Student awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Erica Swenson, a junior biochemistry major and Hayward native, is the 13th UW-Stevens Point student to be awarded the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Excellence in Science Scholarship.
The honor is given to undergraduate students with exceptional potential for a career in science and carries a stipend of $7,500 a year for up to two years. Swenson was selected from 1,123 students nominated by faculty members in the U.S. and submitted an extensive research proposal to become one of the 282 winners.
Swenson studies cancer genetics with Biology Professor Diane Caporale.
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