MCS Students Awarded Goldwater Scholarships

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation named two Carnegie Mellon University students as recipients of its 2023 awards. Mellon College of Science juniors Subhasish Mukherjee and Marcus Schafer are among the 413 recipients of this year's award, chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 college sophomores and juniors. Mukherjee, who studies  mathematical sciences , and Schafer, who studies  chemistry , join more than 45 other Carnegie Mellon students recognized as Goldwater Scholars for their commitment to research. "Our 2023 Goldwater Scholars highlight CMU's strengths in key areas of mathematics and science research," said  Richelle Bernazzoli , director of the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development. "Subhasish and Marcus have both made impressive scholarly contributions, pushing the boundaries of knowledge in their respective research fields. What's even more remarkable is that they have achieved this research progress while excelling in coursework and taking part in other important aspects of campus life, such as teaching and music. We are so proud to see them join the community of Goldwater Scholars!" Each Goldwater Scholar annually receives an amount equal to the cost of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board minus the amount of support provided for by other sources, up to a maximum of $7,500 per full academic year.