Scholarship and Fellowship Awardees
麻豆村 funds four scholarship and fellowship programs, the VSGC Graduate 麻豆村 Research Fellowship Program, the Undergraduate 麻豆村 Research Scholarship, the Community College 麻豆村 Scholarship Program and the 麻豆村 Bridge Scholarship Program. Meet our current and recent past awardees in all categories below.听
Graduate 2025-2026
Raphael Baer-Way is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia. Multiwavelength observations of interacting supernovae to understand the lives of massive stars
Justin Biggerstaff听is pursuing an Master’s in Biology at William & Mary. Investigating Barred Owl Habitat Use Along an Urbanization Gradient
Lauren Bowling is pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. Understanding and Controlling Compositional Effects on the Oxidation Behavior of Binary Refractory Alloys
Daphne Broski-Laing is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia. I鈥檝e Looked at Clouds from Both Sides Now: Assessing the Ramifications of the Homogeneous Atmosphere Assumption for Tidally Locked Exoplanets
Marguerite Butler is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University.
Improving Quantitative Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) with Hyperspectral Imaging
Matthew Caulfield is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. Thermal Gradient Testing Impact on Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBCs) Applied onto Silicon Carbide (SiC) based Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)听
Nicholas Chambers is pursing a Ph.D. in Physics at William & Mary. Three-Body Nuclear Reactions from Quantum Chromodynamics
Adrian Crawford is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Peaky Finders: The Search for the Type IIb Supernova in the Data Haystack
Ibrahim Eshera is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Bats, Biosonar, Robotics, & Machine Learning
Alex Garcia is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia. Metallicity in the Early Universe as a Probe for Galaxy Physics
Alexander Hatfield is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University. Multifunctional Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) Polyimides and Composites for Devices in Extreme Aerospace Environments
Jordan Holmes is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech. Towards Enhancements of Auroral Forecasting through Deep Learning
Kiran Iyengar is pursuing a Ph.D. in Planetary Science at Hampton University. Comparison of Juno and Cassini Wind Retrieval Techniques for the Great Red Spot
Akarshna Iyer is pursuing a Master’s in Atmospheric Science at Hampton University. Meteorology and Boundary Layer Structure Associated with Coastal Low-Level Jets
Dean Klunk is pursuing a Master’s in Atmospheric Science at Hampton University. Calculating Photolysis Rate Products for the Future NASA PolCube Mission
Binh Le is pursuing a Master’s in Chemistry at Old Dominion University. Resorcinarene cavitand based morphologically distinct polymers as templates for iridium electrocatalysts
Jonathan Lucy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Geosciences at Virginia Tech. Quantifying Infrastructure Resilience to Land Subsidence Hazards in Alaska by Leveraging Spaceborne InSAR Measurements and Mapping
Zachary Luyo is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at Old Dominion University. Compare the independent and synergistic effects of spaceflight stressors on secreted cytokines in astrocyte and microglia between sexes
Collin MacDonald is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at William & Mary. Towards a Safer Android for All
Rebecca Martin is pursuing a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech. Systematic Design of Polymer-Ionic Composite Particles for Carbon Capture
Caroline Morin is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Electrochemical Leaching for Selective Metal Extraction from Lunar Regolith
Grant Pierce is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University. Development of Polymerization Catalysts with Pendant Lewis Acids听
Christopher Schappi is pursuing a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. Characterization of a Novel Tow-Steered Thin Ply Thermoplastic Boom for Small Satellite Missions
Peter Scheible is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Old Dominion University. Multi-Batch Integration for the Development of an Adaptive Cell Atlas for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Michael Sizemore is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at William & Mary. Brownian Circuits for Quantum Information Science
Adam Slater is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Space-Based Computing with Electronic-Photonic Hardware Accelerators
Reynier Squillace is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia. Methods and Applications of Pulsar Injections into the Power Spectrum
Imoen Hawthoerne is pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. Viability of Xenotime-Type Rare Earth Orthophosphates as High-Temperature Environmental Barrier Coatings
Trevor Tingle is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at William & Mary. Ultracold Potassium and Microwave Atom Chip for Atom Interferometry
Benjamin Wade is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Virginia. Evolving intermediate mass-ratio inspirals in the presence of dark matter
Sydney Willis is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Virginia. Modeling the Surface Chemistry of Oxygen-bearing molecules on Europa
Yasmina Zeineddine is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. Modeling Muscle Regeneration in Microgravity听
Undergraduate 2025-2026
Ruth Akpalu is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University. FlatSat-Based Testing of Security and Resilience for CubeSat Communications
Niya Buckner is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Hampton University. Molecular-Switch Embedded Nanocomposite and Phase-Change Materials for Energy Storage and Sensing Applications
Ryan Cody is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics and Applied Design at William & Mary. Design and development of a high-performance rocket featuring real-time trajectory control and Autonomous landing drone deployment
