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Nathaniel Flaschner Meyer Named Goldwater Scholar OBERLIN, OHIO — The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program has named Oberlin College junior Nathaniel Flaschner Meyer a Goldwater Scholar for 2008-09. Meyer of Readfield, Maine, is a double major in environmental studies and biology. “The interdisciplinary nature of Nathaniel's interests, combined with his strong academic record and his research experiences, and his intention to pursue graduate study made his candidacy a compelling one at the national level for the Goldwater competition,” says his advisor, Manish Mehta, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. Meyer is one of 321 students from the United States selected to receive the scholarships, which cover eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Goldwater Scholars were selected based on academic merit. These scholars were chosen from a field of 1,035 mathematics, science, and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide. Receiving honorable mention recognition from the Goldwater Foundation was Jamie Wagner '10, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, a double-major in neuroscience and biology. Congress established the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. Media Contact:
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