Eleanor Quirk - Mason Fellowship
We are excited to share that Eleanor Quirk has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Mason Fellowship. The impressive pool of nominations for this fellowship reflects the commitment of our Chemical Engineering students to fostering an enriching environment for education and research within our department and institution.
The Mason Fellowship, funded by the Mason Lectureship Fund, provides a three-quarter fellowship that covers the student's stipend at the SGF level and tuition. This honor is granted to a graduate student who has shown exceptional leadership within the student body and who has gone above and beyond in their studies and research to serve the department. It recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to both the department and the graduate student community.
Eleanor has served as the President of the Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Action Committee (GSAC) for two years. In addition to her leadership within the department, she is actively involved in science outreach through the Stanford Polymer Collective (SPC). There, she has led volunteers in interactive polymer engineering activities at the annual Bay Area Pasifika STEM Fair, organized by PIEFEST (Pacific Islanders Encouraging Fun, Engineering, Science, & Technology).
Here are some excerpts from the nominations we received that highlight Eleanor's remarkable contributions:
“I wholeheartedly nominate Eleanor Quirk for the 2025 Mason Fellowship. Eleanor is incredibly community-minded and, in my view, unquestionably the most deserving student for this award.”
“Eleanor is the definition of going above and beyond for the department. She is someone who is willing to sacrifice her own time and for the sake of others and the greater good whenever she is asked. As the GSAC president, she does an exemplary job of making sure everyone is always accounted for and all department related-events happen and go smoothly.”
“Notably, as president of GSAC, Eleanor has endeavored to intentionally build community, taking care to always consider student perspectives with grace and kindness. Eleanor has gone above and beyond in service to the department.”
Eleanor “demonstrated remarkable dedication and a genuine passion for supporting others. Eleanor embraced the challenges of her role, recognizing the capstone course's critical importance in shaping undergraduates' experiences.”
Eleanor’s “guidance helped me navigate the complexities of working in a lab and played an essential role in shaping my academic trajectory. Her mentorship allowed me to gain confidence in my abilities and develop critical research skills.”