Jamison Hines is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics and Computational Applied Mathematics & Statistics at William & Mary. Development of Topological Data Analysis Techniques for Noisy and Sparse 2D Time-Dependent Datasets
Rachel Huang is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at William & Mary. Implementing the ZX-Calculus Quantum Optimization Method for 4 Established Quantum Circuits and Quantifying Its Effectiveness
Paul Keleman is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at William & Mary. Measuring the Thermal Conductivity of Thick-film AlN/AlON for Microwave Heat-sink Applications in Atom Interferometry
Diego Luque is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Testing Viability of Solid Amine-Based Adsorption Methods for Carbon Scrubbing in Space
Colleen Piccolo is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Physical and Simulated Test Cases of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Michael Roberts-Tsoukkas is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech. Cycler Orbit Families with Stable Subfamilies: Eccentricity and Regions of Stable Motion
Ben Steinman is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at William & Mary. Harnessing TICT for Blink-Based Multiplexing and Nanoreporting in Microgravity Environments
Brandon Taylor is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University. Mars Propeller Design and Aerodynamic Testing
Zoe Zmuda is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biology at William & Mary. Elucidating the Effect of MK-STYX KIM Domain Mutation on Docking to MAPK
麻豆村 Bridge 2025-2026
Feyishola Ashimi is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science at Old Dominion University.
Ella Brady is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Mohamed Datt is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Old Dominion University.
John Fraser is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at Old Dominion University.
Nurdin Hossain is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the University of Virginia.
Vaughn Huey is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Hampton University.
Mason Johnson is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity at Hampton University.
Danae Ludy is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Hampton University.
Vidal Martinez is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Carlycia Mathis is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Old Dominion University.
Nya Moore is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Architecture at Hampton University.
Imani Moultrie is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Integrative Biology at Hampton University.
Julianna Pledgie is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biology at the University of Virginia.
Nailah Prophett is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemistry at Hampton University.
Tyler Rector is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences at Old Dominion University.听
Steven Sadek is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Chianti Stephens is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Informational Systems at Hampton University.
Christian Stokes is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Hampton University.
Nyla Thompson is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Marine and Environmental Science at Hampton University.
Ethan Williams is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Hampton University.
Joy Williams is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Hampton University.
Abel Yemer is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University.
Community College 2025-2026
Aidan Hoo is pursuing an Associate’s in Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College.
Colin McClintic is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering at Southwest Virginia Community College.听
Ayden Knowles is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering: Computer Science at Virginia Western Community College.
Delilah Saloman is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering at Northern Virginia Community College.
Holly Sanders is pursuing an Associate’s in Physical Science at Central Virginia Community College.听
Aidan Michael Silversmith is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering at Brightpoint Community College.
Graduate 2024-2025
Garrett Asper is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Toward a Fault-Tolerant Control Allocation Evaluation Framework for eVTOL Aircraft
Raphael Baer-Way is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Multiwavelength Autopsies of Interacting Supernovae to Uncover Their Birth Stars
Bruce Barbour听is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Fast Evaluation of Passive Safety in Near-Field Operations
Robert Behary听is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at William & Mary.
Non-Invasive Electric Field Sensor for Imaging Charged Particle Beams and Plasmas
Jessica Besnier is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Monitoring and Predicting Hydrological Extremes Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
De’Ajree Branch is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Recreating Riverine Fluid Dynamics in the UVA Water Channel
Marguerite Butler is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University.
Quantification of the Antiviral Drug Emtricitabine (FTC) in Human Plasma by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
Giovanna Camacho is pursing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia.Evaluating Technology to Improve Tactile Navigation and Communication
Adrian Crawford is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Two Peak or Not Two Peak? Identifying Doubly-Peaked IIb Supernovae in Live-Stream Large-Scale Astronomical Surveys
Julia DeFeo is pursuing a Ph.D. in Forestry at Virginia Tech.
Effects of Prescribed Fire on Leaf Function, Non-structural Carbohydrate Formation, and Nutrient Allocation in Pinus echinata Stands
Nicolas DeStefano is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at William & Mary. Profiling Charged Particle Beams with Atomic Magnetometers
Peter Forstner is pursuing a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science at Virginia Tech.
Mitigation and Breakdown of Perchlorate Contamination in Martian Soil Via Plants
Alex Garcia is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Metallicity in the Early Universe as a Probe for Galaxy Physics: Laying the Groundwork for JWST
Christopher Garza is pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Non-Equilibrium Phenomena in Solid-State Materials Determined by the Steepest-Entropy-Ascent Quantum Thermodynamic Framework
Lee Gill is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Advanced Device Reliability Characterization Modeling and Analysis
Will Jeffries is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at Old Dominion University.
Researching Lutetium as a Trapped Ion Qubit
Charles Leroux is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Polymer Separators for High Temperature Lithium Sulfur Batteries
Theodore Mackey is pursuing a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science at Hampton University.
Utilizing Radar Systems with High Temporal Resolution to Unpack Latent Heat Release in the Hampton Roads Areas
Rebecca Martin is pursuing a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Systematic Design of Polymer-Ionic Composite Particles for Carbon Capture
Caroline McCormick is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Red Supergiant Nucleosynthesis and Mixing in the Magellanic Clouds
William Quintana is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
High Modulus, Recyclable, Fully Thermoplastic Composites for Aeronautical Applications
Malabika Ray is pursuing a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Advancing Understanding of Gravity Waves using Satellite Observations from Stratosphere to Lower Mesosphere
Todd Reynolds is pursuing a master’s in chemistry at William & Mary.
Bio-inspired Catalysts for the Solar-Driven Production of Hydrogen Gas
Peter Scheible is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Old Dominion University.
Adaptive Multimodal Atlas of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Adam Slater is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Space-Based Computing with Electronic-Photonic Hardware Accelerators
Reynier Squillace is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Faint Pulsar Searching
Trevor Stalnaker is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at William & Mary.
Software Bills of Material as a Solution in the Software Supply Chain
Shannon Stephens is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at Old Dominion University.
Predicting Photochemical Degradation of Dissolved Organic Matter Through Machine Learning Models
Zoie Telkamp is pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy at the University of Virginia.
Navigating the Origins of Life Through Protostellar Formation and Chemistry
Prescott Vayda is pursuing a Ph.D. in Geosciences at Virginia Tech.
Discerning Biogenic from Abiogenic Phosphates in the Fossil Record with Applications for the Search for Life on Mars
Ian Willebeek-LeMair is pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Aircraft-Specific Data-Driven Physics-Based Modeling for Airworthiness Certification
Yasmina Zeineddine is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Modeling Muscle Regeneration in Microgravity
Brielle Shope听is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Virginia. Modeling the Origins of Complex Organic Molecules During Solar-type Star Formation听
Undergraduate 2024-2025
Jessica Dodson is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Optimizing Crop Cultivation on the International Space Station by Improving Plant Desiccation-Tolerance with Tardigrade Proteins
Elisabeth Fink is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biology at William & Mary,
Environmentally Induced Larval Cloning in Asterias forbesi
Kaitlyn Gross is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Ocean and Earth Science at Old Dominion University.
Frequency of Hurricanes in Newfoundland Using Sediment Cores
Sydney Hulse is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Understanding the Role of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes in Multi-scale Porous Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics
Madeline Kronebusch is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Geosciences at Virginia Tech.
Comparison of Vertical Land Motion Solutions in the Chesapeake Bay
Ian Kung is pursuing a Bachelor’s in CAMS Applied Statistics at William & Mary.
Modeling Thermoacoustic Instability Using Statistics and Computational Dynamics
Cassandre Morel is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at the University of Virginia.
Thermal Diffusion of Alkali Metals in Mercury鈥檚 Regolith
Myles Perry is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Old Dominion University.
Non-local Electron Kinetic Fluid Models for Development of Predictive Tools for Plasma Assisted Combustion/Ignition
Max Rackley is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience at William & Mary.
Structural Adaptations to the Neuromuscular System in Response to Microgravity During Critical Periods of Development
Christopher Recupero is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and Materials Science Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Comparing Ultra-High Temperature Oxidation Mechanisms of Hafnium and Hafnium-Carbide for Hypersonic Applications
Erum Vohra听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Astronomy-Physics and Mathematics at the University of Virginia.
Radio Emission from 鈥淚solated鈥 Massive Protostars
Josh Wager is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at Old Dominion University.
Characterizing and Developing Multiple Methods to Load Barium into an Ion Trap via Ablation
Tyler White is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Old Dominion University.
