Bright Foundation

Get to know Shelby Rietgraf the Bright Foundation’s new Program Coordinator! - Link below ?? https://lnkd.in/g4n9rBuF - #brightscholarsia #workhard #welcometotheteam

Thank you to the University of Iowa Bright Scholars for getting together to welcome our new recipients his October! We are so happy to be able to connect with all of you and we loved connecting with families too! - #brightscholarsia #workhard #giveback #savecarefully #investwisely

We had an amazing time recognizing the newest University of Northern Iowa Bright Scholars and connecting with their families! Thank you to everyone that came and was a part of this amazing reception!? - #brightscholarsia #workhard #giveback #savecarefully #investwisely

Idriss Abdullahi, a senior Bright Scholar at University of Iowa, shared his wisdom to other scholars as they get through midterms this fall! "Don’t stress so much about the things in life you can’t control and only focus on the things that you can. I’ve seen firsthand that when I start worrying about the things out of my control, everything else that was once in my control started slipping and the entire plan had changed. If we focus on the things we can control, then we can prepare for all the things and minimize our stress." - #brightscholarsia #workhard #seniorquote?

Lydia Watkins, a Bright Scholar at University of Iowa did amazing things this summer as one of three recipients for the Iowa Neuroscience Institue summer research scholarship! Her research with principal investigator Isabel Muzzio involved?investigating the cellular representations of long term fear memory in the auditory cortex.?These findings could have implications for disorders such as PTSD.??Check out the details in our comments. We are so proud of you, Lydia, and the hard work you dedicated to this program! #brightscholarsia #summerachievements #workhard #collegestudent

jasmyn hoeger, a Bright Scholar at University of Iowa, wrapped up her two-year term at the Society for In Vitro Biology's (SIVB)?Animal Section Student Representative. Read more below about all of her accomplishments and the amazing things she has done this summer! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! - "As a part of this role, I planned and lead all student activities at the 2023 and 2024 annual meetings. During the 2024 World Congress Meeting, in St. Louis, MO on June 8th?- June 12th?this included the student networking luncheon “The Proper Use of English in Scientific Writing” in addition to a workshop on “Single Cell RNA Sequencing." I also co-convened a joint session called “Templated Editing in Eukaryotic Systems for Gene Therapy and Agriculture." This experience has been monumental to my personal and professional development as I have had the opportunity to be the youngest ever student representative, committee member, plenary speaker, and now In Vitro Animal Cell Sciences (IVACS) Secretary (2024-2026). " - #brightscholarsia #summerachievements #workhard #collegestudent?

We love seeing Bright Scholars get excited exploring their career fields!?Letticia Hinojosa, a Bright Scholar at University of Iowa, participated in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) during her summer. In the photo featured, Letticia is in a simulation clinic capturing her experience rebuilding a broken tooth with wax! Through this program, she also had the opportunity to volunteer at a Mobile Clinic to provide free basic care to those in need and participate in many hands-on activities. We are so proud of you and all your achievements! - #brightscholarsia #summerachievements #workhard #collegestudent?

The Bright Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 cohort of Bright Scholars! This group includes the recipients of the Bright Scholars of Iowa, Lois Dale Bright Scholarship, and our Bright Scholars Persistence ?? https://lnkd.in/gZbQQw8N #brightscholarsia #brightfoundation #scholarships #congratulations #workhard

Recent University of Iowa graduate Hope Hjelmeland shared her wisdom as a Bright Scholar during Senior Send-off at the 2024 Bright Symposium.? - #brightscholarsia #brightfoundation #scholarquote? - "The Bright Scholarship has changed the course of my life and allowed me to grow and learn these past four years. My little wisdom: don’t put yourself in a box and don’t underestimate yourself. Try new things, explore a major or internship you weren’t expecting, take a math class or join a student org even if you’re scared. The years really do fly by, so take advantage of your opportunities and be sure to have time for fun and rest. Ask for help when you need it, you’re not in this alone; there are people on campus who care about you and want to see you succeed."

Congratulations to new Bright Scholar Persistence percipient Tae' Shaun Presswood!?We are so happy to be apart of your adventures at University of Iowa!?? - #brightscholarsia #brightfoundation #scholarship #congratulations?