Chemical Engineer Aiming for Space | Lawrence News

Arthur Benson, a chemical engineering whiz at the University of Kansas, just earned the prestigious 2026-2027 Astronaut Scholarship — a nod from the Mercury 7 crew itself. Double majoring in data science and minoring in music, he’s laser-focused on hybrid energy storage systems and a PhD. Beyond the cash, this scholarship unlocks access to astronauts, industry leaders, and a lifelong network — plus a VIP pass to the Innovators Symposium. Already publishing research on refrigerants and hydrogen tech, Benson’s got a Barry Goldwater under his belt too. This is more than a win — it’s a rocket boost for the next generation of space-age innovators. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b75a0faeaf0e110