Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

05/27/2026

Goldwater Scholarship recipient Marcos Sanson - https://www.gvsu.edu/gvmagazine/taking-ai-research-to-new-heights.htm - studying - and making innovative contributions to - AI in aerospace.

Computer science major interns with U.S. Air Force, earns competitive scholarship

05/11/2026

Check this out! Applications for Winter Scientists in Parks positions are open NOW.

The Scientists in Parks (SIP) program officially opens applications TODAY, May 11 for the winter cohort!

Every year, SIP places hundreds of college students, recent grads, and early-career professionals in national parks across the country to support real-world natural resource projects. One position might have you mapping sand dunes at Fire Island National Seashore, surveying towering cacti at Saguaro National Park, or helping protect nesting sea turtles at Padre Island National Seashore 🐢🌵🌊

No two positions are the same, but every experience is built to help launch the next generation of scientists, conservationists, and public land stewards.

If you’re exploring careers in STEM or land management, this is your sign to apply 👀
https://www.scientistsinparks.org/how-to-apply
legacy National Park Service Youth & Young Adult Programs

04/30/2026

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Five Grand Valley State student-athletes–Pablo Garcia, Moritz Hesse, Mackenzie Ford, Brianna Rhodea, and Koby Fraaza–had the opportunity to present research they have been working on for more than a year on Wednesday, April 8, sharing it on a large stage in front of professo...

04/30/2026

Some moments from the recent GVSU Student Scholars Day. And mark your calendars - the 31st GVSU Student Scholars Day will be held on April 14, 2027 :)

04/13/2026

Check out this wonderful opportunity!

Campus ambassadors are degree seeking students who raise the Peace Corps’ profile on campus and introduce the agency’s mission to student groups. Students who are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are encouraged to apply.

See details below to learn more!

04/13/2026

Join Michigan Education Corps for a virtual “Why Serve?” Real Talk Conversation Circle on April 15 from 4:00–4:30 PM!

Hear directly from current and former AmeriCorps members about their experiences, ask questions, or simply listen in. See details below to RSVP.

04/09/2026

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MAPS is bursting with pride for our alumna, Lola Piper, on her scholarship for the Goldwater Scholarship award! 🎉 She was one of only 454 selected nationally out of 5,000 applicants to receive this honor.

Lola plans to pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular or Cancer Biology. She looks forward to a future research career in which she will lead an independent research program developing new methods to understand epigenetic regulation in cancer and advance treatment strategies.

Congratulations Lola!! You are the definition of Leading the Way! ⚓️💙💛

04/08/2026

The 30th Annual Student Scholars Day! A lovely story - including a profile of Lola Piper, Goldwater Scholar 2026 - congratulations to all student presenters

What began in 1996 as an initiative within the Science and Mathematics Division has blossomed into an annual, campuswide celebration of student research across all disciplines.

03/30/2026

Hooray! A GVSU student has received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship award! Lola Piper '27, Cell & Molecular Bio major, is a Goldwater! She is one of 454 students awarded across the United States.

Here's the key blurb from the Goldwater website: "From an estimated pool of over 5,000 college sophomores and juniors, 1,485 students majoring in science, engineering, and mathematics were nominated by 482 academic institutions to compete for the 2026 Goldwater Scholarships. Among the students who reported, 226 are men, 217 are women, and nearly all intend to pursue a PhD as their highest degree. Of the awardees, 54 Scholars plan to pursue research careers in mathematics and computer science, 237 in the sciences, 98 in medicine, and 65 in engineering and materials research." Much to celebrate! This is a testament to the strength of our undergraduate research program, the brilliance of highly driven, outstanding students, and the dedication of faculty research mentors.

03/30/2026

Preparing for GVSU's 30th Annual Student Scholars Day? The Knowledge Market offers resources, feedback and opportunities to work on posters and presentations on the Allendale and Pew campuses. Get ready! SSD is coming up :) (April 8 in Kirkhof Center and the Henry Hall Atrium, Allendale campus)...