Contact: 608-265-2428, awards@provost.wisc.edu I aspire to be the principal investigator in a lab.Mentor(s): Bryan ThinesCampus Representative: Kelli Delaney, Chris MooreInstitution: University of WashingtonField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Through PhD research in condensed matter I will be an active research scientist, building on nine years of service as a SEAL by affecting positive change at the intersection of science and government.Mentor(s): Kai-Mei Fu, Roberto MyersCampus Representative: Robin Chang, Irika SinhaInstitution: University of WashingtonField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: I will be a neuroscience researcher in academia or at a research institute after completing a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and further research focused on neurodegenerative diseases as a postdoctoral fellow.Mentor(s): David Ginger, Matt Kaeberlein, Syamal Raychaudhuri, Sarthak Jariwala, Dindo Reyes Campus Representative: Robin Chang, Courtney KlappenbachInstitution: Washington State UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: A PhD in Molecular Biology that emphasizes cellular microbiology will lead me to a career as the Principle Investigator of a lab studying how infectious agents cause disease at the molecular level.Mentor(s): Michael Konkel, PhD, Chengtao Her, PhDCampus Representative: Mary Sanchez-Lanier, Daniel GotoInstitution: Washington State UniversityField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: My goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct research in observational astronomy or teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Lawrence A. Molnar Campus Representative: Carolyn Anderson, Erin FishInstitution: Grand Valley State UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. One question, to be completed by the student, will ask whether COVID-19 or other hardships affected the student’s research career plans and how or if those events altered the student’s ability to pursue those plans. Conduct research in quantum computing in industry or at a national laboratory.Mentor(s): Michael Nichols, Tom Wong, Jack Gabel Campus Representative: Erin Gross, Siddharth VenkatramanInstitution: Creighton UniversityField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: I would like to pursue an M.D.-Ph.D. in Immunology. May 19, 2020. subscribe Heesu (Ally) Kim ’21 started to envision a career in psychiatry as early as high school, when she was facing challenges of her own and learned “the deep value and social impact of mental health. Conduct organic synthesis research to improve pharmaceutical drug synthesis pathways.Mentor(s): Matthew Donahue, Song Guo, Frederick McFarland Campus Representative: Danielle Manasco, Erin CraterInstitution: University of Southern MississippiField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry. Conduct research in a subfield of quantum theoretical physics and pursue professorship at a university.Mentor(s): Dr. Athanasios Petridis, Dr. David Ernst, Dr. Klaus Bartschat Campus Representative: Gholam Mirafzal, Atte KadomaInstitution: Iowa State UniversityField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Materials Engineering. Udall Scholarship. Conduct research on cellular pathways for regenerative medicine using biophysics techniques at an academic medical center.Mentor(s): Dr. Michael G Poirier, Dr. Helge Ewers, Dr. Micheal G. Poirier, Ben Donovan Campus Representative: Corey Efron, Meihui ZhangInstitution: Ohio State University: Columbus CampusField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. Conduct research in quantum algebra and quantum topology. D. in plant evolutionary biology. in Neuroscience. Auburn University Drew Bonner Institution: Auburn University Field of Study: Life Sciences Career Goal: M.D./Ph.D. I aspire to work in an institute such as the CDC or National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).Mentor(s): Gregory FinniganCampus Representative: Jim Hohenbary, Gabrielle PhillipsInstitution: Kansas State UniversityField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: M.D./Ph.D. "I'm really happy," Grimmelmann said. Conduct research in observational astronomy and space instrumentation for NASA and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Philip Kaaret, Robert Mutel, David Miles, Robert Mutel Campus Representative: Kelly Thornburg, Russell MartinInstitution: University of IowaField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. The Foundation understands