Caden McCollum

Student Ambassador

Hometown: Fairfield, Ohio
Class: 2027
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Minor: Computer Science

Research done at Miami University:

I have developed novel models in quantum information science with Dr. Imran Mirza, contributed to the realization of a Brownian ratchet (a kind of nanoscopic machine) with Dr. Samir Bali, and collected spectroscopic data of gaseous lithium dimers with Dr. Burçin Bayram.

Other achievements at Miami University:

• President's List
• Commendation in Undergraduate Research
• Prodesse Scholars Program
• Undergraduate Summer Scholars
• Army Educational Outreach Program Apprenticeship
• Alternative Spring Break, Trip Manager
• Supplemental Instruction Leader for first-year physics
• Scholar Leaders Environment and Sustainability Cluster Advisor
• 2025 Goldwater Scholar
• Miami University Audubon Society, Treasurer

Interests and Hobbies:

• Photography
• Storm chasing
• Birding
• Programming
• Reading
• Hiking
• Physics!