Intense wildfires near his hometown of Baker City, Oregon in 2020, sparked junior Jake Cuzick’s scientific interest and led to his determination to pursue a doctorate in chemistry. Cuzick’s passionate pursuit of his goals to develop novel solutions for green energy using synthetic chemistry has led to his being awarded a 2024-25 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is the preeminent undergraduate award for students intending to pursue research careers in the fields of natural science, mathematics, and engineering.
In the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount St. Mary’s University students found a way to connect with local elementary schoolers and each other. Started two years ago by a group of students who wanted to bring their community together to combat the loneliness brought on by the pandemic through a mentoring program, the Junior Mountaineers Program sets Mount students to be role models for elementary schoolers. The program, started as a juvenile mentoring program, is looking to expand to older students and has grown from a handful of Mount students volunteering with the program to include faculty, staff, and community members.
In the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount St. Mary’s University students found a way to connect with local elementary schoolers and each other. Started two years ago by a group of students who wanted to bring their community together to combat the loneliness brought on by the pandemic through a mentoring program, the Junior Mountaineers Program sets Mount students to be role models for elementary schoolers. The program, started as a juvenile mentoring program, is looking to expand to older students and has expanded from a handful of Mount students volunteering with the program to include faculty, staff, and community members.