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

ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts
Earlier this month, as 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students Madelynn Hamm, Vanessa Gardiner and Aja Laun pieced together the slides for their ACE Festival presentation, they received some exciting news. The Smithsonian Institute ... read more about ACE Festival celebrates scholarly research, creative arts

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ launches STEM Mentorship Program, senior engineers prepare to enter workforce
Fall 2022 marked the beginning of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s STEM Mentorship Program, which pairs 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students with community-based, professional mentors in their fields. The program currently has 10 student-mentor pairs, ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ launches STEM Mentorship Program, senior engineers prepare to enter workforce

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

Biochemistry alum pursues grad studies at ‘Salmon University’
Braden Herman ‘18 was planning to go to med school, but then he fell into addiction – with fly fishing. He’d grown up pole fishing around Fort Defiance, Virginia, but a ... read more about Biochemistry alum pursues grad studies at ‘Salmon University’

Annual Spring STEM Celebration features pizza, posters and trivia with profs in the renovated Suter Science Center
In conducting research, Sam Stoner says he’s learned diligence, time management, and patience – all qualities that the environmental sustainability major and business administration minor says will pay off as ... read more about Annual Spring STEM Celebration features pizza, posters and trivia with profs in the renovated Suter Science Center

Music teacher uses music-mixing technology to engage young DJs in STEM learning
Before classes begin at Smithland Elementary School in Harrisonburg each morning, beeps, beats and bass can be heard from Perry Shank’s music room. His students are learning the art of ... read more about Music teacher uses music-mixing technology to engage young DJs in STEM learning
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ STEM student interview – Phillip Martin
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ student Phillip Martin shares about being a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) major and participating in the Summer Bridge program. ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ STEM student interview – Phillip Martin
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ STEM student interview – Karla Martin
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ student Karla Martin shares about being a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) major and participating in the Summer Bridge program. ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ STEM student interview – Karla Martin