, Dr. Catherine Propper, Ms. Tomoko Wilson, Ms. Stephanie Wolfe
Campus Representative: Anne Bentley

Robert Voinescu
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in the area of ultra-cold physics, write textbooks and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): John Gibbs, Dylan Nicholls, Dana Ernst
Campus Representative: Melissa Riggs

Humza Zubair
Institution: Arizona State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D/M.D in Biomedical Sciences. Advance discovery of scientific knowledge through basic research and innovative techniques to improve quality of life for humanity.
Mentor(s): Irina N. Beloozerova, Hai Sun
Campus Representative: Kyle Mox

California

Michael Abramovitch
Institution: University of California: Santa Barbara
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D., then tenured professorship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering. Develop efficient, low-cost solar energy technologies for deployment in the developing world.
Mentor(s): Michael Chabinyc, Maksymilian Nowak, Mengwen Zhang, Matthew E. Helgeson, Nanlin Zhang, Andrew A.R. Watt, Joseph L. DeRisi
Campus Representative: Nick Alward-Saxon

Danica Adams
Institution: University of California: Berkeley
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Planetary Science. Conduct research in plasma physics regarding planetary atmospheric evolution and abiogenesis to determine astronomical distribution of life. Teach as university professor.
Mentor(s): David L. Mitchell, Matt Fillingim, Shaosui Xu
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes

Malachi Alexander
Institution: California State University: Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in algebra and become a professor conducting research in algebraic combinatorics and topology while developing programs for research-oriented undergraduates.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jennifer McLoud-Mann
Campus Representative: John Banks

Braeden Benedict
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: PhD in Bioengineering. Perform research on brain-computer interface and lead research at a university or research institute.
Mentor(s): Dr. Paul Bohn, Jiayun Hu, Dr. Patricia Dickson, Steven Le, Dr. Shih-hsin Kan, Peter Starodub, Dr. Martin Wolk
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna

Shelby Cox
Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in Representation Theory and Algebraic Geometry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amin Gholampour, Alexei Oblomkov, Brian Dillon, Shayne Slogget, John Kingston, Amanda Rysling
Campus Representative: Susan Whitbourne

Joy Doong
Institution: University of California: Davis
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering, specializing in Synthetic Biology. Conduct research in engineering effective synthetic biological circuits.
Mentor(s): Marc T. Facciotti, Andrew Yao, Ian Korf, Mallory Bello, Ana Maria Ibanez, Abhaya M. Dandekar, Luke Mahler, Peter C. Wainwright
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer

Jordan Edmunds
Institution: University of California: Irvine
Field of Study: Engineering
I will earn a Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience, then conduct research as a professor in neuroscience technology development and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Timothy Bredy, Paul Marshall, Xiang Li, An Do, Zoran Nenadic, Payam Heydari, Lisa Flanagan, Andrew Yale, Brandon Cohen, Ming-Hsiang Tsou
Campus Representative: Michelle Tsai

Delaney Gray
Institution: Santa Clara University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to graduate with a degree in Bioengineering and get a PhD in Molecular Biology or Bioengineering. I hope to work as a researcher focused on genetic diseases or personalized medicine.
Mentor(s): Leilani Miller
Campus Representative: Leilani Miller

Blake Hansen
Institution: California State University: Monterey Bay
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on pursing a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, which I will use to become a university professor and answer the questions raised by data that traditional methods cannot answer.
Mentor(s): Josha Stuart, Vladislav Uzunangelov
Campus Representative: John Banks

Lara Ibrahim
Institution: University of California: Davis
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PharmD/PhD dual degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Conduct research in pharmacogenomics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Javier Arsuaga, Elva Diaz, Kris Plambeck
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer

Pooja Kathail
Institution: Columbia University
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Develop computational tools and algorithms for biological research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dana Pe’er, Manu Setty, David van Dijk
Campus Representative: Scott Carpenter

Korbin Kleczko
Institution: University of California: Riverside
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct primary research, teach at a university level, and perform administrative duties for the university.
Mentor(s): Richard Cardullo, Catherine Thaler, Susan Wessler, “James Burnette, III”
Campus Representative: Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz

Rachael Kretsch
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Field of Study: Chemistry
PhD in Biochemistry. I hope to conduct computational biochemistry research that will have a global impact in humanitarian issues.
Mentor(s): Andrew McCammon, Ross Walker, Daniel Stoebel, Robert Cave, William Daub, Boyd Butler
Campus Representative: Holly Hauck

Aswini Krishnan
Institution: University of California: San Diego
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I aspire to become a physician-scientist, to develop clinically relevant computational tools to improve medical diagnostics and treatment.
Mentor(s): Dr. Weg Ongkeko
Campus Representative: David Artis

Tom Lin
Institution: University of California: Berkeley
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering. Conduct research on novel photoactive materials for next-generation photovoltaics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Peidong Yang, Yifan Li, Dr. Brian Hardin, Dr. Craig Peters, Dr. Roger Sathre, Alyssa Brand
Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes

Gerardo Martinez
Institution: University of the Pacific
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and conduct research in neuroprosthetics in an industry or university setting.
Mentor(s): Huihui Xu
Campus Representative: Susan Weiner

Roshan Nayak
Institution: University of California: San Diego
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Medical Devices. Conduct research in medical devices and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Yu-Hwa Lo, PhD, Tony Yen, Dr. Robert Sah, MD, ScD, Dr. Shuvo Roy, PhD, Dr. Steven Kim, MD
Campus Representative: David Artis

Louis Penafiel
Institution: University of California: Riverside
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in dark matter and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Owen Long, Laura Sales
Campus Representative: Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz

Archana Podury
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience with a focus on computational modeling for neurodegenerative diseases. Conduct systems neuroscience research on mechanisms of movement or memory; teach at university level.
Mentor(s): Jesse Goldberg, Vikram Gadagkar, Anupama Narla, Gary Blickenstaff, Chris Spenner, Ilona Davies
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori

Shea Ricketts
Institution: University of San Diego
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology with a biophysics emphasis. Conduct research on how cytoskeleton mechanics impact cell physiology and encourage inclusion, diversity, and education in STEM.
Mentor(s): Dr. Rae Robertson-Anderson, Dr. Bekele Gurmessa, Dr. Jane Friedman, Dr. Perla Meyers Dr. Lukasz Pruski
Campus Representative: Lukasz Pruski

Aron Sarmasi
Institution: University of California: Davis
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. My goal is to lead research efforts in the next generation of spacecraft and launch vehicle propulsion methods, at a university, national laboratory, or in industry.
Mentor(s): Derek Andreas, Theodore McDonald, Fred Folz, Ian Kennedy, Sudhee Lakshmana, Case van Dam, Ian Kennedy
Campus Representative: Scott Palmer

Sirena Tran
Institution: University of San Diego
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry in order to gain the knowledge and training necessary to conduct biomedical research.
Mentor(s): John Ellis Bell, Jessica Bell
Campus Representative: Lukasz Pruski

Jason Xu
Institution: Pomona College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I wish to pursue a MD with a Ph.D in Cancer Biology. I hope to focus my career on conducting research to understand the molecular origins of cancer in a therapeutically relevant context.
Mentor(s): Ken Onel, Peter Lee, MD, Jason Dubovsky, Ph.D, Harry Zhou, Ph. D, Yao Ding, Ph. D, Rong Tian, Maengjo Kim, Ph. D
Campus Representative: Malkiat Johal

Jennifer Yin
Institution: Santa Clara University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Ph.D. in Pharmacology. Conduct research on design of pain medications, focusing on improving targeted drug delivery while working in a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Dr. Grace Stokes, Dr. Janice Edgerly-Rooks
Campus Representative: Leilani Miller

Jihee Yoon
Institution: University of the Pacific
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: DDS/PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Conduct research in neuroscience and teach at a dental school.
Mentor(s): Richard Boles, Senta Georgia, Jerry Tsai, Craig Vierra
Campus Representative: Susan Weiner

Colorado

Andrew Beel
Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics. Conduct research in computational mechanics and teach as a university professor of civil engineering.
Mentor(s): Jeong-Hoon Song, Tae-Yeon Kim, John Michopoulos, Athanasios Iliopoulos, John Steuben, Chi Hoang
Campus Representative: Anne Dougherty

Lucas Bouck
Institution: George Mason University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I want to pursue a PhD in Mathematics. I want to work as a university professor conducting research in numerical methods and analysis for partial differential equations.
Mentor(s): Harbir Antil
Campus Representative: Lanitra Berger

Ethan Coldren
Institution: Colorado State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in an area that combines math, physics, and/or computer science, such as quantum computation or bioinformatics. Conduct research in my chosen field and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kate Ross, Dr. Martin Gelfand, Dr. Ross McConnell, Dr. Jun Zhang, Dr. John Harton
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson

Sierra Lear
Institution: Tulane University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in neuroscience. Research the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and design therapeutics to combat them.
Mentor(s): Danny Oseid, Anne Robinson, PhD, Laird Klippenstein, Daniel Gustafson, PhD, Krystal Frahm, PhD, Stu Tobet, PhD, Bri Hartman, Mark Thomas, PhD
Campus Representative: F. Thomas Luongo

Olivia Luyties
Institution: Colorado State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in genetic engineering of molecular systems.
Mentor(s): Thomas Santangelo, Julie Walker, Thomas Santangelo, Hallie Febvre
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson

Sarah Mann
Institution: Drake University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I would like to earn a Ph.D. in cell or molecular biology and conduct research in the biomedical sciences. I hope to advance the field by researching the underlying mechanisms of autoimmune diseases.
Mentor(s): Dr. Charisse Buising, Dr. James Sacco
Campus Representative: Gholam Mirafzal

Christopher Riley
Institution: Seattle University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain my Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in the physical sciences within the context of sustainable industrial process.
Mentor(s): Mary Alberg, Ian Suydam, Douglas Latch
Campus Representative: Peter Alaimo

Ajay Subramanian
Institution: Rice University
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: I plan on attaining a PhD in Materials Engineering in order to pursue a research career in industry. My focus will be in energy materials, working on integrating nanotechnology into current systems.
Mentor(s): James Tour, Duy Luong, Aditya Mohite, Yuichiro Kato, Takushi Uda
Campus Representative: Caroline Quenemoen

