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Tag: STEM

Terence Tao

Posted on June 9, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by egodshall
Terrence Tao wearing a yellow polo shirt in front of a black chalkboard.

MacArthur Genius and Fields Medal-winning mathematician says Fulbright provided an invigorating environment with inspirational faculty.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged STEM

Inspired by Insects, 3D-Printed Robots Move without Motors

Posted on June 2, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by egodshall

Jackson Wilt’s Fulbright experiments have sparked the public’s imagination and can be applied to manufacturing and food production.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged Innovation, STEM, Technology

J. Michael Kosterlitz

Posted on April 18, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr

Quantum physics pioneer and Nobel laureate Kosterlitz’s Fulbright experience “opened his eyes to what physics is all about.”  

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Awards, Science, STEM

American Geologist Connects with Critical Mineral Experts in Sri Lanka

Posted on April 11, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
A woman in a red dress and a man in a suit stand by a podium with the U.S. Embassy emblem, in front of an abstract painting.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Kusali Gamage, a Geology Professor from Austin Community College in Texas, facilitated discussions about graphite supply chains between Sri Lanka and the United States.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged Science, STEM

Ellen Roche

Posted on April 7, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Roche in a lab coat holding an anatomical heart model, seated at a desk with a computer showing medical scans.

Fulbrighter bridges industry and academia to engineer life-saving robotics.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Engineering, Innovation, STEM

Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship

Posted on October 9, 2024 (July 2, 2025) by skerr
Laís Feltrin Sidou using lab equipment at National Archives

The U.S. Department of State and the National Archives and Records Administration support international education and research in the interdisciplinary field of heritage science preserving the objects, documents, and fabrics significant to global cultures and history.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged Arts & Culture, Fulbright Program Announcement, Science, STEM

Karl Jackson

Posted on September 10, 2024 (July 11, 2025) by skerr
Karl Jackson sitting in front of tree and sign for Ghana Togo

Chemistry professor and STEM innovator mentors students to lead and achieve

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Health, STEM

Space Exploration Inspires Fulbrighters to Innovate and Collaborate

Posted on February 27, 2024 (July 2, 2025) by skerr

Fulbrighters learned about space exploration from industry and university experts as part of a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Houston.

Posted in Articles, NewsTagged STEM

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 Alumni Stories, NewsTagged Health, Innovation, Science, STEM

Harrison “Jack” Schmitt

Posted on July 30, 2021 (July 3, 2025) by fulbrightv2stg

Dr. Harrison Schmitt was the first scientist on a U.S. spaceflight and is one of only 12 people to set foot on the moon. His unique career as an astronaut, geologist, and U.S. senator was built upon the cornerstone of his Fulbright experience.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni ProfilesTagged Public Service, STEM
Abel Vera (Center)
Peru to U.S., 2017
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