I came to the physics department for a master’s fellowship as a JPP scholar with the ultimate research goal of using biophysics to advance sustainable energy technologies. While here, I worked on research in cellular biophysics with Shankar Mukherji. I also acted as a graduate student peer mentor, a mentor to undergraduates through the Women in Physics program, as well as a committee member for DEI, outreach, & GradSem. Upon completion of my Masters, I was offered a position as a PhD student at Cornell. I am excited to move on to the next phase of my career, but I could not have done it without the wonderful support & intellectual development I gained from this department!
― Katie Randolph MS '20