NSF Graduate Research Fellows: Saving Tigers, Studying Cancer, and Keeping Park Visitors Safe at Night
December 23, 2024
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the names of its 2024 Graduate Research Fellows, a prestigious group of early-career scientists and engineers who receive three years of support to conduct research and train at top institutions across the country.
This year’s cohort includes 2,000 Graduate Research Fellows, who were selected from a pool of more than 13,000 applicants. The fellows come from all 50 states and represent a wide range of disciplines, including the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, and education.
Saving Tigers
One of the 2024 Graduate Research Fellows is Sagarika Panda, a PhD candidate in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of California, Davis. Panda’s research focuses on the conservation of tiger populations in India.
“Tigers are an iconic species that are critically endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict,” said Panda. “My research aims to identify the factors that are driving tiger population declines and develop strategies to protect these magnificent animals.”
Panda’s work has already had a significant impact on tiger conservation. She has conducted research on the effectiveness of anti-poaching patrols and has helped to develop a new method for monitoring tiger populations using camera traps.
Studying Cancer
Another 2024 Graduate Research Fellow is Emily Chen, a PhD candidate in chemistry at Harvard University. Chen’s research focuses on the development of new cancer therapies.
“Cancer is a devastating disease that affects millions of people around the world,” said Chen. “My research aims to develop new drugs that are more effective and less toxic than existing treatments.”
Chen’s work has already led to the development of a new class of cancer drugs that are currently being tested in clinical trials.
Keeping Park Visitors Safe at Night
A third 2024 Graduate Research Fellow is Joshua Smith, a PhD candidate in engineering at Stanford University. Smith’s research focuses on the development of new technologies to improve safety in parks and other public spaces at night.
“Parks are a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but they can also be dangerous at night,” said Smith. “My research aims to develop new lighting systems and other technologies that can make parks safer for visitors.”
Smith’s work has already led to the development of a new type of streetlight that is more energy-efficient and provides better visibility at night.
The Future of Science and Engineering
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards in the world. The fellows who are selected represent the future of science and engineering. They are the ones who will make the breakthroughs that will change the world and solve the challenges of tomorrow.
“The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is an investment in the future of science and engineering,” said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. “The fellows who are selected are the best and brightest young minds in the country. They are the ones who will make the discoveries that will change the world.”
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