Class of 2026
(He/Him/His)
A.B. Duke Scholar
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Hiking and Backpacking, Jazz Music, Philosophy
Why Duke?
Coming to Duke, I did not expect how much this scholarship would impact my course of study. It has given me the opportunity to explore various interests, from economics and philosophy to mathematics and engineering, before landing on my current course of study. The scholarship has also connected me with a group of hardworking and accomplished people who inspire me, both in the A. B. Duke Scholar program and the wider OUSF community. Some of them have become my closest friends and mentors. As I near senior year, I am thankful that the scholarship's financial support means I have more freedom to choose my future path pursuing research in industry or graduate school. My Duke experience has been full of self-discovery and exploration, and I owe much of that to the support that this program provides.