Scholarship recipient hopes to pass on passion for reading | News | University of North Texas

Donors Byron Killen, far left, and Jan Killen, far right, pose with UNT senior Atticus Shaskan, middle, at the College of Education scholarship banquet Oct. 24. Shaskan received four scholarships from the College of Education to help him pay for his last year of school. Photo credit: DuranPhotography.com.

DENTON (UNT), Texas - As a high school student, Atticus Shaskan was captivated by classics like The Great Gatsby, 1984 and Flowers for Algernon.

Now a senior at the University of North Texas, Shaskan is pursuing a degree in education in hopes of helping other high school students develop the same love of reading his teachers gave him.

Shaskan was recently awarded four scholarships from the College of Education to help pay for his last year of school. Without the scholarships, Shaskan said he might not have been able complete his education.

"My highest hope for my future students is that they become independently interested in reading," said Shaskan, 22, who graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst. "Reading can be a lifelong pursuit, and it can bestow incredible benefits on us."

The College of Education handed out roughly $150,000 in scholarships to 131 students, including Shaskan, who spoke at the college's annual scholarship banquet Oct. 24 (Thursday) at Apogee Stadium. The banquet was sponsored by Verizon.

Byron Killen, a longtime donor to the college, also spoke at the banquet. Killen and his wife, Jan, created the Bessie and Joe Killen Education Scholarship, intended for full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education and seeking teacher certification.

To learn more about how philanthropic support is transforming UNT or to make a gift, visit http://giving.unt.edu.

About UNT's College of Education

UNT's College of Education prepares students to contribute to the advancement of education, health and human development. Founded in 1890 as a teacher's training college, UNT now enrolls more than 4,000 students in the College of Education and certifies about 1,000 teachers a year - making it the largest producer of new teachers in the north Texas region.

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Campus Voices: Suma Datta | TAMUtimes

Many of you read that we recently lost one of our original Mercury Seven astronauts and national Space heroes, Scott Carpenter, who was also one of the founders and ongoing supporters of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Since 1986, ASF has awarded more than $3.7 million in scholarships and now awards 28 scholarships annually of $10,000 each to outstanding college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in science and technology fields. These scholarships go to a select group of institutions that include MIT, Georgia Tech, and others, as well as Texas A&M, based on these institutions' initiative, creativity, and excellence in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering.

For the first time in its history, AFS has awarded two scholarships to the same institution in a single award year-Texas A&M University. I am thrilled to congratulate both of our outstanding nominees, and winners, on this honor: Dillon Amaya '14, majoring in meteorology and Amanda Couch '14, majoring in electrical engineering. One is already a gifted scientist and the other, a gifted engineer. Both have demonstrated a passion for solving complex research problems.

Dillon Amaya says he had a love of science from childhood and a curiosity to "understand how the world works." By the time he arrived at Texas A&M, he knew he wanted a hands-on approach to his field and was inspired to focus on understanding, predicting, and publicizing the immense implications of global climate change. His drive and curiosity to explain the future by investigating the past began in an Oceanography research laboratory on campus that led him to an internship in Alaska, then out onto the open ocean on a research vessel. Last year, Dillon presented his research and defended his work at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union.

Amanda Couch's childhood dreams of superpowers and Space battles have matured into a fascination with communication-both in Space and to local communities, to inspire others with the enormous potential of applied electronics. Her journey has taken her from the Texas A&M Electromagnetics and Microwaves Laboratory to high school engineering summer camps and an internship with Boeing. Currently she is developing a reconfigurable antenna and measurement system for educational purposes, intended for use in a high school physics or engineering setting, and presented on her work last year at a symposium of the Institute of Electronics and Electronics Engineers.

Both of these exceptional students have combined intellectual drive and talent with unique opportunities for undergraduate research at Texas A&M, and found a lifetime calling, one that we hope will lead them to become established as visionaries of their fields and improve the world for all of us. Both will be recognized for these accomplishments next week with their scholarship presentations from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

The program will be an occasion to hear from one of our leaders in the Space industry, Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, a veteran of four space shuttle missions that included the first assembly mission for the International Space Station. (If you haven't seen the movie Gravity yet, I encourage you to do so and then come to hear from someone who has actually been in Space!) The program is open to the campus community and public, and is free of charge, thanks to sponsorship by the ASF, Honors and Undergraduate Research, and the Office of the Provost.

