Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Student working in research lab

Each year, the Alyse Gray Parker Memorial Student Video Challenge encourages graduate and undergraduate students across the country to share their perspectives on federally funded basic scientific research, highlighting what it means to them and what it means to the nation. Visit our website to learn more about the contest.

This year, OUR Ambassador Hiruni Sumanasiri was the third place winner for undergraduate researchers.  

You can view Hiruni's entry: https://youtu.be/wadUZCBG8g0?si=zBc640Cog0hsF381