2010 Goldwater Scholars

(Listed by State of Legal Residence)

Alabama

Tamara Michelle Burleson
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D. in Medical Oncology. Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and practice clinical oncology at an academic institution.

Atbin Doroodchi
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Biology/Mathematics
Career Goal: My career goal is to work as a research neurologist with a Ph.D. in Cell Biology at a leading university or at the NIH.

Anna Kathryn Hailey
Institution: University of Mississippi
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering. Conduct research on sources of alternative energy for a private company or governmental agency.

David Marshall Harris
Institution: Auburn University
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: I plan to pursue an M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical (or Chemical) Engineering. I hope to do research and practice medicine in an academic setting.

Shweta Naran Patel
Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major(s): Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Teach and conduct research in biomedical sciences at a leading medical research university.

Alaska

Kaija Jan Klauder
Institution: College of the Atlantic
Major(s): Human Ecology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology. Conduct field research, promote effective wildlife management.

Arizona

Troy Jarred Comi
Institution: University of Arizona
Major(s): Chemistry/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. Conduct research in an academic setting with the goal of producing novel and smoothly-interfaced tools for research.

Nicholas R. DeStefino
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Major(s): Neuroscience/History
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the neural bases of mental health disease and teach at the university level.

Beryl Magnolia Jones
Institution: University of Arizona
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Ecology, Evolution and Behavioral Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Neurobiology. Conduct research at a university and teach undergraduates both in the classroom and in the lab.

Edward Heesung Lee
Institution: Arizona State University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in electronic imaging and teach at the university level.

Tyler Libey
Institution: Arizona State University
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Conduct neuroengineering research and teach at the university level.

Glenn Markov
Institution: Arizona State University
Major(s): Biological Science/Computer Science
Career Goal: To advance the potential of human biology to overcome illness, disease, and injury through the use of molecular, genomic, and bioinformatic tools.

Elaine Oberlick
Institution: Emory University
Major(s): Biology/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological or Biomedical science. Perform academic research at a university.

Jennifer Marie Sierchio
Institution: University of Arizona
Major(s): Astronomy/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in theoretical astrophysics and teach at the university level.

Arkansas

Rachel Hoffmann
Institution: University of Tulsa
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. Conduct research in infectious diseases at the National Institute of Health.

Kristin Ann Watson
Institution: University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Physics/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter or Nuclear Science. Work with NASA or work towards developing clean, efficient energy alternatives.

California

Kate Denham Alexander
Institution: Brown University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy. Conduct research in astronomy or cosmology and teach at the university level.

Nicolas Frank Altemose
Institution: Duke University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Genomics. Conduct research in genome sciences and teach at the university level.

Ashley Rebecca Bonneau
Institution: Cal State Univ-Channel Islands
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology. Conduct research in the field of oncology and teach at the university level.

Larry Mangee Cai
Institution: University of California-Berkeley
Major(s): Molecular/Cellular Biology/Pharmacology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science, especially topics relating to major human diseases.

Ryan Chuang
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Major(s): Bioengineering/Human Biology
Career Goal: M.D. and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Conduct research in oncology and teach on at the university level.

Jacqueline Talea DesJardin
Institution: Georgetown University
Major(s): Neurobiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience. Conduct research on the biological basis of neuropsychiatric disorders as well as teach at the university level.

Leila Haghighat
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Major(s): Biology/English Literature
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Pathology, M.D. in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Conduct lab bench and clinical research in the pathogenesis of pulmonary disease.

Kerin Kirita Higa
Institution: Barnard College
Major(s): Neuroscience and Behavior
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on neurological diseases and disorders and teach at the university level.

Chaney Corey Lin
Institution: New York University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in gravitational physics and teach at the university level.

Benjamine Liu
Institution: Yale University
Major(s): Neurobiology/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in systems neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Christopher Pang
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D. with a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct biomedical research, supervise clinical trials, and teach at the university level.

Scott P. Revelli
Institution: University of California-San Diego
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Work to develop biomedical devices.

Yas Sanaiha
Institution: University of California-Irvine
Major(s): Biological Science/Spanish
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in biomedical science, teach at a research university and serve as a clinical professor of neurology.

John Salvatore Scotti
Institution: University of Chicago
Major(s): Biological Chemistry/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in high-throughput organic synthesis and teach at the university level.

Yomay Shyur
Institution: Wellesley College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in astrophysics or atmospheric science.

Justin David Silverman
Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Major(s): Biophysics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct experimental research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

David Sing
Institution: Rice University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Incorporate benchside biomaterials and tissue engineering research into bedside therapeutic orthopedic applications.

Kevin Jacob Slagle
Institution: University of California-Irvine
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Particle or Quantum Physics. Cunduct research in particle physics or join research and development of quantum computers.

