he Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award Program aims to fuel development of female STEM2D leaders and feed the STEM2D talent pipeline by awarding and sponsoring women at critical points in their careers, in each of the STEM2D disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design.
The goal of the program is to fuel the research passion of the awarded women and inspire career paths in their respective STEM2D fields. Johnson & Johnson looks to identify global women leading in both their research fields and leading as mentors, to be a vision for girls and other women in STEM2D.
By offering these awards, Johnson & Johnson hopes to play an influential role in STEM2D breakthroughs in the future.
WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program Update
Over the past six years, the WiSTEM2D Scholar’s program has been fortunate enough to advance the careers of brilliant women. Effective August 2023, we plan to restructure and realign our program, aiming to open applications in Q3 of 2024 to select a 2025 cohort. Therefore, we will not be opening our application portal this year. An announcement will be made once 2024-2025 plans are confirmed.
Our 2023 WiSTEM2D Scholar’s Program Winners
Be on the lookout later this year for a more detailed review of their research and accomplishments!
Science
Laura Baranello, Ph.D. Karolinska Institutet
Math
Amanda Mejia, Ph.D. Indiana University
Technology
Mahla Poudineh, Ph.D. University of Waterloo
Manufacturing
Ximin He, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles
Engineering
Haucheng Zhang, Ph.D. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Design
Laia Mogas-Soldevila, Ph.D. The University of Pennsylvania
Meet the Past WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program Winners
Each year, Johnson & Johnson selects outstanding women researchers from across the globe who are driving breakthroughs in STEM2D. See how some of our recent winners are using this critical funding.
Quantitative framework (numbers, quantities, shapes, abstract principles and problem solving) for describing the world.
Quantitative framework (numbers, quantities, shapes, abstract principles and problem solving) for describing the world.
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Creating something from raw materials by hand or
by machinery.
Creating something from raw materials by hand or
by machinery.
ON NOW
The practical application of science and math skills to everyday life.
The practical application of science and math skills to everyday life.
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Observing, studying and experimenting in an effort to better understand the natural world and how it works.
Observing, studying and experimenting in an effort to better understand the natural world and how it works.
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Science or knowledge put to practical use to solve problems, invent useful tools, envision new possibilities or establish meaningful connections between people and the world that surrounds them.
Science or knowledge put to practical use to solve problems, invent useful tools, envision new possibilities or establish meaningful connections between people and the world that surrounds them.
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A collaborative activity that results in better human experiences by uncovering unmet needs and championing meaningful relationships through user-friendly products, environments and systems.
A collaborative activity that results in better human experiences by uncovering unmet needs and championing meaningful relationships through user-friendly products, environments and systems.
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ScienceLaura Baranello, Ph.D.
MathAmanda Mejia, Ph.D.
TechnologyMahla Poudineh, Ph.D.
ManufacturingXimin He, Ph.D.
EngineeringHaucheng Zhang, Ph.D.
DesignLaia Mogas-Soldevila, Ph.D.
Quantitative framework (numbers, quantities, shapes, abstract principles and problem solving) for describing the world.Quantitative framework (numbers, quantities, shapes, abstract principles and problem solving) for describing the world.
Creating something from raw materials by hand or by machinery.Creating something from raw materials by hand or by machinery.
The practical application of science and math skills to everyday life.The practical application of science and math skills to everyday life.
Observing, studying and experimenting in an effort to better understand the natural world and how it works.Observing, studying and experimenting in an effort to better understand the natural world and how it works.
Science or knowledge put to practical use to solve problems, invent useful tools, envision new possibilities or establish meaningful connections between people and the world that surrounds them.Science or knowledge put to practical use to solve problems, invent useful tools, envision new possibilities or establish meaningful connections between people and the world that surrounds them.
A collaborative activity that results in better human experiences by uncovering unmet needs and championing meaningful relationships through user-friendly products, environments and systems.A collaborative activity that results in better human experiences by uncovering unmet needs and championing meaningful relationships through user-friendly products, environments and systems.
