Conduct research in experimental neutrino physics and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Michelle Dolinski, Russel Neilson Campus Representative: Emily Coyle, Johannes WagnerInstitution: Drexel UniversityField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Awards range up to a maximum of $7,500 … Teach and mentor at the university level.Mentor(s): Murad Alim, Amir Yacoby, Rahul Narain, Michael Lee Campus Representative: Gregory Llacer, Ashwin SahInstitution: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyField of Study: Mathematical SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. Conduct research in the defense sector for industry or the government.Mentor(s): Emanuel Carrilho, Carlos D. Garcia, Matthew BlaisCampus Representative: Robyn Curtis, Dashiell JayInstitution: College of CharlestonField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: Chemistry Ph.D focusing on characterizing neurotransmitters in vivo; conduct research in a university setting on the structure and function of components of addiction-related diseases.Mentor(s): Dr. Michael W. GiulianoCampus Representative: Anton Vander Zee, Mason HuebschInstitution: College of CharlestonField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry. Conduct research to develop new treatments for individuals with neurological injuries or disorders.Mentor(s): Jacqueline Sagen, Stanislava Jergova Campus Representative: Pascal Charlot, Lauren NeldnerInstitution: Rollins CollegeField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph. Mentor(s): Dr. David A. Dixon, Dr. Clare McCabe, Dr. Margaret X. Liu, Dr. Lakiesha Williams Campus Representative: Gary Sloan Elizabeth Rowe Institution: University of Alabama Field of Study: Chemistry Career Goal: P… Drew BonnerInstitution: Auburn UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct research in condensed matter physics and teach physics courses at a research university.Mentor(s): Danielle Bassett, David Solit, Lee Bassett Campus Representative: Wallace Genser, Chloe ChoInstitution: University of PennsylvaniaField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: MD/PhD (Bioengineering)- I plan to pursue a career in medical research, studying the underlying mechanisms and genetics of retinal degenerative disorders and engineering novel treatment approaches.Mentor(s): Jason A. in Cancer Biology or Biomedical Engineering. in Molecular Biology. D. in Agroecology. Conduct research in quantum algebra and quantum topology. Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Yanni Sarrimanolis. Conduct research in the social neuroscience of varying primate societies to apply their neurochemistry to human social stratification.Mentor(s): Mark FergusonCampus Representative: Sarah Orlofske, Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation, History of Supporting Outstanding Scholars, Letter Format and Submission Requirements, 2020 Scholars by Legal State of Residence, 2019 Goldwater Scholars by Institution State, 2019 Scholars by State of Legal Residence, 2018 Scholars by State of Legal Residence, 2017 Scholars by State of Legal Residence, 2018 Honorable Mentions by State of Legal Residence, 2018 Honorable Mentions by Institution State, 2017 Honorable Mentions by Institution State, 2017 Honorable Mentions by State of Legal Residence. Conduct biochemical research with an emphasis on protein misfolding and aggregation to contribute to the development of treatments for Alzheimer’s and similar diseases.Mentor(s): Jennifer Fox, Amy Rogers Campus Representative: Anton Vander Zee, Ariel GaleInstitution: Furman UniversityField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: I am pursuing a PhD in physical chemistry to be a research university professor or a national lab scientist so that I can use spectroscopy and quantum chemistry to further the understanding of matter.Mentor(s): Dr. George Shields, Dr. Kim Gwinn Campus Representative: Scott Henderson, Jana LieseInstitution: University of South Carolina: ColumbiaField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct research in biochemical engineering with a focus on self-assembly, development, production, and delivery of medicines as a professor at a research university.Mentor(s): Beatriz Pérez Armendáriz, Shannon Servoss, Matthew Patitz Campus Representative: Suzanne McCray, Tyler BishopInstitution: University of ArkansasField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. Researching computational models of biological and artificial cognition and how these models could inform better adaptive AI.Mentor(s): Roger Mailler, Sarra Alqahtani, Rose GambleCampus Representative: Nona Charleston, Talia LichtenbergInstitution: Lewis & Clark CollegeField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases. Conduct research in astrophysics or optics and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Gordon Stacey, Mason Peck, Martin Mason, Michael Niemack, Cassandra Fallscheer Campus Representative: Beth Fiori, Catherine RyczekInstitution: Hamilton CollegeField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in physics. Conduct research on and help establish ethical limits and guidelines of human