Prestigious NSF fellowship awarded to 12 graduate students

Cay Leytham-Powell — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:03:14 +0000

Prestigious NSF fellowship awarded to 12 graduate students Cay Leytham-Powell Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:03

The Graduate Research Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines

The National Science Foundation has awarded 12 University of Colorado Boulder students with the prestigious graduate research fellowship, which places the university in the top 15 nationwide in terms of number awarded, the federal agency announced last week.

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes outstanding graduate students from across the country in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, paving the way for their continued work exploring some of the most complex and pressing issues of our time.

This year’s recipients of the five-year fellowship represent a wide swath of disciplines, spanning from American politics to fluid mechanics. Each will receive three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000, as well as professional development and research opportunities.

“We’re proud to see such a strong showing from our students in this year’s NSF fellowships,” said Massimo Ruzzene, senior vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes. “With the depth and strength across CU Boulder’s graduate programs, it is only fitting that we continue to be a leading recipient of these recognitions. Congratulations to each awardee—this achievement reflects your dedication and the contributions you are poised to make.”

Of those that either won or were honorable mentions, 19 participated in a workshop or information session organized by the Graduate School, in partnership with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. These included specialized writing workshops, coaching sessions and general informational sessions about applying for the GRFP.

“This year saw a reduction in the overall number of GRFP awards given out, with many students receiving honorable mentions that would’ve previously been recognized. And yet, despite that, we’ve remained relatively consistent in the percentage of awardees, ranking in the top 15 of all institutions once more. That success is a testament to not only our extraordinary graduate students, but also our collaborative approach with campus partners,” said Scott Adler, dean of the Graduate School and the vice provost for graduate affairs.

“We are very proud of the outstanding students who have been recognized for this highly competitive fellowship.”

This year’s recipients include:

Annalise Cabra, aerospace engineering sciences
Luke Coffman, physics
Charles Fraga, mechanical engineering
Stone Neilon, political science
Shelby Opp, astrophysics and geophysics
Devayani Ravuri, physics
Rebecca Riley, mechanical engineering
Laurel Robbins, biochemistry
Jae Robinson, ecology and evolutionary biology
Nick Rovito, mechanical engineering
Rachel Slaybaugh, astrophysical and planetary sciences
Annette Thompson, chemical and biological engineering

In addition to the fellowship award winners, 54 students were recognized with an honorable mention.

The Graduate Research Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in a wide variety of science-related disciplines.

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Registration open for 2024 GRFP workshop

Cay Leytham-Powell — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:30:30 +0000

Registration open for 2024 GRFP workshop Cay Leytham-Powell Fri, 08/30/2024 - 10:30

This Sept. 6 workshop will feature past winners, writing instructors and NSF GRFP proposal reviewers.

If you go

Date: Sept 6

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Zoom

Registration is now open for a Sept. 6 workshop meant to prepare eligible graduate students to apply for one of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s most prestigious fellowships: the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).

The GRFP recognizes outstanding graduate students from across the country in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields by providing three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000, as well as professional development and research opportunities. By doing so, this fellowship paves the way for continued work exploring some of the most complex and pressing issues of our time.

The University of Colorado Boulder consistently ranks in the top fifteen universities in terms of the number of GRFPs awarded to students. A major contributor to that success is this annual workshop, which is open to all eligible students interested in applying.

This year’s workshop will be Sept. 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. It will feature faculty who have served as GRFP proposal reviewers at NSF and writing instructors, and recent GRFP winners. Registration is required, even if you cannot attend the workshop day of (the session will be recorded).

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join.

More information about the NSF GRFP opportunity, including discipline-specific deadlines, can be found on the NSF website. A video recording of the workshop will be available to registered participants after it is completed.

This Sept. 6 workshop will feature past winners, writing instructors and NSF GRFP proposal reviewers.

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