Jessica Jane Ye
Institution: Cornell University
Major(s): Biochemistry/ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct academic research in biomedical science, teach at the university level, and see some patients for cohort studies.

Wesley Yu
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct basic and translational medical research and teach at the university level.

Colorado

Katy Hooper Benson
Institution: Colorado State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D in Biochemistry. Conduct research in biochemistry either in academia or in industry.

Anya Burkart
Institution: Creighton University
Major(s): Physics/German
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Develop innovate procedures and technologies to address medical needs.

Michael Gary Christiansen
Institution: Arizona State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics. Conduct research in physics and materials for the US Department of Energy.

Kevin Robert Fiedler
Institution: University of Colorado-Boulder
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in quantum computing and teach at the university level.

Lisa Ann Goddard
Institution: Oberlin College
Major(s): Biology/Music Performance
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physiology. Conduct research in human physiology, focusing on the neuromuscular aspects of movement; teach at the university level.

Patricia Grace MacQueen
Institution: University of Oregon
Major(s): Geological Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geophysics. Conduct research in geophysics and apply research to hazard mitigation.

Diana Yuan Qiu
Institution: Yale University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in soft condensed matter and computational biophysics and teach at the university level.

Grant Martin Ruehle
Institution: University of Denver
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in the area of analytical chemistry.

Zachary Robert Winkler
Institution: University of Tulsa
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Toxicology. Work at a national laboratory directing a research team focusing on antioxidants and drug discovery.

Connecticut

Matthew Peters
Institution: Tulane University
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Physics. Conduct research in physics and teach at the university level.

Kelsey Patricia Taylor
Institution: Connecticut College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on neurological disease and teach at the university level.

John Frederick Ware
Institution: Amherst College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct theoretical or experimental research in fundamental physics and teach at the university level.

Samantha Wood
Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in computer science and teach at the university level.

Delaware

Michael G. Napolitano
Institution: University of Delaware
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary and Molecular Biology. Conduct research in a synthesis between chemistry, evolutionary biology, and biochemistry at a university

District of Columbia

Andrew Paul Groves
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Integrated Sciences/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct research on an innovative chemical topic and teach at the university level.

Florida

Juan Baso
Institution: University of South Florida
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in academic or industrial drug discovery for anti-cancer novel compounds.

Michael William Eastwood
Institution: Rice University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Particle Physics. Conduct research in particle physics, teaching and inspiring the next generation of physicists at the university level.

Michael George Mavros
Institution: University of Florida
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research at the interface of chemical biology and physical organic chemistry, and teach at the university level.

Vivek Pal
Institution: Florida State University
Major(s): Mathematics/Statistics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research to advance pure mathematics while spreading my passion for mathematics as a university professor.

Kristen Michelle Ramsey
Institution: Florida State University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology and Biochemistry. Conduct clinical and laboratory research into the biological and biochemical mechanisms behind cancer.

Christopher Ryan Reeg
Institution: University of Florida
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter physics and teach at the university level.

Andrew Scheuermann
Institution: University of Florida
Major(s): Chemistry/Economics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Material Science. Conduct research in power sources and alternative energy and possibly teach at the university level.

Amber Nicole Schmidt
Institution: University of South Florida
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct cancer research in the field of immunology.

Justin Wright
Institution: Rollins College
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics or Organic Chemistry. Conduct research on RNA and teach at a university.

Georgia

Christine Akoh
Institution: University of Georgia
Major(s): Food Science/Interdisciplinary Applied Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Food Chemistry/Nutrition. Conduct research to combat hunger and malnutrition issues around the world and teach at a university.

Michael Chunhao Chen
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Nucleotide Chemistry. Conduct clinical and laboratory research in molecular virology and teach at a university/medical school level.

Matthew Joseph Keeter
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Engineering
Career Goal: M.S. or Ph.D. in some facet of ECE. Work on cutting-edge research in industry or academia.

Ryan Alex Shaw
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Univ
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in alternative fuel sources and apply research on an industrial level.

Matthew Winterton
Institution: Brigham Young University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in immunology, apply research in a clinical setting, and teach at a distinguished medical school.

Hawaii

Stephanie Cheung
Institution: Grinnell College
Major(s): Chemistry/Sociology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Renewable Energy Sciences. Conduct research in solar energy and teach at the university level.

Idaho

Caitlin Crimp
Institution: Oregon State University
Major(s): Biophysical Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research and teach at a medical institution.

Illinois

Carlo Angiuli
Institution: Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in experimental number theory.

Michael Anthony Baumer
Institution: University of Chicago
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in experimental high-energy physics and teach at the university level.

Daniel Robert Gerber
Institution: University of Alabama
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in experimental mechanics as a research engineer.

