Posts by Blythe Scherrer
NSF Graduate Research Fellow Joshua Woods (’16)
Joshua Woods will soon begin his doctoral studies at Cornell University in the Robert Fredrick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. A recent graduate with a degree in chemical engineering and a minor in chemistry, Josh is the recipient of a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The fellowship supports outstanding students pursuing research-based…
Read MoreTruman Finalist Rachel Brown-Weinstock (’17)
Rachel Brown-Weinstock, a senior with majors in policy studies, citizenship and civic engagement, and sociology, applied for the Truman Scholarship during her junior year. Although she did not ultimately receive the award, Rachel learned a great deal through the application process and advises young change agents to consider applying. Rachel is passionate about rural education…
Read MoreHannah Butler (’19) Reports from Fulbright Scotland Summer Institute
SU’s first Fulbright Summer Institute participant has just finished her five-week cultural and academic adventure! Rising sophomore Hannah Butler arrived in Dundee, Scotland, in early July and is now returning to the U.S. after a busy few weeks of lessons, field trips, tours, and discussions. The Fulbright Summer Institutes offer several fully-funded programs around the UK for rising sophomores…
Read MoreApplication Bootcamp August 23rd and 25th
All 2016-2017 Fulbright and UK/Asia award applicants are invited to CFSA’s Application Bootcamp. CFSA will host two “bootcamp” workshops at the end of August for applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Marshall Scholarship, Luce Scholars Program, Schwarzman Scholarship, and Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Rhodes and Mitchell applicants are restricted from receiving help on their drafts.…
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