Resorcinarene cavitand thiol Mediated Synthesis of Tailorable Nanowire Electrocatalysts
麻豆村 Bridge 2024-2025
Erika Adu听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering at Old Dominion University.
Chelsea Agyei听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Hampton University.
Anthony Akins听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at Hampton University.
Jasmine Bellinger听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry at Hampton University.
Alana Canty is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences at Old Dominion University.
Erwin Castro Zamora is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Madison DiGuilio is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at Virginia Tech.
Julian Hall is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aviation Management at Hampton University.
Jamison Hines is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at William & Mary.
Aniya Hopson is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity at Hampton University.
Rachel Huang is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at William & Mary.
Amika Kapoor is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at the University of Virginia.
Kaitlyn Levine is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics at Old Dominion University.
Bianca Linares听is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the University of Virginia.
Diego Luque is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
La’valle Marfo is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Microbiology at Virginia Tech.
Jasmine Mark is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Hampton University.
Nonso Okafo is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University.
Colleen Piccolo is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Eric Preston is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity at Old Dominion University.
Marcos Santana is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Layla Slone is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics at William & Mary.
Madhuri Sosale is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia.
Xya Watkins is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University.
Ariana Wright is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Engineering and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Community College 2024-2025
Wade Dickenson is pursuing an Associate’s in Cybersecurity at Laurel Ridge Community College.
Francis Saba is pursuing an Associate’s in Chemical Engineering at Northern Virginia Community College.听
John Kayrouz is pursuing an Associate’s in Electrical Engineering Technology at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
John Fraser听is pursuing an Associate’s in Math at Tidewater Community College.
Kayla Hudgens听is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering at Central Virginia Community College.听
Owen Snead听is pursuing an Associate’s in Engineering at Virginia Western Community College.
Graduate 2023-2024
Zakia Ahmed
Zakia Ahmed is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Aerodynamic Model-Free Wind Estimation Using a Small, Fixed-Wing Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle
Jarrod Banks
Jarrod Banks is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Examination of the Proper Orthogonal Decomposition and Correlation Function of the Turbulent Flow at the Aft of a Body of Revolution at Inclination
Jessica Besnier
Jessica Besnier is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Environmental Engineering.
Monitoring and Predicting Hydrological Extremes through Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
Zaria Booth
Zaria Booth is a Master鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The Effects of Weak Magnetic Field Exposure on Plant Development in Simulated Space-Like Conditions
Carter Boyd
Carter Boyd is a Master鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Geosciences. Quantifying the Size-distribution of Rivers Across Scales
Giovanna Camacho
Giovanna Camacho is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Systems Engineering. Evaluating Technology to Improve Tactile Navigation and Communication in People with Visual Disabilities
Khari Crommarty
Khari Crommarty is a Master鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in听 Ocean and Earth Sciences. Mapping the Risk of High Chlorophyll and HAB Events in the Chesapeake Bay: A Data-Driven Approach
Joseph Cunningham
Joseph Cunningham is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Effect of UV Exposure on Structural Health Monitoring Capabilities of Epoxy-CNT Composite Binders
Andrianna Daniels
Andrianna Daniels is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Creating a Detailed Model for Boron Nitride Deposition Mechanics
Julia DeFeo
Julia Defeo is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Forestry. Effects of Prescribed Fire on Leaf Function, Non-Structural Carbohydrate Formation, and Nutrient Allocation in Pinus Echinata Stands
Nicolas DeStefano
Nicolas DeStefano is a Ph.D. candidate at William & Mary majoring in Physics. Profiling Charged Particle Beams using Coherent Atomic Magnetometry
Lee Gill
Lee Gill is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Electrical Engineering. Semiconductor Device Characterization Tests and Evaluation Methodologies
Jeremy Hopwood
Jeremy Hopwood is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Towards Large-Domain Nonlinear System Identification of Multirotor Aircraft
William Jeffries
William Jeffries is Ph.D. candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Physics. Design of a Linear Paul Ion Trap
Victor Kontpanos
Victor Kontopanos is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. Electrochemical Modeling and Fracture Mechanics Testing to Mitigate Environmentally Assisted Cracking of Multi-Material Assemblies
Zhe-Yu Lin
Zhe-Yu Lin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy. Panchromatic (Sub)millimeter Polarization Observations of HL Tau Unveil Aligned Scattering Grains
Deryl Long
Deryl Long is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy. Mapping Ionization Within and Across Protoplanetary Disk Environments
Caroline McCormick
Caroline McCormick is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy. Red Giant Nucleosynthesis and Mixing in the Magellanic Clouds
