PROGRAM
OVERVIEW

The National Science and Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF) proudly introduces its inSTEM program at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), a key institution within the acclaimed University of Texas System. inSTEM at UTA is housed within UTA’s Office of Undergraduate Research.
75 Scholars
2021 Year started

Central to the inSTEM initiative is personalized mentorship from distinguished STEM professionals, including recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.  The inSTEM program at UT-Arlington, backed by the resources of the NSTMF, stands as a transformative educational opportunity, poised to nurture the STEM leaders of tomorrow through unparalleled mentorship, industry engagement, and community involvement.

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YOUR COACHES AND POINTS OF CONTACT

Courtney Jackson

UTA-2025 Coach

Rebekah Chojnacki

UTA-2026 Coach

Courtney Jones

UTA-2027 Coach

Kayunta Johnson-Winters

Interim Director of Undergraduate Research
inSTEM at UTA

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Are you a prospective UT-Arlington first year student interested in studying a STEM major?

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Ryan Lahlou

Ryan Lahlou, a third-year Computer Science major at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and an UTA-25 inSTEM Scholar.

Ryan is an exemplary student and Scholar. Having recently accepted his second software engineering internship at JPMorgan Chase, Ryan showcases a high level of expertise in his field. Beyond his academic endeavors, Ryan founded a new chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) club at UTA and launched HackUTA. In just two years, HackUTA has raised over $60,000 and hosted over 500 students at its most recent event, making it the 4th largest hackathon in Texas. Ryan’s strategic vision has positioned HackUTA as the largest and most successful event in the College of Engineering. Ryan is also an MLH (Major League Hacking) coach, traveling around the US to represent hackathons every few weeks. His achievements and leadership make him a standout scholar, poised for continued success.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Jim Rathmann and Anne Noonan Rathmann Family Foundation
Vint Cerf Google
Ted and Joyce Love BIO

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