We are pleased to announce that two of CNAM's undergraduate researchers Nick Poniatowski and Mark Zic have received The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for 2019. Congrats to both!

Goldwater Scholars have impressive academic and research credentials that have garnered the attention of prestigious post-graduate fellowship programs. Goldwater Scholars have been awarded 92 Rhodes Scholarships, 137 Marshall Awards, 159 Churchill Scholarships, 104 Hertz Fellowships, and numerous other distinguished awards like the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

The Goldwater Foundation is a federally endowed agency established by Public Law 99-661 on November 14, 1986. The Scholarship Program honoring Senator Barry Goldwater was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship is the preeminent undergraduate award of its type in these fields.

Nick and Mark join two others this year as Goldwater Scholars - congrats to all of you! See Maryland Today article for more info.