Simons STEM Scholar
Elda Berhaneyessushas been selected as a scholar for the Explorations in STEM program — a competitive,
10-week full-time summer research experience co-administered by URECA and the Career
Center, and proudly supported by The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program.
Under the mentorship of Professor Lifeng Wang, Elda will be conducting research on “Development and Evaluation of Biodegradable Lattice Structures for Enhanced Energy Dissipation” — a cutting-edge project with meaningful applications in sustainability and materials science.
As part of this immersive program, Elda will join a vibrant community of undergraduate researchers, engage in professional development workshops (on topics like science communication, poster presentations, and graduate school applications), and present her work at the 2025 Summer Symposium on August 1.
Currently a freshman and proud Simons STEM Scholar, Elda is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and is passionate about advancing innovation in STEM — while also championing representation and equity in the field.