How do bacterial biofilms — communities of bacteria that develop an extracellular matrix around themselves — allow chronic infections to flourish? What can the reproductive system of a worm teach us about the human body? Does an axolotl’s ability to sense and respond to physical stimuli matter in skeletal regeneration?
These are the questions asked by three Northeastern students in the research they’ve pursued over the course of their undergraduate careers. This work has led to Numair Elahi, Maren Ritterbuck and Sophia Guerra, becoming three of the 454 students who received this year’s Barry Goldwater Scholarship. This prestigious award supports undergraduate students in science, engineering and mathematics who have the potential for promising research careers.
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