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Clemson recognizes 2017-2018 SRNL University Scholars

March 1, 2018

On Monday, Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) joined representatives from Clemson’s College of Science and College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences to celebrate the eighteen recipients of the SRNL University Scholarship. President Jim Clements and College of Science Founding Dean Cynthia Young spoke on the partnership between SRNL and Clemson University and the value that it brings to students. “When I asked [the scholars] why a scholarship like this was so impactful, they gave me two big answers: one, that they can afford to work in a research lab or take a summer internship instead of working other jobs to help defray student loan debt; and two, they felt that having this scholarship opens doors to great opportunities.”

SRNL donated $144,000 to Clemson to establish the SRNL University Scholars program to award scholarships to qualified students in STEM majors. “Through this agreement, the board of directors of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions is making a significant investment in the future of the region’s workforce. Not only does this program financially support STEM students, it also connects them with the scientists and technologists at Savannah River National Laboratory that can help them build challenging and rewarding careers right here in our region,” said Dr. Terry A. Michalske, Laboratory Director of SRNL, who also spoke at the event.

This 2017-2018 SRNL University Scholarship recipients include:
Luna Bozeman, Mathematical Sciences
Michael Calfe, Biosystems Engineering
Matthew Case, Chemistry
Bryce DeChamplain, Biological Sciences
Rebecca Jones, Genetics
Erik Kropilak, Mechanical Engineering
Sloan Nietert, Mathematical Sciences
Polly Payne, Mathematical Sciences
Scott Pope, Materials Science and Engineering
Andrew Randazza, Civil Engineering
Andrew Shore, Physics
Ryan Stoyko, Industrial Engineering
Nicholas Szwast, Environmental Engineering
Jacob Thompson, Electrical Engineering
Andrea Vera Martinez, Bioengineering
Sarah Waldvogel, Biochemistry
Nick Whitesides, Microbiology
Kristen Wong, Genetics