We are excited to announce that two MS&E students, Arvin Sharma and Aisha Lizaola, have been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP).

Known as one of the nation’s most competitive honors for graduate researchers in STEM. The fellowship recognizes outstanding students with exceptional potential to make significant contributions through research and innovation while supporting full-time research-based graduate study. Arvin Sharma, advised by Arumugam Manthiram, and Aisha Lizaola, advised by Filippo Mangolini, were recognized for their academic excellence and research promise, reflecting both their individual achievements and the department’s continued impact in advancing materials research.

Congratulations to both Arvin and Aisha!!