Two Oregon State University students have been selected for the 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The scholarship provides opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship serves as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater.
Natalie Donato is an Honors junior in the College of Science, majoring in marine biology and ecology with a minor in biological data sciences. In the future, Donato will earn a Ph.D. in sensory biology and ecology of marine animals where she will continue to conduct research on the ocean’s marine species, leading conservation efforts, and teaching the next generation of marine biologists through her research and artwork.
Andrew Tran is a junior in the College of Engineering majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in chemistry. Tran’s current research is in chemical recycling solutions for plastic waste. His next step is to pursue a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, where he will conduct research on sustainable technologies for resource optimization. He will focus on waste management solutions and environmental impact reduction.
Donato and Tran are among 441 Goldwater scholars from across the United States selected for the 2025-2026 academic year. A total of 1,350 science, engineering and mathematics students were nominated by 445 academic institutions to compete for the 2025 Goldwater scholarships.
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