Soleil Worthy
Institution: Pomona College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. Work as a research chemist for the Department of Defense, another Federal Government agency, or a national lab.
Mentor(s): Charles Taylor, Elizabeth Glater, Jennifer Nass-Fukai
Campus Representative: Malkiat Johal

Connecticut

Devavrat Dabke
Institution: Duke University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I want to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, focusing on numerical analysis, modeling, and data analytics. I would conduct research in biomedical applications and teach.
Mentor(s): Anita T. Layton, Xiaobai Sun, Nikos Pitsianis
Campus Representative: Barbara Wise

Katherine Forbes
Institution: Occidental College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in organic synthesis, and work as professor teaching Organic Chemistry at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Cannon, Nicholas Foy, Max Gruber, Dana Klug, Michael Pollastri, Lori Ferrins
Campus Representative: Gary Martin

Maya Lopez-Ichikawa
Institution: Wesleyan University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to apply to the Wesleyan BA/MA program in the Sultan lab. Subsequently, I plan to continue in the field of evolution and ecology by pursuing a PhD and eventually a professorship.
Mentor(s): Sonia Sultan, Ellen Woods, Donald Oliver, Shelby Harper, Astrid Volder, Ken Shackel, Mark Pieper, Steven Theg, Johnathan Ho
Campus Representative: Kathleen Smith

Matthew McGoldrick
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct research in cancer immunology, develop clinical trials for novel methods of cancer immunotherapy, and teach at the medical school level.
Mentor(s): Shadmehr Demehri, M.D., Ph.D., Trevor Cunningham, Siyuan Zhang, Ph.D., Ian Gulder, W. Matthew Leevy, Ph.D., Ian Sander, Ph.D.,
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna

Darius Mostaghimi
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. I will research and instruct on the roles of RNA in development and disease at a university.
Mentor(s): Charlotte Choi, John Kim, Elisa Araldi, Yajaira Suarez, Jianghong Li, Irene Shaver
Campus Representative: Kelly Barry

Vincent Pistritto
Institution: University of Connecticut
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph. D. in chemistry. Conduct research in organic chemistry as a process chemist for a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
Mentor(s): Dr. Nicholas Leadbeater, Dr. Eric Hansen
Campus Representative: Rowena Grainger

District of Columbia

Kevin Nelson
Institution: College of William and Mary
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to earn my Ph.D. in Experimental Particles and Fields. Afterwards I will conduct research in computational high energy physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mike Kordosky
Campus Representative: Lisa Grimes

Delaware

Elizabeth Burton
Institution: Gettysburg College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I am working towards a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. I aspire to conduct laboratory research in order to identify new candidate genes for multifactorial genetic diseases.
Mentor(s): Struan Grant, Matthew Johnson, Steven James, Veronique Delesalle, Gregory Krukonis
Campus Representative: Maureen Forrestal

Bethany Gardner
Institution: University of Rochester
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in psycholinguistics. Conduct research in language processing in a university setting and write about psycholinguistics for lay audiences.
Mentor(s): Cristóbal Lozano, Ana Díaz-Negrillo, Chigusa Kurumada, Florian Jaeger, Esteban Buz, Florian Jaeger
Campus Representative: Belinda Redden

Eric Rouviere
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular biology. Conduct research in microbiology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Julia Maresca, Jessica Keffer, Edward Lyman, Clement Arnarez, Edward Lyman
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky

Florida

Alex Chen
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the cellular and systems neuroscience of learning, memory, and decision making, and foster the next generation of neuroscientists as a professor and mentor.
Mentor(s): Dr. Barani Raman, Dr. Deb Saha
Campus Representative: Grizelda McClelland

Anthony Curtis
Institution: University of South Florida
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I will pursue a PhD in astrophysics, either in precision cosmology or gravitational wave astronomy. I want to teach at a University and inspire undergraduates to pursue research early in college.
Mentor(s): Maria Womack, Kevin Mackay, Robert Hyde
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu

Brian Garcia
Institution: Florida International University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in structural biology. As a research scientist, I will study the structure and function of proteins and macromolecular complexes to engineer novel tools for the treatment of chronic diseases.
Mentor(s): Matthew DeGennaro, Stephen Harrison, Eric Salgado
Campus Representative: Rebekah Schulze

Ayden Kish
Institution: Auburn University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics and aspire to pursue a career as a researcher and professor at the university level.
Mentor(s): Edward Thomas, Jr.
Campus Representative: Paul Harris

Lisandre Meyer
Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering. To become a successful researcher that applies theoretical concepts to solving real problems in the community.
Mentor(s): Dr. Daniel Meeroff
Campus Representative: Mark Tunick

Matthew Murray
Institution: Florida State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to pursue a doctoral degree in Molecular Pathology with a goal of working on the mechanisms involved within cancer formation.
Mentor(s): Ross Cagan, Masahiro Sonoshita, Robert Tomko Jr., Antonia Nemec, Lauren Howell
Campus Representative: Craig Filar

Sathvik Palakurty
Institution: University of Miami
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I seek to obtain an M.D./PhD with a focus on systems biology to conduct research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michelle Afkhami, Marjorie Oleksiak, Douglas Crawford
Campus Representative: April Dobbins

Osniel Quintana
Institution: University of South Florida
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I want to obtain a PhD in computer science, in the area of artificial Intelligence. I would like to teach at a university, or work in a AI research group, such as the Google DeepMind project.
Mentor(s): Yueng de la Hoz
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu

Sanim Rahman
Institution: University of South Florida
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My career goals are to combine computational and experimental investigations of neurodegenerative disorders and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Venkat Bhethanabotla, Robert Frisina, Joseph Walton, Robert Frisina,
Campus Representative: Sayandeb Basu

Samuel Swanson
Institution: University of Florida
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to attain a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics in order to conduct research in algorithmic information theory, algorithmic game theory and/or machine learning and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Michael Catanzaro, Peter Bubenik, Maia Martcheva, Vladimir Dobrosavljevic, Samiyeh Mahmoudian
Campus Representative: Mark Law

Georgia

Antoinette Charles
Institution: Georgia State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain an M.D.-Ph.D. in Neuroscience. I will conduct translational research in pervasive neurodegenerative disorders with a goal of applying my research to human conditions.
Mentor(s): Angela Mabb, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Chris Goode

Estera Maxim
Institution: Georgia State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain an M.D./Ph.D. This will allow me to conduct research in Developmental Biology and develop more effective and accessible treatment options for children with a cleft lip/ palate.
Mentor(s): Timothy Denning
Campus Representative: Chris Goode

Jessica Resnick
Institution: Mercer University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Conduct research on genetic disease-causing mutations and therapies to reverse them while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Amy Wiles, Dr. Clay Pandorf
Campus Representative: Adam Kiefer

Michael Rohly
Institution: Columbus State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn an MD/PhD in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine and pursue a career as a physician-scientist working to advance the understanding of stem cell therapies.
Mentor(s): Dr. Brian Schwartz, Dr. Guihong Fan, Dr. Iain Drummond, Dr. Magdalena Cardenas, Dr. Thomas Gallegos, Dr. Suzanne Lenhart, Dr. Judy Day, Dr. Edmund Legrand
Campus Representative: Cindy Ticknor

Sophia Song
Institution: Brown University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in neuroscience and M.D. in neurology. Conduct neuroscience research, practice clinical medicine, and teach as a professor at a medical research and teaching center.
Mentor(s): Karla Kaun, Nicholas Mei, Dr. Kerry Ressler, Dr. Jakob Hartmann, Dr. Larry Young, Dr. Zachary Johnson
Campus Representative: Linda Dunleavy

Candice Tate
Institution: Columbus State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to obtain an M.D./Ph.D. to become a physician-scientist to conduct research in ocular oncology and in rare conditions that attribute to blindness or visual disabilities.
Mentor(s): Rajeev Dabke
Campus Representative: Cindy Ticknor

Iowa

Bailey Hassman
Institution: Creighton University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn my Ph.D in Neuroscience and conduct research in educational neuroscience. I am also considering teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Laura Bruce
Campus Representative: Erin Gross

Jenna Veenstra
Institution: Dordt College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph. D. in a biological science. Conduct research in biochemistry or biostatistics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Nathan Tintle, Goncalo Abecasis, Hyun Min Kang, Darren Stoub
Campus Representative: Carl Fictorie

Idaho

Sleight Smith
Institution: University of Idaho
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in organomettalic chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Thomas Bitterwolf
Campus Representative: Holly LaHann

Illinois

Ethan Dlugie
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. My goal is to perform research in the field of differential geometry and teach as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Aaron Peterson
Campus Representative: Latanya Williams

Katherine Gallagher
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in Topology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): László Babai, Peter May, Nir Gadish, Ben O’Connor, Frank Connolly, Sonja Mapes
Campus Representative: Malgorzata Dobrowolska-Furdyna

Lance Heady
Institution: University of Iowa
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on neurodegenerative disease and protein aggregation by combining neuroscience and biochemistry approaches.
Mentor(s): Dr. Andrew Pieper
Campus Representative: Kelly Thornburg

Lukas Heath
Institution: New College of Florida
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Marine Biology and research the impact of climate change on the biology of sharks and other elasmobranchs, to aid in their conservation.
Mentor(s): Matthew Shanks, Nicholas Barkowski, Dr. Jayne Gardiner, Joel Beaver, Joyce Dusenberry
Campus Representative: Courtney Hughes

Adam Kline
Institution: Purdue University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in complex non-equilibrium systems with an emphasis in chemical physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dan Hall, Matthias Liepe, Adam Wasserman, Dr. Rafael Lang, Dr. Tim Cook, Dr. Tong Ren
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm

Anna Miller
Institution: Reed College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a PhD in atmospheric chemistry and as a university professor, conduct research that addresses factors related to global climate change.
Mentor(s): Dr. Paul DeMott, Dr. Tom Hill, Christina McCluskey
Campus Representative: Erik Zornik

Peter Niesman
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the molecular basis of memory and how it is altered in disease.
Mentor(s): Anthony Kline, Sonbinh Nguyen, Bong Jin Hong
Campus Representative: Judith Zang

