05/05/2026
We are proud to announce that Kaydence Howes and Angel Hafford, both Caribou Tech Health and Medical Sciences and Bridge Academy Maine students from Ashland High School, have been selected for the prestigious Vanderbilt Medical Research Center Aspirnaut Program - a highly competitive 6-week summer internship held on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.
This selective program chooses just 20 research assistants from across the nation each summer, making this an incredible achievement for both students.
Kaydence has officially submitted her commitment form and has secured her travel arrangements for later this month. She is excited to attend the program this summer, where she will gain hands-on experience in medical research. Previous Aspirnaut Research Assistants have been awarded full tuition scholarships to top universities in the state of Maine.
Angel, while honored to be selected, has made the thoughtful decision to focus on working and taking college classes this summer to further strengthen her path toward acceptance into the college of her choice.
We are incredibly proud of both Kaydence and Angel for earning this opportunity and for the dedication and determination they continue to demonstrate in pursuit of their goals. Your futures are bright! 🌟
