John Ovian (2015) wins NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
John was awarded the 2017 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. John completed his Master’s at the University of Connecticut and will begin his PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University in Fall 2017. John also received the Portz Fellowship for his research.
Nisha Gopal (2015) earns Fulbright Fellowship
Nisha Gopal received the Fulbright scholarship and completed an MS at CNRS University of Pierre and Marie Curie. (Watch a video of her experience.) Nisha will begin a PhD at Stanford University in Structural Biology in Fall 2017.
Jamie Cyr (2015) earns Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Jamie is Smith College’s first Gates Cambridge Scholar. She will be using the funds to finish her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Jamie was also a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Bob Lamm (2012) wins Bestin Innovation/Technology Idea Prize
Bob Lamm took home the Perkins Coie $2500 Bestin Innovation/Technology Idea prize at the 2017 University of Washington Business Plan Competition. Bob Lamm is a Bioengineering PhD student at UW.
Ahuva Weltman (2011) receives Neuroengineering Award and USC Stevens Most Innovative Award
Ahuva Weltman has received the USC Viterbi Department of Biomedical Engineering 2017 Neuroengineering Award and the 2017 USC Stevens Most Innovative Award as part of the 21st Fred S. Grodins Research Symposium. Ahuva is a student of the MD/PhD Program at USC.
Dr. Bryan Goldsmith (2009) becomes a faculty member in U. of Michigan’s Dept. of Chem. Engineering
Dr. Bryan Goldsmith will join the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor in September 2017. His research group will “use electronic-structure theory and molecular simulation, as well as data analytics tools, to understand catalysts and materials under realistic conditions, and to help generate a platform for their design and use in chemical synthesis and pollution reduction.”
Meghan McKeon Zubradt (2008) gives a talk on her PhD research for UCSF’s Discovery Fellows Program
Meghan McKeon Zubradt is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at UCSF. Meghan’s research talk was highlighted as part of UCSF’s Discovery Fellows Program. Her talk is titled Developing New Tools to Research RNA Folding and Function.
Dr. Aaron Meyer (2007) becomes a faculty member in UCLA’s Department of Bioengineering
Dr. Aaron Meyer joined the UCLA Department of Bioengineering’s faculty in July, 2017. The Meyer Lab focuses on learning about cancer biology and innate immune signaling with the goal of designing immune- and cancer-targeted therapies.
Dr. Sara Thoi (2007) becomes a faculty mentor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Chemistry
Dr. Sara Thoi joined the Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University as an assistant professor in 2015. Her research group is focused on “1) the development of conductive metal and covalent organic frameworks for electrode and electrolyte materials in fuel cells and batteries, 2) the use of conductive aerogels as scaffolds for catalytic reactions, and 3) the discovery of new molecular metal complexes for activating energy-relevant small molecules.”
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department showcases six 2017 Amgen Scholars
The UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry department highlighted Jerika Chiong, Van Hsieh, Katherine Morillo, Claire Page, Chloe Williams, and Emma Carley from the Amgen Scholars 2017 cohort at the Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research Poster Session.
Smith college highlights Amalia Sweet (2016) for her selection as a UCLA Amgen Scholar
Amalia Sweet was one of two Smith College students to be selected for the Amgen Scholars Program in 2016. Amalia was highlighted by Grécourt Gate, which covers news and events for the Smith College community.
Holly Sullivan (2016) recognized as one of the Husky 100
Holly Sullivan earned a spot in the Husky 100, which recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the UW.