University of Houston junior Mason Biamonte has been recognized as one of

the nations top science students. A physics and mathematics double major,
Biamonte is among the recipients of the 2012 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship,
which is considered the most prestigious award for undergraduate science
students.
There is a certain responsibility associated with carrying this distinction, which
gives rise to an extra incentive for performing to the best of my abilities in the
field of theoretical physics, he said. It is very encouraging to receive
recognition for my work and for pursuing my passion to understand nature at
its most fundamental level.
In addition to balancing his coursework, Biamonte has participated in research
projects such as the Mission-Oriented Seismic Research Program, which
addresses Seismic Exploration solutions that would positively affect the
location and production of hydrocarbons.
It is indeed very impressive that at such a young age, and so early in his
education, that Mason is able to fully and ably perform research at a graduate
student level, said mentor Arthur Weglein, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen
Distinguished Professor of Physics. He is highly motivated, hard working and
has very strong math and physics skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Biamonte also has contributed his talents to peer-reviewed research
manuscripts. During his sophomore year, he co-authored a book chapter on
super-symmetric quantum mechanics.
Mason Biamonte is a spectacularly bright young man with whom it was a great
pleasure to work, said Donald Kouri, Cullen Distinguished Professor of
Chemistry. He possesses a sophistication in mathematics and theoretical
physics that is far beyond his years.
Biamonte is a member of UHs Honors College and has received support from
university-mentored research programs such as the Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship (SURF) and Provosts Undergraduate Research Fellowship
(PURS). Both SURF and PURS are administered through UHs Office of
Undergraduate Research.
Since arriving at UH, Mason has embraced everything that UH and the Honors
College have to offer. Hes also been an active contributor to the university and
the college, said Honors College dean William Monroe. We are all very proud
of him.
The scholarship program, established by the U.S. Congress in 1986 in honor of
former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater, awards scholarships to students pursuing
careers in science, engineering and mathematics. It is awarded to 300 college
sophomores and juniors each year.
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