Meet our Goldwater Scholars
2024
Sophia Durham, Biology
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rafael Garcia-Mata
Obtain Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Perform research concerning cell signaling pathways and cytoskeleton remodeling, while teaching at the university level.
Chloe Villa, Biochemistry
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wei Li
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. Conduct organic chemistry research in the pharmaceutical industry to synthesize and discover impactful medicines.
2023
Derek Kluczynski, Biology
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tomer Avidor-Reiss
Obtain an MD/PhD in reproductive cell biology. I aim to practice medicine and treat patients while conducting research into human infertility, specifically male contributions .
2021
Jacob Connolly, Bioengineering
Faculty Mentor: Steven Haller and David Kennedy
2018
Nathan Szymanski, Physics and Astronomy
Faculty Mentor: Sanjay V. Khare
2003
Lindsay A. Seders
2000
Robert L. Cooper
1996
Gregory J. Madsen
1994
Olga Ivanov
1992
Michelle L. Ghrist
1991
Jennifer L. Grimm