Stamps Scholars Program

We are thrilled to continue offering?Stamps Talks, our summer series aimed at showcasing the wisdom, perspectives, and experiences within our alumni community. Talks will cover a wide range of topics, with alumni offering professional expertise, sharing stories of personal challenge and growth, and digging into issues facing our society. Each talk will last ~20-30 minutes, with opportunity to ask questions of our speakers at the end. Whether you are a current Scholar or an alum, these talks will be excellent opportunities to tap into the rich resource that is our alumni network. Please join us tonight, Tuesday, August 13th at 6 PM ET for a special talk, featuring Jamie Wise (OSU '20)! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eArkanz6 About Jamie Wise: Jamie Wise is the Security Sector Specialist at The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, MI, where she creates and leads educational programming for law enforcement and military officers on the lessons of the Holocaust for ethics and leadership. Previously, she earned her Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University as a Fellow for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention. She has conducted field research on contemporary mass atrocities and transitional justice in Rwanda, Cambodia, and the Middle East. She has worked with several nonprofits and government agencies focused on international security, the rule of law, and peacebuilding. Her publications include numerous book chapters, journal articles, and op-eds focused on genocide prevention. She is also the co-editor of an upcoming special issue “Evidence-Based Approaches to Preventing Genocide” in the international journal Genocide Studies and Prevention. She is an alumni of the Stamps program at The Ohio State University ('20).

We hope you'll join us Tuesday, 8/13 at 6 PM ET for our next alumni Stamps Talk featuring OSU's Jamie Wise ('20). Her talk is titled "What Studying Genocide Has Taught ME About Life". Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eArkanz6 About Jamie: Jamie Wise is the Security Sector Specialist at The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, MI, where she creates and leads educational programming for law enforcement and military officers on the lessons of the Holocaust for ethics and leadership. Previously, she earned her Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University as a Fellow for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention. She has conducted field research on contemporary mass atrocities and transitional justice in Rwanda, Cambodia, and the Middle East. She has worked with several nonprofits and government agencies focused on international security, the rule of law, and peacebuilding. Her publications include numerous book chapters, journal articles, and op-eds focused on genocide prevention. She is also the co-editor of an upcoming special issue “Evidence-Based Approaches to Preventing Genocide” in the international journal Genocide Studies and Prevention. She is an alumna of The Ohio State University ('20).

We are thrilled to continue offering?Stamps Talks, our summer series aimed at showcasing the wisdom, perspectives, and experiences within our alumni community. Talks will cover a wide range of topics, with alumni offering professional expertise, sharing stories of personal challenge and growth, and digging into issues facing our society. Each talk will last ~20-30 minutes, with opportunity to ask questions of our speakers at the end. Whether you are a current Scholar or an alum, these talks will be excellent opportunities to tap into the rich resource that is our alumni network. Please join us tonight, Monday, July 29th at 6 PM ET for the fourth talk of the season, featuring Theresa Saenz (Purdue '17)! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eaY87QtC About Theresa: Theresa earned her B.S. in Materials Science from Purdue University in 2017. As a Fulbright grantee, she gained experience at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Freiburg, Germany, before pursuing graduate studies at the Colorado School of Mines and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. She completed her PhD in Materials Science in 2023, focusing her thesis on III-V on Si crystal growth for solar cell applications. Currently, she serves as a postdoctoral researcher at NREL, contributing to cutting-edge research in renewable energy.

