Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 to undergraduate researchers with plans to pursue PhD and research career

Goldwater Information Session and Alumni Panel: Tuesday, September 1st 2026, 3-4pm, Alderson 152

The Goldwater Scholarship recognizes sophomores and juniors who are committed to pursuing a career in STEM research, and who show the potential to be leaders in their respective fields. During this event, Ashley Weibel, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research Scholars and Nationally Competitive Scholarships, will provide an overview of the Goldwater Scholarship and discuss how to craft a compelling application. The session also feature a previous Mines Goldwater Scholar, Caitlyn Castellion, who will share her firsthand account of the application process and the transformative impact of the Goldwater Scholarship on her academic and professional trajectory. Attendees will walk away empowered to take the first steps toward becoming a successful Goldwater applicant.