Programs like this bring to the forefront the academic scholarship of our students and the value of opportunities for them at an institution like ours through internships, international experiences, research with renowned faculty, and service to the community at large.

I hope you will join me on October 28!

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John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Funds Scholarships to Assist Deserving University Students

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - For the ninth consecutive year, the John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation has pledged $50,000 to fund scholarships to deserving students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

"The Kenedy Memorial Foundation has had an immense impact on the lives of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi," said University President/CEO Dr. Flavius Killebrew. "Their consistent support to further education sets off a domino effect of progress for South Texas."

The 2013-2014 Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship will benefit full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. To be eligible for the scholarships, recipients from the South Texas area must have a cumulative 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need.

"Receiving the Kenedy Foundation Scholarship is a key component to my future success," said Jacquelyn Vaught, a Kenedy Memorial Scholarship recipient. "And, after having received the scholarship, I am confident that upon graduation I will be capable of teaching to the best of my ability, which would have only been possible with this financial assistance."

Since 2007, more than 240 students have been recipients of the Kenedy Memorial Foundation Scholarship. Each year, a Kenedy Memorial Foundation scholarship luncheon is held on campus giving honors students who receive Kenedy Memorial Foundation scholarships the opportunity to meet Kenedy Foundation members and to thank them for their generosity.

The Kenedy Memorial Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes. Founded in 1961 by Sarita Kenedy East, granddaughter of Mifflin Kenedy and Petra Vela Kenedy, the Foundation has donated more than $200 million to charitable causes and organizations in Texas. In South Texas, where the majority of its contributions have been made, the Foundation is one of the major charity contributors.

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Graduate Assistant - Deer/Vegetation Interactions: Texas

Agency

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Location

Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Research on 2 private ranches.

Job Category

Graduate Assistantships

website

http://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu

Salary

$1,400/month for M. S. students or $1,600/month for Ph. D. students plus benefits (medical package has a 90 day waiting period).

Start Date

01/01/2014

Last Date to Apply

10/01/2013

Description

Vegetation responses to high deer densities in semiarid environments are poorly understood compared to the more humid environments of northern and eastern North America. We are seeking M. S. and Ph. D. students to conduct research on plant responses to a range of white-tailed deer population densities. The successful applicants will work as part of a team of graduate students, research associates, and undergraduate assistants involved in a large, collaborative research project under the supervision of Drs. Charles DeYoung, David Hewitt, and Timothy Fulbright. The research is based on a recently completed 10-year-long project on the Comanche and Faith Ranches. Successful applicants will be expected to live in housing provided at the study areas in addition to spending time on campus. Portions of the research will be used by the successful applicants for theses or dissertations. Successful applicants will be expected to publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and present papers at scientific meetings.

Qualifications

B. S. (M. S. for Ph. D candidates) in ecology, wildlife science, range science, range management, biology, or closely related fields. A strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, ability to work independently and as a productive member of a research team, and ability to work under adverse field conditions (hot humid South Texas environment) are essential. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and conduct field research. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and competitive GRE scores (application package must include GRE scores). Send a cover letter stating that you are interested in the deer and vegetation interaction assistantship. Include your career goals, resume/CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and have 3 references send letters or e-mails (preferable) to: Dr. Timothy E. Fulbright; Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; 700 University Blvd, MSC 218; Kingsville, TX 78363; 361/593-3714; email: timothy.fulbright@tamuk.edu

Contact Person

Tim Fulbright

Contact Phone

361-593-3714

Contact eMail

timothy.fulbright@tamuk.edu

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$262,000 Grant to Help Denver Students Succeed at UNC

The Denver Scholarship Foundation recently received a multi-year, $262,000 grant from TG, a Texas nonprofit, to greatly expand student support services for its scholarship recipients, with most of the funding designated for students attending the University of Northern Colorado.

The TG grant will build on dramatic success achieved under a similar pilot program operated by the Denver Scholarship Foundation and Colorado State University - Pueblo, where 78 percent of first-year students returned to the campus for their second year of college last year, compared to 52 percent before the pilot program began.

Currently at UNC, 62 percent of first-year DSF Scholars return to the campus for their second year of college. With support from the TG grant, DSF aims to increase the success rate to 87 percent, including students who may choose to transfer to a different college after their first year.

