Thomas Selected to Receive Astronaut Scholarship Award

The SBME family congratulates Emily Thomas, recently named recipient of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship Award.

Emily, a junior from Chickasha, Oklahoma, will travel to Washington D.C. in August to attend the Innovator's Gala, during which she will be presented with the ASF award.

As part of this honor, Emily will receive the following:

• Up to $10,000 award
• Expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the Innovators Gala featuring the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence
• Opportunity to present and represent their institution at the Scholar Technical Conference
• Mentoring for one year by a scholar alumni, C-suite executive or astronaut
• Opportunity to participate in the Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to participate in Foundation events
• Membership in the Astronaut Scholar Honor Society

Emily is known for her enthusiasm, positivity and hard work. Emily is advised in research by Emi Kiyotake, Stephenson Graduate Fellow and PhD candidate from Dr. Detamore's group. She is currently doing summer research in the Bioengineering Program at the University of Colorado, Denver.