by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Physics is about exploring the fundamental rules that govern all of the systems we exist in. It allows us to investigate problems from the ground up, and connect every complex process to the same basic principles. SMART scholar, Ryan Wilmington, is exploring how light...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Two-dimensional materials are made of a single layer of atoms, but the research around them is multifaceted. SMART scholar, Carlos Torres, became a part of the SMART Program in 2008 to pursue a master’s and Ph.D. at the University of California-Los Angeles. His...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
2015 SMART scholar, Amanda Cordes, completed her service commitment with her sponsoring facility, the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NACWD) – China Lake – China Lake, California. Amanda’s time as an intern leading to her first year of...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Phase 3 SMART scholar Emberle Lawson embraces the rewarding experience she had with the SMART Scholarship Program. In 2013, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division – Lakehurst in Lakehurst, New Jersey offered Emberle a SMART award to pursue her bachelor’s...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
In 2018, the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division in Crane, Indiana, sponsored Katherine Pfeiffer to receive a SMART Scholarship to pursue her degree at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The SMART program allowed her to focus and dive deeper...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Phase 2 SMART scholar, Katrina Colucci Chang, Ph.D., was awarded the SMART Scholarship in 2018. She is currently employed by her sponsoring facility, the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) in Patuxent River, Maryland, where she serves as a subject...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Oliver Barham was employed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) in Indian Head, Maryland when he decided to advance his career by pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Oliver...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
We are proud to feature Joshua Lavoie: Phase 1 SMART scholar, Ph.D. student, and President of the Chopawamsic Toastmasters Club, Quantico Chapter. Through SMART, Joshua obtained funding for his undergraduate and graduate degree programs. He states, “Beginning with my...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Meet Bridgette Kim: SMART scholar, Mechanical Engineering student, and STEM education advocate. Bridgette is pursuing her BS/MS in mechanical engineering at John Hopkins University with double minors in Computer Science and Robotics. Upon graduation, Bridgette is set...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Jasmine Boyd is a SMART scholar, athlete, and computer science extraordinaire. She is pursuing her MS in Computer and Computational Sciences and Computer Engineering at Alabama A&M University (AAMU), an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Inspired to...