"DSF has thoughtfully designed a strategy that strengthens the network of support for students," said Jacob Fraire, TG's vice president for student and institutional success. "We believe this approach has the potential to inform other partnerships between nonprofits and higher education institutions, and that it will ultimately result in higher levels of educational attainment - especially for students from low-income backgrounds."

The Denver Scholarship Foundation provides college advice, scholarships and ongoing support to Denver Public Schools graduates to help them earn a college or technical school degree. About 80 percent of DSF Scholars come from low-income families and 75 percent of them are among the first generation in their family to attend college.

DSF and UNC expect that 500 seniors in Denver Public Schools will consider applying to UNC in the coming school year. The grant will fund campus tours and advising services on admissions and financial aid to help the students better understand if the campus if a good fit for them. The grant will also provide support services, including mentoring, tutoring and community building activities for approximately 80 first-year students as well as other students with fewer than 30 credits at UNC.

"We will now be able to offer our services more intensively, especially to first-year students as they transition to college," said UNC's DSF academic coach Adam Alirez, who has advised and mentored scholars since 2008. "We know that the first year is critical in helping them make connections and stay focused academically so they persist."

"This grant will allow DSF and UNC to surround our scholarship recipients with support services to help them succeed in college and graduate," said Nate Easley, DSF Executive Director. "We'll work closely with our partners at UNC to ensure that our students quickly become part of the campus community, connect with resources that can help them succeed academically and socially, and get the help they need if their grades start to slip."

The National College Access Network, which last year awarded the Denver Scholarship Foundation's founders with the prestigious Champion of College Access award, lauded the college completion partnership between DSF, TG and UNC.

"We congratulate DSF on this award from TG to support students through college completion. Partnerships with institutions of higher education deepen our programs' work across the access-to-success continuum," said Kim Cook, Executive Director of the National College Access Network (NCAN).

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TG: TG is a nonprofit organization based in Round Rock, Texas, that offers resources to help students and families plan and prepare for college, learn the basics of money management, and repay their federal student loans. For more information, visit www.TG.org.

Denver Scholarship Foundation: The Denver Scholarship Foundation makes college possible for thousands of Denver students each year. It is a nonprofit organization that provides proactive college advice inside DPS high schools, scholarships to low- and middle-income students, and support services on college campuses to help students earn college and technical school degrees. Visit www.denverscholarship.org.

University of Northern Colorado: The University of Northern Colorado, the state's premier student-centered university since 1889, has more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying in a broad array of programs in education, the arts, sciences, humanities and business. The UNC experience combines a solid liberal arts foundation, relevant professional coursework, innovative technology and real-world experiences to prepare students for a life of learning. Visit www.unco.edu for more information.

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Stephanie Knight Named New Associate Dean

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-Stephanie Knight, professor of education (educational psychology), has been named the College of Education's new associate dean for undergraduate and graduate studies.

"I am very excited about the opportunity to work with the outstanding faculty, students, staff and administrators in the College of Education in my new role as associate dean," said Knight. "The quantity and quality of college and departmental innovative activities and accomplishments are very impressive. I am looking forward to being a part of such a stimulating environment."

In her new role, Knight said she is eager to provide leadership in an era of unprecedented challenges in education, such as rapid technology changes, shrinking resources and standards-based assessment and accountability.

"If we view these challenges as opportunities for improvement, we can make an impact on K-16 education," said Knight. "I see the College of Education meeting current challenges through leadership in three areas: educational innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and diversity, and research and assessment. I hope that I can help provide a framework in the college to set and accomplish ambitious goals in these areas."

Throughout her career, Knight offered leadership to numerous higher education groups, including as director of the Center for Collaborative Learning Communities at Texas A&M University (TAMU) and as the executive director of the Houston School-University Research Collaborative, a consortium of eight urban school districts and regional service centers and the University of Houston. She also served as associate director of research into practice for the National Science Foundation Information Technology in Science Center for Teaching and Learning.

Knight has received several recognitions for her performance and scholarship, including the University Distinguished Teaching Award, an endowed chair in urban education, and an appointment as a university faculty fellow, all at TAMU.

In 2009, Knight came to Penn State where she joined the educational psychology, counseling, and special education department in the College of Education where she teaches courses in educational psychology and effective teaching.

Her research interests include classroom processes and learning environment, professional development and teacher education particularly in adverse settings. She has numerous books, book chapters, journal articles and conference presentations in these areas.

Knight currently serves as the lead editor for the "Journal of Teacher Education" and was previously co-editor of the "American Educational Research Journal."

She received her doctorate from the University of Houston and her master's degree from Lehigh University.

Knight replaced outgoing associate dean, Jacqueline Edmondson, who became the new associate vice president and associate dean for undergraduate education at Penn State.

--by Kevin Sliman (September 2013)

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Doctor of Nursing Science

Degree Information

Current Student Information

About the Doctor of Nursing Science Degree

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is a clinical doctoral program for advanced practice registered nurses, such as nurse practitioners (NPs) or clinical nurse specialists(CNSs) who are looking to further their education. An alternative to researched-focused doctoral programs, the DNP builds upon a traditional master's program by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems leadership, in addition to other key areas. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Advanced Education Nursing Grant, the DNP program prepares nurse leaders to become clinical scholars, health care and policy leaders and evidence-based practice experts, as well as informatics and quality improvement leaders.

Residency requirements: Due to federal regulations from the Department of Education, the College of Nursing currently accepts applications for its online master's and doctoral degree programs from residents of the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

Scholarship Opportunities

Terminal Behaviors

• The effective verbal articulation of knowledge and its application


• Use science-based theories and concepts to:
  
  • Determine the nature and significance of health and health care delivery phenomena
  
  
  • Describe the actions and advanced strategies to enhance, alleviate and ameliorate health and health care delivery phenomena as appropriate
  
  
  • Evaluate outcomes
  
  


• Develop and evaluate care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations based on scientific findings in nursing and other clinical sciences, as well as organizational, political and economic sciences.


• Design, direct and evaluate quality improvement methodologies to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered care.


• Provide leadership in the evaluation and resolution of ethical and legal issues within healthcare systems relating to the use of information, information technology, communication networks and patient care technology.

• Advocate for social justice, equity and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.


• Use conceptual and analytical skills in evaluating the links among practice, organizational, population, fiscal and policy issues.

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Senior nursing student receives national award

Senior nursing student receives national award

Kayla Albright has always had a passion for helping others.

The senior nursing major plans to use her passion and learning experience at Georgia College to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

"I never really decided to be a nurse. It just came natural to me," said Albright. "Right now, I am an extern at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in the intensive care unit (ICU). My goal is to continue to do that same kind of work when I graduate."

Albright's dedication and commitment to her future profession has earned her national recognition from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).

She received a full scholarship to participate in the 27annual APNA Conference in San Antonio, Texas in October.

"My professor Dr. Flor Culpa-Bondal recommended me for the scholarship and encouraged me to apply," she said. "Only 15 students from across the country were chosen for the APNA Board of Directors Student Scholarships, so I feel very honored and proud that I, as a student from Georgia College, will be involved in such an intensive learning opportunity."

The award was based on three essays Albright wrote focusing on psychiatric nursing skills and competencies in the community and medical-surgical setting.

Her scholarship includes an all expenses paid trip to the conference, one-year membership to APNA and the experience of co-moderating at least one session during the conference.

"Kayla was nominated because she is a leader and is compassionate about psychiatric care in the community," said Culpa-Bondal. "Her passion and leadership skills stem from her open-mindedness and tolerance of diversity. Her love for adventure, two study abroad trips and mission trip experience provides her with a rich and well-rounded perspective and approach to nursing."

Albright hopes this will give her a new perspective on psychiatric nursing and more training to prepare her to care for patients.

"Some nurses have only a little experience caring for psychiatric patients," said Albright. "I think this experience will make me a more knowledgeable nurse as I begin my career."

Founded in 1986, APNA has grown to be the largest professional membership organization committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing, wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA membership totals more than 9,000 psychiatric mental health nurses from all over the world.

For more information, visit apna.org.

To learn more about Georgia College's nursing program, visit the School of Nursing website.

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Texas State, Tokyo Electron team for engineering scholarship initiative

Posted by Jayme Blaschke
University News Service
September 4, 2013

Tokyo Electron has partnered with Texas State University to launch of the new SPARK initiative, an effort to spark and sustain early interest shown by academically talented students from diverse backgrounds.

SPARK, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a scholarship and academic enrichment program designed to inspire, support and empower undergraduates majoring in engineering, technology, computer science and mathematics, who have demonstrated financial need.

