Recognition for Programs Making a Difference for Underrepresented Groups

Greensboro, N.C. (August 15, 2018) – UNC Greensboro (UNCG) today received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners were selected by INSIGHT Into Diversity based on efforts to inspire and encourage a new generation of young people to consider careers in STEM through mentoring, teaching, research, and successful programs and initiatives.

“We applaud the collaborative efforts of our faculty and staff at UNC Greensboro to create a strong community of scientists to foster student success,” said UNCG Provost Dana Dunn. “By recruiting students with high potential and surrounding them with formative research experiences and mentoring, our programs are having a measurable and positive impact.”

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected UNCG based on the success of The STAMPS (Science, Technology and Math Preparation Scholarships) Program. STAMPS provides scholarships of up to $4,000 per year for academically talented undergraduate students in the sciences.  The primary goal of the STAMPS program at UNCG is to provide financial and community support for undergraduate students who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy.

 

Here’s the link to the release:

https://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/national-stem-education-award/