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Meet a Flinn Scholar: Megan McGinnity and Alan Wang

College is a time of self-discovery when students learn what it is they love to do and then give their all to it. For many, and especially for Flinn Scholars, travel serves as the vehicle that transports them on this journey . But where the road ultimately leads varies from Scholar to Scholar. For some, such as Megan McGinnity ('03), uncovering what lights the spark within requires leaving the familiar and seeking outward; for others, like Alan Wang ('03), the road leads back home, to where one can draw upon the strength of one's own roots.

Flinn Alum Rhatigan wins Gates-Cambridge Scholarship

Paul Rhatigan ('00) has received the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship, a highly competitive award that funds two years of study at the University of Cambridge. Rhatigan, who studied at Cambridge last year, will use the Gates-Cambridge scholarship to conduct nanotechnology research at the doctorate level. He began the research last year while earning his master's degree in engineering.

Three Scholars featured at TGen symposium

Three Flinn Scholars presented their work at a daylong Translational Genomics Research Institute symposium, the culmination of a summer of intensive research. Howard Chu ('04), Amy Alabaster ('05), and Ty Rosensteel ('05) were among the 60 interns showcasing their research with presentations in the morning and poster sessions in the afternoon.

Arizona educators honored by Flinn Scholars

The newest Flinn Scholars and the Flinn Scholars Program honored 20 Arizona educators last weekend for their outstanding dedication and service. Each educator was nominated by a member of the 2005 class of Flinn Scholars for having a significant impact on their education and development.

From freshman to senior year and beyond, Flinn scholars excel in the sciences

Two incoming Flinn Scholars were among 12 Arizona high school students to take top honors at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Phoenix last week.

20th class of 20 Flinn Scholars choose Arizona universities

Twenty of Arizona's premier high school seniors, heavily recruited by colleges and universities nationwide, have chosen to study in Arizona as Flinn Scholars. They will attend an Arizona public university in the fall on a scholarship that provides four years of study, academic-focused travel opportunities abroad, faculty mentorship, and other benefits. The package is valued at more than $45,000.

Alumna remarks, 2005 Flinn Scholars Recognition Dinner

You look behind you as a child and you see that shadow — that hand waving behind you that person there for you. Your family. As an adult the only shadow behind you is your own. When I was asked to do this speech it was to be about my path of discovery as a […]

Two Flinn Scholars named to ‘USA TODAY’ academic teams

Keren Raz and Ryan Johnson, two Flinn Scholars attending the University of Arizona, were honored in the 2005 USA Today's annual All-USA College Academic Team. Raz was named to the second team, Johnson to the third.

Scholars get special ‘audience’ with playwright Albee at ASU

Before famed playwright Edward Albee delivered the 2004 ASU Centennial Lecture on 'the state of the arts,' a group of Flinn Scholars got a special audience with him. In addition to the public lecture during his four-day residence at the Barrett Honors College, Albee also participated in a private reception with the scholars and a more informal colloquium with ASU faculty and alumnus playwrights.

Flinn Scholars center stage at university graduations

Outgoing Flinn Scholars collected a cornucopia of awards at university graduation ceremonies in May 2004. Scholars took the top senior or graduate awards in seven departments and colleges at Arizona's public universities, and won three of the six overall achievement awards given by the University of Arizona.