John Simonaitis
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics, with a focus on experimental condensed matter physics, likely with photovoltaics. Research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kevin Kim, Dr. Hyungsoo Choi, Dr. Karsten Bruening, Dr. Christopher Tassone, Richard Kustra, Dr. Yemaya Bordain, Dr. Logan Liu, Dr. Eileen Dolan
Campus Representative: David Schug

Rachel Smith
Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in experimental high energy particle physics or nuclear physics. Mentor young women interested in pursuing similar goals.
Mentor(s): Huan Huang, Ph.D., Gang Wang, Ph.D., Verena Martinez Outschoorn, Ph.D., Roger Caminal Armadans, Ph.D., Verena Martinez Outschoorn, Ph.D., Verena Martinez Outschoorn, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: David Schug

Indiana

Michele Costantino
Institution: Indiana University South Bend
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. I plan to continue research in protein structure and engineering and obtain a faculty position at a university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Shahir Rizk
Campus Representative: Gretchen Anderson

Jason Gombas
Institution: Hope College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics. Conduct research in physics at the university level and at government institutions.
Mentor(s): Paul DeYoung
Campus Representative: David Van Wylen

Logan Hille
Institution: Indiana University Bloomington
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on genetic engineering technologies and applying them to the most critical health problems faced today.
Mentor(s): Gabriel Zentner, Jay Tourigny, Martin Kampmann, Poornima Ramkumar, Richard DiMarchi, Fa Liu
Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy

Charles Mettler
Institution: Wabash College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in plant ecology. With this degree, I hope to both conduct research and teach at the collegiate level.
Mentor(s): Genevieve Noyce, Amanda Ingram
Campus Representative: Martin Madsen

Rachel Miller
Institution: University of Southern Indiana
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research in pharmaceuticals for the design and improvement of medicines.
Mentor(s): Dr. Edmir Wade, Dr. John T. Groves, Kevin Speina
Campus Representative: Jeannie Collins

Brent Mode
Institution: University of Louisville
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Particle Physics. Conduct research in physics beyond the standard model and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): David Brown, Rafael Lang, Darryl Masson, Sergio Mendes, Xue Han
Campus Representative: Charlie Leonard

Morgan Schafer
Institution: Purdue University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Infectious Diseases. Conduct translational research in the area of infectious diseases and immunology at a government research facility or university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Richard Kuhn, Dr. Tuan Tran, Dr. Stephanie Gardner, Dr. David Basile
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm

Abygail Waggoner
Institution: Ball State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in astrochemistry and spectroscopy. Conduct research on the formation of complex organic molecules in newly forming solar systems via radical reactions.
Mentor(s): James Poole
Campus Representative: Barbara Stedman

Kansas

Kyle Apley
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Attain a leadership position on a drug development research team within the pharmaceutical industry focusing in the areas of immunological and antimicrobial therapeutics.
Mentor(s): Dr. Duy Hua, Bo Hao, Man Zhang, Dr. Duy Hua, Medha Jaimini Gunaratna Anhettigama Garmaralalage, Dr. Cory Berkland, Dr. Jian Qian
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary

Molly Bassette
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I desire to lead drug discovery and testing for disease states related to regulatory system malfunction, potentially for an international pharmaceutical company.
Mentor(s): Dr. Laura Solt, Ran Wang, Dr. Peying Fong, Dr. Marc Frischer
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary

Kathlyn Leigh Gomendoza
Institution: Kansas State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct basic and translational research using viral vectors for gene therapy and teach in a medical university.
Mentor(s): A. Lorena Passarelli
Campus Representative: Jim Hohenbary

Emmaline Lorenzo
Institution: University of Kansas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Become a professor and conduct spectroscopic physical chemistry research.
Mentor(s): Dr. Joshua Vura-Weis, Elizabeth Ryland, Dr. Christopher Elles
Campus Representative: Bryan Young

Kentucky

Jessica Kindrick
Institution: Georgetown College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. Conduct translational research as a Principal Investigator while serving as a physician to patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Mentor(s): William D. Figg, Cody Peer, Keith Schmidt, Mark Christensen, Mark Johnson
Campus Representative: Tracy Livingston

Aaron Mueller
Institution: University of Kentucky
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Natural Language Processing. Construct and improve machine translation systems for low-resource languages.
Mentor(s): Hilaria Cruz, Raphael Finkel, David Yarowsky, Mark Richard Lauersdorf
Campus Representative: Pat Whitlow

Ayush Prasad
Institution: Western Kentucky University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct clinical research with mathematical modeling as a faculty member at a medical college and develop treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
Mentor(s): Dr. Richard Schugart
Campus Representative: Kevin Williams

Connor VanMeter
Institution: University of Kentucky
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Virology. Conduct research on emerging diseases for the CDC or other government setting and perform science education outreach.
Mentor(s): Rebecca Dutch, Biao Ding, Peter Nagy, Rodney A King, Claire Rhinehardt
Campus Representative: Pat Whitlow

Louisiana

Faiz Alam
Institution: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical C
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research to find new solutions for biomedical problems via computational programs and/or robotics at a university involved in cutting edge research.
Mentor(s): W. Todd Monroe, Jacob Beckham
Campus Representative: Drew Lamonica Arms

Briley Bourgeois
Institution: Tulane University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I intend to obtain a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics. I will pursue a career in the research, development, and applications of innovative renewable energy technologies.
Mentor(s): Doug Chrisey, Shiva Adireddy, Brian Riggs,
Campus Representative: F. Thomas Luongo

Megan Cassingham
Institution: Hendrix College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in sustainable/renewable energy sources at a national lab, government agency, or private institute.
Mentor(s): Courtney Hatch
Campus Representative: Todd Tinsley

Massachusetts

Meagan Crowley
Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and to pursue a career in astrophysical research. I hope to integrate the other branches of science, Chemistry and Biology, into my research as well.
Mentor(s): Dr. Colin Lonsdale, Dr. Leonid Benkevitch, Dr. Sophia Cisneros
Campus Representative: Rahul Kulkarni

Stephanie Desrochers
Institution: Colby College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in comparative animal models of human mental disorders and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Melissa J. Glenn
Campus Representative: Bruce Maxwell

Natalie Ferris
Institution: Dickinson College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics; Work in a large, collaborative environment such as a National Laboratory.
Mentor(s): James Colgan, Charles Starrett, David Craft
Campus Representative: Yarnell Dickinson

Richard Haburcak
Institution: Brandeis University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in supramolecular and physical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Bing Xu, Junfeng Shi, David Weitz, Feng Tian
Campus Representative: Meredith Monaghan

Shelly Mishra
Institution: George Washington University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain an MD/PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology, conduct translational research on cardiac diseases, and teach at a university setting.
Mentor(s): Dr. Mollie Manier, Dr. Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, Dr. Robrecht Thoonen, Mr. Vincent Yao, Dr. Mannudeep Kalra, Dr. Roberto Lo Gullo, Dr. Mannudeep Kalra, Dr. Atul Padole
Campus Representative: Rachelle Heller

Anisha Nakagawa
Institution: Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Systems Engineering. Study changes to human systems from climate change through interdisciplinary research in mathematical modeling, human centered design, and engineering.
Mentor(s): Ira Winder, Kent Larson, Emily Vincent, Jana Schwartz
Campus Representative: Aarti Chellakere

Ruth Schade
Institution: University of Georgia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research focused on the immunological basis of inflammatory diseases and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Claire de La Serre, Rebecca Kirkland, Dr. Sonia Altizer, Daniel Becker, Ms. Sawyer
Campus Representative: David Williams

Kyle Vaccaro
Institution: University of Hartford
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D. in Skeletal Biology and Regeneration. Conduct research on rheumatic diseases and teach at a research university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Yingcui Li, Dr. Edward Gray, Jr.
Campus Representative: Michael Nowak

Derek VanDyke
Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D.in Chemical Engineering. Conduct biomedical research at a university or a national research institute to work towards finding cures for common diseases and disorders.
Mentor(s): Joshua Merritt, Prakash Rai
Campus Representative: Rachel Mansfield

Catherine Zhang
Institution: Columbia University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology. Research the intersections of cancer biology and environmental science, how environmental toxins affect biological processes like cell division, resulting in cancer
Mentor(s): Phong Tran, Asja Guzman, Laura Kaufman, Emlyn Hughes, Ivana Nikolic-Hughes, Anastassiia Vertii, Stephen Doxsey, Julie Goddard
Campus Representative: Scott Carpenter

Maryland

Minu-Tshyeto Bidzimou
Institution: Grinnell College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D/PhD. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research in drug discovery and teach at the graduate level.
Mentor(s): Stephen Sieck
Campus Representative: Steve Gump

Ryan Le Tourneau
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: To obtain a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and lead a prominent research group. I hope to work on solving some of the world’s most challenging problems, and mentor students to do the same.
Mentor(s): Dr. Christina Goudreau Ph.D, Dr. Hans Schmitthenner Ph.D, Dr. Jan Grimm MD/Ph.D, Edwin Pratt
Campus Representative: Suzanne O’Handley

Natalie Livingston
Institution: University of Maryland: College Park
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to get my PhD in Bioengineering. After graduating, I aspire to conduct my own research on drug delivery using nanoparticles, as a PI either in academia or at the National Institutes of Health.
Mentor(s): Steven Jay, PhD, Tek Lamichhane, PhD, Deborah S. Goldberg, PhD, Deborah Hinton, PhD, Jennifer Patterson-West, PhD
Campus Representative: Robert Infantino

Mary Omotoso
Institution: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in the areas of nanotechnology, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
Mentor(s): Narayan Bhattarai, Ph.D., Nicole Levi-Polyachenko, Ph.D
Campus Representative: Laine Adams

Caroline Peterson
Institution: Roanoke College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a Ph.D. in chemistry and complete research in synthetic chemistry in order to develop improved tools for health-related applications.
Mentor(s): Steven Hughes, Chad Morris
Campus Representative: Rama Balasubramanian

Eleanore Ritter
Institution: Skidmore College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Biology. Conduct biological research on plant stress and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Domozych, Dr. Jason Breves, Andrea Kravats, Sue Wickner
Campus Representative: Corey Freeman-Gallant

Andreas Robertson
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: While completing a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering, I intend to continue and expand my research on the design and development of electronic polymers for applications in solar cells and photocircuits.
Mentor(s): Dr. Seth Marder, Dr. Junxiang Zhang, Dr. Mikhail Anisimov, Dr. Thomas Hanisco
Campus Representative: Kathryn Meehan

