The department of computer and information science (CIS) in the School of Engineering and Applied Science announced the 2018 J.P. Eckert Master’s Fellowships, which provide outstanding master’s students who are US citizens or US permanent residents $10,000 toward tuition. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide financial support to master’s students and to advance Penn’s interest in promoting student body diversity. This year’s recipients are:

Erin Goldberg (Computer Graphics and Game Technology)

Stephanie Goldberg (Computer Graphics and Game Technology)

Shalmali Joshi (Embedded Systems)

Ada Li (Data Science)

Edidiong Okon (Computer and Information Science)

Tierra Sharae (Computer and Information Technology)

Rosalind Shinkle (Robotics)

During the year, students will have the opportunity to participate in various recruitment and outreach activities and will provide crucial insight and feedback to the department.