From an early age, Next Innovation Scholar Lily Stewart had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and an affinity for literary nonfiction and science books.
Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, a minor in biology and a certificate in medical humanities, Stewart stands poised to illuminate a path forward to positive change through her written word. She heads to Boston this fall to pursue a master's degree in science writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Stewart was the sole humanities student in 2021, when she became part of the first cohort of the NEXT Innovation Scholars (NIS) program, a transdisciplinary cohort-based learning experience designed to cultivate collaborative learning, foster creative thinking and enhance problem-solving skills. The program offers financial support to participating students through scholarships for undergraduate tuition and supplemental educational experiences.
