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Two Yale student scientists named Goldwater Scholars
- Yale announces Dana Feldman and Usmaan Siddiqi as Goldwater Scholars for the 2026–27 year, joining 454 other recipients nationwide.
- The Goldwater Scholarship supports students pursuing research careers in natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
- Feldman is a chemistry major at Yale, with research on electrocatalytic proton-coupled electron transfer and gas diffusion electrodes.
- Siddiqi is MCDB major with research on clonal hematopoiesis and multi-omic biomarkers as predictors of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
- The Yale recipients were chosen from 5,000 nominees from 482 institutions, with most scholars aiming for a Ph.D.
- Feldman is Yale Engineering and Science Scholar and engages in STEM outreach and tutoring at Yale.
- Siddiqi serves as an engineering intern at BiVACOR and collaborates across cardiology and medical device startups.
- The Goldwater Scholars program has historically highlighted recipients pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering.
- The announcement notes Feldman and Siddiqi’s broader involvement in teaching, mentoring, and biotech startup ecosystems.
- The Yale News article appears under Campus & Community, highlighting broader achievements and awards.
- The report notes the Goldwater Scholars program is funded in part by the Goldwater Foundation and partners like UWorld and DOD’s National Defense Education Program.
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