Laurel M. Heckman
Institution: Butler University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neurochemistry. Conduct research in neuroscience and teach at a university level.

Ekaterina Andreevna Khramtsova
Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Major(s): Biological Science/Anthropology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pathology. Conduct studies of disease initiation and progression within different human populations

Nicole Ann Lorenz
Institution: University of Arkansas-Main Campus
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research related to improving environmental health in a national lab and then teach at the university level.

Kimberly M. Parker
Institution: University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research to develop systems to degrade pharmaceuticals present in water and teach at university.

Maxie Dion Schmidt
Institution: University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics or Computer Science. Conduct research and publish in my fields of study, both independently and as a professional in industry.

James William Snyder, Jr.
Institution: University of Chicago
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in computational chemistry and apply techniques to problems in plasma physics.

Kamil Bartlomiej Stelmach
Institution: University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Major(s): Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology or Geochemistry. I want to teach at the university level and conduct research in geobiology, geochemistry and evolution.

Matthew Robert Ware
Institution: Illinois State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical particle physics and teach at the university level.

Timothy Dale Wiser
Institution: Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in various areas of theoretical and mathematical physics and teach at the university level.

Indiana

Erika Cannon Anderson
Institution: Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology. Research the cell cycle and teach at the university level.

Eric Allen Crockett
Institution: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in cryptography and information security.

Christopher Faesi
Institution: Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Physics/Astrophysics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Perform research in the field of observational Astronomy and contribute to the scientific community.

Jennifer R. Kulow
Institution: Indiana University at Bloomington
Major(s): Astrophysics/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astronomy/Astrophysics. Research with NASA as a research astronaut or astrophysicist.

Iowa

Jeffrey Nirschl
Institution: University of Iowa
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in the neurobiology of disease to improve treatments; teach at a research hospital; and mentor students.

Colorado James Reed
Institution: University of Iowa
Major(s): Physics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Physics. Conduct research in experimental particle physics.

Connor Schenck
Institution: Iowa State University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: I want to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science and become a professor in order to operate a research lab in developmental robotics or AI.

Kansas

Shane Louis Scott
Institution: Kansas State University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: I plan to achieve a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and pursue a research career at a university or national laboratory.

Kevin Changhun Song
Institution: University of Kansas
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Structural Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Emily Nicole Tummons
Institution: Kansas State University
Major(s): Biological Systems Engineering/Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. Conduct research on water quality and sustainable methods for producing/supplying drinkable water.

Kentucky

Joshua G. Bradley
Institution: Morehead State University
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics/Computer Science. Conduct research in artificial intelligence and quantum computation as a university professor.

Jenna Marlee Shapiro
Institution: University of Kentucky
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering focusing on biomedical applications. Conduct research to develop cancer treatments and teach at the university level.

Alex Joseph Simon
Institution: Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on the molecular basis of memory and explore its applications to clinical medicine.

Louisiana

Tyler W. Crosby
Institution: Louisiana State Univ and A and M College
Major(s): Bioengineering
Career Goal: I am pursuing a career in medicine with an M.D./Ph.D. in biomedical engineering with an intent to pursue clinical research into genetic therapies.

Dallas James Krentzel
Institution: Centenary College of Louisiana
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research in evolutionary, functional, and developmental biology and teach at the university level.

Jessica Rosa Maxey
Institution: Southern Methodist University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Mathematics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Bioelectrical Engineering. Conduct research on technology relating to the nervous system and teach at the university level.

Maine

Molly Anne Kwiatkowski
Institution: Bowdoin College
Major(s): Neuroscience/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on Alzheimer’s disease in order to develop potential therapeutic strategies.

Joshua Edward Stawarz
Institution: University of New Hampshire
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in the area of space physics or astrophysics.

Maryland

Geoffrey Douglas Clapp
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Major(s): Mathematics/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. Conduct research in mathematical biology and teach at the university level.

Jenna Leigh Graham
Institution: Catholic University of America
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomaterials or cell and tissue engineering.

Nathaniel Tae-Sik Kim
Institution: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Major(s): Chemistry/Political Science
Career Goal: I plan to become a professor at the university level and conduct research in medicinal chemistry on novel enzyme and receptor targets.

Alexander Benson Leishman
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical or Ocean Engineering. Research and develop underwater vehicle technologies that aid exploration and scientific research.

Dayan Li
Institution: Harvard University
Major(s): Molecular/Cellular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. Conduct translational cancer research and teach at the university level.

Ethan Weber Schaler
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering focusing on Nanotechnology. Teach and conduct research into MEMS at a university or government research institute.

Vinay Tripuraneni
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Research the chemical basis of immune disease and develop novel therapeutics for treatment at a research institute.

Ellen Marie Tworkoski
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Join a research and development team in industry or conduct research at a government lab.

