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Hometown: Stamford, CT

Major: Physics

Year: Sophomore

High School: Westhill High School

Biography:

In Ariam's time at Stony Brook, they plan on studying polymers, other materials, and quantum computing. In Ariam's free time, they like to spend time with family and bake. Before becoming a Simons STEM Scholar, Ariam participated in Q-Camp at NYU, robotics club, and tutored math and science.

Leading the Future:

"I envision myself leading the future of STEM by mentoring others who are interested in pursuing STEM."

Why did you become a Simons STEM Scholar?:

"I chose to become a Simons STEM Scholar because I wanted to join a community rooted in connection, collaboration, and shared purpose in addition to being one that would support me in approaching scientific research with a broader worldview."

What would you say to someone who is applying?:

"You absolutely should! The Simons STEM Scholars program connects you with so many amazing people and opens up doors and experiences that will shape your future."

Research Experiences:

Summer 2025 - National Institute of Standards and Technology: under Dr. Eric Switzer on "Predicting Atomic Scale Device Properties using IBM's Heron V2 Digital Quantum Simulator"Fall 2024 - National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) - National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP) Joint Conference