On Friday, September 20, 2024, Angela Zhan met with Governor Spencer Cox, where she was presented with a formal recognition letter in honor of her selection as a 2024 Research Science Institute (RSI) Scholar. During the meeting, Angela shared insights from her experiences at RSI and discussed her research on Parkinson's disease. She also introduced Governor Cox to YouthSTEM (youthstem.org), a national nonprofit organization she founded to promote STEM education among young students. Angela expressed her gratitude for the funding support provided by the Utah STEM Action Center, which will help further the mission of YouthSTEM.