Barry M. Goldwater Scholar

This national award—considered one of the most competitive science scholarships in the country—is granted annually to top juniors and seniors studying math, science, or engineering. Goldwater Scholars must demonstrate outstanding potential and must intend to pursue a career in one of these fields.

Award Recipient

Julia Ebert, S’15, behavioral neuroscience
Upon arriving on campus as a National Merit Scholar, Julia channeled her talents and passion into championing the field of
science to others. In her first year, she joined Northeastern’s PRISM (Proactive Recruitment in Introductory Science and Mathematics) program, and has continued as a mentor ever since. She has also been a research assistant in the Northeastern University Action Lab—both as a volunteer and then as a co-op responsible for a study on human motor control. She plans to pursue a PhD in neuroscience.