A highly interdisciplinary program with unparalleled flexibility,
preparing the next generation of scientists for impactful careers
in research and beyond.
Created by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, the award provides continuity funding to support early-career researchers pursuing programs focused on training the next generation of scientists.
When Postdoctoral Research Fellow Hannah Youngblood’s work on exfoliation glaucoma (XFG) was featured by the BrightFocus Foundation, it caught the attention of Jennifer Rucker, an Alabama resident who was diagnosed with XFG several years ago.
The volunteer leadership group is composed of alumni who obtained an undergraduate degree from the College within the past two decades or a master’s or Ph.D. degree within the past decade.
The award will support the design of nature-based solutions including living shorelines and marsh restoration in flood-prone areas of Camden County, Georgia.
Garg’s groundbreaking research on chemical communication between humans and microbes — and her dedication to advancing women in STEM — has earned her national recognition as a WCC Rising Star.