MengMeng Xu
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Major(s): Biochemistry/Economics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct basic research in drug delivery, perform clinical trials and teach at the university level.

Massachusetts

Taylor Phippen Adams
Institution: Hamilton College
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry and to work in the field of medical research, specifically in drug design.

Andrew Black
Institution: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research on fuel cells, chemical thermodynamics, and catalysis and teach in academia

Lynn M. Desmarais
Institution: MassBay Community College
Major(s): Biotechnology/Engineering
Career Goal: My academic goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. My career goal is to conduct tissue replacement research and development in industry.

Erin Jeanne Feeney
Institution: Davidson College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology/ Neurogenetics. Engineer neural circuits and research functional tissue regeneration; teach at a medical university.

Brittany Barker Lewis
Institution: College of William and Mary
Major(s): Neural Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neurobiology. Conduct research in biomedical science and treat the patients for whom I develop therapies.

Kelsi Lindblad
Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Biology/English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Joel Benjamin Specter
Institution: Wesleyan University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics and teach at the university level.

Nathaniel Steinsultz
Institution: Suffolk University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in nanotechnology and teach at the university level

Arti Deepa Tewari
Institution: Northeastern University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D./ M.D. with a focus on Oncology. Conduct research in biomedical science, practice medicine, and teach at a medical school.

Alex Tom Vai
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Research chemical aspects of global interdisciplinary challenges, such as issues of energy and the environment.

Michigan

Omar Abudayyeh
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biomaterials, nanobiotechnology, and medical devices and teach at the university level.

Cheri Marie Ackerman
Institution: Calvin College
Major(s): Biochemistry/Spanish
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biochemistry research on infectious disease and promote science education at a research institute or university.

Irena Rita Bierzynski
Institution: Lewis and Clark College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry. Locate a compelling Ph.D. program and then enter the professional world in industry.

Dennis Xiao Hu
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Chemistry/Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct and organize research in molecular biology and teach at the university level.

David Wayne Montague
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics and teach at the university level.

Tasneem Pierce
Institution: Michigan State University
Major(s): Molecular Genetics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics. Conduct research in a genetics lab and teach at the university level.

Michelle Lauren Robinette
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Neuroscience/French
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct translational stem cell research in Neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Jaie Christina Woodard
Institution: Oberlin College
Major(s): Physics/Music Performance
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics or Biophysics. Conduct research in the physics of biological systems.

Ray Zhang
Institution: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in cosmology and teach at the university level.

Minnesota

Deborah Adina Barany
Institution: Hamilton College
Major(s): Neuroscience/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience. Research the neural correlates of sensorimotor integration and teach at the college level.

Gregory Bentsen
Institution: University of Rochester
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and teach at the university level.

Marc Aaron Giesener
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Chemistry/Integrated Sciences
Career Goal: I want to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemistry, becoming a chemistry professor geared towards research and the dissemination of knowledge.

Allison W. Jacobel
Institution: Macalester College
Major(s): Geology/Environmental Studies
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Paleoceanography. Conduct research in paleoceanography and paleoclimatology and teach at a university or liberal arts college.

Anne Frances Kornahrens
Institution: Boston College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research developing novel marine natural products into pharmaceuticals for the world’s medical needs.

Xiaoying Lou
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Pharmacology. Conduct research on disease and drug/therapy development as a physician-scientist at the university level.

Grant Newton Remmen
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Major(s): Astrophysics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in theoretical and/or experimental astrophysics, quantum physics, and galactic dynamics.

Jillian Schleicher
Institution: University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Physics/Geology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Geoscience. Conduct research in geoscience.

Vladimir Vinnik
Institution: University of Saint Thomas
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D in Physical Organic Chemistry. My goal is to conduct interdisciplinary research in medicinal chemistry as well as to teach at a university level.

Mississippi

Nicolas John Treat
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Major(s): Polymer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. I hope to conduct research in the biomedical field and start a company that researches pharmaceutical products.

Missouri

Daniel Paul Cook
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Biological Science/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and M.D. in Transplant Surgery. Conduct clinical research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

April Renee Diebold
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Biological Science/International Affairs
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Genetics. Conduct research in island biogeography and teach at the university level.

Bertram Edward Drury
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D./M.D. in Developmental Biology/Toxicology. Conduct biomedical research and teach as a medical school faculty member.

Robert John Perkins
Institution: Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Physics/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in astrophysics and teach at the university level.

Katherine Wei Song
Institution: Princeton University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in electronic materials/devices and teach at the university level.

Rachel Waller
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. Conduct research on the molecular mechanisms of cancer development and teach at the university level.

Montana

Timothy Ian Brox
Institution: Montana State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Conduct research in glaciology and teach at the university level.

