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Madalyn Gragg
Goldwater Scholar
Madalyn Gragg is an Oregon State University Honors junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. Madalyn's career goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics with a focus on characterizing organic and inorganic photonic materials. Madalyn aspires to discover novel physical properties within optoelectronic materials in the hope to produce environmentally friendly and affordable electronics. She has been mentored by Dr. Matthew Graham and Dr. Oksana Ostroverkhova and Dr. Paul Emigh at Oregon State University.
Jose Naranjo Mendez
Goldwater Scholar
Jose Naranjo Mendez is an Oregon State University junior majoring in Chemical Engineering and Bioresource Research. Jose's career goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. With his degree, Jose plans to research alternative options for plastic recycling that use sustainable sources, reduce carbon emissions, and improve efficiency. He has been mentored by Lucas Ellis and Charlie Beckers and Wanda Crannell at Oregon State University.
Roberto Ponce Velez
Goldwater Scholar
Roberto Ponce Velez is an Oregon State University junior majoring in Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences. Roberto's career goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Fisheries Biology. Roberto plans to conduct research on the native redband trout in the Pacific Northwest. He has been mentored by Dr. Jonathan Armstrong and Katherine Carey at Oregon State University and Melanie Davis at USGS Oregon Coooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