For more than a decade, Tokyo Electron has partnered with Texas State College of Science and Engineering to expand opportunities for students in the Central Texas area.

In 2012, Texas State received a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to help fund SPARK, a proposal initially put forth by Clara Novoa, Ingram School of Engineering; Susan Romanella, College of Science and Engineering; Anne Ngu, Department of Computer Science; and Reiko Graham, Department of Psychology. The SPARK group is comprised of 18 first-year students (14 female and four male) who receive $10,000 scholarships for up to three years. They live, learn and interact in a shared residential setting that integrates community building, mentoring and academic enrichment. Tokyo Electron provided experienced industry professionals as mentors for a SPARK kick-off event. The company also facilitated a focus group with the SPARK students, discussing barriers to completing degrees in engineering, technology, computer science and mathematics. Tokyo Electron will continue to be a key corporate leader in the SPARK program at Texas State, providing internships, job shadowing, plant tours and mentoring.

"Participating in Texas State's SPARK initiative is a natural extension of our ongoing engagement with the university," said Kevin Chasey, senior vice president, Field Solutions for Tokyo Electron America, Inc. "Tokyo Electron strives to sustain a culture of commitment to corporate social responsibility, giving back to the communities in which we live and work in the areas of environmental sustainability, arts and culture, health and human services, and education. Participating in SPARK will allow our employees to become engaged with students who share common goals and interests, while furthering our corporate mission to improve math and science education."

By establishing a community of strong role models and peers, SPARK will contribute to a solid foundation for career preparedness at local, state and national levels, as well as helping to dismantle gender stereotypes and sociocultural attitudes.

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UNT student wins nationally competitive scholarship to attend conference | News | University of North Texas

DENTON (UNT), Texas - Tyler Brewer, a second-year Master of Public Administration student at the University of North Texas, received the nationally competitive Edwin O. Stene Academic Scholarship from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, to attend the group's conference Sept. 22 - 25 in Boston.

In addition to the $1,000 stipend, the Stene Scholarship - which is named in memory of a Kansas University professor - provides the recipient with registration to the ICMA Annual Conference.

"I'll meet city managers and public officials from all across the country and get a four-day sweeping overview of their ideas and how things are run across the country," Brewer said. "It's a huge honor."

Brewer, whose father runs a nonprofit called the Downtown Alliance that promotes economic development in San Antonio, said he hopes to work in city management after graduation.

"I was always exposed to and interested in how cities run and their dynamics," said Brewer, who earned an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Washington. "And then after I graduated, I ended up working for a year for an urban planner in Seattle, and that just furthered my interest and exposure in city issues and how cities are run. UNT's program is really highly ranked, so I decided to come back to Texas and pursue my MPA degree and turn my interest in city issues into a tangible career opportunity."

Brewer works as a management intern with the Town of Fairview, where he receives day-to-day experience in city management that helps him apply what he learns in class.

"This would be the most rewarding career path for me, to directly see how my actions are helping people out and maximizing the public good," he said.

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Scholarships available for Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST)

The HCC Foundation has secured grant funding from the Verizon and the Simmons Foundation to develop the Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST) Program at Houston Community College, based on curriculum developed by the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC).

The project will produce a short hybrid continuing education course for existing professionals, and a three-course certificate for more in-depth study housed within the HCC Human Services Technology degree program.

The first classes start summer 2013, and there are a limited number of scholarships (course tuition paid) available for students enrolling in either the short continuing education course or the certificate courses. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis until scholarship funds run out.

Social workers, law enforcement officers, nurses, allied healthcare workers, educators and others who may come into direct contact with maltreated children receive limited basic education in child advocacy. Child advocacy involves the recognition and identification of, responses to, and management and investigation of incidences of child abuse and maltreatment.

Summer 2013 Course Offerings:

SCWK 1091 Introduction to Child Advocacy
(12 contact hours, hybrid course - online and classroom, 20 students per section)
May 22 through July 3, 2013 (May 22 to June 19 online, then June 26 and July 3 in class, 6pm-9pm)

Description: A brief introduction to the concepts of child advocacy with an emphasis on the healthcare or public service professional's role in identifying and managing situations involving child abuse and neglect. Students complete guided self-study online then gather for two meetings of live classroom discussion. Designed for individuals currently practicing as a healthcare or public service professional.

