Soyoung Bae, a third-year graduate student in the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCBB) PhD Degree program, has been awarded the prestigious Stanford PULSE Scholarship for the Ultra-Fast X-ray Summer School (UXSS) in June 2024. The UXSS program, hosted by Stanford's PULSE Institute at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory, is renowned for its cutting-edge training in ultrafast (atto–femto second) X-ray science, and Soyoung’s selection is a testament to her exceptional research and potential in the field of structural biology. The award covered her lodging at the Stanford workshop, allowing her to participate in this highly esteemed program.

Soyoung’s research in the laboratory of Biology Professor Dean Tolan, where she employs sophisticated techniques such as X-ray crystallography and surface plasmon resonance, aligns perfectly with the innovative focus of UXSS. Her participation in this program will undoubtedly enhance her skills and knowledge, further advancing her impactful research on enzyme structure and function.