Harikesh Kailad – Sparrell Family Undergraduate Scholar 1st Year Scholar, Undergraduate
Computer Science and Mathematics University of Maryland
Research: My cryptography work focuses on the development of anonymous credentials and the creation of anonymous forums with moderation, and their use for whistleblowing, credit scores, private messaging, and... Read more
Olivia Nippe-Jeakins – Toni and Hans Schierling Undergraduate Scholar 1st Year Scholar, Undergraduate
Astronomy & Astrophysics/Physics George Washington University
Research: My work focuses on improving models of the emission from gamma-ray bursts in X-ray and optical light, which occurs after the initial burst, to study particle acceleration... Read more
Emily Ariail – McNichols Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biomedical Engineering Johns Hopkins University
Research: My research utilizes cutting-edge technology at the interface of molecular engineering and immunology to engineer novel cytokine/antibody fusion proteins that aim to improve and expand the accessibility of cell-based... Read more
Julia Davis – McNichols Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Virginia
Research: As climate change causes flooding to become more frequent and intense, communities across the U.S. are facing difficult and complex decisions about whether and when to relocate. My current... Read more
Katelyn Dial – Joan Jordano Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology Georgetown University
Research: My research investigates how psychedelics work at a specific brain receptor called the serotonin 2A receptor to rapidly reverse the symptoms of depression. I focus... Read more
Computer Science & Physics George Washington University
Research: A handful of the protons and neutrons inside the nuclei of all atoms are found to be coupled together in pairs, a phenomenon called Short Range... Read more
Nicholas Arnaud – Mars Foundation Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Electrical Engineering University of Virginia
Research: My research involves designing, testing, and integrating a low noise on-chip circuit for use in detecting extremely faint optical signals. In essence, my circuit converts a weak laser... Read more
Rose Gebhardt – Virginia Wright Memorial Scholar 1st Year Scholar, PhD candidate
Aerospace Engineering University of Maryland
Research: My research models the fluid dynamics of robotic fish swimming in close proximity to other agents and to apply feedback control to harness hydrodynamic benefits and perform... Read more
