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At Oberlin, undergraduates work alongside faculty members on incredible scientific breakthroughs.

Oberlin student Tanisha Shende ’26, a Goldwater Scholar and STRONG program participant, bridges the gap between generative AI innovation, disability accessibility, and international tech policy.

Math major Erica Vu ’26 leverages the Bonner Scholars Program and CELA resources to bridge the gap between academic research and impactful community service.

Chemistry major Alex Xie ’26 utilizes CELA’s research fellowships and scholarship advising to transition from campus labs to a future in pharmaceutical research.

Through CELA, Aina Tasso ’27 integrates Bonner service, Congressional internships, and Mellon Mays research to build a future in scholarship and public service.

Isabel Handa ’26 shares how Oberlin’s Mellon Mays fellowship and CELA resources helped her bridge Hawaiian identity with global diasporic advocacy and research.

Sociology major Katelyn Liu ’26 explores Asian and Asian American identity through Oberlin’s Mellon Mays Fellowship and the Center for Engaged Liberal Arts.

Julia Ludwig ’27 highlights how Oberlin’s CELA and CLEAR programs provided the research foundation and leadership skills needed for a future in neuroscience.

Through hands-on service, nonprofit leadership, and undergraduate research, Ellie Pollock-Ballard ’26 is building a future in pediatric medicine rooted in community care.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Shuming Chen’s NSF CAREER award funds research and education opportunities for Oberlin students.