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Skip to content The AmpersandMenu Close Explore AcademicsDepartments & ProgramsMajors & MinorsGraduate Degrees and ProgramsStudent ResourcesGetting StartedAcademic PlanningScholarships, Fellowships & AwardsExperiential LearningGraduation & Post-Graduate AdvisingForms & PoliciesOffice of Graduate Studies in Arts & SciencesThe AmpersandAwards & NotablesCampus LifeHold That Thought podcastThe Ampersand Magazine Our EventsCommencement Performances & ShowsOur PeopleFaculty DirectoryStaff DirectoryFaculty & Staff ResourcesAwards & RecognitionCommittees & CouncilsFaculty Activity ReportingTenure & PromotionGraduate Student ResourcesOffice of Graduate Studies in Arts & SciencesDegrees and ProgramsGraduate AdmissionsArts & Sciences Strategic PlanThere are no boundaries to what you can achieve with a degree from Arts & Sciences.Apply TodayHomeAbout Arts & SciencesOur Alumni NetworkAcademic CalendarHow to giveContact Us Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SChang and Georgiades named Beckman Scholars5.31.23 | Natural Sciences & Math, Awards & Notables, Around the QuadShareAward from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation honors “exceptionally talented” undergrads.Cynthia Chang and John Georgiades, both juniors majoring in chemistry, have been chosen to participate in the Beckman Scholars Program. Created by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the program is intended to provide “in-depth, sustained undergraduate research experiences for exceptionally talented, full-time undergraduate students.”   Chang (left) and Georgiades Chang and Georgiades will each receive $21,000 to cover costs such as scientific supplies, travel to symposia, and a student stipend. Mentors for each student will also receive $5,000.  Chang, who studies biofilms created by Staphylococcus aureus, was nominated by her mentor Meredith Jackrel, assistant professor of chemistry. “Cynthia is consistently excited by the opportunity to formulate new hypotheses and routinely has new ideas,” Jackrel said. “She has enormous potential for a scientific career.” Georgiades, who studies the mechanisms that bacteria use to develop antibiotic resistance,  was nominated by his mentor Tim Wencewicz, associate professor of chemistry. “John’s curiosity, intellect, dedication, and grit are what will make him a successful researcher,” Wencewicz said. “He enjoys digging into the primary literature to actively build his knowledge. This translates into his work.” Both recipients are also involved in activities outside the laboratory. Chang participates in the Peer-Led Team Learning program in chemistry, where she leads recitation sessions to help students in general chemistry courses. She also co-chairs the question writing committee for the Washington University Chemistry Tournament, a national high school chemistry competition.  Georgiades is an organic chemistry teaching assistant and a co-director of the Washington University Chemistry Tournament. He is also co-director of the Washington University STEM Education Association and vice president of the Washington University Cancer Research Club.  WashU was one 14 colleges and universities selected to participate in the 2023 Beckman Scholars Program. Two more WashU scholars will be chosen in 2024, and another two will be selected in 2025. Jump to Top | Back to Allmore stories from the ampersand:6.17.24James Bond: Exploring the storytelling behind the spy6.7.24Obituary: Stan H. Braude, professor of practice in Arts & Sciences, 626.3.24Seven faculty members receive inaugural Teaching Innovation Awards5.31.24Spores in the city: Why some plant diseases thrive in urban environmentsBack to AmpersandQuick LinksExplore AcademicsStudent ResourcesThe AmpersandEventsOur PeopleAbout A&SContactAcademic CalendarA&S ComputingUniversity DirectoryUniversity LibrariesInside ArtSciArts & Sciences Strategic PlanEmployment OpportunitiesCopyright 2024 by:Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. LouisFollow Arts & SciencesInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeLet your curiosity lead the way.Find out how to apply and get started todayApply Now1 Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO 63130 / wustl.edu