gene-editing.Mentor(s): Candy DeBerry, Anupa Shanmuganathan, Anne McGrain Campus Representative: James March, Gabrielle FerraInstitution: Brown UniversityField of Study: Mathematical SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics. The university said by news release that Cory Cotter, Emily Jewell and Lucas Oxtoby were winners of the scholarship, while Elizabeth Penn was selected as an honorable mention. This will enable me to conduct research in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases within the university setting.Mentor(s): Justin Zhan, Sharang Chaudhry Campus Representative: Andrew Hanson, Edward CruzInstitution: University of Nevada: RenoField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: My goal is to earn a PhD in plant biochemistry and pursue an academic career in the plant sciences. Research the immune system’s role in fighting brain cancer and its effects on neuronal function, and pioneer immunotherapies for treating brain cancer.Mentor(s): Dr. A. J. Robison, Dr. Michelle Mazei-Robison, Dr. Micheal Wehr, and Dr. Dietmar PlenzCampus Representative: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, Mohit BansilInstitution: Michigan State UniversityField of Study: Mathematical SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematics. I want to research neurological diseases and discover therapeutics to improve patient treatment.Mentor(s): Dr. Lynn George, Dr. Matt Queen, Dr. David Butler, Dr. Steven Wiles Campus Representative: David Craig, Mason RhodesInstitution: Creighton UniversityField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Physics. After obtaining physician-scientist training, I hope to investigate the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and to create therapies to address the disease.Mentor(s): Daniel Anderson, PhD, Nam Quang Tran, MD/PhD, Mark Anderson, MD/PhD, Douglas Lauffenburger, PhD, Robert Langer, ScD, Minh Do Duc, MD/PhD, Jeremy Warshauer, MD, Stephen Christopher Van Nostrand, Abel Cortinas, PhD, Campus Representative: Eileen Ng, Claire WilliamsInstitution: Northeastern UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Microbiology/Conservation Biology. Conduct USDA soil research that will revolutionize the unity of agriculture and environmental integrity.Mentor(s): Denise Finney, Mark Ellison Campus Representative: Kelly Sorensen, Shannon KissInstitution: Ursinus CollegeField of Study: PsychologyCareer Goal: Dual M.D./Ph.D. in Cancer Biology. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Conduct research in autonomous vehicles, specifically computer vision and situational analysis.Mentor(s): Xinming Huang, Stephen McKinley, Stephen Bitar, Alexander Wyglinski, Abhishek Kulkarni Campus Representative: Rebekah Campo, Kalina ReeseInstitution: Calvin CollegeField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: PhD in Biochemistry and MPH. Conduct research on mycorrhizal associations and their impacts on crops.Mentor(s): Chase Mason, Barry Rosen Campus Representative: Morgan Bauer, Hannah LyonsInstitution: University of FloridaField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Miles JohnsonCampus Representative: Dana Kuchem, Lindsey PaulInstitution: University of RichmondField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or Biochemistry. Lead multidisciplinary research, as a PI, emphasizing biomedical engineering techniques to investigate nursing questions.Mentor(s): Dr. Grant O’Connell, Dr. Chenzhong Li, Dr. Vincent Hascall, Dr. Irina Pikuleva, Dr. Stephen Fesik, Maedeh Mozneb, Evan Perry Campus Representative: Amanda McCarthy, William NuttInstitution: Case Western Reserve UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Further, I intend to pursue an academic research career studying macromolecules and teaching students.Mentor(s): Susan C. Flynn, Ph.D., Dale Drueckhammer, Ph.D., Takashi Morii, Ph.D., Steven E. Glynn, Ph.D., Christof Grewer, Ph.D., Eiji Nakata, Ph.D., Shun Nakano, Ph.D.Campus Representative: Jennifer Green, Jeremy CollingsInstitution: SUNY College at CortlandField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: I would like to pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Ecology and work as a research professor at a university.Mentor(s): Andrea Dávalos, Leslie Eaton Campus Representative: Vincent DeTuri, Dennis FedorishinInstitution: SUNY University at BuffaloField of Study: CISECareer Goal: Aspiring towards a PhD in Computer Science, pushing the bounds in deep learning and computer vision for biometric applications, enhancing personal and national security.Mentor(s): Kwang Oh, Venu Govindaraju, Srirangaraj Setlur Campus Representative: Elizabeth Colucci, Hannah SeppalaInstitution: SUNY University at BuffaloField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: I aspire to earn a Ph.D. in physics and do research that will enable us to have a better understanding of the world around us.Mentor(s): Priya Banerjee, Eduardo Mercado, Stephen PadalinoCampus Representative: Elizabeth Colucci, Cameron BechtoldInstitution: Union CollegeField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Urban Ecology. 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