Loribeth Evertz
Institution: Montana State University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research on the fluid dynamics in the human body and teach at the collegiate level.

Nicholas James Huang
Institution: University of Rochester
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Music
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in BME and teach at the university level.

Nebraska

Rachel Marie Barkley
Institution: Drake University
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology. Conduct research in biomedical sciences focusing on understanding disease at the molecular level.

Michael Thomas Davidson
Institution: Creighton University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: M.D. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct translational research in Oncology.

Robert Michael Jacobberger
Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Conduct research in nanomaterials and teach at the university level.

Nevada

Shipra De
Institution: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Major(s): Mathematical Sciences/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Pursue a fulfilling and challenging career through conducting cutting-edge research and teaching at the collegiate level.

New Hampshire

Andrew Keith Capulli
Institution: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Perform research in either an academic or industrial setting.

Jake Thomas Lussier
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on data mining. Teach at the university level while leading research and exploring entrepreneurial ventures.

New Jersey

Yuliya Afinogenova
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Biochemistry/Economics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. I would like to work at the interface of basic research and medicine.

Adeetee Rajeev Bhide
Institution: Washington University-St. Louis
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in cognitive neuroscience and teach at the university level.

Matthew Allen De Niear
Institution: Davidson College
Major(s): Neuroscience
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct basic and clinical research on neuroplasticity and neuroprosthetics. Teach at the university level.

David Paul Gasalberti
Institution: Muhlenberg College
Major(s): Biological Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research on antibiotic synthesis pathways.

Allen Lin
Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Electrical and Computer Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D in Bioengineering. Conduct research in synthetic and systems biology and teach at the university level.

Logan Suneil Maingi
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics. Conduct research in applications of new mathematical ideas to physics and teach at the university level.

Sophia Ariella Porrino
Institution: Cornell University
Major(s): Neuroscience/Psychobiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research on neuropathologies, fund a laboratory, and teach at the university level.

Djordje Radicevic
Institution: Princeton University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical physics and teach at the university level.

Jennifer Marie Urban
Institution: College of New Jersey
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in solid-state chemistry.

Daniel Verbaro
Institution: Drexel University
Major(s): Biology/ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in biophysical chemistry and teach at the university level.

Mark Clayton Weidman
Institution: University of Delaware
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: My career goal is to earn a Ph.D. and lead a research group that works to find effective, abundant, and reliable catalysts for fuel cell technologies.

Gregory Frederick Zegarek
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Philosophy
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct basic and clinical research in neuroscience and teach at the university level.

New Mexico

Eleanor Mary Caves
Institution: Pomona College
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Conservational Ecology. Conduct field research in ecological science, focusing on key indicator species, and teach at the university level.

Cynthia Esther Chen
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in renewable energy technology, polymer science, and nanotechnology and teach at the university level.

Stacy Marla Shiffler
Institution: University of Arizona
Major(s): Physics/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Perform research in optical biophysics and molecular biophysics in a university setting.

New York

Adam Rhys Blanden
Institution: Binghamton University
Major(s): Biological Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience, M.D. specializing in Neurology. Conduct research in targeted drug delivery and biomedical optics in neural systems.

Peter John Bonventre
Institution: Union College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics or Physics. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

Mark Timothy Durniak
Institution: Vassar College
Major(s): Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics or Physics. Research for industrial firm, in academia, or at a government agency.

Hendia Raisa Edmund
Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: I intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and eventually do research in the biomedical field more specifically Quorum Sensing.

Kara Lauren Feilich
Institution: Wellesley College
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology. Conduct research in biomechanics and teach at the university level.

David Ford Fouhey
Institution: Middlebury College
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in computer vision or compilers in a public sector or industry setting.

Andrew O’Shea Furnas
Institution: Brown University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in geometry and design at the university level.

Brittany Ann Gianetti
Institution: Virginia Polytechnic Inst and State Univ
Major(s): Biological Science/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology. Conduct research in infectious disease and teach at the university level.

Maximilian Alexander Horlbeck
Institution: Columbia University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Computer Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research to develop gene-targeted therapies, treat patients, and teach at the university level.

Stuart Charles Keech
Institution: University of Virginia
Major(s): Aerospace Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Systems Engineering with Aerospace Emphasis. Conduct research and lead a project on hypersonic propulsion technology at an aerospace firm.

Robert John Kimmerling
Institution: SUNY at Stony Brook
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Develop biomedical technology for treatment and diagnostic devices.

Christopher N. Krupenye
Institution: Connecticut College
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology. Conduct field research on African apes and teach at the university level.

Katherine Marya Manfred
Institution: University of Maryland-College Park
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Pursue research in atmospheric physical chemistry and teach at a research university.

Jasmine Louise May
Institution: SUNY at Buffalo
Major(s): Medicinal Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. Conduct cancer treatment related research and teach at the university level.

