National Science Foundation Fellowship 2013 - Stephanie Firehammer Awarded Graduate Research Fellowship
| Event Date: | April 5, 2013 |
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Congratulations to AAE undergraduate senior Stephanie Firehammer who has been awarded a 2013 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) from The National Science Foundation (NSF).
Stephanie is from Granger, IN and will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering in May 2013. Her research interests are in Computational Fluid Dynamics, possibly of spray atomization.
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research.
The ranks of NSF fellows include numerous individuals who have made transformative breakthroughs in science and engineering research, many who have become leaders in their chosen careers, and some who have been honored as Nobel laureates.