Three WSU undergraduate students, Nicole Diefenbach, Taylor Page, and Katy Touretsky, have been named recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate awards for students pursuing research careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Selected from nearly 1,500 applicants nationwide, and only nine awardees in the state of Washington, the three Honors College students were recognized for their academic excellence, sustained research engagement, and commitment to advancing discovery in the biomedical and life sciences.
“Nicole, Taylor, and Katy exemplify what the Goldwater Scholarship seeks to recognize—intellectual curiosity, sustained research engagement, and a deep commitment to using discovery to improve lives,” said April Seehafer, director of the Distinguished Scholarships Program. “Their success reflects not only their talent and drive, but also WSU’s strong culture of undergraduate research and mentorship that allows students to thrive at the highest level.”
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A Thank-You from Nicole, Taylor, and Katy
Nicole, Taylor, and Katy would like to thank the following individuals for their mentorship and support:
- Dr. Robin Bond, assistant dean, Honors College
- Dr. Kristen Delevich, assistant professor, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Christian and Raquel Diefenbach, Nicole’s parents
- Dr. Rita Fuchs, professor, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Dr. Samantha Gizerian, scholarly associate professor, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Luis Guzman-Clavel, graduate student, Harvard University
- Dr. Kanako Hayashi, professor, School of Molecular Biosciences
- Dr. Alex Kolodokin, professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Dr. Mary Sánchez Lanier, assistant vice provost
- Dr. Ryan McLaughlin, associate professor, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Jason and Lisa Page, Taylor’s parents
- Frank Salazar, graduate student, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Dr. Mingxin Shi, postdoctoral research associate, School of Molecular Biosciences
- Gregory and Tatiana Touretsky, Katy’s parents
- Dr. Gary Wayman, professor, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
- Elizaveta (Lisa) Zhivaya, graduate student, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience