Lindsay Forrette is the 2010–2011 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship recipient at UNE

Lindsay Forrette is one of this year's 300 nationally awarded Goldwater Scholarship recipients.  She is currently a sophomore studying animal behavior in the Department of Psychology, and has been actively doing research with Teresa Dzieweczynski since the third week of her freshman year at UNE.  She has co-authored one published scientific research article in current zoology, and two additional articles which are currently under review.

The purpose of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, as stated in the enabling legislation, is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by the United States Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The creation of this program pays tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision of Senator Goldwater and establishes in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.