On September 28, the MacArthur Foundation announced the recipients of the 2021 Fellowship Grant (sometimes referred to as the “Genius” grant) and a Durham Tech alum is among the 25 individuals “who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction.”

Awardees receive an unrestricted $625,000 to further their pursuits. 

Read on to learn more about the fascinating research from the Durham Tech alum winner and see what materials we have from these visionaries.