Amanda Mitchell
Amanda Mitchell is a Master鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Chemistry. Photo- and Electrocatalytic Activity of an FE(III) Complex Containing a Chelating Antipyrine Ligand for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
William Miyahira
William Miyahira is a Ph.D. candidate at William & Mary majoring in Physics. Microwave Atom Chip for Spin-Specific Atom Interferometry
Ramsey Ritter
Ramsey Ritter is a Ph.D. candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Chemistry. Energy Transfer Catalysis for the Synthesis of Novel Polymers
Alison Ritz
Alison Ritz is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Forestry. Crown Segmentation Using High Resolution Imagery and Deep Learning in Virginia’s Pine Plantations
Randal Shoemaker
Randal Shoemaker is a Ph.D. candidate at William & Mary majoring in Computer Science. Intrinsic Mesh Simplification
Brielle Shope
Brielle Shope is a Ph.D candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Chemistry. Modeling the Origins of Complex Organic Molecules During Solar-type Star Formation
Jordan Shroyer
Jordan Shroyer is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy. Probing Cosmic Inflation: Testing Novel High-sensitivity Detectors for Next-generation Surveys
Chandler Slater
Chandler Slater is a Master鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Ocean and Earth Sciences. Maximizing Detection Range in Lidar Systems Through the Use of Gated Photomultiplier Tubes
P谩draig铆n Stack
P谩draig铆n Stack is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Geosciences. Thermophysical and Thermochemical Properties of Xenotime Mineral-Inspired Earth Phosphate Environmental Barrier Coatings
Trevor Stalnaker
Trevor Stalnaker is a Ph.D. candidate at William & Mary majoring in Computer Science. Software Bills of Material as a Solution in the Software Supply Chain
Connor Stephens
Connor Stephens is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. The High Temperature Oxidation of Tantalum and Tantalum Carbide in Hypersonic-Relevant Conditions
Heather Switzer
Heather Switzer is a Ph.D. candidate at William & Mary majoring in Computer Science.听Exploring the Benefits of Sketched Krylov Methods in PRIMME.
Zoie Telkamp
Zoie Telkamp is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy. Probing Massive Star Formation with the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array
Elizabeth Urig
Elizabeth Urig is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Material Science and Engineering. Implementation of Internal State Variable Constitutive Model for Finite Element Analysis of Rotary Forming Process
Prescott Vayda
Prescott Vayda is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Materials Science. Phosphatic Microfossils From Yukon, Canada Provide New Insights into the Evolution of Early Animals and Their Environment
Rahim Zaman
Rahim Zaman is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. Design of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics for Oxidation Resistance II: Thermodynamic Modeling of the Hafnium-Tantalum-Oxygen System
Elizabeth Zengel
Elizabeth Zengel is a Ph.D. candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Chemistry. Analysis of the Decomposition Mechanisms of High Energy Density Materials Using Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Undergraduate 2023-2024
Elizabeth Arthur
Elizabeth Arthur is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Biology. Resting Spore Formation and Revival for the Diatom, Thalassiosira Pseudonana
Jennifer Burdette
Jennifer Burdette is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Biochemistry. Assessing the Utility of Bobbitt鈥檚 Salt to Study Environmental Oxidation Processes
Emily Chang
Emily Chang is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science. A Methodology for Controlling Smart HVAC Systems in Planetary Environments
Samuel Crowe
Samuel Crowe is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Astronomy-Physics. Near-Infrared Observations of Outflows and Young Stellar Objects in the Massive Star-Forming Region AFGL 5180
Dawn Ford
Dawn Ford is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Physics. FeS2/MoS2/Mo-O/Fe-O Nanowire Heterostructure as a Bifunctional Water-Splitting Catalyst
William Kobos
William Kobos is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Physics. Diatom Frustules as Sustainable Nanostructured Silica Materials for Reusable High-Temperature Ceramic Heat Shields
Ryan Mann
Ryan Mann is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Chemical Engineering. Melt-Blended Ternary Polymer-Clay Composites for Additive Manufacturing
Jacinda Pastoriza
Jacinda Pastoriza is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Chemistry. Trigger Bond Analysis of Energetic Materials
Ramisa Rahman
Ramisa Rahman is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Physics. Preliminary Faraday Rotation Results Associated with the Photoionized Gas of IC 1396
Nathan Rand
Nathan Rand is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Convergent-Divergent Nozzle Contour Optimization Using Genetic Algorithms
Christopher Schappi
Christopher Schappi is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. A Novel Modular CubeSat Design Implementing Additively Manufactured Components
Amelia Seabury
Amelia Seabury is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Chemistry. Blinking Characteristics of Organic Fluorophores for Blink-Based Multiplexing
Morgan Small
Morgan Small is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. Thermal Properties of CrTaO4 AND (CrTaTi)O2
Zachary Stroud
Zachary Stroud is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The Impact of Lean Direct Injection Geometric Parameters on Lean Blowout
Lucy Waite
Lucy Waite is Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering. High Temperature Testing of Additively Manufactured Materials
William Wilkinson
William Wilkinson is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Chemistry. Photochemical Behavior of Nitrophenols at Aerosol Interfaces
Lili Zebluim
Lili Zebluim is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Biological Systems Engineering. Biosynthetic Yeast Utilized for Higher Yields of Agriculture on Mars Mission
麻豆村 Bridge 2023-2024
Ruth Akpalu
Ruth Akpalu is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Computer Engineering.
