Georgia Tech is proud to announce that two of its outstanding students have been awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for their exceptional academic achievements and dedication to STEM research. The recipients, Matthew Rohan and Anirudh Sriram, have demonstrated remarkable potential in their respective fields.

Matthew Rohan, a BS Chemistry student graduating in 2026, has been recognized for his commitment to studying and applying physical chemistry towards future innovation. Matthew's journey at Georgia Tech has been marked by his passion for chemistry and his drive to contribute to scientific advancements. This summer, he will be returning to work at the Air Force Research Laboratory's Fuels & Energy Branch, where he will study deposition chemistry in jet fuel.

Matthew's advice to new students is to find something that is both interesting and fulfilling. Reflecting on his experience applying for the Goldwater Scholarship, Matthew shared, "The application process gave me the chance to reflect on my current progress and further develop my application for graduate school. I am both humbled and honored to be among the recipients."

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship has provided Matthew with the confidence and support to continue his academic pursuits in chemistry. 

Anirudh Sriram, a BS Biomedical Engineering student graduating in 2026, aims to advance precision medicine in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the safety and scalability of immunotherapies through computational modeling. Anirudh's dedication to innovation via research has driven him to pursue skills within his field that he is passionate about.

Anirudh applied for the Goldwater Scholarship because it aligns with his passion for research and provides access to critical funding, mentorship, and a network of like-minded individuals. This summer, he will continue working on a project regarding gene expression analysis in various cancer tissue samples. Anirudh believes this experience will validate his research approach and open doors to collaborate with top-level researchers and scientists.

Anirudh's advice to new students is to find what they are passionate about within their field of study and pursue skills within that space.

Congratulations to Matthew Rohan and Anirudh Sriram on their well-deserved recognition, we look forward to their continued contributions to the scientific community.

If you are interested in applying for the Goldwater Scholarship, visit success.gatech.edu/prestigious-fellowships.