Carnegie Mellon University continues to showcase its formidable talent as three of its students are recognized with prestigious fellowships for their contributions to research in fields like civil engineering and political science. These awards underscore the significance of early career research and the impact these students have in their respective domains.
This year’s recipients include Stacy Godfreey-Igwe, a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering and Public Policy and Civil and Environmental Engineering; Aleksaundra Handrinos, a senior majoring in Ethics, History & Public Policy and International Relations & Political Science; and Kenedy Sánchez, another Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
“The selection of Aleksaundra, Kenedy and Stacy to their respective fellowships indicates just how impactful Carnegie Mellon students are across research domains, and at both the undergraduate and graduate levels,” said Richelle Bernazzoli, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development.
Stacy Godfreey-Igwe
Stacy Godfreey-Igwe, pursuing a joint Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy and Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been awarded the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans. Chosen from over 3,000 applicants nationwide, this fellowship provides up to $90,000 to support outstanding immigrants and their children in graduate studies in the U.S.
Raised in Texas by Nigerian parents, Godfreey-Igwe’s unique perspective on energy insecurity has significantly influenced her research at CMU. As a Rales Fellow, she studies the impact of extreme heat on energy demand under the mentorship of Destenie Nock.
Aleksaundra Handrinos
Aleksaundra Handrinos, majoring in Ethics, History & Public Policy and International Relations & Political Science, has been selected for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. This fellowship is awarded to 15 graduating seniors nationally for a 10-12 month program.
Handrinos has been actively involved in research during her time at CMU, contributing to projects with faculty like Haleigh Bartos and John Chin. Her work on democratic backsliding has been particularly noted, and she is only the second CMU student to receive this fellowship.
Kenedy Sánchez
Kenedy Sánchez, a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been honored with the Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This program places students in newsrooms to bridge the gap between complex scientific issues and public understanding.
Sánchez, originally from Texas, focuses her research on nanoparticle transport in agriculture. She is passionate about improving safety for agricultural workers, inspired by her grandmother’s experiences. Her efforts in science communication continue through the fellowship, where she will work with Cascadia Daily News.
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