Cheyanne E. Shariat, a postgraduate student specializing in astrophysics, and Laura Lewis (BS ’23), a Caltech graduate with a dual degree in mathematics and computer science, have been recognized as two of the 30 recipients of this year’s Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF). This accolade is presented each year to emerging leaders in the sector of high-performance computing.
“We are thrilled to honor the 30 new fellows,” expressed Ceren Susut, associate director of science for DOE’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research initiative in a formal statement. “Every one of these remarkably skilled individuals has showcased exceptional academic success and significant research potential. Their study areas address some of the most critical priorities of the Department of Energy, encompassing quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advancements in science and engineering for energy as well as nuclear security.”
The fellowship offers an annual stipend, coverage of university tuition and fees, and a yearly academic allowance for a maximum of four years. Additionally, it features a three-month research practicum at one of 22 DOE-sanctioned sites nationwide.
Shariat is presently in her first year as an astrophysics graduate student at Caltech. She completed her undergraduate degree in physics at UCLA in 2024. Shariat’s research integrates theory and observation to explore the development of systems containing multiple stars, including binary and triple stars.
Lewis graduated from Caltech with a double major in mathematics and computer science in 2023. She has earned several accolades, including a Goldwater Scholarship and a Marshall Scholarship. The latter supported two years of graduate education in the UK, where Lewis first completed Part III of the Mathematical Tripos at the University of Cambridge and spent her second year as a research master’s student at the University of Edinburgh. Lewis is set to continue her research on quantum information as a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley this fall.