these are unusual and difficult times and plans to be as flexible as possible in its 2021 nomination review. I would like to conduct biomedical research focusing on cell biology and eventually be a Principal Investigator.Mentor(s): Oliver Hobert, Ph.D., Srebrenka Robic, Ph.D., Jennifer Larimore, Ph.D., Berta Vidal-Iglesias, Ph.D.Campus Representative: Timothy Finco, Parker RobertsInstitution: Berry CollegeField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Plasma Physics. Teaching and researching Neurobiology at the university level, and clinically apply my research to treat patients.Mentor(s): Gary Bassell, Wilfried Rossoll, Arielle Valdez, Dmytro Morderer Campus Representative: Megan Friddle, Liz EnyenihiInstitution: Emory UniversityField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: Ph. Goldwater Scholarship Purpose The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, … I aspire to conduct research on novel therapies to treat damage in the central nervous system and teach at the medical/graduate school level.Mentor(s): Joanne Conover, Ling Cao, Virginia McLane, Krysti Todd, Thomas Peters, Kristopher KahleCampus Representative: Rowena Grainger, Nate GillmanInstitution: Wesleyan UniversityField of Study: Mathematical SciencesCareer Goal: I intend to pursue a PhD in pure mathematics. Lead a thriving academic lab to elucidate why brain tumors are more common and lethal in males, and develop sex-specific targeted therapies for pediatric brain tumor patients.Mentor(s): Wafa Hassen, John Evans, Jasmin Sponagel, Amy Clark, Elizabeth Brooks, Eric Thompson, Ray Barfield, Joshua Rubin, Mary Foster, Joseph Ippolito Campus Representative: Barbara Wise, Kunal ShroffInstitution: Duke UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: MD/PhD in Neuroscience. What research expectations will there be in the 2021 Goldwater scholarship competition? Conduct biomedical engineering research at a research hospital.Mentor(s): MIchael Cascio, Rebecca Heise, Kayce Tomcho, Bethany Young Campus Representative: Kathleen Roberts, Elisabeth LatawiecInstitution: Duquesne UniversityField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: My Ph.D. goal is to impact the scientific community and society by making meaningful intellectual and practical contributions to the design of new materials in asymmetric organic chemistry.Mentor(s): Dr. Jeffrey D. Evanseck, Mark Recznik Campus Representative: Kathleen Roberts, Sara LuckenbillInstitution: Elizabethtown CollegeField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. D. in Geology and Geochemistry and conduct research in modern marine geochemistry, apply it to early Earth systems, and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Natascha Riedinger, Sabine Kasten, Justin Steinmann, Thomas PapeCampus Representative: Jessica Sullins, Cole ReplogleInstitution: Oklahoma State UniversityField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. Conduct research utilizing molecular and conservation techniques to understand how human actions and biodiversity loss in ecosystems promote emerging diseases.Mentor(s): Tom Simmons, Tom Simmons, Emily Welch, Campus Representative: Deanne Snavely, Joshua BryckiInstitution: Juniata CollegeField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Bioengineering. Goldwater Scholarship Winner Wants to Revolutionize Psychiatry. The deans of the MIT School of Science and the MIT School of Engineering each may nominate two students as put forward by their department heads. Conduct translational research with clinical applications in drug delivery or pharmaceutical development and teach at the university or graduate/medical school level.Mentor(s): William Gelbart, Daniel Tenen, Charles Knobler, Bon Trinh, Christian Beren Campus Representative: Rebecca Blustein, Anshul AdveInstitution: University of California: Los AngelesField of Study: Mathematical SciencesCareer Goal: I would like to get a Ph.D. in (some subfield of) mathematical analysis and pursue research in a related area as a faculty member of an academic institution.Mentor(s): Alpár Mészáros, Alexander YongCampus Representative: Rebecca Blustein, Carla PantojaInstitution: University of California: Los AngelesField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: M.D/Ph.D in Molecular Biology. Conduct research in high-energy particle physics and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Steven Goldfarb, Harold Evans, Gabriel Palacino, Jean Krisch, Frederick Luehring Campus Representative: Jo Anne Tracy, Kaeli