SCWK 1092 Child Advocacy 1 - Perspectives on Child Maltreatment & Child Abuse
(16 contact hours = 3 credit hours, 10 students per section)
May 15 through July 3, 2013 (in class on Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm)

Description: An introduction to the concepts of child advocacy studies. This course covers the history, comparative perspectives, legal framework, responses to child maltreatment, and the skills necessary to do the work of a child advocate. This is the first in a series of a three-course certificate. Designed for individuals preparing to become, or currently practicing as, a healthcare or public service professional.

Location: HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences - Classrooms TBA
1900 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030

Parking: Pay parking is available in the Texas Medical Center AU Visitors Parking Lot on Pressler Street directly across from Coleman College.

Registration: Interested students must contact hcc-chp@hccs.edu or call 713.718.7796 to be placed on the waiting list. Complete registration information will be sent to students in the order that they appear on the waiting list.

Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis until scholarship funds run out.

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Paying for College | Undergraduate | Prospective Students | College of Engineering

The Zachry Department of Civil Engineering is dedicated to helping its students attain their educational goals and has developed one of the most successful scholarship programs at Texas A&M. The Texas A&M Scholarships & Financial Aid webiste provides a welath of information about financial aid processes, available (federal) scholarships, and other details about how to pay for college.

Below is information about department-specific scholarships which are available to our students.

Scholarship Information for Incoming Freshmen

High school seniors who have been accepted into the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University may apply for a four-year Benson Scholarship, which awards selected applicants $2,500 per year. Factors considered by the selection committee are SAT or ACT score, size of and rank in graduating class, activities during high school that demonstrate an interest in engineering, and diverse interests beyond academics.

Note: If you completed the scholarship application portion of the Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admissions when you applied to Texas A&M, you do need to submit an application to be considered for the Benson Scholarship. The civil engineering department automatically placed your Apply Texas scholarship application in the Benson Scholarship applicant pool for consideration.

If you did not complete the scholarship application portion of the Apply Texas Application for Freshman Admissions, you can either:

Submit a copy of a previous scholarship application you have completed, OR-

You can create and submit a document that lists your high school attended, class rank, SAT or ACT score, and high school activities and honors.

Letters of recommendation and other supporting materials may be submitted but are not normally considered in the evaluation process.

Submit completed applications to Dr. Harry Jones at h-jones@tamu.ed (preferred). Applications may also be submitted to:

Dr. Harry Jones
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3136

Scholarship Information for Currently Enrolled Civil Engineering Students

Scholarship Information for Currently Enrolled Ocean Engineering Students

The Ocean Engineering program provides undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to dozens of students every year. Minimum requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship; however, in general, successful applicants will have a GPR greater than 3.0 and will be actively involved in the Ocean Engineering professional societies, such as SNAME and MTS. Please download the scholarship application for currently enrolled Ocean Engineering program students.

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Funding | Graduate | Prospective Students | College of Engineering

The Zachry Department of Civil Engineering has numerous opportunities for its graduate students to obtain financial assistance through Assistantships and Fellowships. Unless the applicant has specified in the application that he or she will have external funding, either by a governmental agency or by industry, the Departmental Graduate Advisor assumes each applicant is in need of financial assistance.

Assistantships, Fellowships and Graduate Scholarships

All selections for financial assistance are competitively based but may also be based on the needs of the department and faculty researchers. Students holding assistantships qualify for Texas A&M employee benefits and graduate students holding either a teaching or research assistantship, or a fellowship of $1000 per year qualify for in-state tuition. Additional fellowships are available through the Office of Graduate Studies.

Texas A&M University offers two types of assistantships: teaching (GAT) or research (GAR). These assistantships normally provide a stipend of $1200 to $1400/month, depending on a student's degree status, and also pay the student's tuition and health benefit costs. Fees are not covered by these assistantships.

The department has numerous graduate fellowships from both endowed and departmental funds. For the 2013-2014 school year, over $300,000 is available to our graduate students as fellowships. For students who are not Texas residents, receiving a fellowship of $1000 or more provides them with the additional benefit of reducing their tuition rate to the in-state rate (basically reducing the rate by two-thirds).

Decisions on who to employ as research and teaching assistants, and to whom fellowship funds should be given are made by the faculty. Applicants and students should contact the graduate student advisor in their area of study to indicate their interest in being considered for any of these sources of funding.

