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In his sophomore year of college, John was losing interest in Physics. Then he stumbled upon UG Research that changed things completely for him. John subsequently went on to get his Phd in Nuclear Physics. Today he is the President of the Goldwater Scholarship and the Excellence in Education Foundation.
\\nSet up in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater\\u2019s distinguished public service, the Scholarship promotes undergraduate research by awarding scholarships to students.
\\nIn this podcast, John gives us an overview of The Barry Goldwater Scholarship, How Students can Apply, What they look for in their Scholars, and Advice for High Schoolers.
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\\nOur Guest: John Mateja is the President of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and the Excellence in Education Foundation. John holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Notre Dame.
\\nMemorable Quote: \\u201cThe real gold in the Goldwater Scholarship is not the money. The real value in this scholarship is going through the application process, which forces you to think about your career in ways that many students don\'t think about their careers.\\u201d John Mateja.
\\nEpisode Transcript: Please visit this Episode\\u2019s Transcript.
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