Huge congratulations to Viviana Arrunategui Norvick on being awarded the Clare Booth Luce Fellowship, with funding for 5 years to pursue her PhD in EE here at Mines!
Viviana, originally from the desert valley of California, completed her undergraduate studies in electrical engineering at Brown University. She continued her academic journey at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Master’s degree with a focus in optoelectronics. Fascinated by the realm of optics and photonics, she found herself drawn to Mines due to its pioneering research in the field and dedicated, hands-on faculty. Alongside her academic pursuits, Viviana is actively involved in outreach initiatives aimed at encouraging diversity and inclusion in STEM. In her free time, Viviana enjoys hiking, cooking with friends, and playing soccer with her dog.
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