April 12, 2022
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution.
Seven MU students and alumni were recently selected for the program, with another two given honorable mention.
This year’s recipients:
- Mara Fields, social sciences (biological anthropology)
- Andrew Mitchell, chemistry
- Lauryn Williams, physics and mathematics
- *Matthew Guess, mechanical engineering
- *Will McHargue, plant and microbial biosciences
- *John Peiffer, biomedical engineering
- *Jade Thomas, biological anthropology
This year’s honorable mentions:
- Skyler Carter, psychology
- *Kathleen O’Brien, psychology (social/affective neuroscience)
*Denotes alumni
