NSF Research Fellowships Awarded to Caltech Students and Alumni

Each year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) selects students to receive Graduate Research Fellowships that fund three years of graduate study in master’s or doctoral programs including research in science or engineering. This year, 33 Caltech alumni and 19 graduate students have received these fellowships. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP) was established to “recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM, including STEM education” and is designed “ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engine