Nicholas Reilly awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

UB CBE junior Nicholas Reilly is one of the University at Buffalo's latest recipients of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious and competitive research scholarships that are offered to undergraduate students in STEM. With this scholarship, Reilly intends to focus his research on material science, specifically on materials to mitigate carbon emissions and combat greenhouse effects. 

In his application, he wrote "First and foremost, the environment is precious to me. It has been a lifelong dream to dedicate my career to preserving it for future generations as I wish others had for us. Secondly, my experience in research projects at UB has fueled my passion for scientific problem-solving. Pursuing a PhD will develop my experience and research ability to work on climate-focused prospects, making it a clear choice for me." His candidacy for the scholarship was endorsed by Dr. David Watson, professor in the Department of Chemistry, who in his letter of recommendation admired his work ethic, research skills, and leadership skills, amongst others. Reilly was among 441 students from across the United States to be selected to receive scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year by the Goldwater board.