The National Science Foundation (NSF) has recently recognized more than 20 Colorado State University (CSU) students for their achievements in the Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This program is widely regarded as one of the top STEM fellowship programs in the country, and among those recognized were seven current CSU students and one alumnus who were awarded fellowships.

The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend and a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution. Since 2016, the NSF has granted 59 Graduate Research Fellowships to CSU students. In addition to the fellowship recipients, 12 students and three alumni received honorable mentions through the NSF Graduate Research Honorable Mentions program.

This 72-year-old program aims to maintain the quality, vitality, and diversity in the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The CSU Graduate School, Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising, and Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry played essential roles in this process.

Colleen Webb, vice provost for graduate affairs and dean at CSU, expressed pride in all CSU students who applied for this esteemed award. The recognition of multiple CSU graduate students with this award highlights their significant contribution to excellence in university research.