{"id":7382,"date":"2025-06-02T13:46:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/?page_id=7382"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:13:48","slug":"top-scholars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/top-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"CAHNRS Top Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-page-banner  wsu-width--full\" >\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--style-background\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/undergrade-research-program-1-1.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/undergrade-research-program-1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/undergrade-research-program-1-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/undergrade-research-program-1-1-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/07\/undergrade-research-program-1-1-768x385.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\r\n\t\t\talt=\"\"\r\n\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wsu-custom-outline-title\"> CAHNRS Top <strong>Scholars<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-position--relative\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-lines-crimson\" style=\"top:58.1109%;left:-5.4275%;height:47.8627%;width:23.4472%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-block-gray-wsu\" style=\"top:-7.0437%;left:64.5987%;height:89.8078%;width:46.2733%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--white wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--white\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Overview   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAHNRS Top Scholars program is an opportunity for the highest-achieving incoming students, offering enriched, personalized academic experiences. Scholars engage with world-class faculty, explore research through exclusive events, develop professionally, and apply classroom learning to real-world challenges. Top Scholars will build supportive connections with a cohort of staff, faculty, and peer mentors. Students will have the opportunity to participate in our &#8220;opt-in&#8221; undergraduate research experience tailored to your interests through our Ignite Undergraduate Research Program.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To cultivate a community of high-achieving first-year students who are inspired to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact within CAHNRS and beyond, starting day one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-top--xxlarge\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-border--add-left wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-spacing-before--medium wsu-spacing-top--medium wsu-spacing-bottom--medium wsu-menu--style-sidebar\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuick Links\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/ignite\/\">Ignite Undergraduate Research Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admission.wsu.edu\/top-scholars\/\">WSU Top Scholars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/top-scholars\/top-scholars-registration-form\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/top-scholars\/top-scholars-registration-form\/\">CAHNRS Top Scholars Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-width--full wsu-border--color-crimson\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left  wsu-heading--style-marked\">What Can CAHNRS Top Scholars Expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" wsu-list--columns-2\">\n<li>Engage personally with outstanding faculty\u2014many of whom are world-class researchers\u2014to build meaningful connections and gain hands-on experience through research, internships, and career-relevant opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore exclusive events that connect you to research and career opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn classroom learning into real-world skills that enhance your career readiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join a cohort of like-minded peers and connect with past CAHNRS Top Scholars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop professionally through opportunities in research, scholarships, networking, and global engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in our \u201copt-in\u201d Ignite Undergraduate Research program, offering hands-on experiences aligned with your interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall Event Highlight: CAHNRS Top Scholars Science and Research Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all curious minds and future innovators! Join us for an exciting evening of science, discovery, and research exploration. Whether you&#8217;re looking to connect with research leaders, explore internship opportunities, or simply find inspiration\u2014this event is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Ensminger Pavilion<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Wednesday, August 27<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd54 <strong>Top Scholars Power Hour: 5\u20136 PM<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc65 <strong>Open to All CAHNRS Students: 6\u20137 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Network with CAHNRS professionals offering a myriad of research and hands-on learning experiences, and uncover pathways to your future!  <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=ceQrtfH3tEeoeQx5m7U9tcSgUn3JU4RFsezaV7t3OJNUMVFISVhMWUc2S1ZNUEtBRVZWTzhNR0s5Ri4u&amp;route=shorturl\">RSVP here!<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to explore what\u2019s possible? Let\u2019s make science the spark that launches your next big adventure.    <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-position--relative wsu-spacing-before--small\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-position--relative\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-centered wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\">Meet Our CAHNRS Top Scholars Team<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-3\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-1-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Image-4.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Image-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/Image-4-225x300.jpg 225w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Judy Hopkins\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 52% 92%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJudy Hopkins\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:colette.casavant@wsu.edu\">judy_hopkins@wsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-1-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Image.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Image.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Image-768x576.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Miguel Inzunza with mule\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMiguel Inzunza\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:miguel.inzunza@wsu.edu\">miguel.inzunza@wsu.edu<\/a>\u00a0\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--white\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-1-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Elizabeth-Shaw-e1700164384445.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Elizabeth-Shaw-e1700164384445.jpg 582w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/Elizabeth-Shaw-e1700164384445-300x281.jpg 300w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Elizabeth Shaw\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tElizabeth Shaw \t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:emily.libey@wsu.edu\">elizabeth.shaw@wsu.edu<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall Event Highlight: CAHNRS Top Scholars Science and Research Fair Calling all curious minds and future innovators! 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