Please join us TONIGHT, July 8th at 9 PM ET for a Stamps Talk with U.S. Naval Academy alum Andrew Zhao ('17) on Navigating Parenthood, Career, and Community as a Young Professional. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/ecmBeUt7 Topic, from Andrew: "This talk isn’t a success story and doesn’t aim to be prescriptive; instead, it’s descriptive – a chance, really for me to reflect on being a young parent, a young professional, married to another young professional – building our family, our home, our household. I’ll share some thoughts on my own career development, how it’s changed ever since my son Joshua arrived, and how it intertwines with my wife’s career progression. I’ll share some practical habits of our household – on bedtime, on mealtime, screen time – and also on marriage after kids. And I’ll share a bit about our local community, our extended family and friends, and the village that has come around our family to raise Joshua.” About Andrew: Andrew is the proud dad of Joshua, a one-year old toddler who finds everything in this world – toy cars, real cars, rabbits, birds, bubbles – wondrous, and he’s lucky to be the husband of Shiwen, a terrific mom who also happens to work as a software engineer for Amazon. During business hours, Andrew is a Branch Chief at U.S. Transportation Command, a four-star functional combatant command responsible for employing the Department of Defense’s mobility forces globally. Before his time at USTRANSCOM, Andrew was a Surface Warfare Officer and did two extended combat deployments to the Middle East and Europe. Andrew graduated with a MS in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and before that, he was a Stamps Scholar at the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated with a BS in Computer Science. Andrew and his family are members of the Assemblies of God and of the O’Fallon Assemblies of God congregation.

The Stamps Scholars Program announces its 19th class of Stamps Scholars, comprising of 365 exemplary students from 37 esteemed partner institutions across the United States and into the United Kingdom. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of nearly 509,000 applicants, these Scholars embody a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service. This year’s cohort of Stamps Scholars is diverse, hailing from 39 U.S. states, 2 U.S. territories, and 13 countries, and representing a wide array of backgrounds and ambitions. Although young, many have already made significant positive impacts on their communities and have professional goals such as alleviating disparities in healthcare access, ensuring ethical use of artificial intelligence, designing and building Formula 1 racecars, engineering solutions to assist with national park conservation efforts, and performing on Broadway, to name some. They are united by their dedication to making a meaningful impact on the world at large. The Stamps Scholarship covers up to the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study at most partner institutions, along with enrichment funds for academic and professional development. These funds enable Scholars to pursue opportunities such as study abroad, conferences, internships, and research. With an estimated total value of $59.3 million over their time in school, the scholarships for this incoming class underscore the Stamps Scholars Program’s commitment to fostering future leaders. https://lnkd.in/efKQdquU

Please join us Thursday, June 27th at 6 PM ET for the second Stamps Talk of the season, featuring Jayna Glover (Georgia Tech '20) on being a good steward of data! To attend, we invite you to register for the talk here, with a Zoom link to follow: https://lnkd.in/erd2NnA7 Topic: In today's data-driven world, can you distinguish between what is AI-generated and what is human-crafted? This talk delves into the principles of being a good steward of data, revealing the secrets to maintaining accuracy, privacy, and ethical integrity. Discover cutting-edge strategies for managing data responsibly, ensuring its authenticity, and unlocking its true potential while protecting sensitive information. Join us to challenge your perceptions and empower your data-driven decision-making like never before. About Jayna: Jayna is a data scientist, consultant, and instructor who teaches the integration of AI and neuroscience. Concentrating on analytics and data strategy, she is passionate about promoting responsible data practices and empowering others to leverage data effectively and ethically. Most importantly, she is a proud Georgia Tech alumna having studied Neuroscience and Operations Research.

Attn Stamps Scholars and alumni! We are thrilled to be hosting Georgia Tech alumna Arshiya Lal for our first virtual Stamps Talk of the season TONIGHT, Tuesday, June 18th at 6 PM ET. Please join us for a special presentation, during which Arshiya will be discussing the critical issue of unsustainable materials in the fashion industry, the gap in recycling solutions, and dive into solutions for recycling fashion waste into new, sustainable, materials. Additionally, she will explore some of the challenges poised by existing materials, and how technology solutions are gearing up to solve them. She will discuss her career trajectory from enterprise blockchain to bio-based and circular materials, and delve into how a total set of solutions across the supply chain is needed for drastic change. Join the event at 6 PM ET tonight using the zoom link below: Topic: Stamps Talk - Arshiya Lal on the Fashion Industry's Environmental Impact Time: Jun 18, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) ? Join Zoom Meeting https://lnkd.in/eaaa39HA Meeting ID: 847 4149 6373 ? --- ? One tap mobile +13052241968,,84741496373# US +13092053325,,84741496373# US ? --- ? Dial by your location ? +1 305 224 1968 US ? +1 309 205 3325 US ? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ? +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) ? +1 646 931 3860 US ? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) ? +1 507 473 4847 US ? +1 564 217 2000 US ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) ? +1 689 278 1000 US ? +1 719 359 4580 US ? +1 253 205 0468 US ? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ? +1 360 209 5623 US ? +1 386 347 5053 US ? Meeting ID: 847 4149 6373 ? Find your local number:?https://lnkd.in/eu_Mtb5u ?

