Griffith, whose mentor is chemistry Professor Dennis Peters, will receive funding for his junior and senior years. A chemistry and geological sciences major, he is also earning a certificate in IU's Liberal Arts and Management Program. Griffith is a member of the IU Science, Technology and Research Scholars Program (IU STARS). He is a graduate of Blue River Valley Jr./Sr. High School in Moreland, Ind., and plans to earn a Ph.D. in physics or mathematical physics. His eventual goals are to conduct research in quantum field theory or elementary particles and teach at the university level.