News
A Conversation with Jason Williams ’05, ‘Professor STEM’
August 5, 2020
Amanda Nagy
A leader in STEM enrichment programming for local youth, Jason Williams is author of a new book to help children grapple with COVID-19.
![The Awesome Adventures of Amina and Amir book cover book cover art with three children wearing face masks.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/awesome-adventures-of-amina-and-amir-cover.png?itok=QKCVwEHL)
Student Pair Creates Science Education Initiative for Kids
August 3, 2020
Hillary Hempstead
Fourth-year Victoria Fisher and third-year Becca Fenselau cofounded an initiative that offers STEM videos for young learners.
![Two cartoon otters holding a magnifying glass.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/discovery-crew-title-screen.png?itok=COa74I2u)
Confidence in Research: Morgan Thomas ’19
July 1, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.
![Woman standing in front of tile-covered wall.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/confidence_in_research.png?itok=xLLAOt5E)
Two Biology Graduates Receive Young Botanist Award
June 8, 2020
Amanda Nagy
The Botanical Society of America recognizes only 25 graduating seniors pursuing research in the plant sciences.
![Oberlin College greenhouse A blooming flower.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/greenhouse_stock_photo-yevhen_gulenko.jpg?itok=rsOtbF6_)
Nine International Obies Will Begin PhDs in STEM
June 4, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
A third of all Chinese international students in the Class of 2020 have secured positions in top PhD programs.
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Kaitlyn Tonra ’19 Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
May 19, 2020
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
![Kaitlyn Tonra ’19 Woman smiling on a boat.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/ppic-kaitlyn_tonra.png?itok=9H5eYXst)
Mental Health Research Assistant: Ify Ezimora ’19
May 15, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
Ezimora is applying the professional experience she gained as a double major in psychology and environmental studies as well as her roles as a student treasurer and cochair of the Student Finance Committee.
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Rainie Heck Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
May 14, 2020
Amanda Nagy
In addition to receiving a three-year annual stipend, fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
![Rainie Heck '20 Woman standing in front of stone structure.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/rainie_heck.jpeg?itok=LDKWFw8G)
Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Alex Wooldredge
April 10, 2020
Amanda Nagy
A third-year biology major, Wooldredge aspires to lead advances in synthetic biology research.
![Alex Wooldredge Goldwater Scholarship Woman smiling.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/alex_wooldredge_goldwater_scholarship_0.jpg?itok=xtzE_XTa)
Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Olivia Goldstein
April 10, 2020
Amanda Nagy
Goldstein is Oberlin’s first Goldwater Scholarship winner for psychology research.
![Third-year Olivia Goldstein Woman smiling while standing outside.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/olivia_goldstein_goldwater.jpg?itok=vxIDQEqA)