Applications for the 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) are now open! Admissions are rolling, and there are limited spots. Apply here.

Applications for the 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) are now open! Apply here.

Summer 2025 applications open! Apply here.

Student Spotlights

Student Spotlights

The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.

The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.

Student Spotlights

The student spotlight series highlights the stories of fellowship alumni from across the globe. With alumni from over 30 countries, the fellowship has formed a vibrant, diverse network of future STEM leaders. Explore each alum’s unique journey—their passions in STEM, experiences during the fellowship, and aspirations for the future.

You can also find student spotlights on the Summit STEM Fellowship Newsletter. Subscribe to stay up to date with program announcements and new student spotlights!

**The program was formerly known as the Athena Fellowship and was targeted towards female students. The fellowship now welcomes students of all genders.

Profile photo of Chisomo Boshoma
Profile photo of Chisomo Boshoma
Chisomo Boshoma

Chisomo Boshoma

Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond
Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond

Checkmate: Mastering Chess, STEM, and Beyond

South Africa

South Africa

Profile Photo of Chisomo Boshoma
Profile Photo of Chisomo Boshoma
Profile Photo of Chisomo Boshoma
Sophia Zhang protesting at a science activism event
Sophia Zhang protesting at a science activism event
Sophia Zhang

Sophia Zhang

Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future
Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future

Bridging Science and Activism for a Brighter Future

Colorado, USA

Colorado, USA

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Profile Photo of Sophia Zhang
Profile Photo of Sophia Zhang
Elena Klopfenstein at the Pentagon for policy work
Elena Klopfenstein at the Pentagon for policy work
Elena Klopfenstein

Elena Klopfenstein

Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation
Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation

Engineering Change in the Navajo Nation

Arizona, USA

Arizona, USA

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Profile Photo of Elena Klopfenstein
Profile Photo of Elena Klopfenstein
Elisa Cullman with an astronaut
Elisa Cullman with an astronaut
Elisa Cullman

Elisa Cullman

Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations
Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations

Astrophysics, Aerospace, and Astronaut Aspirations

Germany

Germany

Profile Photo of Elisa Cullman
Profile Photo of Elisa Cullman
Profile Photo of Elisa Cullman
Jolee Xian conducting science experiment with a peer
Jolee Xian conducting science experiment with a peer
Jolee Xian

Jolee Xian

From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach
From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach

From Science Olympiads to STEM Outreach

Maryland, USA

Maryland, USA

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Profile Photo of Jolee Xian
Profile Photo of Jolee Xian
Precious Ojo looking into microscope during science experiment
Precious Ojo looking into microscope during science experiment
Precious Ojo

Precious Ojo

Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time
Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time

Creating Change in Nigeria, One Microbe at a Time

Nigeria

Nigeria

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Profile Photo of Precious Ojo
Profile Photo of Precious Ojo
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Profile photo of Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan

Sarah Khan

Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars
Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars

Physics, Astronomy, and Reaching for the Stars

Pakistan

Pakistan

Profile Photo of Sarah Khan
Profile Photo of Sarah Khan
Profile Photo of Sarah Khan
Lani Ching starting Melodic Miracles Foundation
Lani Ching starting Melodic Miracles Foundation
Lani Ching

Lani Ching

Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact
Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact

Harmonizing STEM and Music for Impact

Massachusetts, USA

Massachusetts, USA

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Profile Photo of Lani Ching
Profile Photo of Lani Ching
Ajsel Budlla and her friend conducting a science experiment
Ajsel Budlla and her friend conducting a science experiment
Ajsel Budlla

Ajsel Budlla

Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity
Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity

Bridging Math, Medicine, and Humanity

Albania

Albania

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Profile Photo of Ajsel Budlla
Profile Photo of Ajsel Budlla
Jiaqi Wan competing in robotics tournament
Jiaqi Wan competing in robotics tournament
Jiaqi Wan

Jiaqi Wan

Engineering Dreams Through Robotics
Engineering Dreams Through Robotics

Engineering Dreams Through Robotics

Australia

Australia

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Profile Photo of Jiaqi Wan
Profile Photo of Jiaqi Wan
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Profile photo of Cozy Roskelley
Cozy Roskelley

Cozy Roskelley

Shooting for the Stars Through STEM
Shooting for the Stars Through STEM

Shooting for the Stars Through STEM

California, USA

California, USA

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Profile Photo of Cozy Roskelley
Profile Photo of Cozy Roskelley
Eshal Khattak conducting science experiment in laboratory
Eshal Khattak conducting science experiment in laboratory
Eshal Khattak

Eshal Khattak

Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay
Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay

Empowering Girls Globally with Jinaykay

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

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Profile Photo of Eshal Khattak
Profile Photo of Eshal Khattak
Inaaya Ahmed presenting at a conference
Inaaya Ahmed presenting at a conference
Inaaya Ahmed

