The Ohio House of Science and Engineering (OHSE) is proud to announce the graduation of the Class of 2025 from the Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship at Columbus campus! These outstanding seniors were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, and contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) community in a special ceremony.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the following COF graduate students:

• Aidan Okantey (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Ali Zatari (IBEO-Transfer, Biomedical Engineering)
• Alyssa Fairgrieve (INSW-Science, Biochemistry)
• Avery Zwayer (ESI-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Brock Albert (IBEO-Science, Molecular Genetics)
• Ella Langenderfer (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Faith Schrock (IBEO-Science, Molecular Genetics)
• Jack Scherner (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Jayden Ruiz (INSW-Science, Biochemistry)
• Jessica Molitor (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Joe Kimeu (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Jordyn Liegl (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Melvin Boontagarnon (INSW-Science, Biology)
• Natalie Chmura (EFC, Computer and Information Science)
• Olivia Maynard (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Summer Snell (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Victor Fawole (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)
• Walden Hart (EFC, Computer Science and Engineering)

Each COF scholar received a Certificate of Achievement presented in the presence of university associate deans Dr. David Tomasko, Dr. Meg Daly, and OHSE leadership. It was a proud and memorable celebration of the success of our COF scholars. We look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in the years ahead. Congratulations, COF Class of Spring 2025!