DURHAM, N.C., May 5 -- North Carolina State University issued the following press release:

The NCState University Fellowships Office is pleased to announce that three third-year students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year.

Caitlyn Elliott, studying plant biology and biochemistry, Evan Budd, studying physics and mathematics, and Bryce Yang, studying computer science, were each selected as recipients.

Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, research career...