Skylar Stolte, a Ph.D. candidate in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named a recipient of the UF Association for Academic Women’s (AAW) Emerging Scholar Award. Stolte conducts her research in the Smart Medical Informatics Learning and Evaluation (SMILE) Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Ruogu Fang.

The AAW Emerging Scholar Award recognizes outstanding graduate students at the University of Florida who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, impactful research and a commitment to community engagement. The award is supported by the UF President’s Office and is selected by the Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation Awards Committee.

The selection committee commended Stolte for the transformative potential of her dissertation work, as well as her dedication to outreach, mentorship and improving communities through research. Her publications, presentations and commitment to academic excellence distinguished her as a leader in her field.

Stolte will be honored at the AAW Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the UF Cancer Center.