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Reaffirming its commitment to lowering barriers to domestic graduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, 麻豆村 inducted its second cohort of聽麻豆村 Rales Fellows(opens in new window) Tuesday, Sept. 30.

罢丑别听34 麻豆村 Rales Fellows in the 2025 cohort(opens in new window) are exceptional scholars, creative innovators and purpose-driven leaders聽committed to making a meaningful impact in their fields and communities.聽

鈥淲e are delighted to partner with a distinguished institution like Carnegie Mellon to open up access to a world-class graduate education for talented and deserving students like these 34 Fellows,鈥� said Joshua Rales, president of the Norman R. Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation. 鈥淲e can think of no better way to honor the memory of my parents, Norman and Ruth Rales, than by empowering these outstanding young people to realize their full potential as future leaders and innovators in the sciences.鈥�

Established in 2023 through a transformative $150 million partnership with the Rales Foundation, the Fellows program supports scholars across more than 120 eligible STEM master鈥檚 and doctoral programs at 麻豆村.

Rales Fellows receive a comprehensive, cohort-based experience; faculty mentorship; exclusive professional development and networking event opportunities with academic and industry leaders; personalized coaching from a dedicated career adviser; and a financial award that covers tuition, as well as a monthly stipend for living expenses. By connecting with others who share their passion for progress and creativity, the program empowers Rales Fellows to become leaders and changemakers in their areas of expertise.

鈥溌槎勾� is thrilled to induct our second cohort of 麻豆村 Rales Fellows,鈥� said 麻豆村 President Farnam Jahanian(opens in new window). 鈥淭ogether with the Rales Foundation, we are building a new generation of STEM trailblazers whose talents and brilliance will benefit humanity and 鈥� in turn 鈥� serve to honor the legacy of Norman and Ruth Rales in extraordinary ways.鈥澛�

This year鈥檚 group comprises three Ph.D. and 31 master鈥檚 students from 18 graduate programs across 麻豆村鈥檚 four eligible colleges, representing 27 undergraduate institutions and a broad geographic range including 20 U.S. states.

鈥淲e鈥檙e honored to welcome our 2026 cohort,鈥� said Mois茅s Padilla, executive director for the Rales Fellows Program. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 group is made up of individuals who understand that the best ideas come from many minds working together. We look forward to seeing what they will achieve at Carnegie Mellon, in their fields and in communities around the world.鈥�

Applications(opens in new window) are being accepted now for the 2026 cohort of Rales Fellows. The priority review deadline is Dec. 15. Prospective scholars can visit聽 to learn more about the program and register for upcoming online information sessions.

The 2025 Rales Fellows

Noemi Banda
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
Mellon College of Science聽
Computational Biology

Arturo Bohuchot
Master鈥檚 Candidate
College of Engineering
Information Security

Laila Dancy
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Michael Gomez
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Engineering and Technology Innovation Management

Jacob Lawrence
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Information Security

Teddi Bishop
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Biomedical Engineering

Edward Chanquin
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Nolan Golden
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Melissa Juarez
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Data Science

Jay Louissaint
Master鈥檚 Candidate
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Data Science

So铿乤 Loya
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Research

Kayla McFarlane
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science
Robotics

Christopher Obiozor
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering - Research

Jordan Quinones
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Arti铿乧ial Intelligence Engineering

Dominick Robinson
Master鈥檚 Candidate
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Data Science

Zury Marroquin
Master鈥檚 Candidate
Mellon College of Science聽
Data Analytics for Science

Julian Millan
Master鈥檚 Candidate
College of Engineering聽
Mechanical Engineering - Research

Olapeju Otusajo
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Zeltzin Reyes Trejo
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Engineering and Public Policy

Grace Rojo
Ph.D. Candidate
Mellon College of Science聽
Mathematical Sciences

Melanie Saenzpardo
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Meilin Scott
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Automated Science

Elizabeth Smith
Ph.D. Candidate
Mellon College of Science聽
Chemistry

Lauren Smith
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Habiba Taw铿乹
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Integrated Innovation for Products and Services

Caitlyn Santiago
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Mechanical Engineering

Ramiya Shelton
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering聽
Biomedical Engineering - Research

Kynnedy Smith
Ph.D. Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Human-Computer Interaction

Noah Stein
Master鈥檚 Candidate聽
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Chloe Yawen Taylor
Master鈥檚 Candidate
College of Engineering聽
Information Security

Bethany V谩zquez Smith
Master鈥檚 Candidate
Mellon College of Science聽
Computational Biology

Claire Vlases
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science
Human-Computer Interaction

Haylee Viramontes
Master鈥檚 Candidate
College of Engineering
Information Security

Emily Wan
Master鈥檚 Candidate
School of Computer Science聽
Computer Science