Research opportunities are essential for undergraduate engineering and science students. To confirm and support these students, the Laboratory provides funds for one UW undergraduate to participate in a Laboratory research project under the supervision of an APL-UW staff member. The Laboratory provides salary support during the year of study and a one-time book allowance of $500.

Applications for the Hardisty Undergraduate Scholarship are accepted during fall quarter. Contact Bob Odom, Assistant Director for Education and Development.


Hardisty Scholars

1997 - Valerie Peyton,  Physics and Russian
1998 - Dorothy Caplow,  Physics
1999 - Paige Randall,  Physics
2000 - Adam Oliver,  Bioengineering
2001 - Ryan Ollos,  Physics
2002 - Sanjeevani King,  Electrical Engineering
2003 - Nathan Kohagen,  Electrical Engineering
2004 - Evan Gander,  Electrical Engineering




The Hardisty Undergraduate Scholarship honors the memory of Patricia M. Hardisty, Research Scientist and APL-UW staff member, 1968 to 1997.


A generous gift from The Boeing Company provides funds to support one APL-UW/Boeing Scholar each year. The Scholarship selection process and award is equivalent to the Hardisty Scholar Program.

APL-UW/Boeing Scholars

2004 - Rachel Sparks,  Bioengineering


The Boeing Company has also provided funds to support several participants in the Boeing Mentoring Program for Women and Under-represented Minorities each year. To apply for the Mentoring Program, students must submit a resume, transcript, and statement of research interest to Bob Odom or Ellen Lettvin, Assistant Directors for Education and Development. The last item can be independent of, or based upon, a survey of research activities at the Laboratory. Submitted applications will be reviewed by researchers interested in supervising student research. Selection is based upon how closely an applicant's interest match available research opportunities and academic qualifications.

Mentoring Program Participants

2004 - Gauri Sudame,  Mathematics and Statistics
2004 - Marta Krynytzky,  Marine Geology and Geophysics


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