Hannah Payne
Institution: Dartmouth College
Major(s): Neuroscience/Engineering Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Research neural networks and design mind-machine interfaces, teach at the university level.

Jessica Lynn Popp
Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Biology. Conduct research in marine mammal science and teach at the university level.

Sebastian Alberto Ramirez
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Structural Biochemistry. Conduct research in protein structure-function relationships and teach at the university level.

David Alex Rosengarten
Institution: Harvard University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. Conduct research in dark matter and high energy physics and teach at the university level.

Summer Nicole Saraf
Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biophysics. Conduct research in the field of biophysics and teach at the university level.

Antal Benjamin Spector-Zabusky
Institution: Williams College
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research in distributed systems and teach at the university level.

Amanda Jill White
Institution: Drexel University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Astrophysics. Conduct research in areas of extragalactic astronomy and cosmology and develop new observational techniques for astronomers.

Katelynn Marie Wilton
Institution: Clarkson University
Major(s): Biology/Computer Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct research in the immunology of autoimmune disease.

North Carolina

Nathan Alexander Bihlmeyer
Institution: North Carolina State University
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research in human genetics.

Patrick Bowen
Institution: North Carolina State University
Major(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Conduct research in molecular electronics and teach at the university level.

Meagan Anne Cauble
Institution: University of Georgia
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Conduct research in nanoscience and teach at the university level.

Lenny T. Evans
Institution: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Physics/Pure Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Particle Physics. Conduct research in weak nuclear force mechanics with a focus in neutrino physics.

Ann Marie Guggisberg
Institution: Clemson University
Major(s): Genetics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct research in plant biotechnology and agriculture.

John Vincent Pardon
Institution: Princeton University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in pure mathematics.

Anna Jane Parker
Institution: University of Richmond
Major(s): Chemistry/International Studies
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Pursue research in the academic setting and head my own research team.

Daven P. Quinn
Institution: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Geology/Economics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Planetary Geology. Conduct basic planetary research in a university or industry setting in conjunction with space exploration programs.

Sendhilnathan Ramalingam
Institution: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Major(s): Quantitative Sciences/Biology
Career Goal: M.D., Ph.D. in Biostatistics. Conduct translational research in oncology while maintaining a connection to clinical medicine.

North Dakota

Gregory Brockman
Institution: Harvard University
Major(s): Computer Science/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct computer science research and develop new technologies.

Ohio

Kristen Marie Altenburger
Institution: Ohio University
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics with focus on mathematical biology. Conduct research.

Elizabeth J. Bailey
Institution: Kenyon College
Major(s): ACS Chemistry/Studio Art
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in renewable energy, teach at the college level and write scientific articles to educate the public.

Jake Anthony Connors
Institution: Ohio State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in particle and astroparticle physics and teach at the university level.

Jared Alexander Dunnmon
Institution: Duke University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering/Economics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct and implement research in thermodynamics as applied to energy generation, harvesting, and transmission.

Julia Faeth
Institution: University of Dayton
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: My career goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering in order to conduct research in sustainability and teach at the university level.

Dustin Lee Gable
Institution: Ohio State University
Major(s): Biomedical Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Pediatric and Molecular Oncology. Conduct clinical trials and translational research at a children’s cancer research institute.

Hillary A. Howard
Institution: Youngstown State University
Major(s): Biology/Medical Laboratory Technology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Pathology/Microbiology. Conduct research in biomedical science focusing on infectious diseases at the industrial level.

Zachary Andrew Kloos
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Major(s): Biochemistry/Economics
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology. Conduct infectious disease research in developing countries and serve as a policy advisor to the World Health Organization.

Tyler Aaron Merz
Institution: Ohio State University
Major(s): Engineering Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in novel electronic materials and lead a research team developing new optical and magnetic materials.

Joshua Evan Szekely
Institution: Ohio Northern University
Major(s): Chemistry/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in organic chemistry from a physical standpoint and teach chemistry at the university level.

Krista Marie Wager
Institution: Northeastern University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and M.D. Conduct research in medicinal chemistry and radiochemistry for use in nuclear medicine and imaging.

Oklahoma

Tyler William Behm
Institution: Texas A and M University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in High-Energy Astrophysics. Conduct research on dark energy at a national laboratory. Lead collaboration with international laboratories.

Elizabeth Dawnette Knowlton
Institution: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Major(s): Zoology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. Conduct neuroethological research in invertebrate sensory physiology and teach at the university level.

Lydia Rebecca Meador
Institution: Oklahoma State University
Major(s): Botany/Microbiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Plant Genetics/Biotechnology. Conduct research in genetic engineering of antibiotics, edible vaccines, and other medicinal compounds.

