We are currently recruiting for our second cohort of Grand Challenges Scholars!
Application review begins March 20, 2024 and we will be making decisions by mid-April 2024. Submit your application at any time.
Visit our How to Apply page for more details!
Meet our Scholars!

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Anna Chen
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Theme: Health / Reverse-engineer the brain
Goal: Investigate treatments for “incurable” diseases, and particularly interested in asthma.
Belal Elsherbini
Major: Computer Engineering & Computer Science
Theme: Joy of Living / Engineer the tools for scientific discovery
Goal: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery by harnessing robotics research.
Gerson Adimir Esquivel Garcia
Major: Nuclear Engineering
Theme: Security / Provide energy from fusion, Prevent nuclear terror
Goal: Explore how nuclear energy can positively impact the world
Lucia Frieling
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Theme: Health / Engineer better medicines
Goal: Be a part of the generation that formulates the cure for cancer.
Dominique Gooden
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Theme: Health / Engineer better medicines, Reverse-engineer the brain
Goal: Improve neurological disease outcomes and address disparities in our healthcare system.
Brooke Hendry
Major: Industrial Engineering
Theme: Security / Restore and improve urban infrastructure
Goal: Address urban infrastructure challenges as a means of improving lives for all people.
Mannan Jindal
Major: Computer Engineering
Theme: Security & Health
Goal: Ensure cyber security and improve the lives of others.
Prathmesh Konda Gopinath
Major: Computer Engineering and Computer Science
Theme: Joy of Living / Advance Personalized Learning
Goal: Develop accessible personalized learning that works for all students by harnessing artificial intelligence.
Aditi Sunil
Major: Computer Science and Data Science
Theme: Joy of Living / Enhance virtual reality
Goal: Incorporate creativity and engineering knowledge to create solutions that could significantly enhance virtual reality.
Simar Tathgir
Major: Computer Engineering
Theme: Sustainability
Goal: Address environmental degradation, foster sustainability practices, and contribute to holistic solutions for complex challenges.