Meet Our Scholars
SSF Scholars are a dynamic group of undergraduate STEM students excelling in academics. Each is enrolled at a Connecticut university—UConn, Quinnipiac, University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, and Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU)—and are on track to become future leaders in their fields.
2024 Scholars

Hannah Ashiru
Southern Connecticut State University
Major: Biochemistry

Karyme Verde Vigil
Quinnipiac University
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience

David Gutierrez
Southern Connecticut State University
Major: Data Science

Abdourahim Mbengue
University of New Haven
Major: Computer Science

Monserrat Martinez-Garcia
Southern Connecticut State University
Major: Chemistry
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2023 Scholars

Luis
Padilla
University of Connecticut
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Mark De Lima
Southern Connecticut State University
Major: Chemistry

Julia
Braithwaite
University of Connecticut
Major: Environmental Engineering
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Jhoaell
Ruiz
University of New Haven
Major: General Engineering

Cameron Barnes
Southern Connecticut State University
Major: Chemistry

Dylan Bellinger
Quinnipiac University
Major: Software Engineering

John Caceres
Quinnipiac University
Major: Mathematics & Computer Science

Melinda Qu
University of Connecticut
Major: Actuarial Sciences & Statistics

Maritza Sanchez Godinez
CT State Community College
Major: Engineering Science