A foundation for discovery: Alumna helps future scientists chart their path

From studying blood cancers to preparing astronauts for the conditions of space, Karin Loftin, PhD ’79, followed her passion for laboratory research wherever it led. Now she is helping future scientists do the same.

Adapting treatment to the patient: Diana Carrasco Rojas works to make radiation therapy safer

Growing up in Chihuahua, Mexico, Diana Carrasco Rojas found her first role model in medical physics close to home. Now a Medical Physics PhD student, she is developing tools to help ensure advanced radiation therapy is delivered safely and consistently in clinical trials — while encouraging potential students from similar backgrounds to pursue their own paths in science.

Jian Hu, PhD, and Claire Singletary, MS, CGC, honored for mentorship, leadership and service to the Graduate School

What does it mean to see potential in someone before they see it in themselves? Meet the 2026 D. Dudley and Judy White Oldham Faculty Award recipients: Jian Hu, PhD, and Claire Singletary, MS, CGC, who share how mentorship has shaped their careers — and how they help students build confidence, find their own paths and discover their potential.