Two Washington State University Tri-Cities undergraduate students were among 36 across the WSU system who received a cumulative $56,000 in fellowships to support their research in the next school year. 

Miguel Palomino and Diego Rangel Monroy, who are both studying computer science, mathematics and engineering, each received an Office of Undergraduate Research Fellowship, according to a release. Each will receive about $1,500 to support their work with a mentor researcher during the 2025-26 academic school year. 

“Our ability to present these awards endorses each student’s interest in exploring projects and topics in their field and also helps each student to meet their financial obligations and still devote time to their research,” said Jeremy Lessmann, director of the WSU Office of Undergraduate Research, in a statement. 

The Office of Undergraduate Research awards six types of fellowships. Established by individuals, foundations and private companies, they support student research across academic disciplines from renewable energy and other STEM fields to the arts and humanities.