??I'm proud to share the successful conclusion of my Stamps Impact Prize initiative titled: University of Mississippi Clean Air Project (UM-CAP). My project focused on developing and implementing Corsi-Rosenthal boxes: DIY cost-effective air purifiers that can be easily made at home. We also aimed to foster better air quality awareness and provide practical solutions for indoor air purification. Here is a list of some of the key outcomes we achieved: - Educational Outreach: I delivered a presentation to over 75 high school students at Oxford High School, teaching them about the importance of clean air and DIY air filtration technologies. - Hands-on Workshops: At the Center for Applied Engineering (CAE), we constructed 50 Corsi-Rosenthal boxes and distributed them to classrooms at Central Elementary School to improve indoor air quality. - Impact Assessment: We quantitatively assessed the effectiveness of these filters by monitoring air quality pre-implementation. This project really showed me how amazing local community leaders and partners can be. Their proactive involvement and insights were key to our success, and they've helped lay the groundwork for potentially bigger, more sustainable projects in the future. I'm so thankful for their support and collaboration. A special shoutout to the Stamps Scholars Program for seeing the value and potential of this project. The Impact Prize provided the financial capabilities to make this project happen and without their support, we wouldn't have been able to achieve so much. Working on UM-CAP was definitely a highlight of my undergraduate career. It gave me invaluable hands-on experience in project management, teamwork, and what its like to work on public health initiatives. These lessons are something I'll carry with me into my career and my upcoming master’s program. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and for everyone who helped make it a reality. A huge thank you to my mentor and supporters from the university throughout this project Dr. Allison Ford-Wade, the provost Noel Wilkin, and the Director of the Stamps Impact Prize Dr. Kenneth Sufka. I also want to thank our partners, community leaders, and supporters who made this project possible. Your contributions and collaboration have been invaluable. Looking forward to more projects that make a positive impact on our communities! ?? #CleanAir #CommunityProject #Sustainability #AirQuality #PublicHealth #ProjectManagement #Education #DIYTechnology

ATTN Stamps alumni: We are thrilled to bring back Stamps Talks, our summer series aimed at showcasing the wisdom and experiences within our alumni community. Stamps Talks will be a series of TED-style talks where alumni like you have the opportunity to share your wisdom, perspectives, and experiences with the Stamps community via virtual presentations. Current students and alumni will be invited to tune in. We are currently accepting proposals for talks on a wide range of topics. Whether you want to discuss your professional journey, share insights from your field of expertise, or explore a passion project/subject, we encourage you to submit a proposal. Talks should be broad enough to appeal to a wide audience, engaging, and thought-provoking. You may choose to share relevant slides or a research poster during your presentation. We will review submissions and be in touch shortly. Here are some suggested themes, but feel free to propose topics outside of these categories: 1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Share your experiences in launching and scaling a business, navigating challenges, and driving innovation in your industry. 2. Leadership and Personal Development: Explore leadership principles, strategies for personal growth, and lessons learned from overcoming adversity. 3. Science and Technology: Discuss cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and their potential impact on society. 4. Social Impact and Global Issues: Address pressing social and environmental challenges, share stories of activism and community engagement, and propose solutions for a better world. 5. Arts and Culture: Celebrate creativity in all its forms, from visual arts and literature to music and performance, and explore the role of culture in shaping identity and society. Submission Guidelines: - Proposals should include a title, a brief summary of your proposed talk, and a short bio highlighting what you're up to and any relevant expertise or achievements - Talks should be approximately 20 minutes in length (this is flexible) - Please ensure that your proposed topic aligns with the mission and values of the Stamps Scholars Program, including promoting inclusivity and constructive dialogue How to Submit: Please submit your proposals via the form below. We look forward to receiving your proposals! Warm regards, Connelly Crowe Director of Communications and Scholar Experience https://lnkd.in/eBpHXDmF