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Austin Downey

Posted on August 12, 2025 (August 12, 2025) by Sharon Witherell
Downey holding award standing next to South Carolina Governor and two other people in front of American flags

An American engineer teamed up with Swedish researchers to develop complex robotic computing systems that find people lost at sea. He shares, “Fulbright reinforced how important it is for American researchers to exchange ideas with global partners.”

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Education, STEM, Technology

Fulbrighters Make an Impact in STEM Fields

Posted on February 8, 2024 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo with molecule model

Fulbrighters, including women in STEM, are making an impact in their communities and inspiring the next generation of students and researchers.

Posted in NewsTagged Health, Innovation, Science, STEM
Abel Vera (Center)
Peru to U.S., 2017
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