Veronica Bate-Poxon
Veronica Bate-Poxon is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Mathematics.
Vanessa Campbell
Vanessa Campbell is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Alicia Carvalho
Alicia Carvalho is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Margaret Cox
Margaret Cox is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Environmental Science.
Jada Cumberland
Jada Cumberland is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Cyber Operations.
Khang Duong
Khang Duong is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Cassie Freedlander
Cassie Freedlander is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Tess Golabek
Tess Golabek is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
Marvin Gomez
Marvin Gomez is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Civil Engineering.
Quianna Horton
Quianna Horton is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Hampton University majoring in Biochemistry.
R. Churchill Laryea
R. Churchill Laryea is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Cybersecurity.
Jalaan Martin
Jalaan Martin is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Engineering.
Amy Menegay
Amy Menegay is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at William & Mary majoring in Biology.
David Morgan
David Morgan is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Alexandra Oleski
Alexandra Oleski is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in General Engineering.
Nicole Quiram
Nicole Quiram is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Surya Shanmugaselvam
Surya Shanmugaselvam is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.
Andrew Spencer
Andrew Spencer is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.
Jada Thomas
Jada Thomas is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Mathematics.
Olivia Trotter
Olivia Trotter is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in General Engineering.
Jordan Vargas
Jordan Vargas is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Computer Engineering.
Joshua Wager
Joshua Wager is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Astrophysics.
Selah Wangler
Selah Wangler is a Bachelor鈥檚 candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Natalie Yee
Community College 2023-2024
Moriah Bledsoe
Moriah Bledsoe is an Associates candidate at Germanna Community College majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Eric Miller
Eric Miller is an Associates candidate at Tidewater Community College majoring in Computer Aided Drafting.
Caroline Morris
Caroline Morris is an Associates candidate at Virginia Peninsula Community College majoring in Science.
Andrew Ospina
Andrew Ospina is and Associates candidate at Brightpoint Community College majoring in Information Systems.
Jasmine Stolz
Jasmine Stolz is an Associates candidate at Virginia Peninsula Community College majoring in Engineering.
Katherine Yudkin
Katharine Yudkin is from Blue Ridge Community College majoring in Aviation Maintenance
Graduate 2022-2023
Siddarth Ajith
Siddarth Ajith is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Probing strong-field gravity with gravitational-wave observations through machine learning. Download research paper here.
Jarrod Banks
Jarrod Banks is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Transient aeroacoustics turbulence ingestion into a rotor. Download research here.
Edward Barron
Edward Barron is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Liquid metal elastomer composite filaments for material extrusion additive manufacturing. Download abstract.
Jessica Cropley
Jessica Cropley is a Masters candidate at William & Mary. Photocatalysts for hydrogen generation and the future of energy. Download abstract here.
Joseph Cunningham
Joseph Cunningham is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Development of UV-resistant polymer-regolith composite shielding material for long-term lunar habitats incorporating carbon nanotubes. Download research paper here.
Andrianna Daniels
Andrianna Daniels is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Creating a detailed model for boron nitride deposition mechanics. Download research paper here.
Wayne Dawson III
Wayne Dawson is a Masters candidate at the University of Virginia. A fluorescence based approach for quantifying phenology and physiology in changing boreal ecosystems. Download research paper here.
Joshua Fitzgerald
Joshua Fitzgerald is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Optimizing spacecraft trajectory design in perturbed restricted three-body models. Download research paper here.
