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Hometown: Delmar, NY

Major: Mathematics/Physics

Year: Junior

High School: Bethlehem Central High School

Biography:

Ronan plans on studying Nuclear Physics, Medical Physics, and Biophysics during their time at Stony Brook. In their free time, Ronan enjoys reading and crocheting. Before becoming a Simons STEM Scholar, Ronan participated in the Math Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, High School Federal Reserve Challenge, and Empire State Youth Orchestra. Ronan is most excited about learning from people who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise.

Leading the Future:

"I will conduct medical physics research and transform universities and hospitals to be more inclusive from the inside out."

Why did you become a Simons STEM Scholar?:

“I chose to become a Simons STEM Scholar because I wanted to work with people who think differently than I do.”

What would you say to someone who is applying?:

"The program will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed if you want a STEM PhD."

Research Experiences:

Summer 2024 - Indiana University Indianapolis under Dr. Horia Petrache and Dr. Nicanor Moldovan on Computational Simulations of Object Engulfment by Cellular Aggregates (‘Spherophagy’)"Summer 2025 - Harvard Med School and Mass Gen Brigham under Dr. Davide Brivio and Dr. Piotr Zygmanski on "BrachySafe TM"Conferences:2025 NASPA Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana2024 International Conference on Biofabrication, Fukuoka, Japan2023 National Society of Black Physicists in Knoxville, Tennessee