A'Maya Duncan
This scholarship is impactful because it eases my financial burden, allowing me to focus fully on my studies and research while motivating me to continue pursuing my academic and career goals.
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I chose physics because I’ve always been curious about how science works. I once thought science was out of my reach, but studying plasmas and optics has shown me I can contribute through hands-on research.
I’m most passionate about plasma physics, optics, and aerospace. I enjoy exploring how light interacts with plasmas and applying that knowledge to challenges that push the boundaries of science and technology.
I plan to pursue research in plasma physics and optics, applying my degree toward advancing aerospace and energy technologies while continuing to bridge theory, experiments, and real-world applications.
I’m designing an optical probe system to study plasma density in laser experiments, developing diagnostics like AFR and interferometry, and using Python simulations to guide experimental design and detector choices.