Nathan Folta
Nathan Folta is a Masters candidate at Virginia Tech. Design of novel lower body exoskeleton. Download research paper here.
Alexander Hatfield
Alexander Hatfield is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Multifunctional boron nitride nanotube (BNNT) and BNNT composites and devices in extreme aerospace environments. Download research paper here.
Megan Hept
Megan Hept is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Exploring the Impact of climate change and increased carbon levels on the cyanobacteria, microcystis aeruginosa. Download research paper here.
Jeremy Hopwood
Jeremy Hopwood is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Energy-based wind estimation using aircraft. Download research paper here.
Ken Koltermann
Joshua Fitzgerald is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Optimizing spacecraft trajectory design in perturbed restricted three-body models. Download research paper here.
Victor Kontopanos
Victor Kontopanos is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Modelling galvanic corrosion of aerospace fasteners and plates under thin electrolyte film conditions. Download research paper here.
Andrew Krause
Andrew Krause is a Ph. D. candidate at Hampton University. Testing QCD factorization theorems with model simulations of lepton-proton scattering processes. Download research paper here.
Zhe-Yu Daniel Lin
Zhe-Yu Daniel Lin is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Making baby planets: dust settling of protoplanetary disks. Download research paper here.
Deryl Long
Deryl Long is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Build a world: predicting planet assembly and composition with ALMA and JWST. Download research paper here.
Devin Longazel
Devin Longazel is a Masters candidate at Old Dominion University. Resorcinarene nano capsule library for metal extractions. Download research paper here.
Adam Masters
Adam Masters is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Improving ion traps for quantum computing applications. Download the research paper here.
Jennifer Meija
Jennifer Mejia is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Investigating atomic interactions of organic solar cells using solid-state NMR. Download research paper here.
Madeline Miles
Madeline Miles is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. NOx emissions in West African cities inferred using TROPOMI NO2 observations. Download research paper here.
William Miyahira
William Miyahira is a Ph. D. candidate at William & Mary. Microwave atom chip for spin-specific atom interferometry. Download research paper here.
Mary Cecilia Mulvaney
Mary Cecilia Mulvaney is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Evaluating formability of aluminum alloys for flow formed aerospace structures. Download research paper here.
Elizabeth Prior
Elizabeth Prior is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Investigating flood-vegetation interactions through remote sensing and modeling. Download research paper here.
Alison Ritz
Alison Ritz is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. Using NAIP imagery and point clouds to build biomass maps through remote sensing techniques. Download research paper here.
Anna Schmedding
Madeline Miles is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. NOx emissions in West African cities inferred using TROPOMI NO2 observations. Download research paper here.
Randal Shoemaker
Randall Shoemaker is a Ph. D. candidate at William & Mary. Surface computations with decoupled intrinsic geometry. Download research paper here.
Jordan Shroyer
Jordan Shroyer is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Probing cosmic inflation: testing novel high-sensitivity detectors for next-generation surveys. Download research paper here.
Mark Siebert
Mark Siebert is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. A rigorous molecular survey of stellar graveyards. Download research paper here.
Virginia Smith
Virginia Smith is a Ph. D. candidate at Virginia Tech. High-altitude balloon mission optimization. Download research paper here.
Zachary Steele
Zachary Steele is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Utilizing triple oxygen isotopes for assessing animal metabolism and water intake. Download research paper here.
Connor Stephens
Connor Stephens is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Oxidation mechanisms of refractory transition metals and carbides at ultra-high temperatures in molecular vs. dissociated oxygen. Download research paper here.
Elizabeth Urig
Elizabeth Urig is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Modeling Al-6061 microstructural evolution during integrally stiffened cylinder formation. Download research paper here.
Rahim Zaman
Rahim Zaman is a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Virginia. Design of ultra-high temperature ceramics for oxidation resistance. Download research paper here.
Elizabeth Zengel
Elizabeth Zengel is a Ph. D. candidate at Old Dominion University. Analyzing HEDMs with DFT and molecular dynamics to determine trigger bonds and sensitivities. Download research paper here.
麻豆村 Bridge 2022-2023
Daniel Adjei
Daniel Adjei is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Engineering.
Jordan Amarchih
Jordan Amarchih is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Engineering.
Jada Bonds
Jada Bonds is a Bachelors candidate at William &Mary majoring in Chemistry.
Loren Butts-Bails
Loren Butts-Bails is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Marjorie Cenese
Marjorie Cenese is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Emily Chang
Emily Chang is a Bachelors candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.
