2022-2023 Scholars

Jeremy Chu

Fulbright Scholar

Fulbright English Teaching Flagship Award

Taiwan

Jeremy Chu graduated in 2018 with a bachelor of science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Jeremy has been offered a competitive opportunity to spend a second year abroad with a Fulbright English Teaching Flagship Award  in Taiwan. Jeremy engages his students by nurturing an inclusive environment, incorporating creative projects, and finding ways to break down language barriers. He hopes that his ongoing Fulbright experience will continue to further his abilities to communicate with and serve diverse, multilingual populations in his future career as a family physician. As a second year participant, Jeremy will create community service events and lead classes as a primary teacher. 

Shaurya Gaur

Fulbright Scholar

Study/Research Grant

The Netherlands

Shaurya Gaur is graduating in 2023 with an Honors bachelor of science degree in Computer Science. Shaurya will earn a master of science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Technology at Radboud University with the Netherlands Radboud Award. Shaurya will research the effects of AI on women and people of color, build solutions, and advocate for policy to correct the biases that AI often holds for marginalized groups. Upon return, Shaurya plans to continue his work by earning a PhD in AI ethics and policy. He hopes to work in the nonprofit sphere to research the relationship between AI and disinformation in order to become an intermediary between scientists and the public and make AI work best for society.

Marichelle Gurski

Fulbright Scholar

English Teaching Assistantship

Germany

Marichelle Gurski graduated in 2021 with a bachelor of arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in Psychology from OSU Cascades. With the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany, Marichelle will use her five years of German language study, TEFL certification, and prior teaching experience in special education to build relationships with her students in a German classroom. She hopes to further explore German values, policies, art, and literature and expand on her abilities as a culturally competent educator. Upon return, Marichelle plans to earn a master’s degree in German and Psychology and make steps towards becoming a professor with a global perspective.

Andrew Harker

Fulbright Scholar

English Teaching Assistantship

Spain

Andrew Harker is graduating in 2023 with a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. With the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant award, Andrew will teach English in high school classrooms in the Galicia region of Spain. Andrew will also bring his STEM background to show students real-world applications for scientific knowledge. He hopes to empower students to advocate for themselves inside the classroom and out to find the confidence and strength within themselves to continue their education. Upon return, Andrew intends to complete a master’s degree in education and pursue a career in teaching high school mathematics with attention to teaching a diverse set of learners.

Daniel Howell

Fulbright Scholar

Study/Research Grant

Germany

Daniel Howell graduated in 2022 with a bachelor of science degree in Biochemistry and Biophysics with a minor in Chemistry. Daniel will engage in a research project in collaboration with Max Planck Institute in Germany. His research will delve into the TaCo pathway - an energy-saving metabolic shortcut that allows plants and in-vitro carbon sequestration approaches to bypass limitations of natural photosynthesis. With this research and in collaboration with the original developers of the TaCo pathway, Daniel hopes his work will lead to solutions for climate change and agricultural concerns through accelerating plant growth and decreasing atmospheric carbon. Upon return, Daniel will complete a PhD studying Synthetic Biology.

Scout Osborne

Fulbright Scholar

Study/Research Grant

Honduras

Scout Osborne graduated in 2021 with a bachelor of science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry and a bachelor of arts in Spanish.  With a Fulbright research grant, Scout will travel to Honduras to investigate dengue virus to potentially improve earlier diagnoses and treatment of dengue fever. Neglected tropical diseases like dengue particularly target low-income communities and may spread due to climate change as well as urbanization in Honduras and other impacted countries. Following this Fulbright year, Scout will begin a biomedical science MD/PhD program and hopes to eventually lead a research lab as a physician-scientist.

Bridget Price

Fulbright Scholar

Study/Research Grant

The Netherlands

Bridget Price is graduating in 2023 with an Honors bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering and Bioresource Research and a minor in Chemistry. In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands, Bridget will study the utilization of microalgae in wastewater treatment systems and how to optimize wastewater purification using photogranules, aggregates of algae and other microorganisms, with the goal to improve nutrient recovery and harvesting. Upon return, Bridget plans to complete a PhD in chemical engineering and work as a research scientist in the jet biofuels industry where she hopes to do her part to mitigate climate change by providing accessible alternatives to fossil fuels.

Anda Gherghe

Fulbright Alternate

Study/Research Grant

Romania

Anda Gherghe is currently an alternate for Fulbright to Romania. Anda is graduating in 2023 with an Honors bachelor of science degree in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry. In collaboration with Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania, Anda proposes to complete a research project investigating education efforts on novel tobacco products among medical students in Eastern Europe. Anda hopes to improve tobacco-effects education for medical students at her host university, which she hopes will lead to healthier, more informed communities as these medical students move into practice. In the future, Anda will pursue a career as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus on behavioral health promotion.

Jax Richards

Fulbright Alternate

Study/Research Grant

The Netherlands

Jax Richards is currently a Fulbright alternate to The Netherlands. Jax will graduate in 2023 with Honors bachelor of science degrees in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Speech Communication, and Sustainability Studies. Jax proposes to attend Maastricht University in the Netherlands for a one-year dual master’s program to earn degrees in Public Policy and Human Development. Jax hopes to focus his studies on child-centered disaster policy and deepen his understanding of disaster response and crisis management in regards to Risk and Vulnerability policy. With this degree, Jax plans to build a foundation for himself to support disaster relief efforts in the future, and advocate for youth on a global stage. In the future, Jax hopes to work for an organization such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and work at the intersection of youth policy and disaster response.

Emma Baughman

Honorable Mention 

Faisal Osman

Honorable Mention