MolES Student Spotlight: Daniel Mendoza

Daniel Mendoza standing in front of trees.

April 27, 2026

With a lifelong interest in scientific discovery and an array of interests, Molecular Engineering and Sciences (MolES) student Daniel Mendoza believes in fully embracing new ideas and opportunities.

In this Q&A, he shared a bit about his experience as a first-year PhD student within the University of Washington community and beyond.

Photo courtesy of Daniel Mendoza

Daniel Mendoza standing in front of cherry blossom trees.

Q: What is your hometown?
A: I’m originally from San Jose, California.

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