Amar Dunham
Amar Dunham is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary majoring in Data Science.
Eric Hernandez
Eric Hernandez is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Data Science.
Mahmoud Idris
Mahmoud Idris is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Kaleea Korunka
Kaleea Korunka is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary majoring in Biology.
Janae Brooke Marcia
Janae Brooke Marcia is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Amaiya Mauney
Amaiya Mauney is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary majoring in Biology.
Grace Milton
Grace Milton is a Bachelors candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Halia Morris
Halia Morris is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Marine and Environmental Science.
Abdulmujeeb Omotosho
Abdulmujeeb Omotosho is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Computer Science.
Justin Orchard-Hays
Justin Orchard-Hays is a Bachelors Candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Biochemistry.
Myles Perry
Myles Perry is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Muhammad Rabiu
Muhammad Rabiu is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University majoring in Computer Engineering.
Jaron Scott
Jaron Scott is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Mathematics.
Paige-Symone Scott-Cooper
Paige-Symone Scott-Cooper is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Economics.
Emanda Seifu
Emanda Seifu is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Computer Science.
Nebiyu Solomon
Nebiyu Solomon is a Bachelors Candidate at the University of Virginia majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Caleb Tyson
Caleb Tyson is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Chemical Engineering.
Zachary Vaillancourt
Zachary Vaillancourt is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
Taylor Young
Taylor Young is a Bachelors candidate at Hampton University majoring in Biochemistry.
Undergraduate 2022-2023
Isabella Dressel
Isabella Dressel is Bachelors candidate at the University of Virginia. Satellite and aircraft observations of interactions between intra-urban nitrogen dioxide inequalities and ozone air quality in Houston, Texas. Download abstract here.
Lauren Duma
Lauren Duma is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech. Reducing the risk of skin lacerations from drone impacts. Download research paper here.
Grayson Hoy
Grayson Hoy is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary. Blinking-Based Multiplexing: A New Approach to Multicolor Super-Resolved Imaging of Nanomaterials. Download abstract here.
Evan Johnson
Evan Johnson is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University. Locking Multiple Lasers to a Single Optical Cavity. Download research paper here.
Aliya Kaplan
Aliya Kaplan is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech. Infiltration of Porous Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics for Active Cooling. Download research paper here.
Ubaid Kazianga
Ubaid Kazianga is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary. Designing an apparatus for Strain and Temperature tuning of materials during Infrared Microscopy measurements. Download research paper here.
Alicia Mand
Alicia Mand is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University. Electrons for Neutrinos in the One-Proton One-Pion Channel. Download research paper here.
Danielle Miller
Danielle Miller is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech. Synthetic trees for underground water extraction and purification. Download research paper here.
Christian Mueth
Christian Mueth is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech. Lower body exoskeleton design and control. Download research paper here.
Ruby Neisser
Ruby Neisser is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary. Investigations into the structure photochemistry of 2-pyrrolecarboxaldehyde. Download research paper here.
Kayla Pineda
Kayla Pineda is a Bachelors candidate at Old Dominion University. Gaze-guided drone proximity navigation framework. Download research paper here.
Medha Prakash
Medha Prakash is a Bachelors candidate at the University of Virginia. Morphology and process-based implications of martian ridges and terrestrial eskers. Download research paper here.
Bjorn Shockey
Bjorn Shockey is a Bachelors candidate at William & Mary. The impact of human presence and human activities on the total mass and chemical composition of the very thin lunar atmosphere. Download research paper here.
Anthony Spinetta
Anthony Spinetta is a Bachelors candidate at Virginia Tech. He is researching Computational Modeling and Investigation of Strain and Damage Sensing in Mock Energetic Materials. Download research paper here.
Sophia Yi
Sophia Yi is a Bachelors candidate at the University of Virginia. Determining the measurability of white dwarf temperatures using gravitational wave measurements from LISA. Download research paper here.
Community College 2022-2023
Hannah Bogert
Hannah Bogert is an Associates candidate at John Tyler Community College majoring in Engineering.
Brianna Burchell
Briana Burchell is an Associates candidate at Germanna Community College majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Sarah Diaz
Sarah Diaz is an Associates candidate at Tidewater Community College majoring in Science.
Alexander Gemond
Alexander Gemond is an Associates candidate at Northern Virginia Community College majoring in Engineering.
Tyler Zodun
Tyler Zodun is an Associates candidate at Eastern Shorn Community College majoring in Electronics Engineering.