News
A Conversation with Jason Williams ’05, ‘Professor STEM’
Amanda Nagy
A leader in STEM enrichment programming for local youth, Jason Williams is author of a new book to help children grapple with COVID-19.
Student Pair Creates Science Education Initiative for Kids
Hillary Hempstead
Fourth-year Victoria Fisher and third-year Becca Fenselau cofounded an initiative that offers STEM videos for young learners.
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
Two Biology Graduates Receive Young Botanist Award
Amanda Nagy
The Botanical Society of America recognizes only 25 graduating seniors pursuing research in the plant sciences.
Nine International Obies Will Begin PhDs in STEM
Jaimie Yue '22
A third of all Chinese international students in the Class of 2020 have secured positions in top PhD programs.
Kaitlyn Tonra ’19 Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
Mental Health Research Assistant: Ify Ezimora ’19
Jaimie Yue '22
Ezimora is applying the professional experience she gained as a double major in psychology and environmental studies as well as her roles as a student treasurer and cochair of the Student Finance Committee.
Rainie Heck Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Alex Wooldredge
Amanda Nagy
A third-year biology major, Wooldredge aspires to lead advances in synthetic biology research.
Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Olivia Goldstein
Amanda Nagy
Goldstein is Oberlin’s first Goldwater Scholarship winner for psychology research.