FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Science Foundation STEM Scholarship/ RICHMOND, VA (April 26, 2007) – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) sub-award with Virginia Commonwealth University from the National Science Foundation to host a scholarship/academic support program. The College has funds to support up to seven scholars per year at $2500 a year ($1250 per semester) for a four-year period including 2006-2007. The NSF Scholars this year are Leslie Fogg (Mathematics), Ryan Okoth (Computer Science), Christopher Scott Rudolph (Engineering), and Matthew Vinson (Engineering). Students must be in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or Computer Technology programs. The recipients of the awards must have a 2.7 or higher GPA, take a full-load of coursework, and participate in three hours per week in problem-solving activities in Math 173, Math 174, or Math 277. Dr. Roland Moore, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Science, partnered with VCU on the grant proposal. Dr. Gayle Childers, Assistant to the Dean, is coordinating the program and Mr. Randy Pittman is conducting the problem-solving sessions. For additional information or to apply to the program, contact Dr. Childers at GChilders@reynolds.edu or 523-5225. Serving over 17,000 students annually, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is the youngest and third largest of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The College operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan and Louisa.
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