In a news report on Thursday morning, WHSV-TV3 highlighted the $2 million grant awarded to 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ by the National Science Foundation. This grant, one of the largest in 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's history, will fund annual scholarships for 23 high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors over the next six years, along with mentoring, tutoring and other support services.
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$2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ
A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, tutoring and other support services for high-achieving, income-eligible STEM majors at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ. The grant, awarded through the NSF’s ... read more about $2M NSF grant creates access, belonging for STEM majors at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ

STEM Student Symposium highlights summer research, internships
From internships in large production facilities and laboratories to fieldwork in Hawaii, nine 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students gave fellow students, professors and the campus community a snapshot of their summer ... read more about STEM Student Symposium highlights summer research, internships

Biomed grad begins osteopathic medicine residency
One of the things that most motivates Vincent Morra MS ’15 (biomedicine) is interpersonal connection. It’s what first attracted him to the field of osteopathic medicine, and what told him ... read more about Biomed grad begins osteopathic medicine residency

Student-scientists receive 2021 summer research grants
Seven 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students heading to careers in science and medicine have earned funding for summer research, provided by the Kauffman-Miller Research Awards and the CT Assist Summer Experiential Learning Program. ... read more about Student-scientists receive 2021 summer research grants

91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s new National Science Foundation-funded scholarship program preps STEM teachers for 21st century classrooms
Teacher education majors at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ who are preparing for careers teaching in the STEM fields will soon have access to new scholarship funds. 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ is the recipient of ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s new National Science Foundation-funded scholarship program preps STEM teachers for 21st century classrooms

MS in biomedicine candidates present original research
On December 5, 12 graduate students in 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s MS in Biomedicine program defended their original research in a virtual oral presentation. Their work ranged from laboratory experiments with ... read more about MS in biomedicine candidates present original research

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s free summer course ‘Imagining the Future after COVID-19’ open to all
What will a post-pandemic world look like? How is COVID-19 affecting each of us differently, and what are our responsibilities to one another in the face of those disparities? What ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s free summer course ‘Imagining the Future after COVID-19’ open to all

MS in biomedicine candidates defend original research
From laboratory experiments to quantitative research gathered on campus and in communities far away — 12 graduate students in 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s MS in Biomedicine program participated in an oral ... read more about MS in biomedicine candidates defend original research

STEM Student Research Symposium features birds and invasive species, Parkinson’s disease, agroforestry and more
Eleven 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students and graduates presented at the annual fall STEM Student Research and Internship Symposium. Three students were selected for the National Science Foundation and its Research ... read more about STEM Student Research Symposium features birds and invasive species, Parkinson’s disease, agroforestry and more