BryantInstitution: Indiana University BloomingtonField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Immunology. Teach at a university and conduct research in the areas of algebra, topology, or differential geometry.Mentor(s): Michael R. Penkava, Sam Scholze Campus Representative: Karen Havholm, Claire EvensenInstitution: University of Wisconsin-MadisonField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Biology. Conduct research in biomedical engineering (particularly biomaterials/tissue engineering) and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Jamie Spangler, Michael Detamore, Manuela Gomes, Jakob Townsend, Jakub Tomala, Manuel Gomez-FloritCampus Representative: Brian Johnson, Hannah DayInstitution: University of OklahomaField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. In Physics or Astronomy. Conduct research in metabolomics and small-molecule imaging at a teaching hospital and biomedical research facility.Mentor(s): Kristine Glunde, Anthony Leung, Amir Manbachi, Arkal Arjun Rao, Mark Luciano, David Haussler, Susan HarveyCampus Representative: Kelly Barry, Zachary MetzlerInstitution: Loyola University MarylandField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Medical Physics. Conduct research in theoretical quantum computing and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): Shelby KimmelCampus Representative: Lisa Gates, Stephanie JordanInstitution: Middlebury CollegeField of Study: CISECareer Goal: Ph.D. in Computer Science. Conduct research developing genetic modification technology with applications in cancer & autoimmunity and teach at the university level.Mentor(s): John Dueber, John Tainer, Shakked Halperin, Roopa Thapar Campus Representative: Alicia Hayes, Analisa MilkeyInstitution: University of California: DavisField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in organismal biology. in Statistics and Biochemistry. Approximately 300 Goldwater Scholarships are awarded annually, … Conduct research in computational condensed matter physics at a major research institution or university.Mentor(s): James Patrick, Timo Thonhauser, H. Scott Clouse, Stephanie Jensen Campus Representative: Thomas Phillips, Robert Bradford IIIInstitution: Wake Forest UniversityField of Study: Physics and AstronomyCareer Goal: I plan to pursue a Ph.D in Physics with the intent of attaining a professorship, performing experimental research, and working with undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers.Mentor(s): Oana D. Jurchescu, Zachary Lamport Campus Representative: Thomas Phillips, Alyssa RobertsInstitution: North Dakota State UniversityField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: I will earn a PhD and proceed to a postdoctoral position studying immunology. Lead a research group in a large chemicals company to develop new materials for applications in energy, using both computational and empirical techniques.Mentor(s): Robert J. Davis, Shane Larsen, Nic Matsumoto, Raul Radovitzky, Sharka M. ProkesCampus Representative: Andrus Ashoo, Karl WestendorffInstitution: University of VirginiaField of Study: EngineeringCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. What are the Goldwater Scholarships? Conduct computational-based clinical research utilizing big data to develop predictive medical technologies. I will conduct research in brain mapping/modeling and brain-inspired machine learning algorithms, teaching at the university level.Mentor(s): Dr Sukumaran Nair, Dr. Michael Hahsler, Dr. Daniel Engels, Dr. Mitch Thornton, Dr. Jennifer Dworak, Dr. Eric Larson, Dr. Theodore ManikasCampus Representative: Rachel Ball-Phillips, Alison VicaryInstitution: Texas A&M UniversityField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Conduct research in earthquake engineering and engage in science education and outreach.Mentor(s): Thomas Moore, Colleen Dalton Campus Representative: Jayashree Shivamoggi, Katherine StahlhutInstitution: University of Central FloridaField of Study: Life SciencesCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Soil and Crop Sciences. Conduct research in synthetic biology with an emphasis on environmentally sustainable industry and biotechnology.Mentor(s): Jason Chan, Steve Archer, Regina Lamendella, George Merovich, Kevin Posman, Justin Wright Campus Representative: Ursula Williams, Daisy GraceInstitution: Lafayette CollegeField of Study: ChemistryCareer Goal: Ph.D. in Environmental Chemical Engineering. Amanda Nagy. 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