Jamshaid Shahir
Institution: University of Maryland: Baltimore County
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: My long-term career goals include working in academia as a professor conducting research in mathematical physiology through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Mentor(s): Hye-Won Kang, Elizabeth Cherry, Joe Chalfoun, Jeremy Bruch, Mark Baker
Campus Representative: Simon Stacey

Maine

Trevor Gale
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research on high-performance computing and applied artificial intelligence.
Mentor(s): Dr. Steven Eliuk, Dr. David Kaeli
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono

Michigan

Michael Bigelow
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on nanotechnology and the production of semiconductors for use in LEDs and photovoltaics.
Mentor(s): Rebecca Anthony
Campus Representative: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore

Kyle Brumm
Institution: Central Michigan University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology. Conduct research evaluating how fish and wildlife populations respond and adapt to environmental disturbances and anthropogenic stressors.
Mentor(s): Kevin Pangle, Nicole Watson , Carson Prichard, Mark Francek
Campus Representative: Maureen Harke

Brianna Busscher
Institution: Calvin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in molecular biology or immunology. Conduct medically relevant research in molecular biology or immunology and communicate these and other findings to both academic and general audiences.
Mentor(s): Larry Louters, John Wertz, Randall DeJong, John Wertz
Campus Representative: Carolyn Anderson

Noah Danielson
Institution: Central Michigan University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Pursue work in the field of genetic engineering through academic research.
Mentor(s): Minghui Chai
Campus Representative: Maureen Harke

Noah McNeal
Institution: University of Michigan
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Research high-energy nuclear or particle physics at a US Department of Energy national laboratory or at a university as a faculty member.
Mentor(s): Myron Campbell
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson

Jeremy Moore
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in molecular biology. I will identify novel antibiotic targets by establishing links between general prokaryotic stress responses and antibiotic resistance.
Mentor(s): Joan Slonczewski
Campus Representative: Wade Powell

Prateek Sharma
Institution: University of Michigan
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. Conduct research centered on cell signaling and targeted drug discovery for diseases, and teach at the research university level.
Mentor(s): John J. G. Tesmer, Jennifer Cash, Steven Firestine
Campus Representative: Henry Dyson

Abigail Shotwell
Institution: Michigan State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Microbiology and Masters in Public Health. Conduct research on infectious diseases and global public health risks to help marginalized populations. “Dr. Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Endowed Chair of Water Research
Mentor(s): Rebecca Ives, Dr. Peter Angeletti, Duan Loy, Dr. Gerald Urquhart, Lauren Phillips
Campus Representative: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore

Kaitlin Williams
Institution: Carroll University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Cancer Biology. Integrate research of cancer and its hijacked support system in treatment of patients in clinical settings. Lead a laboratory and teach.
Mentor(s): Dr. Susan Lewis, Georgi Yordanov, Dr. David Tuvesona, Dr. Ugur Ayturk, Dr. Matthew Warman
Campus Representative: Kristen Lampe

Minnesota

Erin Aadland
Institution: Minnesota State University Moorhead
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I aim to get a Ph.D. in astrophysics and conduct research at a national observatory.
Mentor(s): Peter Garnavich, Matthew Craig
Campus Representative: Jeffrey Bodwin

Kendra Bergstedt
Institution: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in Space Physics with an emphasis on instrumentation such as sounding rockets or CubeSats.
Mentor(s): Lindsay Glesener, Demoz Gebre Egziabher, Cynthia Cattell, Richard Irving, David Ellis, Paul Crowell, Uwe Kortshagen
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones

Jonathan Fleegel
Institution: Creighton University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in translational sciences. Conduct research on the origin and role of epithelial derived malignancies with a focus on prevention and disease state evolution and teach at graduate level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Agrawal, Dr. Chandra Boosani, Dr. Vicki Swier Mosher, Dr. Devendra Agrawal, Dr. Devendra K. Agrawal
Campus Representative: Erin Gross

Tayler Hebner
Institution: University of Minnesota: Duluth
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering. Conduct materials research and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Elizabeth Hill, Brian Hinderliter, Melissa Maurer-Jones, Gustavo Merten, Robert Sterner, Lena F. Kourkoutis, Jade M. Noble
Campus Representative: Penelope Morton

Adam Hildebrandt
Institution: Concordia University St. Paul
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Neuroscience. Conduct research with degenerative cognitive disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Mentor(s): Mong Lin Yang
Campus Representative: Mong-Lin Yang

Theo Jacobson
Institution: Macalester College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I aim to get a Ph.D. in Physics, conducting research in theoretical nuclear or particle physics. I hope to teach at the university level, and provide research opportunities for students.
Mentor(s): Sean P. Bartz
Campus Representative: Ann Minnick

Augustus Lowry
Institution: Lawrence University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or Biochemistry. Conduct research on the mechanism of auditory sensation at an R1 institution.
Mentor(s): Hugh O’Neill, Qiu Zhang, Douglas S. Martin, Allison M. Fleshman
Campus Representative: Kia Thao

Laura Moore
Institution: St. Olaf College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in environmental chemistry with an emphasis on aquatic systems. Conduct research in aquatic chemistry and teach at a liberal arts college or research as part of a national lab.
Mentor(s): Miguel Goñi, J. Ilja Siepmann
Campus Representative: Mary Walzak

Anoohya Muppirala
Institution: Kenyon College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D and Ph.D in neuroscience. Primarily conduct biomedical research in neurodegeneration as well as teach at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Mentor(s): Sarah Petersen, Uma Thanarajasingam, Timothy Niewold, Andrew Engell
Campus Representative: Wade Powell

Merrick Pierson Smela
Institution: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Lead research in that field and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Thomas Hoye, Peter Intile, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones

Tony Schaefer
Institution: University of St. Thomas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: PhD in chemistry. Investigate reaction dynamics computationally and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Joshua Layfield
Campus Representative: Jason Sawin

Ryan Schmitz
Institution: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D in Particle Physics. Apply computational techniques to particle physics research, and become involved in teaching and science outreach as a university professor.
Mentor(s): Priscilla Cushman, Hannah Rogers, D’Ann Barker, Vlad Pribiag, Yilikal Ayino, Vlad Pribiag, Paul Crowell, Changjiang Liu, Andrew Galkiewicz
Campus Representative: Timothy Jones

Missouri

Julia Brose
Institution: University of Missouri: Columbia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and conduct research in plant metabolism while teaching at an R1 university.
Mentor(s): Dr. J. Chris Pires, Makenzie Mabry, Dr. Elizabeth Sattely, Amy Calgaro, Dr. Gavin Conant, Jacob Washburn
Campus Representative: Timothy Parshall

Salah Daghlas
Institution: University of Missouri: Columbia
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I hope to earn an MD/PhD and work as a physician scientist at an academic hospital.
Mentor(s): Charlotte Phillips, Youngjae Jeong, Arin Kettle-Oestreich
Campus Representative: Timothy Parshall

William Gardner
Institution: Hendrix College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in particle physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Todd M. Tinsley
Campus Representative: Todd Tinsley

Daniel Hendrycks
Institution: University of Chicago
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: Ph.D in Computer Science. Become a Research Scientist in Machine Learning and research AI Safety.
Mentor(s): Kevin Gimpel
Campus Representative: Nichole Fazio

Mississippi

Rose Curtis
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in chemical biology or inorganic chemistry. Conduct research in bioinorganic chemistry in the fields of molecular imaging, chemical neurobiology, and the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Karl Wallace
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis

William Martin
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in Polymer Science. Conduct biomaterials research aimed at creating better biomimicking polymeric materials.
Mentor(s): Charles McCormick, Derek Patton
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis

Sabrina Moore
Institution: Mississippi State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in either Molecular Biology or Biological Chemistry. Conduct research as a professor.
Mentor(s): Justin Thornton, Mrinalini Watsa, Gideon Erkenswick, Steve Elder
Campus Representative: Thomas Anderson

Nathaniel Prine
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Earn a doctoral degree in polymer science. Establish a private research and development company with the intention of producing copolymer metamaterials for biomedical and defense applications.
Mentor(s): Robson F. Storey
Campus Representative: Robyn Curtis

Montana

Soren Ormseth
Institution: University of Montana
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to get a Ph.D. in theoretical physics and conduct research in quantum field theory, as well as teach physics at the university level.
Mentor(s): Daniel Reisenfeld, Paul Janzen, Greg St. George
Campus Representative: Laure Pengelly Drake

North Carolina

Evan Brooks
Institution: North Carolina State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Developmental and Regenerative Biology. Conduct research on the molecular mechanisms of organ morphogenesis and regeneration and teach molecular, cellular, and developmental biology courses.
Mentor(s): Nanette Nascone-Yoder, Ph.D., Martha Alonzo-Johnsen, Ph.D., Pamela C. Yelick, Ph.D., John Lyons, Melissa LaBonty, Jose Ascencio-Ibáñez, Ph.D., Korah Wiley
Campus Representative: Tiffany Kershner

Kaitlyn Dobbins
Institution: Furman University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology or in Microbiology and Immunology while also being trained in Translational Medicine. Conduct research in the molecular nature of diseases.
Mentor(s): Karen Buchmueller
Campus Representative: Scott Henderson

Kelsey Gallant
Institution: Spelman College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Being one who nvigorated by the integration of discovery research and health , I aspire to acquire an M.D./Ph.D with a Ph.D. in genetics and specialization in oncology at the academic level.
Mentor(s): Mentewab Ayalew, Alex Toker, Emily Cohen, Rebecca Chin, Carlos Moreno, Birdal Bilar, Qing Song, Li Ma, Gerard Blobe, Rachel Hesler
Campus Representative: DeKimberlen Neely

Blanton Gillespie
Institution: University of North Carolina at Asheville
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research at a liberal arts university while teaching at the undergraduate level to promote undergraduate chemical research.
Mentor(s): Dr. Bert Holmes, Dr. George Heard, Dr. Jason Schmeltzer
Campus Representative: Douglas Miller

Joshua Gray
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemistry, specifically metabolomics, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sorin Mitran, Hang Lu, Patrick McGrath, Weipeng Zhuo, R. Mark Wightman, Justin Johnson
Campus Representative: Inger Brodey