Oregon

Sherry Lee
Institution: University of Washington
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Conduct laboratory and clinical research to advance understanding of cancer etiology.

Charlotte Osborne
Institution: Willamette University
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Obtain a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in organic synthesis, and teach at the university level.

Rachel Elizabeth Reiff
Institution: Emory University
Major(s): Biology/Music
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology. Conduct research on the molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases, with a focus on drug discovery.

Alexander W. Sun
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct research in bioorganic chemistry and methodology, and teach at the university level.

Pennsylvania

Kevin Connor Axelrod
Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Major(s): Biochemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in condensed matter physics and teach at the university level.

Patrick Robert Devlin
Institution: University of Delaware
Major(s): Mathematical Sciences
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in combinatorics and teach at the university level.

Kenneth Matthew Goodfellow
Institution: Juniata College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in optics or solid state physics and teach at the university level.

Maria Gubbiotti
Institution: University of Scranton
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D in Biochemistry or Cell Biology. Conduct biomedical research and teach at a university-based medical school.

Jake Tompkins Herb
Institution: Muhlenberg College
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry. Conduct research in alternative energy, specifically, improving the efficiency of current battery technology.

Maxwell Lipford Hutchinson
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Physics. Conduct interdisciplinary research with computational methods and teach at the university level.

Lauren Maria Huyett
Institution: Lafayette College
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in cell and tissue engineering and teach at the university level.

Erin Amira Kara
Institution: Barnard College
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D in Phyiscs. Conduct research in high-energy astrophysics and teach at the university level.

Edward Buck Lochocki
Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct physics research and teach at the university level.

Brad Andrew Palanski
Institution: College of Wooster
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Chemical Biology. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

Caitlin Powell
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and an M.D. Conduct research in alternative cancer therapies using drug delivery and tissue engineering technologies.

Amanda Lee Welch
Institution: University of Delaware
Major(s): Animal Science
Career Goal: D.V.M./Ph.D. Attend a research-based veterinary school to pursue a combined D.V.M/.Ph.D. degree exploring disease etiology for biomedical applications.

Theodore James Yoder
Institution: Franklin and Marshall College
Major(s): Physics Mathematics
Career Goal: My goal to earn a Ph.D. in Physics that will enable me to secure an academic position where I can mentor future physicists and conduct research.

Rhode Island

Brian Bonk
Institution: University of Rhode Island
Major(s): Chemical Engineering/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Biology or Chemical Engineering. Perform computational research in industry and perhaps someday start own company.

South Carolina

Benjamin Cousins
Institution: Clemson University
Major(s): Mathematical Sciences/Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics. Teach at the university level and perform research in computer science, mathematics, and related fields.

Sarah Elizabeth Pulliam
Institution: University of South Carolina-Columbia
Major(s): Biological Science/English
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmaceutics. Conduct research in biomedical science and teach at the university level.

Alicia Nathalie Schep
Institution: Harvey Mudd College
Major(s): Chemical Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in molecular biology and teach at the university level.

Jaydeep Kumar Srimani
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major(s): Computer Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Pursue research in computational modeling of tissue engineering/drug delivery methods; teach at the university level.

Kemper Dyar Talley
Institution: Clemson University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in biophysics and teach at the university level.

Chelsea Ann Woodworth
Institution: Clemson University
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Ecology. Conduct research in climate change and work for a federal agency.

South Dakota

Douglas Dailey
Institution: University of South Dakota
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Teach at the college level and participate in research pertaining to algebra.

Renugan Raidoo
Institution: University of Iowa
Major(s): Chemistry/Anthropology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Physical/Materials Chemistry. Teach at a university, and develop advanced materials in biomedical applications such as radioimaging.

Tennessee

Michael Thomas Jungwirth
Institution: University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology. Conduct research in biomedical research and molecular medicine.

Evan MacQuarrie
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in applied optical physics and teach at the university level.

Nathan Wilson Stebbins
Institution: University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Major(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular/Cell Biology. MS in Bioinformatics. Conduct epigenetic research in Cancer Biology and teach at the university level.

Sonia Trevino-Dopatka
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct biomedical research in a national laboratory or teach at the university level.

Texas

Miranda Denise Colletta
Institution: University of Texas at Austin
Major(s): Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct research and teach in a research university or medical school.

Tal Einav
Institution: Rice University
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in Particle Physics and teach at the university level.

Anupriya Gangal
Institution: University of North Texas
Major(s): Biology/Neuroscience
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biology. Conduct neuroscience research on the control of stem cell proliferation in the normal brain and in neurodegenerative diseases.

Parker Andrew Gould
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Major(s): Electrical Engineering/Political Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Embedded Systems Design. Conduct research in low-cost, stand-alone electronics.

