December 9, 2024

Undergraduate Research and Enrichment Programs is pleased to announce our 2024-25 cohort of Aspire Scholars. These fifteen Drexel sophomores have been selected based on their academic achievement, intellectual curiosity, engagement across Drexel and within their communities, and demonstrated potential for success. This year, 51 students applied to the program and 24 progressed to the interview stage.

Through the Aspire Scholars program, these students will participate in personal and professional development activities to further develop and clarify their goals while making connections and gaining tools to expand their network. We are excited to see them grow and look forward to supporting them in their future endeavors!

Read more about these students on our Scholar Profiles page.

Top row from left to right:

• Ella Adams, communication '27
• Caitlin Betson, psychology '28
• Kate Buskirk, economics '28
• Atoishy Dayve, public health '27
• Afomiya Esayas, biomedical engineering '28

Middle row from left to right:

• Sparsh Gadkari, nutrition and foods '28
• Kimmie Huynh, computer science '28
• Jamee Islam, biomedical engineering '28
• Zakir Jiwani, computer engineering '28
• Sonya Kalianda, biomedical engineering '27

Bottom row from left to right:

• Timothy Lao, psychology '27
• Emily Liz, law '28
• Promise Nkhono, product design '27
• Paige Quigley, biological sciences '28
• Baden Stickley, civil engineering '28

Learn more about the Aspire Scholars program.