Scholarships available for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students
09/29/2011The scholarship recipients will work together and receive additional support services including tutoring, advising, and assistance from faculty mentors. They will also have opportunities to participate in service learning and undergraduate research projects.
“As educators, we know these kind of services keep students in school and motivate them to achieve in math and science. We’re investing in these students. They are our future,” Burnett said.
The grant aims to encourage more students to select college majors in and pursue careers in biology, chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, and physics.
Nationwide, there are concerns about the limited supply of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics trained workers. A July report from the U.S. Commerce Department illustrated the importance of educated STEM workers to the economy. It showed job growth in STEM fields and higher wages for those with STEM degrees.
Students eligible to receive the scholarships are those who are: experiencing financial challenges to attend college; maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better; planning to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, and math; and who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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STEM at Edmonds College | www.edmonds.edu/stem
A hub of science, technology, engineering, and math training in its community, Edmonds College has received 18 National Science Foundation grants. The college houses the National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education, which provides curriculum resources for materials technology nationwide, and an advanced technology lab, and operate the Washington Aerospace Training and Resource Center. It offers undergraduate science research projects and community events aimed at increasing interest in science studies. The college works to increase the numbers of women and underrepresented minorities studying science in programs such as our Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Center and STEM scholarships.