In the News: Goldwater Scholars Named

Jordan Barrett

Syracuse University nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship have been recognized.

Ismael Gonzalez

Jordan Barrett, a junior physics and mathematics major in the College of Arts and Sciences has been named a 2017 Goldwater Scholar. Ismael Gonzalez, a junior neuroscience and biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received Goldwater Honorable Mention recognition.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, the five-term senator from Arizona. The purpose of the program is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields.

Read more about the Goldwater Scholars here!