The 2021-2022 Eagleton Science Fellows were selected from a pool of candidates with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the sciences for their accomplishments as scientists, interest in the American political system, and passion for public service. The high-caliber individuals selected all have a desire to better understand how politics affect their scientific discipline and how they can effectively engage with state leaders and institutions.
- Virginia Folgado Marco, Ph.D., has a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Office of Innovation.
- Joseph Gurrentz, Ph.D., has a doctorate in inorganic chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey State Legislature, Senate Majority Office.
- Jesse Kolodin, Ph.D., has a doctorate in environmental science and management from Montclair State University and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.
- Federica Lari, Ph.D., has a doctorate in cancer cell biology and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
- Gabriel Moore, Ph.D., has a doctorate in molecular biology from Princeton University and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Department of Health.
- Sawyer Morgan, Ph.D., has a doctorate in chemical engineering from University of Washington and will serve as a science aide at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
- Zixuan Wang, Ph.D., has a doctorate in chemical engineering from University of Michigan and will serve as a science aide in the New Jersey State Legislature, Assembly Majority Office.
Learn more about the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship.