Meet the 52nd class of Thomas J. Watson Fellows and 21st class of Jeannette K. Watson Fellows.

Watson expands vision.

The Watson Foundation expands the vision and develops the potential of remarkable students.

Our Fellows

We encourage fellows to create personal pathways -- then support their journey.

Regina Joseph

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 1987

Wadzanai Motsi

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2013

Drake LeBrun

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2012

Oscar Baez

Thomas J. Watson Fellow 2008

Kamelia Kilawan

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2014

Reggie Thomas

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2007

MaryBeth Apriceno

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2012

Lincoln Ajoku

Jeannette K. Watson Fellow 2003

Watson News

October 21, 2020

Sumathi Sivapalasingam, 1990 Watson Fellow, is medical lead on Regeneron's Ebola and COVID-19 therapeutics.

Sumathi is the senior medical director at Regeneron, a NY-based biotech firm. The FDA has recently approved of Regeneron's Ebola treatment, Inmazeb, which Sumathi led in her capacity as senior medical director of early clinical development and experimental sciences. Her Watson Fellowship focused on health care systems in India and Sri Lanka.

October 8, 2020

Auyon Mukharji, 2007 Watson Fellow, releases new album with folk quartet, Darlingside

Auyon Mukharji is a singer, songwriter, and mandolin player for Boston indie folk darling, Darlingside. The band released their fourth album, “Fish Pond Fish,” to critical acclaim last week. Auyon's Watson focused on self-expression in folk music in Ireland, Turkey, and Brazil.

September 17, 2020

Design for America joins the Watson Foundation

Design for America (DFA), the national social impact network started at Northwestern University instills community, encourages creativity, and builds students' leadership capacity.

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Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

A year of independent, purposeful exploration.

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Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship

Internships, mentorship, community, and growth.

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Watson expands vision.

The Watson Foundation expands the vision and develops the potential of remarkable students.

Our Fellows

Regina Joseph

Wadzanai Motsi

Drake LeBrun

Oscar Baez

Kamelia Kilawan

Reggie Thomas

MaryBeth Apriceno

Lincoln Ajoku

Watson News

October 21, 2020

Sumathi Sivapalasingam, 1990 Watson Fellow, is medical lead on Regeneron's Ebola and COVID-19 therapeutics.

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October 8, 2020

Auyon Mukharji, 2007 Watson Fellow, releases new album with folk quartet, Darlingside

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September 17, 2020

Design for America joins the Watson Foundation

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Our Programs

Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship