Eleven University of Utah graduate students were awarded the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) for 2021, the second-largest U cohort to date. The prestigious fellowship supports outstanding doctoral and research-based master’s students doing research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. A total of 16 fellowship winners received their baccalaureate degrees here at the U, the largest group of winners ever who trained at the U as undergraduates.
“We are definitely way above our historical average, and our success is growing!” said David Kieda, dean of the U’s Graduate School.
Established in 1952, the NSF GRFP is the oldest fellowship program of its kind. The 2021 fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $34,000, a $12,000 cost of allowance for tuition and fees, and numerous research and professional development opportunities.
Congratulations to the 2021 NSF GRFP fellows
| Carena Cornelssen, biomedical engineering |
| Andrew Pendergast, chemical measurement and imaging |
| Isabella Archibald, chemical engineering |
| Brian Cottle, biomedical engineering |
| Lydia Fries, chemical catalysis |
| Kaitlin Hall, electrical/electronic engineering |
| Jerry Howard, materials research |
| Chantel Lapins, mechanical engineering |
| Isaac Martin, mathematical sciences |
| Titus Shiao Wen Quah, chemical engineering |
| Trevor Schwehr, mechanical engineering |
Congratulations to the 14 graduate students who received honorable mentions
| Steven Carlson, psychology |
| Rachel Gatlin, neurosciences |
| Brittany Haas, chemistry |
| Jennifer Isenhour, psychology |
| Andrew Liu, mathematical sciences |
| Lars Lofgren, biomedical engineering |
| Deirdre Mack, life sciences |
| Rebecca Mellema, immunology |
| Rebecca Neufeld, psychology |
| Paul Spaltenstein, chemistry |
| Michael Stewart, biochemistry |
| Matthew Waller, ecology |
| Stephanie Weber, mechanical engineering |
| Mirinda Mar Whitaker, psychology |