Brett and Josh talk with Dominique Vickers and Stephanie Washington, both Pitt alums. Both guests discuss their successful application and preparation for the Fulbright Scholarship which they both won for Spain. Dominique is currently on her Fulbright in Ourense, Spain. Stephanie has already completed her Fulbright in Spain and is currently attending the University of Chicago’s…
Podcast: The 37th Floor: Research & Scholarship
Produced by the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh, “The 37th Floor” podcast showcases research, scholarship and creative work of undergraduate students in the Pitt community. In this podcast we talk with Pitt students working on unique and impactful projects across disciplines—from history and philosophy to better understanding how our bodies fight disease. Our guests tell us about their journey at Pitt, but also provide our listeners with firsthand advice about how they can pursue research and scholarship at Pitt and succeed in their own journey.
Interview with Monica Merante: Fulbright Scholarship (Season 1, Eps: 5)
Brett and Josh talk with Pitt alum Monica Merante. Monica, who also worked for Pitt Honors as a receptionist, discusses her successful application and preparation for the Fulbright Scholarship, which she used to teach English in Malaysia.
Interview with Madeline Fox: Marshall Scholarship (Season 1, Eps: 4)
Brett and Josh talk with Madeline Fox, a Pitt alumna who is about to start her graduate education at the University of York. Madeline discusses her successful application and preparation for the Marshall Scholarship as well as juggling multiple majors and minors while at Pitt.
Interview with Karenna Oner: Boren Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship (Season 1, Eps: 3)
Brett and Josh talk with Karenna Oner, current Pitt senior. Karenna discusses her successful applications and preparations for the Boren Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship, both of which she used to study Turkish in Azerbaijan.
Interview with Lisa Volpatti: Amgen Scholarship, Whitaker International Fellowship, and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (Season 1: Eps: 2)
Brett and Josh talk with Lisa Volpatti, Pitt alum and current postdoctoral fellow at the University of Chicago in the Molecular Engineering Department. Lisa discusses her successful applications and preparations for the Amgen Scholarship, Whitaker International Fellowship, and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
Interview with Julia Driscoll: Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (Season 1: Eps: 1)
Brett and Josh talk with Julia Driscoll, Pitt alum and current chemistry PhD student at the University of Chicago. Julia discusses her applications and preparations for the Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, both of which she was awarded. 00:01-9:00: Introduction of podcast and name, episode intro | 9:00 interview starts
Season 1 Trailer: Scholarships
Brett Say: Hello everyone and welcome to the “37th Floor,” a Pitt Honors podcast that showcases the research, scholarship and creative work of undergraduate students in the Pitt community. My name is Brett Say, director of research and creative programs here in Pitt Honors. And I’m joined by my cohost, Josh Cannon, scholar-mentor for the Honors…
