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Jack Sullivan 鈥�26 has been named a recipient of the , the nation鈥檚 premier undergraduate award for sophomore and junior science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. and career in research. Sullivan hopes to pursue a career in the energy industry, focusing on the sustainable production of alternative fuels.

鈥淭hrough my research and career, I hope to make a positive and lasting impact on our climate,鈥� Sullivan says.

Sullivan is one of 441 recipients of the prestigious scholarship, which provides $7,500 toward the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

A chemical engineering major, Sullivan transferred to UNH from Boston College in the fall of 2023. He discovered an academic home in Nan Yi鈥檚 lab and has been published in UNH鈥檚 Inquiry journal, submitted an article for publication in a national journal and has presented a poster at a national conference.

鈥淎fter transferring to UNH, I wanted to become more involved in the university community and dedicate my spare time to something meaningful,鈥� Sullivan says. 鈥淚 was particularly driven by my passion for addressing climate change, what I believe is our most pressing and critical challenge. Fortunately, I found the UNH catalysis laboratory, where researchers focus on designing and applying efficient and selective catalyst to produce alternative fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and repurpose byproducts of biofuel production.鈥�

Sullivan鈥檚 research at UNH has centered on the photocatalytic conversion of methane to chemicals. He designs and synthesizes catalysts that enable selective conversion of methane using light, he says, and through that process, is able to reduce听greenhouse gas through a free and sustainable energy source.

Sullivan is actively involved in the UNH Energy Club, for which he will serve as treasurer next year, and he is also a student ambassador for the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).

After graduating from UNH, Sullivan plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, with a research focus on catalysis science, before aiming to enter the energy industry.

鈥淩eceiving the Goldwater Scholarship is an incredible honor that validates my commitment to make meaningful contributions to our society,鈥� Sullivan says. 鈥淲hen I first found out, I was overjoyed and relieved. It was incredibly rewarding to have my hard work recognized at such a meaningful level. But more than anything, I was super excited to share the news and enjoyment with my family and friends.鈥�

Sullivan was quick to credit Yi, his advisor, as well as Leigh Pratt, director of UNH鈥檚 Office of National Fellowships, noting that securing the scholarship 鈥渨ould not have been possible鈥� without their guidance and assistance. He says he is also grateful for the SURF and URA research fellowships he received from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research.

He is viewing the scholarship as an opportunity to open doors, both academically and professionally, and looks forward to taking the next step on his journey to the career he envisions for himself.

鈥淚 believe the Goldwater Scholarship will be instrumental advancing both my educational and professional career,鈥� Sullivan says. 鈥淚t will accelerate my current trajectory, making me a competitive candidate for leading chemical engineering Ph.D. programs. And beyond my academics, I am excited and eager to join the Goldwater Scholar Community, where I hope to build valuable connections and gain career advice that will help guide my future career.鈥�

Interested in pursuing a Goldwater Scholarship? Learn more about this and other opportunities available through the Office of National Fellowships.