Undergraduate researcher mentored by David Harper named Barry Goldwater scholar

Posted on Apr 02, 2025Share on

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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awarded the scholarship to Materials Science and Engineering junior Jocelyn Hess. Professor David Harper is her undergraduate research mentor in the Center for Renewable Carbon.

Harper also mentored MSE senior Jakob Scroggins, a 2024 Goldwater scholar. In May 2024, the UT Office of the Provost named Harper Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year.