This year’s three UW Goldwater Scholars share their memorable research moments, who they most admire, and what the scholarship means to them.
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Gennevi Fam Lu named 2015 Boren Scholar
2015 Boren Scholar Gennevi Fam Lu will study abroad in Brazil in 2016 and conduct research for her senior thesis on solutions to combat drug trafficking.
Undergraduates to present research spanning academic disciplines on May 15
The 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place on May 15 and features more than 1,000 students presenting their research findings鈥攁n event that is among the largest of its kind in the nation.
A passion for East Asian diplomacy
Influenced by his South Korean background and international experience, senior Benjamin Lee hopes that his research or future career in diplomacy may one day contribute to peace in the region.
UW alum selected for prestigious Rangel Fellowship
UW alumna Anne Mwendar, ’14, was recently selected for the competitive Rangel Fellowship that will prepare her for a career as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service.
Graduating senior Nadine Mortell recognized with regional leadership award
UW senior Nadine Mortell loves helping other students succeed and hopes to pursue a career in student affairs when she graduates. Her deep involvement in the UW community and her boundless enthusiasm helped earn her the recognition of the NODA association’s Regional Undergraduate Student Leader award.
Robinson Center student Varsha Govindaraju selected for prestigious Luce Scholarship
Varsha Govindaraju鈥攕ocial justice activist and future public interest lawyer鈥攊s one of only 18 students nationwide to be named a 2015-16 Luce Scholar. At 18 years old, she is also this year’s youngest Luce Scholar.
UW named a Fulbright ‘top producing’ institution: spotlight on undergrads
These incredible undergraduates are part of the reason the 痳豆在线 was one of 12 institutions to make the 鈥渢op producers鈥� list of both Fulbright scholars and students for 2014-15.
Pipeline Project to extend and expand 鈥淭elling Our Stories鈥� project
$50,000 Discuren Foundation grant preserves the Pipeline Project’s digital storytelling program that connects 痳豆在线 undergraduates with Native American youth.
Animating her own evolving story
Viviane Poulain, the 2013-14 freshman president鈥檚 medalist, is fusing art and computer science to craft a curriculum that appeals to both sides of her brain.