Andrea Katz
Institution: Trinity University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research on astrophysical or geophysical systems.

Ashwathi Sarayu Mohan
Institution: Texas A and M University
Major(s): Cell and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology. Use medical perspective to conduct biomedical research with an emphasis on disease therapy.

Matthew Douglas Reichl
Institution: University of Houston
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in theoretical condensed matter physics and teach at the university level.

Katheryn Cheng Shi
Institution: University of North Texas
Major(s): Chemistry/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in computational chemistry and teach at the university level.

Marianna Sofman
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University
Major(s): Materials Science Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering. Research magnetic biomaterials for medical diagnostic and treatment applications and teach at a university.

Cynthia Rueyi Sung
Institution: Rice University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct research in robotics and teach at the university level.

Kathy Kaiqian Wang
Institution: University of North Texas
Major(s): Biological Science
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology. Conduct research on neuromuscular disease at a major medical research center.

Rachel Lynne Wilkerson
Institution: Baylor University
Major(s): Applied Mathematics/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics/Masters in Developmental Studies. Conduct research in nonlinear dynamics to design projects for a NGO.

Utah

Daniel Fenn
Institution: Utah State University
Major(s): Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Either instrument-based upper atmospheric physics research or computer electronics research.

Justin Peter Koeln
Institution: Utah State University
Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Conduct cutting-edge research in thermal sciences as a professor at a university or engineer at a national lab.

Virginia

Matthew Taylor Aronson
Institution: University of Virginia
Major(s): Chemical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Conduct research in catalysis as it applies to renewable energy.

Alexander Scott Behnaz
Institution: George Mason University
Major(s): Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. University level researcher in area of biomedical applications with focus on quantitative medical imaging.

Ruffin Eley Evans
Institution: University of Virginia
Major(s): Chemistry/Physics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry or Physics. Conduct research in physical chemistry or chemical physics and teach at the university level.

Jeneva Anne Laib
Institution: University of Virginia
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in neural engineering and teach at a major research university.

Daniel Stephen Sinden
Institution: College of William and Mary
Major(s): Neuroscience/Philosophy
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine. Practice medicine, while conducting research in biomedical science.

Sharon Ulery
Institution: Bowdoin College
Major(s): Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in number theory with applications to cryptography and teach at the university level.

Washington

Devon Brian Chandler-Brown
Institution: University of Washington
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. Lead a research team investigating the mechanisms of neurodegeneration or immunology.

Noah Horwitz
Institution: University of Washington
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. Conduct research in physical chemistry and teach chemistry at the university level.

Andrew Douglas Matsumoto
Institution: Gonzaga University
Major(s): Civil Engineering
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Conduct research in nuclear waste storage techniques and teach at the university level.

Kristen Michelle Meyer
Institution: Washington State University
Major(s): ACS Chemistry
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. in Genetics. Conduct biomedical research and work in a research hospital.

Christopher Mount
Institution: University of Washington
Major(s): Bioengineering/Neurobiology
Career Goal: M.D/Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in controlled release, drug delivery, or gene therapy systems.

West Virginia

Scott Kevin Cushing
Institution: West Virginia University
Major(s): Physics/Materials Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Conduct research in materials science and teach at the university level.

Wisconsin

Steven Banik
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research at the interface of inorganic and organic chemistry and teach at the university level.

Kimberli Jean Kamer
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Biochemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemical Biology. Conduct research in biomedical science and work in the biotechnology industry.

Kaila Marie Mattson
Institution: University of South Alabama
Major(s): Chemistry
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in a university academic position.

Alina Ott
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Major(s): Biochemistry/Biology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. Conduct research and teach at the university level.

Erin Cedar Seybold
Institution: Saint Olaf College
Major(s): Biology/Environmental Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Aquatic Biogeochemistry. Conduct research on aquatic biogeochemistry of arctic regions and teach at the university level.

Samuel Brady Sondalle
Institution: Ripon College
Major(s): Chemistry/Biology
Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct research in the use of stems cells in regeneration of diseased tissue and translating the results to treatments.

Michelle Marie Stephens
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Research fundamental questions in physics in close cooperation with experimentalists, and teach at a research institution.

Samantha Dale Strasser
Institution: Northwestern University
Major(s): Biomedical Engineering/Applied Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Conduct research in biophotonics and teach as a tenured full professor in a major research university.

Shayna Anne Sura
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Major(s): Environmental Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Marine Ecology. Conduct research in marine ecosystems ecology and teach at the university level.

Wyoming

Jacob Michael Peters
Institution: University of Wyoming
Major(s): Physiology
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Physiology. Conduct research in physiological ecology and teach at the university level.

Jeff Robert Stamp
Institution: Saint Olaf College
Major(s): Physics/Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in NonLinear Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. Conduct research in cryospheric modeling and teach at the university level.