Physics major Michael Polania ’25 was named a 2024–2025 Goldwater Scholar, the most prestigious national designation for undergraduate mathematics, science, and engineering students. Out of 1,353 faculty-nominated sophomores and juniors from 446 academic institutions nationwide, only 438 students received the Goldwater Scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. The award offers up to $7,500 per year…