Alessia Revelli ’27, a mathematics and data science double major from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, was awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to support her study-abroad program at the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy.

“I was really drawn to Gilman’s mission of cultural exchange,” Revelli said. “I appreciate that Gilman emphasizes bringing lessons home and I want to what I learn not just for myself, but to help other students see that studying abroad is possible for them too.”

The Gilman Scholarship is a merit-based program funded by Congress that supports American undergraduates in gaining skills vital to the nation’s security and economic strength through immersive experiences with other languages and cultures. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and recipients of a Pell Grant, a federal need-based aid program.

Following graduation, Revelli plans to pursue a career in STEM research with the goal of working at NASA. This summer, she will intern with Barrios Technology at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where she will gain hands-on experience applying mathematics and data science in a real-world research environment.

“Studying abroad will strengthen the analytical, intercultural and problem-solving skills essential for my long-term goal of working as a NASA researcher in mathematics and data science,” Revelli said. “Working with peers from diverse backgrounds, academically and culturally, will prepare me for the international, interdisciplinary collaborations that define STEM research today.”