Richard Marshburn
Institution: North Carolina State University
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: My career goal is to get a PhD in chemistry and develop computational chemistry software. I will harness this software in research efforts in academia or in industry.
Mentor(s): Dr. Elena Jakubikova, Dr. Daniel Ashley, Chang Liu, Robert Gotwals
Campus Representative: Tiffany Kershner

Rebecca Ulrich
Institution: High Point University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Obtain an M.D./Ph.D. and conduct full-time research on medicinal chemistry approaches to targeting microbial infections, particularly those prevalent in rural and impoverished areas.
Mentor(s): Meghan S. Blackledge, Steve Flower
Campus Representative: Meredith Malburne-Wade

New Hampshire

Tyler Chapman
Institution: University of New Hampshire
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in space physics with a focus on the development of space systems and instruments.
Mentor(s): Dr. Marc Lessard, Dr. Jichun Zhang
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski

Joseph Mancinelli
Institution: University of New Hampshire
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in organic chemistry and teach at the college or university level.
Mentor(s): Erik Berda, Justin Cole
Campus Representative: Jeanne Sokolowski

Andrew Prescott
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in physical applied mathematics for innovative companies concerned with energy efficiency and global warming issues.
Mentor(s): Dr. Sean Barker
Campus Representative: Cindy Stocks

New Jersey

Jason Anesini
Institution: SUNY at Binghamton
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry or Synthetic Chemistry. Conduct research on novel catalytic design to increase the efficacy of pharmaceutical drug development.
Mentor(s): Dr. Mathew Vetticatt – Binghamton University, Joe Izzo – Binghamton University, Gabriel Bedard – Binghamton University, Zhengbo Zhu – Rutgers University, Dr. Daniel Seidel – Rutgers University, Vladislav Roytman – Binghamton University, Tatyana Boyko – Binghamton University, Dr. Nancy Stamp
Campus Representative: Ashley Serbonich

Julia Beatini
Institution: Vassar College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Conduct research on hearing pathologies and comorbid psychiatric disorders while also treating patients in a clinical setting.
Mentor(s): Megan Gall, Glenn Proudfoot
Campus Representative: Lisa Kooperman

Evan Bisirri
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomedical engineering and pioneer new devices and surgical procedures to improve patient quality of life.
Mentor(s): Aditya Belwadi, Sriram Balasubramanian
Campus Representative: Meredith Wooten

Savanna Dautle
Institution: Rowan University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics and/or Ph.D in Materials Science/Engineering. Become a professor at a university and conduct research.
Mentor(s): Joseph Stanzione, III, Alex Bassett, Abdulkadir Hassen
Campus Representative: Eve Sledjeski

Tyler Dorrity
Institution: Drew University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I want to obtain a Ph.D. in either biochemistry or immunology so I can lead a research laboratory and teach in higher education.
Mentor(s): Brianne Barker, Bimal Dasmahapatra, Joseph Adamo, Pamela Dixon-Kuhn, Obiri Addo
Campus Representative: Louis Hamilton

Lindsay Epstein
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in mechanical engineering with a particular focus on making technology more accessible and user friendly through wearable devices.
Mentor(s): Kristina Johnson, Michael Cardinale, Evens Jourdain, Ned Sahin, Daniel Steingart, Shaurjo Biswas, Andrew Kim, Jie Qi
Campus Representative: Eileen Ng

Zoran Gajic
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology. Conduct research in modeling biological processes and disease states, and become a faculty member at a university.
Mentor(s): Sam Gu, Marcin Imielinski, Lawrence Williams
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato

Rebecca Goncalves
Institution: The College of New Jersey
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Teach at the university level and conduct research in nanotechnology to develop nanoparticles that can be used in drug delivery.
Mentor(s): Dr. Joseph Baker
Campus Representative: Michelle Bunagan

Ismael Gonzalez
Institution: Syracuse University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD-Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Develop neurological drug therapies as a physician researcher in either a university setting or government agency.
Mentor(s): Carlos A Castañeda, German Sesena, James Hewett
Campus Representative: Jolynn Parker

Sarah Mack
Institution: Kean University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Studies. Conduct research in environmental related topics in third world countries.
Mentor(s): Dongyan Mu, Ph.D., Dil Ramanathan, Ph.D., Daniela Shebitz, Ph.D., Amy Sprinkle, Ph.D., Brian Teasdale, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Reenat Hasan

Christopher Markosian
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research on the structures of proteins involved in signal transduction and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kenneth D. Irvine, Stephen K. Burley, M.D., Christine Zardecki, David Goodsell, Ph.D., André Hoelz, Ph.D., Ferdinand Huber, Shuchismita Dutta, Ph.D
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato

Andrew Pellegrino
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in Astrophysics or Cosmology.
Mentor(s): Dr. Steve McMillan, Joshua Wall, Dr. Luis Cruz Cruz, Dr. Goran Karapetrov, Dr. Dave Goldberg
Campus Representative: Meredith Wooten

Jonah Williams
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering. Conduct research and teach in the areas of photosynthesis, conservation, and renewable biological engineering.
Mentor(s): G. Charles Dismukes, Yuan Zhang, Yunbing Ma, Graham Peers, David Xing, Michael Caballero, G. Charles Dismukes, Colin Gates, Gennady Ananyev, Amy Biasucci, Thorsten Kirsch, Takeshi Minashima
Campus Representative: Arthur Casciato

New Mexico

Jordan Fonseca
Institution: University of Puget Sound
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. I would like to conduct research in sustainable aviation such as commercial aircraft efficiency and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Amy Spivey, Andrew Walker
Campus Representative: Kelli Delaney

Jane Nguyen
Institution: University of New Mexico
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering to conduct research in nanomaterials used for biomedical applications and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Sushilla Knottenbelt, PhD, Marek Osinski, PhD, John Plumley, PhD
Campus Representative: Kate Krause

Nevada

Cayler Miley
Institution: University of Nevada: Reno
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: I expect to earn a Ph.D. at Cambridge, Oxford, or St. Andrews and follow my research to work in industry as an applied technologies researcher at McLaren Automotive in Woking, Great Britain.
Mentor(s): Dr. Shamik Sengupta, Dr. Michael Leverington, Jeff Springer, Nancy LaTourrette
Campus Representative: Tamara Valentine

Nicholas Winner
Institution: University of Nevada: Reno
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: I will acquire a Ph.D. in materials science, specifically in the area of photonic materials and devices. I will then research advanced solar and other photonic materials at a national laboratory.
Mentor(s): Dr. Ghassan Jabbour, Dr. Jeffery LaCombe, Dr. Hyung Choi, Dr. Pavel Solin, Dr. Mario A. Alpuche-Aviles, Pushpa Chhetri
Campus Representative: Tamara Valentine

New York

Minhal Ahmed
Institution: Northeastern University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biological Engineering with a focus on neuroscience. As a physician-scientist, I hope to engineer new treatments for neurological diseases, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Abigail Koppes, Marissa Puzan, Court Hull, Jake Heffley
Campus Representative: Jonna Iacono

James Bruska
Institution: Clarkson University
Field of Study: Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE)
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering. Conduct reasearch in computer security and kernel architecture and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Chen Liu, Gildo Torres, Charlie McGuffey
Campus Representative: Jon Goss

Kelly Cantwell
Institution: Skidmore College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I intend to get a Ph.D. in Astrochemistry. I want to use quantum mechanics to model reactions in deep and interstellar space while teaching at a 4-year college or university.
Mentor(s): Mary Crone Odekon, Kimberley Frederick, Kenneth Podolak
Campus Representative: Corey Freeman-Gallant

Michelle Crook
Institution: SUNY at Binghamton
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry and Materials Science. Join a national lab and conduct research on improving the efficiency of photovoltaic cells.
Mentor(s): Stanley Whittingham, Hui Zhou, Chris Ackerson, Marcus Tofanelli
Campus Representative: Ashley Serbonich

Sarah Duclos
Institution: Clarkson University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in tissue biomechanics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Arthur Michalek
Campus Representative: Jon Goss

Samuel Epstein
Institution: Haverford College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in natural products and mentor the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Dr. Casey Londergan, Dr. Louise Charkoudian, Dr. Fran Blase, Dr. Robert Broadrup, Dr. Theodore J. Brummel
Campus Representative: Philip Bean

Olivia Fraser
Institution: St. John Fisher College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and become a professor at the college level in chemistry.
Mentor(s): Dr. Alexey Ignatchenko, Dr. KSV Santhanam
Campus Representative: Kristin Picardo

Rebecca Gorelov
Institution: Williams College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct research in the field of microbiology and immunology, specifically studying host pathogen interactions in the context of malaria at the National Institutes of Health.
Mentor(s): Piyush Gupta, Daniel H. Miller, Lois Banta, Janis Bravo, Marina Caskey, Lilian Nogueira
Campus Representative: Katerina King

Dean Huang
Institution: New York University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical particle physics, cosmology, or unification theories, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Leif Ristroph, Jude Clapper, Peter Morgan, Ying Chih Chang
Campus Representative: Jennifer Quilter

Yun Young Kim
Institution: Vassar College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research in the laboratory and practice medicine in the clinic.
Mentor(s): Joseph M. Tanski, Kevin H. Gardner, Donald Gagné, Jingshi Shen
Campus Representative: Lisa Kooperman

Isabel Klein
Institution: Barnard College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in synthetic organic chemistry for a major research university, the government, or a pharmaceutical company.
Mentor(s): Professor Andrew Crowther, Dr. Keith Gordon, Dr. Mia Siochi, Dr. Godfrey Sauti, Professor Jonathan Snow
Campus Representative: James Runsdorf

Phillip Liu
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct translational and clinical research in infectious diseases and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Rachel P. Galimidi, Pamela J. Bjorkman, Hengchang Guo, Yu Chen, Botir Sagdullaev
Campus Representative: Barbara Green

Christopher Mallia
Institution: City University of New York: Hunter College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics, focusing on material science. Investigate novel materials for diverse engineering applications in a government, industrial, or public research environment.
Mentor(s): Steve Greenbaum, Phillip Stallworth, Lisa Cirrincione, Shen Lai
Campus Representative: Stephen Lassonde

