b'INL Graduate FellowsINL Graduate Fellow Kiyo FujimotoINL believes that graduateThe INL Graduate Fellowshipthis appointment, Fujimoto studies are crucial for theprogram continues towill provide input on how next generation of engineers,welcome outstandingthe STEM experience and researchers, scientists andstudents to the laboratoryenvironment can be improved leaders. The INL Graduateas graduate fellows. Sincefor students, postdocs and early Fellowship program, aits inception in 2017, thecareer professionals at colleges collaboration between INLprogram has welcomed a totalthroughout the nation.and universities, providesof 41 participants from 20In November 2019, INL current graduate studentsdifferent institutions. Graduate Fellow Megan Culler with access to unique andwas awarded the 2019 IEEE-USA state-of-the-art facilities National Recognition Jim Watson Student Professional and capabilities. Awareness Achievement Award INL is committed toIn September 2020, INLby the Institute of Electrical and integrating students withGraduate Fellow Kiyo FujimotoElectronics Engineers. The award projects at the laboratory towas named to the Students,recognizes IEEE-USA members fulfill their thesis researchPost Doctoral and Early Careerwho volunteer their time, requirements in line withProfessionals Subcommitteeand share their professional the labs mission areas. Thisof the Presidents Councilexperiences with students, to program allows outstandingof Advisors on Science andencourage active, lifelong IEEE students to work at theTechnology. The councilmembership. This is the first laboratory while pursuing anadvises the U.S. president ontime that the IEEE has selected a advanced degree. Participantsmatters involving science,student as the recipient.receive both tuition assistancetechnology, education and and a competitive salary. innovation policy. Through 2020 Annual Report 12'