April 7, 2008

Engineering students honored with NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

A record 19 students from North Carolina State University were awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships--and 16 of these students are engineers.

The Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) program invests in the graduate education of a select group of students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate the potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The three-year awards include a stipend of $30,000 per year, as well as an educational allowance that covers tuition, fees and health insurance.

This year marks an increase of more than 200% over the number of GRFs earned by NC State students in 2007. In comparison to students at peer institutions across the nation, NC State ranked second only to Cornell University in the total number of undergraduates honored.

"It is readily apparent that undergraduate research, scholarly accomplishment, and intensive support from enrichment programs are critical elements in preparation for success in this highly competitive program," said NC State fellowship advisor Jennie LaMonte. Students agreed, emphasizing the advantage their undergraduate research at NC State gave them in the highly competitive competition, especially NC State's summer research opportunities.

In addition, 15 students and alumni received Honorable Mention recognition from the program, six of which are engineering students or alumni.

The 2008 NSF Graduate Research Fellows from the College of Engineering are:

Colleen Bowker ('08), Environmental Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Jennifer Boyd ('08), Biomedical Engineering & German Studies. Also Caldwell Scholars, University Scholars Program, and 2007 Goldwater Scholarship recipient.
Emily Chandler ('06), Biological Engineering. Also University Honors Program.
Helen Chappell (Graduate School), Materials Science & Engineering.
Andrew Coughlin ('07), Biomedical Engineering & Textile Engineering. Also University Scholars Program and Undergraduate Research Program.
James Etheridge ('08), Biological Engineering. Also University Honors Program.
Allison Finger ('07), Biomedical Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Samia Ilias ('07), Chemical Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Joy Johnson ('06), Electrical Engineering. Also University Honors Program.
Amit Lakhani ('07), Electrical Engineering & Physics. Also University Honors Program.
K. Wesley Overton ('07), Chemical Engineering. Also Park Scholars and University Scholars Program.
Diana Proffit ('06), Materials Science and Engineering. Also Parks Scholars, University Honors Program, and the Undergraduate Research Program.
Jennifer Robison ('08), Computer Science and Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Brian Selgrade ('07), Biomedical Engineering. Also University Honors Program and the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service.
S. Michael Stewart ('07), Chemical Engineering.
M. Erin Anderson Summers ('07), Electrical Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.

College of Engineering students honored with Honorable Mention are:

Troy Gould ('08), Chemical Engineering & Textile Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Frank Myers ('07), Electrical Engineering. Also University Honors Program.
Katherine Schadel ('05), Chemical Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
Sara Arvidson (Graduate School), Chemical Engineering.
Ryan McCulloch ('07 and Graduate School), Biomedical Engineering. Also University Scholars Program.
James Reale-Levis (Graduate School), Environmental Engineering.

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