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Biochemistry major, Margaret (“Maggie”) Hoare ’24, receives Beckman Scholarship for research

Published
September 19, 2023

Two 91̳ students have been named recipients of the , an institutional award that allows undergraduates in the fields of chemistry, biological sciences, and interdisciplinary combinations to work with faculty mentors for a 15-month research experience. This year’s 91̳ recipients are: 

  • Derek Chien ’25, a chemistry and bioethics double major from Reno, Nevada. He aspires to be an academic physician and is a recent recipient of the , awarded to high-achieving undergraduate science students who are US citizens.
  • Margaret (“Maggie”) Hoare ’24, a biochemistry major from Honeoye Falls, a suburb south of 91̳. She previously received the for undergraduate students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

The University is one of 14 participating institutions with the Beckman Scholars Program, which helps to stimulate, encourage, and support research activities by exceptionally talented undergraduates who are pursuing full-time studies at four-year colleges and universities across the US. 91̳ will award Beckman scholarships to two students during each of the next two years, for a total of six Beckman Scholars over three years.