Matthew Metcalf
Institution: SUNY College at Cortland
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in either Mathematics or Physics. Conduct research at an academic institution and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Melissa Morris, Dr. Mark Richardson, Dr. Isa Jubran
Campus Representative: Jerome O’Callaghan

Jeremiah Piersante
Institution: Hobart & William Smith College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geoscience with a concentration in Meteorology. Conduct Meteorology research and teach university level students in a liberal arts setting.
Mentor(s): Nicholas Metz, Eric Hoffman
Campus Representative: Scott MacPhail

Andrew Stewart
Institution: SUNY University at Buffalo
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research in addiction with the specific goal of discovering novel psychotherapeutics and teaching at a university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Dietz, Dr. Craig Werner, Jennifer Martin, Dr Jane Saffel
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Colucci

Avi Vajpeyi
Institution: College of Wooster
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics with research focused on gravitational-wave astronomy and how it can inform innovation and our understanding of the universe.
Mentor(s): Nathan Sommer, Rory Smith, Jonah Kanner, Denise Byrnes, Susan Lehman, Simon Gray
Campus Representative: Sarah Sobeck

Ohio

Avnika Bali
Institution: Miami University: Oxford
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I wish to to obtain a PhD with academia as my long-term goal. Ultimately, I would like to conduct research while also teaching at a university.
Mentor(s): Gary A. Lorigan, Dominik Konkolewicz
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama

Carlisle DeJulius
Institution: University of Akron
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Research biomaterials for tissue engineering applications and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Rebecca Kuntz Willits, Sarah Snyder, Cynthia Reinhart-King, Francois Bordeleau
Campus Representative: Donald Visco

Madison Flasco
Institution: Otterbein University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology. Research infectious diseases of agricultural crops and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Marc F. Fuchs, Larissa Osterbaan, Dr. Jennifer Bennet
Campus Representative: John Tansey

April Futch
Institution: Wheaton College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: My goal is to become a computational particle physicist and teach at the university level, so that I can actively engage in research and also inspire and train the next generation of scientists.
Mentor(s): Dr. Darren Craig
Campus Representative: Aj Poelarends

Tyler Heintz
Institution: Westminster College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research and teach at a University.
Mentor(s): Dr. Thomas Oberst, Dr. Eric Mamajek
Campus Representative: Craig Caylor

Adelaide Kruse
Institution: Ohio University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Research in physical chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Katherine Cimatu, Narendra Adhikari, Uvinduni Premadasa
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Clodfelter

Max Leveridge
Institution: Miami University: Oxford
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Animal Ecology. Conduct ecological research for governmental organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency or Department of the Interior.
Mentor(s): Rachael Morgan-Kiss, Greg Cook, Michael Brudzinski, Robert Skoumal
Campus Representative: Paul Urayama

Bertrand Neyhouse
Institution: Ohio University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in electrochemical engineering and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Gerardine Botte, Dr. Madhivanan Muthuvel, Dr. Luciano Paolinelli, Dr. Marc Singer, Dr. Sam Velraj, Ali Estejab
Campus Representative: Elizabeth Clodfelter

Kenny Nguyen
Institution: Purdue University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research on the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
Mentor(s): Daniel Suter, Ph.D., Haley Roeder. Peter J. Hollenbeck, Ph.D., Zu-Hang Sheng, Ph.D., Sunan Li, Ph.D., Hyun Sung, Peter J. Houghton, Ph.D., Hemant K. Bid, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Veronica Schirm

Taylor Schaffner
Institution: Ohio State University: Columbus Campus
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: After obtaining my Ph.D. in physics, I would like to continue research in computational nuclear theory while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Richard J. Furnstahl, Dr. Harris P. Kagan, Dr. Dale Shane Smith
Campus Representative: Dana Kuchem

Nathaniel Starkman
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical astrophysics and teach at the university level
Mentor(s): Dr. Ira Wasserman, Dr. John Ruhl, Dr. Gary Chottiner, Dr. Michael Kenney
Campus Representative: Amanda McCarthy

Samuel Swain
Institution: Bowdoin College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in abstract algebra, teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Manuel Reyes
Campus Representative: Cindy Stocks

Oklahoma

Alicia Aguilar
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: As an M.D./Ph.D., I hope to study epigenetic signal pathways linked to an autoimmune disease while treating patients, thereby creating a bridge between scientific research and medical application.
Mentor(s): Edward Shaw, Melissa Brewer, Dan Salomon, Xiangzhi Meng, Josh Ramsey, Nicholas Flynn
Campus Representative: Jessica Roark

Lizzi Hahn
Institution: University of Puget Sound
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D.-Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences. Conduct research in toxicology and practice clinical medicine.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Sherry, Dr. Mark O. Martin
Campus Representative: Kelli Delaney

Laura Jardine
Institution: Oklahoma City University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Teach at the university level and conduct research on climate change’s effects on species distributions and local populations by studying microhabitats and the organisms within them.
Mentor(s): Anthony Stancampiano, Adam Ryburn, Michael Dillon, Kennan Oyen, Anthony Stancampiano, Laurie Kauffman, Patrick Gaffney
Campus Representative: Karen Youmans

William Starr
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Upon earning a PhD, I plan to research antibiotic resistance mechanisms to further understand and eradicate bacterial infections by collaboratively designing new therapies with existing antibiotics.
Mentor(s): Dr. Erika Lutter, Dr. Toby Nelson, Rawan Eleshy
Campus Representative: Jessica Roark

Oregon

Kieran Berton
Institution: St. Olaf College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I hope to earn Ph.D. in Astrophysics. I aspire to earn a tenured position at a major university and conduct research related to Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Mentor(s): Angus McMullen, Jasna Brujic, Brian Borovsky, Carl Melis
Campus Representative: Mary Walzak

Delaney Smith
Institution: Oregon State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. conducting biomedical research, teaching a computational genetics course and practicing as an emergency room physician at a medical school teaching hospital.
Mentor(s): Dr. Angela Ozburn, Dr. Jeff Chang, Dr. Chih-Feng Wu, Dr. Pamela Metten, Dr. John Crabbe
Campus Representative: LeAnn Joy Adam

Pennsylvania

Richard Anderson III
Institution: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D. and Ph.D. in Bio-molecular Neuroscience/Neurotechnology. Create an independently funded cooperative Research and Development company for the betterment of humanity.
Mentor(s): Fletcher White, Bronwyn Kivell, Teri Belecky-Adams, Subramanian Dharmarajan
Campus Representative: E. Jane Luzar

Benjamin Catalano
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computational or theoretical chemistry. Conduct computational/theoretical research in nanomaterials in academia and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. John-David R. Rocha, Dr. Nicholas Kotov, Yoonseob Kim
Campus Representative: Suzanne O’Handley

Jason Cornelius
Institution: Penn State University Park
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I will earn a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and conduct research in rotorcraft aeromechanics to advance the knowledge of vertical lift vehicles.
Mentor(s): Sven Schmitz, Michael Kinzel, Susan Stewart, Richard Auhl, Frank Archibald, Jason Wright, Joshua O’Neil, William Warmbrodt, Natasha Barbely
Campus Representative: Tanya Furman

Travis Court
Institution: Allegheny College
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Conduct research in large observational astronomy surveys and teach at the university level
Mentor(s): James C. Lombardi, Jr., Saurabh Jha
Campus Representative: Patrick Jackson

Rebekah Ford
Institution: Juniata College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics or Microbial Ecology. Conduct research on environmental microbial communities, potentially for the government.
Mentor(s): Regina Lamendella, Justin Wright, Maura Donohue
Campus Representative: Ursula Williams

Richard Gawel
Institution: Gettysburg College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Molecular Pharmacology. Perform toxicity research on developing pharmaceuticals.
Mentor(s): Lucas Thompson, Peter Fong, Ryan Kerney
Campus Representative: Maureen Forrestal

Joshua Hellerick
Institution: Bucknell University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum computing, helping to pave the way for the next generation of computers.
Mentor(s): Ben Vollmayr-Lee, Heidi Lorimor
Campus Representative: Margaret Marr

Kate Henderson
Institution: Villanova University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I am interested in conservation ecology, with a focus on how species interactions should drive management practices. I am interested in a career in academia to blend research with teaching.
Mentor(s): Michael Kaspari, Jane Lucas, Steven Goldsmith, Alicia Hendrix, Steven Goldsmith, Nathaniel Weston
Campus Representative: Kurt Davies

Benjamin Hess
Institution: Wheaton College
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in geochemistry, studying igneous and metamorphic rock formations. I will enter academia as a means to use my degree to research the formation of ore and mineral deposits.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Greenberg, Stephen Moshier
Campus Representative: Aj Poelarends

Mikaila Hoffman
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Chemistry. Teach at the collegiate level and conduct biochemical research with applications to human health.
Mentor(s): Manish Mehta, Justine Cassell, Michael Madaio
Campus Representative: Manish Mehta

Karam Idrees
Institution: Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in organic or organometallic chemistry. Conduct research in renewable energy and energy storage development at the Department of Energy national laboratories.
Mentor(s): Dr. Edward Rajaseelan, Dr. Elon Ison
Campus Representative: Michael Jackson

Meredith Johnson
Institution: Dickinson College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research to investigate diseases at the molecular level with a particular interest in improving health outcomes in populations that are underserved.
Mentor(s): Jason Gavenonis, John Barthell, José Agosto, Victor Gonzalez, John Hong, Heather LaBarre
Campus Representative: Yarnell Dickinson

River Jordan
Institution: Moravian College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Combined M.D./Ph.D. in Neurology and Neurobiology. Execute translational neurobiological research for neural diseases; ultimately provide exceptional care to patients while educating future doctors.
Mentor(s): Cecilia Fox, Anthony Norcia, Stacey Zaremba
Campus Representative: James Skalnik

Jordyn Karliner
Institution: Ursinus College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and conduct neurobiological research at an academic institution or medical research facility.
Mentor(s): Dr. Michael Lane, Dr. Jennifer Round
Campus Representative: Kelly Sorensen

Isaac Mastalski
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on sustainable chemical and fuel production and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Götz Veser, Amey More
Campus Representative: Judith Zang

