Italian Johnson
Physics, Jackson State University
I am most passionate about motivating the younger generation to pursue science and helping them see people who look like them in fields like physics.
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I chose this major because I am curious about the world around me. I never took a physics course until college, but I completed a materials science internship in high school that sparked my interest in the field.
My future plans for my degree are to attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in applied physics with a focus on materials science research, and then work in academia or government.
Receiving this scholarship is important to me because it does more than take away the stress of affording college. It provides resources that help me stay in school, such as mentorship and support with applying to graduate school.
TEAM-UP Together Scholarship Recipient in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 09, 2023
