Graduate Fellow University of Delaware Astronomy and Astrophysics I’ve always been fascinated by any and all things science, but astronomy always stood out above the rest. This fascination quickly developed into a love of physics and a strong desire to understand what makes stars tick. This led me to obtain my BS in physics from Iowa… Continue reading Patrick Stanley
Person Type: Graduate Student Fellow
Fellowships provide stipends of $31,000 to highly qualified graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are currently attending a DESGC member institution. Stipends are for one full year, and all recipients of these awards must be US Citizens. Application reopens in Fall.
Matthew Pitell
Graduate Fellow University of Delaware Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Matthew (Matt) Pitell is a second year, PhD candidate at the University of Delaware in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department from Pittsburgh, PA. Matt started his academic career at Case Western Reserve University where he developed a passion for colloidal and interfacial science. Now at… Continue reading Matthew Pitell
Gerald Hairston
Graduate Fellow Delaware State University Applied Optics My name is Gerald Hairston III, and I am from Roselle, NJ. I graduated from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and currently attend Delaware State University’s Master’s in Applied Optics program. My current research focuses on Laser Heterodyne Radiometry(LHR)… Continue reading Gerald Hairston
Haydee Jerez
Graduate Student Fellow Wilmington University Environmental Science I have dedicated all my time to my education. I am graduating in June with a bachelor’s in biology from Wilmington University. I start my master’s during the summer semester. I will be the first of my family to have a college degree, and I am immensely thankful… Continue reading Haydee Jerez
Josh Goodwill
Graduate Fellow University of Delaware Physics Growing up, I was always fascinated by the way things moved such as the flow of water in a river. In high school, I was delighted to discover that sets of equations and theorems beautifully explain almost everything we see in our everyday life! This fascination with physics propelled… Continue reading Josh Goodwill
Aryanna Jones
Graduate Student Fellow Delaware State University Applied Chemistry Born and raised in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, I grew up surrounded by the bustling energy of urban life and the quiet charm of the Midwest. From a young age, I developed a curiosity about the world around me and finding my role in it. This… Continue reading Aryanna Jones
Conor Larsen
Graduate Student Fellow University of Delaware Physics Growing up in the Hudson Valley, New York, I always had a fascination with the stars. This interest led me to Villanova University where I obtained my B.S. in astronomy and astrophysics. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University… Continue reading Conor Larsen
Christy Li
Graduate Student Fellow University of Delaware Geological Sciences I earned dual degrees in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Mathematics from Lehigh University. During my undergraduate studies, I conducted a thesis on knickpoint migration which inspired my interest in fluvial geomorphology. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree at the University of Delaware under the guidance… Continue reading Christy Li
Genevieve Yarema
Graduate Student Fellow University of Delaware Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering I am originally from Detroit, Michigan, where I got my B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. I am currently in the second year of my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. My current research is focused on developing electrified… Continue reading Genevieve Yarema
Michelle Yatvitskiy
Graduate Fellow Fashion and Apparel Studies I am a graduate student pursuing a master’s in Fashion and Apparel Studies at University of Delaware with a focus on sustainable and functional design. I am a research assistant focusing on material development for nonwoven textiles. My current research focuses on creating and testing a new fabric for… Continue reading Michelle Yatvitskiy