Patrick Mulcahey
Institution: Georgetown University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Medical Engineering. Conduct research at the intersection of nanotechnology and medicine and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jong-in Hahm, Dr. Edward Van Keuren, Michael Selzer M.D. Ph.D., Dr. Li-Qing Jin
Campus Representative: Edward Meyertholen

Audrey Nickle
Institution: Westminster College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Cell Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Karen K. Resendes
Campus Representative: Craig Caylor

Emily Ostrow
Institution: Drexel University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology with a focus in ornithology. Work in a museum where I can both have an active research program and engage in public education.
Mentor(s): Jason D. Weckstein, Nathan H. Rice, Dane C. Ward, John Wnek
Campus Representative: Meredith Wooten

Anna Overholts
Institution: Cornell University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, then conduct research in organic chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Geoffrey Coates, Lilliana Morris, William Dichtel, Brian Smith
Campus Representative: Beth Fiori

Aaron Seidel
Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: A PhD in Hydrology and a MS in civil engineering will enable me to conduct research in modeling watersheds, as well as design sustainable solutions to parts of the world suffering from water scarcity.
Mentor(s): Greg Mount, Dr.John Benhart
Campus Representative: Deanne Snavely

Congzhou Sha
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biophysics. Apply soft matter and computational physics to disease treatment and related medical research, as well as teach biological physics at a university.
Mentor(s): Andrea Liu, Tristan Sharp, Carl Goodrich
Campus Representative: Wallace Genser

Erin Sipple
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience: Conduct research investigating the neurobiological basis of schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders, teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. David Volk, Dr. Aryn Gittis, Dr. Jon Jarvik, Dr. Javier Lopez, Dr. Emily Drill
Campus Representative: Richelle Bernazzoli

Christina Slack
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Employed in research and development within a government institution.
Mentor(s): Dr. Steven Girard
Campus Representative: Steven Anderson

Rosalie Sowers
Institution: Penn State University Park
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in computational biology. Conduct research in genomics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Song Tan, John Lloyd, Shin-Han Shiu, Anjel Helms, John Tooker
Campus Representative: Tanya Furman

Breanna Titchen
Institution: Gettysburg College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I will obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology with a concentration in Cancer Biology. I will conduct cancer research and be a professor at the university level.
Mentor(s): Steven James, Daniel Finley, Ka Ying Hung, Suzanne Elsasser, Veronique Delesalle, Gregory Krukonis
Campus Representative: Maureen Forrestal

Riley Xu
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I will pursue a Ph.D. in physics. I plan to conduct research as a professor.
Mentor(s): Ira Rothstein, Minki Jeong, Henrik Ronnow, Ivica Zivkovic, Gordon Rule, Michael Domach
Campus Representative: Richelle Bernazzoli

Rhode Island

Rachel Bellisle
Institution: University of Rhode Island
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research on physiological signals or medical device development to support the accessibility of medical technology at a research institute or university.
Mentor(s): Dr. Walter Besio
Campus Representative: David Heskett

Nicholas Russo
Institution: University of Connecticut
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a Ph.D. in Ecology, conduct research in bird population and community ecology, protect against species impoverishment in response to global change, and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Morgan Tingley, Dr. Chris Elphick, Dr. Carole Cheah, Mattie Vandenboom, Ron Taylor, Dr. Nathan Havill, Dr. Mark Urban, Dr. Dana Drake, Dr. Timothy Farkas
Campus Representative: Rowena Grainger

South Carolina

Jacob Baltzegar
Institution: University of South Carolina: Columbia
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in materials chemistry and biomolecular engineering and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Mark Uline, Melissa Moss, Nick van der Munnik, Jochen Lauterbach, Kate Mingle
Campus Representative: Novella Beskid

Calvin Blaschke
Institution: Coker College
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph. D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science to improve the understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease.
Mentor(s): Dr. Joseph Flaherty, Dr. Evans-Anderson
Campus Representative: Tracy Parkinson

Bridget Luckie
Institution: Clemson University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Molecular Microbiology. Conduct translational biomedical research and teach at a university that places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research.
Mentor(s): Kerry Smith, PhD, Grace Kisirkoi, MS, Prof. Gerhard Roedel, Aslihan Ekim, MSc, Michael Sehorn, PhD, Charles Specht, PhD, Stuart Levitz, MD, Andrew Tennyson, PhD
Campus Representative: Ricki Shine

Zachary Miller
Institution: Furman University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to conduct research in an industry career as an Aerospace Engineer. I intend to study the systems and processes used in space systems.
Mentor(s): Dr. Peter Pfeifer
Campus Representative: Scott Henderson

Tristan Yates
Institution: Emory University
Field of Study: Psychology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, with an emphasis on emotional disorders. Conduct research on brain development and teach in the university setting.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jane Roberts, Dr. Abigail Hogan, Dr. Jane Roberts, Shannon O’Connor, Dr. Andrew Miller, Evanthia Wommack, Jessica Scherr
Campus Representative: Megan Friddle

South Dakota

Andrew Schacht
Institution: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: PhD in Immunology. Engage in biomedical research on pathogens at a government or university institution.
Mentor(s): Dr. Limei Zhang, Cindy Chou, Ming Li
Campus Representative: Laura Damuth

Kristie Schmidt
Institution: University of South Dakota
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Basic Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology. Conduct research for the U.S. Public Health Service.
Mentor(s): Dr. Michael Chaussee, Dr. Andrea Herrera, Dr. Scot Ouellette, Dr. Victor Huber
Campus Representative: Mark Maxon

Tennessee

Sajant Anand
Institution: Wake Forest University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a PhD. in Physics, with focus on quantum nanoelectronics. I then hope to teach classes and conduct research on next-generation computing devices as faculty at a university.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Bokor, Dr. Jon Gorchon, Yang Yang, Sam Cho, Oana Jurchescu
Campus Representative: Thomas Phillips

Alex Coley
Institution: University of South Alabama
Field of Study: Medicine
Career Goal: I plan to obtain a MD/PhD degree in order to become an oncologist, and contribute to cancer treatment through cancer research as a PhD and translating that research into patient care as a MD.
Mentor(s): Dr. Glen Borchert, Dr. Oliver McDonald, Dr. Glen Borchert, Dr. Michael Spector
Campus Representative: Michael Spector

Kindyl King
Institution: Austin Peay State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematics related to biology, economics, or other associated disciplines.
Mentor(s): Dr. Samuel N. Jator
Campus Representative: Matthew Kenney

Zachary Sexton
Institution: University of Delaware
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine (BME). Conduct research as a principal investigator at the CDC, NIH, or another agency. Advise medical research regulations, and later, teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jason P. Gleghorn, Joshua T. Morgan
Campus Representative: Lauren Barsky

Douglas White
Institution: University of Tennessee: Chattanooga
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. I will do physics research with a mathematical emphasis and teach either math or physics at a university level.
Mentor(s): Boris Belinskiy
Campus Representative: David K. Giles

Texas

Jeanie Aird
Institution: University of Texas at Dallas
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in the innovation of renewable energy technologies while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Axelle Viré, Arif Malik, Matthew Lackner, Evan Gaertner, Turaj Ashuri
Campus Representative: Douglas Dow

Arden Baxter
Institution: Rollins College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in applied mathematics and work for an international humanitarian aid organization.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kristen Abernathy, Dr. Zachary Abernathy
Campus Representative: Jayashree Shivamoggi

Michael Doerfert
Institution: Texas Tech University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: In order to conduct medical research, teach at a university level, and contribute to improving healthcare delivery and quality of life, I plan to seek a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering.
Mentor(s): Dr. Ronald Hedden, Ph.D., Dr. Rutvik Godbole, Ph.D., Michael Sees
Campus Representative: Wendoli Flores

Kendal Ezell
Institution: Texas A&M University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in a clinical setting and develop new medical technologies in practice.
Mentor(s): Duncan Maitland, Landon Nash, Mark Packard
Campus Representative: Jamaica Pouncy

Kanika Gakhar
Institution: Texas A&M University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research in biomimicry and nature-inspired designs to revolutionize atmospheric and space flight
Mentor(s): Dr. John Valasek, Cameron Rogers, Dr. Moble Benedict, David A Coleman, Dr. Thomas Pollock, Dr. James Boyd, Mrs. Deepika Sodhi
Campus Representative: Jamaica Pouncy

Wesley Godfrey
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in immunology. Conduct research in cancer immunology as a faculty member at a medical school.
Mentor(s): Lauren Ehrlich, Kirsten Koehler, Ruth G Perez
Campus Representative: Lydia Cornell

Hannah Hasson
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in extragalactic astrophysics, and either teach at the university level or create science popularization content for the general public.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kristen McQuinn, Dr. Edison Liang, Dr. Mike Montgomery
Campus Representative: Lydia Cornell

Prateek Kalakuntla
Institution: University of North Texas
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research into biologically friendly luminescent sensors and teach biochemistry at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Sreekar Marpu, Dr. Mohammad Omary, Erin Benton
Campus Representative: James Duban

Travis Kotzur
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to earn a PhD in bioengineering and then go on to work in industry focusing on cancer immunotherapy, followed by a career as a research professor in the field of biomedical engineering.
Mentor(s): Teja Guda, Christopher Rathbone, Mark Appleford, Brian Hermann, Roger Kamm, Vincent Diego
Campus Representative: Craig Jordan

Lucy Lai
Institution: Rice University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to attain a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. I intend to use behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging methods to conduct research in perceptual neuroscience and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Jeffrey Yau, Mehrdad Jazayeri, Eyal Muscal
Campus Representative: Caroline Quenemoen

Carl Marth
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: I would like to obtain a Ph.D. in experimental or theoretical particle physics and then pursue a career of research and teaching in academia.
Mentor(s): Timothy Andeen, Carlos Handy
Campus Representative: Lydia Cornell

Cory Nguyen
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn a PhD in Microbiology, teach at the university level, and conduct research in my own lab to develop preventative measures against disease-causing microbes and potential bioweapons.
Mentor(s): Karl Klose
Campus Representative: Craig Jordan

Camille Potts
Institution: Trinity University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in plant genetics or molecular biology. Conduct research in genetically engineered crops, teach at the university level, and lead outreach to improve public perception of genetic engineering.
Mentor(s): Corina Maeder, Seiichi Matsudda
Campus Representative: David Pooley