Inaaya Ahmed

STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact
STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact

STEM, Creativity, and a Vision for Impact

California, USA

California, USA

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Profile Photo of Inaaya Ahmed
Profile Photo of Inaaya Ahmed
Judith Puente Cavazos participating in environmental cleanup
Judith Puente Cavazos participating in environmental cleanup
Judith Puente Cavazos

Judith Puente Cavazos

Engineering a Sustainable Future
Engineering a Sustainable Future

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Mexico

Mexico

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Profile Photo of Judith Puente
Profile Photo of Judith Puente
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Profile photo of Sirja Joeveer
Sirja Joeveer

Sirja Joeveer

Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science
Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science

Dancing Through Data: Ballet, Math, and Data Science

Florida, USA

Florida, USA

Profile Photo of Sirja Joeveer
Profile Photo of Sirja Joeveer
Profile Photo of Sirja Joeveer
Zoha Bilal Syed hosting popup for her art business
Zoha Bilal Syed hosting popup for her art business
Zoha Bilal Syed

Zoha Bilal Syed

Merging Creativity, Art, and Science
Merging Creativity, Art, and Science

Merging Creativity, Art, and Science

Canada

Canada

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Profile Photo of Zoha Bilal Syed
Profile Photo of Zoha Bilal Syed
Profile photo of Emily Chen
Profile photo of Emily Chen
Emily Chen

Emily Chen

Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change
Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change

Math, Creativity, and Crocheting for Change

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

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Profile Photo of Emily Chen
Profile Photo of Emily Chen
Shripriya Kalbhavi Profile Photo
Shripriya Kalbhavi Profile Photo
Shripriya Kalbhavi

Shripriya Kalbhavi

Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare
Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare

Innovating and Inspiring in Healthcare

California, USA

California, USA

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Profile Photo of Shripriya Kalbhavi
Profile Photo of Shripriya Kalbhavi
Aimee Zou Dancing Ballet
Aimee Zou Dancing Ballet
Aimee Zou

Aimee Zou

Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine
Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine

Oncology, Biology, and Breakthrough Medicine

New Jersey, USA

New Jersey, USA

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Profile Photo of Aimee Zou
Profile Photo of Aimee Zou
Rhea Doshi Profile Photo
Rhea Doshi Profile Photo
Rhea Doshi

Rhea Doshi

Blending Business, Biology, and Technology
Blending Business, Biology, and Technology

Blending Business, Biology, and Technology

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

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Profile Photo of Rhea Doshi
Profile Photo of Rhea Doshi
Maria Nychtaraki Profile Photo
Maria Nychtaraki Profile Photo
Maria Nychtaraki

Maria Nychtaraki

Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time
Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time

Exploring the Mind, One Simulation at a Time

Greece

Greece

Profile Photo of Maria Nychtaraki
Profile Photo of Maria Nychtaraki
Profile Photo of Maria Nychtaraki
Darah Khieu Profile Photo
Darah Khieu Profile Photo
Darah Khieu

Darah Khieu

Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding
Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding

Psychology Meets Technology: Creative Coding

Ohio, USA

Ohio, USA

Profile Photo of Darah Khieu
Profile Photo of Darah Khieu
Profile Photo of Darah Khieu
Kavitha Paramatmuni conducting science experiment in a laboratory
Kavitha Paramatmuni conducting science experiment in a laboratory
Kavitha Paramatmuni

Kavitha Paramatmuni

Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion
Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion

Bridging Science, Innovation, and Compassion

Connecticut, USA

Connecticut, USA

Profile Photo of Kavitha Paramatmuni
Profile Photo of Kavitha Paramatmuni
Profile Photo of Kavitha Paramatmuni
Miriam Puente Cavazos conducting science experiment in laboratory
Miriam Puente Cavazos conducting science experiment in laboratory
Miriam Puente Cavazos

Miriam Puente Cavazos

Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy
Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy

Combining Medicine and Environmental Advocacy

Mexico

Mexico

Profile Photo of Miriam Puente Cavazos
Profile Photo of Miriam Puente Cavazos
Profile Photo of Miriam Puente Cavazos
Aradhya Yadav Profile Photo
Aradhya Yadav Profile Photo
Aradhya Yadav

Aradhya Yadav

Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing
Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing

Breaking Barriers through Science and Writing

Nepal

Nepal

Profile Photo of Aradhya Yadav
Profile Photo of Aradhya Yadav
Profile Photo of Aradhya Yadav

The Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Our mission is to equip students with the skills they need to need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

© 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship. All rights reserved.

The Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Our mission is to equip students with the skills they need to need to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.

© 2025 Summit STEM Fellowship. All rights reserved.