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Our SELF Scholars

Students work together on a small robot

The STEM Emerging Leaders Fellows (SELF) program empowers students to become future leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Their dedication not only enhances their own professional journeys but also inspires and equips the next generation of STEM talent to take the same journey.

Read on to meet some of ODI's SELF Scholars.

Mackenzie Hoffman in a white lab coat measuring powders

Mackenzie Hoffman

For her research experience, Mackenzie Hoffman used inorganic crystals to create rare chemical compounds to create thin films that help  technology operate more efficiently.

Liam Moore in a white lab coat at the 2024 SEED Finale

Liam Moore

Self Scholar Liam Moore worked on research focused on developing a product that gives consumers a reliable test for indicators of mold.

Isabel Merriman Velez holds a red-tailed hawk

Isabel Merriman Velez

During her internship at Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Isabel Merriman Velez helped rehabilitate a red-tailed hawk.