05/29/2026
We’re proud to celebrate two outstanding Colorado State University Ph.D. students who have received the highly competitive P.E.O. Scholar Award, recognizing women whose research shows exceptional promise and impact.
Congratulations to Abigail R. Whittaker (Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources) and Delaney Worthington (Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology) on earning this prestigious $25,000 scholarship supporting doctoral research and leadership.
Abigail’s work examines how agro-pastoralist communities in Tanzania coexist with large predators amid climate and land-use change, with a focus on people centered conservation and community resilience.
Delaney’s research focuses on science communication and helping undergraduate researchers communicate complex public health topics with empathy, trust and accessibility.
Their work reflects the power of interdisciplinary research, mentorship and community impact and we are excited to see how they continue advancing their fields.
Please join us in congratulating Abigail and Delaney on this incredible achievement!