Elammen Batista
My seventh-grade science teacher, Mr. Flowers, sparked my interest in physics. He introduced me to the mysteries of our universe. In that classroom, I found that physics was my way to discover the answers to those questions. That's how I would do it.
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I am most passionate about the biggest questions you could think of — existence, the universe and its “nature"; the things we have all wondered about at some point in my life. That is what I would like to dedicate a significant portion of my life to.
After finishing my undergraduate degree, my plan is to go to school at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The reach and impact of their PhET simulations makes me believe that the university has a strong sense of humility and passion for science that I stand for.
Over the summer, I began research with Dr. Benjamin Owen from Texas Tech University, a scientific leader in the LIGO project. I am also a teaching assistant for Calculus II, which will complete my goal in mathematics education.
Receiving this scholarship allowed me to continue my degree, despite everything trying to stop me. This scholarship took me five steps closer towards successfully completing my degree in physics, tearing down one of the biggest barriers to growth.
TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Recipient in 2024 and 2025.