Ashton Short
Institution: Angelo State University
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: My goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Then, conduct research in Complex Variables or Algebra while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Dennis Hall, Dr. Scott Williams, Dr. Dave Youngblood
Campus Representative: Shirley Eoff

Jordan Todes
Institution: Northwestern University
Field of Study: Geosciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences. I intend to conduct research in Earth history and sedimentary geology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Magdalena Osburn, Bradley Sageman, Steven Jacobsen, Emile Okal
Campus Representative: Latanya Williams

Brooke Versaw
Institution: Texas A&M University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Chemistry. Conduct research in polymeric materials.
Mentor(s): Dr. Karen L. Wooley, Samantha Kristufek, Dr. Lauren Link, Dr. Steve Lockless, Dr. Xuelin Bian, Dr. Junha Jeon, Rush Scaggs, Gabriella Trog
Campus Representative: Jamaica Pouncy

Utah

Cameron Owen
Institution: University of Utah
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry, focusing on physical chemistry. My goal is to conduct research in ion chemistry and teach in the university setting.
Mentor(s): Peter B. Armentrout, Joost M. Bakker, Peter B. Armentrout, Jon Seger, Adam Boocher, Henry Charlier
Campus Representative: Lisa Batchelder

Damon Petersen
Institution: Brigham Young University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Perform research for a more efficient and intelligent future. Teach at the university level. Ph.D. in chemical engineering focused on process optimization.
Mentor(s): Dr. John Hedengren, Logal Beal, Jose Mojica, Ada I-Ting Lin, Dr. Neal Chung
Campus Representative: Barry Bickmore

Andrew Walters
Institution: Utah State University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Stanford then work for Synthetic Genomics. Characterize genetic potential of Archaea and engineer gene sequences to cure disease and generate renewable energy.
Mentor(s): Anna Doloman, Dr. Ronald Sims, Dr. Charles Miller, Jon Wood, Jake Forsgren, Justin Stubbs
Campus Representative: Kristine Miller

Virginia

Archis Bhandarkar
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D. Ph.D. in Systems Biology. Conduct research in systems neuroscience that translates into clinical insights for patients with neurological disorders, as well as insights into what makes us human.
Mentor(s): Ron Weiss, Brian Teague, Susan Faja, Tessa Clarkson, Oscar Ces, Hok Hei Tam. Daniel Anderson, Mriganka Sur
Campus Representative: Eileen Ng

Thomas Boudreaux
Institution: High Point University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in cosmology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Brad Barlow, Scott Fleming
Campus Representative: Meredith Malburne-Wade

Kylie Campbell
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Pursue a Ph.D. in aquatic ecology. Conduct research to understand how aquatic food webs will respond to climate change, and the implications this will have for water quality and ecosystem function.
Mentor(s): Jon Doubek, Cayelan Carey, Kriddie Whitmore, Tony Timpano, Stephen Schoenholtz
Campus Representative: Christina McIntyre

Samuel Fedeler
Institution: North Carolina State University
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: PhD in aerospace engineering or applied physics. Conduct research in spaceflight or astronomical instrumentation development.
Mentor(s): Jenna Samra, Peter Cheimets, Paul Huffman, Christian White, Cheryl Lindeman
Campus Representative: Tiffany Kershner

Arvind Gupta
Institution: University of Virginia
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy/Astrophysics. Conduct research and teach at a university.
Mentor(s): Rachael L. Beaton, Steven R. Majewski, Ryan Lynch
Campus Representative: Michael Timko

Likhitha Kolla
Institution: College of William and Mary
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/Ph.D in Systems Biology. Conduct interdisciplinary research on gene regulatory networks involved in cancer growth and progression and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. William Buchser, PhD., Dr. Margaret Saha, Dr. Greg Smith, Dr. Oliver Kerscher, Dr. Margaret Saha, Dr. Ioannis Eleftherianos
Campus Representative: Lisa Grimes

William Lambert
Institution: Roanoke College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics/ Engineering in order to continue with my interest in research of physics applications.
Mentor(s): Rama Balasubramanian
Campus Representative: Rama Balasubramanian

Christina Lee
Institution: University of Virginia
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: My career goals are to go to graduate school in biochemistry and molecular genetics. I want to teach and conduct research at the university level.
Mentor(s): Patrick Grant, Margaret Munger, Daniel Peek
Campus Representative: Michael Timko

Anya Michaelsen
Institution: Williams College
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in pure mathematics. Conduct research in abstract algebra and teach at the college/university level.
Mentor(s): Pamela Harris, Brent Heeringa, Corey Cleland
Campus Representative: Katerina King

Gabrielle Strandquist
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in Computer Science and Bioinformatics and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor(s): Dr. Gabriel Robins
Campus Representative: Jeff Wing

Coleman Swaim
Institution: James Madison University
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: My ultimate goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Biophysical Chemistry and to research either in a university or industry setting.
Mentor(s): Oleksandr Kokhan
Campus Representative: Melinda Adams

Virgin Islands

Nirisha Commodore
Institution: University of the Virgin Islands
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: M.D., Ph.D. in Investigative Medicine. I hope to conduct clinically-relevant research in gynecologic oncology and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): David Sherr, P.h.D, Alejandra Ramirez-Cardenas, Barbara Kazmierczak, MD, PhD, Ethan Rundell, Jennilee Robinson, Ph.D.
Campus Representative: Antonio Brathwaite

Vermont

Sebastian Hanna
Institution: University of Vermont
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in Neuroscience. Lead a research group that investigates the underlying neurobiology of learning and memory while teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Benedek Erdos, Giuseppe Petrucci, Rebecca Harvey
Campus Representative: Rory Waterman

Washington

Julianna Bauman
Institution: University of Washington
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: I plan to earn an MD/PhD in order to pursue a career in medical research supplemented with clinical work in neurology. Ideally, I would like to teach at the university level as my career progresses.
Mentor(s): Paul Crane, Gwenn Garden, Macarena Aloi, Jan Pruszak, Vishal Menon, Mark Cookson, Sasha Beilina
Campus Representative: Robin Chang

Camille Birch
Institution: University of Washington
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct translation neural engineering research and teach at the post-graduate level.
Mentor(s): Eberhard Fetz
Campus Representative: Robin Chang

Ben Fixman
Institution: Colorado State University
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D in neuroscience. Conduct research on neurological diseases and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): James Bamburg, Laurie Minamide, Alisa Shaw, Jen Krafchick
Campus Representative: Mary Swanson

Mira Liu
Institution: Claremont McKenna College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry. Investigate energy systems within environmental and economic constraints, and develop sustainable processes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Mentor(s): Jared Shadish, Cole DeForest, Aaron Leconte
Campus Representative: Marion Preest

Tyler Valentine
Institution: University of Washington
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Initially, I will pursue a PhD in Space Science and Technology. I will then spend my life researching, inventing, and developing the technologies that will enable humans to utilize asteroid resources.
Mentor(s): Robert Winglee
Campus Representative: Robin Chang

Wisconsin

Kasey Berger
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: I aspire to obtain a Ph. D. in Materials Science. I hope to conduct research in innovative materials for electronics.
Mentor(s): Matthew Jewell
Campus Representative: Karen Havholm

Avamarie Brueggeman
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in digital signal processing and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Hynek Boril
Campus Representative: William Hoyer

Mikaela Coose
Institution: Olivet Nazarene University
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electromagnetics, RF and Microwave Antenna Technology. Lead research lab in electromagnetics as it potentially relates to military defense as well as improvements in the medical field.
Mentor(s): Dr. R. Shane Ritter, Alisha Clark, Joseph Makarewicz
Campus Representative: Lisa McGrady

Amanda Danno
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct research in medical genetics, and seek employment at a government agency (e.g. NIH, NSF, etc.), university, or company.
Mentor(s): Dr. Kirsten Crossgrove
Campus Representative: Steven Anderson

Mareena Franke
Institution: Coe College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. Conduct research in organic chemistry in industry.
Mentor(s): Scott Stoudt, Firdevs Duru
Campus Representative: Marie Baehr

Emily Gullerud
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Field of Study: Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics, followed by a career in research at a university or in private industry.
Mentor(s): James S. Walker, Gary W. Don, James S. Walker
Campus Representative: Karen Havholm

Elizabeth Laskowski
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Field of Study: Materials Research
Career Goal: Research and Teaching are two passions of mine, and as a University Professor, I hope to teach in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Materials Science and conduct related research.
Mentor(s): Dr. Elizabeth Glogowski
Campus Representative: Karen Havholm

Emilie Lozier
Institution: Oberlin College
Field of Study: Chemistry
Career Goal: I want to obtain a PhD in inorganic chemistry, conduct materials research in industry or academia while engaging in global collaboration, and eventually teach at the university level as a professor.
Mentor(s): Ferdinand Drünert, Doris Möncke, Lothar Wondraczek, Zeb Page, Catherine Oertel
Campus Representative: Manish Mehta

Michael McDonnell
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics. Conduct research in the field of Chemical Physics and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Stephen Drucker, Abra Brisbin
Campus Representative: Karen Havholm

Anjana Murali
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Career Goal: MD/PhD in Nephrology. Conduct research on acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease and translate my findings into clinical treatments and drug therapies.
Mentor(s): Sunder Sims-Lucas, Jacqueline Ho, Ira Driscoll, Nicole Nowak, Somaditya Sen, Leonardo Fernandino, Raj Kotinthi, Adam Lietzan
Campus Representative: Judith Zang

Kyrstyn Ong
Institution: Swarthmore College
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: After obtaining a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, I plan on conducting nanomaterials research and teaching at the university level.
Mentor(s): Kyle Wagner, Padma Gopalan, Catherine Kanimozhi
Campus Representative: Melissa Mandos

Elizabeth Penn
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Field of Study: Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. Conduct research in atmospheric chemistry and teach at the university level.
Mentor(s): Dr. Jennifer F. Newman, Professor Tracey Holloway, Professor Huifang Xu, Shiyun Jin
Campus Representative: Julie Stubbs

Daniel Scott
Institution: University of Houston
Field of Study: Physics and Astronomy
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in nanomaterials and ion beam physics and teach at the university level. Secondary focus to strengthen international collaboration with Chinese universities.
Mentor(s): Wei-Kan Chu, Emmanuel Epie
Campus Representative: Jennifer Asmussen