hatobeus: 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Hannah Wiswell is awarded a SMART scholarship at the US Defense Department's Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Weapons Center

Hannah Wiswell, pursuing a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University, has been awarded the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a comprehensive initiative awarding students full tuition for up to five years, mentorship, summer internships, a stipend and guaranteed post-graduate employment with the Department of Defense. This unique opportunity opens doors to over 100 cutting-edge facilities across various branches of the Department of Defense, providing scholars hands-on experience in their field. During their summer internships, scholars are paired with experienced mentors to enhance their technical expertise. Upon completing their studies, Wiswell will work full-time at the Naval Surface Warfare Center — Carderock Division in West Bethesda, MD. The Department of Defense is the largest employer of federal scientists and engineers, with nearly 300,000 civilian STEM professionals, and plays a pivotal role in developing the nation’s future STEM workforce. Initiatives like the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program, combined with other Department of Defense education and outreach efforts, continue to build the future STEM workforce, upholding our nation’s scientific and technological edge. For more details on the SMART Program and application guideline, interested students are encouraged to visit www.smartscholarship.org. The application is open annually from August through the first Friday in December.
https://www.capegazette.com/article/hannah-wiswell-awarded-smart-scholarship/289920