The first cohort of Elevate interns showed off the results of their summer research projects in poster presentations before the start of the fall semester.
Elevate scholarships, a new program by dean of engineering Bill Van Heyst, afford opportunities to students from equity-deserving groups: those who identify as Black, female, non-binary, or Indigenous. Along with a $5,000 award, they offer research positions working directly with faculty in the summer following the completion of first year.
Thirty-two students participated this year.