All students holding an assistantship must be registered for a minimum of nine credit hours during the fall and spring semester and six credit hours during the summer semester. This is a University requirement and cannot be waived.

The department also regularly nominates entering students for University fellowships, such as the Association of Former Students Graduate Merit Fellowship. Students interested in these fellowships should contact the graduate student advisor in their area of study. The deadlines for these fellowships should be noted - please make sure your application is submitted by December for consideration. Applicants should also note that these fellowships are given only to students entering in the fall term.

Application Deadlines

To be eligible for all teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships, including merit and diversity fellowships, you must apply by January 1st for admission the following Fall semester. Applications for the fall semester not seeking financial aid will continue to be accepted until March 15th . To be considered for all teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships you must apply by June 1st for admission the following Spring semester.

All documents have to be received by the deadlines listed above. Documents include official transcripts and records, official test scores from GRE and TOEFL, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and your resume or curriculum vitae (optional). If the application fees are not paid your application will not be processed and will not be sent forward for a decision.

International students must meet the International Student Service deadlines for the documents which are require for the processing of their I-20. Failure to meet those deadlines may result in not receiving the I-20 in time for entrance into Texas A&M University.

Water Scholars Program

Note for master's students with water-related research interests: The WATer Engineering Research (WATER) Scholars program provides scholarships to engineering graduate students pursuing a master's degree and who have an interest in water-related research. Scholarships are awarded in civil engineering (emphases in environmental engineering, water resources engineering, coastal engineering).

How much will it cost?

The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Texas A&M University. Don't be startled by the sticker price of a college education. Your cost of attendance (COA) doesn't just cover your college tuition; it takes into account your basic living expenses. When comparing financial aid packages from other schools, make sure you are comparing the total cost of attending that school, not just the total financial aid awarded. It is important for you to budget and make wise decisions regarding how to utilize the financial aid funds you receive.

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Tulane University - Emerging scholars rise from the oil spill

September 3, 2013 9:00 AM

Nine local high school students became environmental health scientists for the summer at Tulane University in an innovative program funded by the Gulf Region Health Outreach Program, part of BP's settlement of class action medical claims in the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Jeffrey Wickliffe, assistant professor of global environmental health sciences in the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, had the idea to turn the tragedy of the oil spill into something that could give back to the community. He drew on his experience with similar programs in Texas, and worked with Maureen Lichtveld, Freeport McMoRan Chair of Environmental Policy, to flesh out the program.

Lynette Dupré Perrault, an educator with 18 years of experience, became the program director of the Emerging Scholars Environmental Health Sciences Academy. She developed the program to align with state academic science standards while also providing a rich, interactive experience for 11th- and 12th-grade students.

From more than 100 applications, nine students from Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes were selected to spend eight weeks working alongside postdoctoral fellows on projects as varied as screening the yeast genome for regulators of aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling to examining data on children's health in post-Chernobyl Ukraine.

"They got a very good look into different aspects of what environmental health sciences can do and how it connects to their life," Perrault says.

The mentor relationship between the students and postdocs was a significant component of the program. "Typically postdocs don't get an opportunity to mentor or teach," Wickliffe says. Participation in this program will make them more competitive in the academic marketplace, he says.

Both Wickliffe and Perrault consider their first year a tremendous success. "The students truly stepped up and met the mark we set and more," Perrault says. "Everybody did."

Dee Boling is director of communications for the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Source: Tulane

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary: Faculty Position: Evangelism and Mission

Faculty Position in Evangelism and Mission

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary announces a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Evangelism and Mission. The person appointed to this position will teach in the areas of evangelism and mission in North American and international contexts. She or he will be a member of the Department of the Church's Ministry and will teach required and elective courses in master's-level (MDiv, MATS, MAMP) and DMin degree programs as well as in certificate programs. The successful candidate will be able to relate evangelism and mission to the practical and theological dimensions of congregational and public leadership. Successful candidates will also demonstrate skills in teaching and have strong commitments to scholarship and research. Leadership experience in a local congregation, in church planting, and/or cross-cultural ministry is highly desirable. The PhD or its equivalent (completed or nearly completed) in the field of evangelism, missiology, or a related theological discipline is required. Rank is open, and the person appointed may be considered for appointment to the Lancaster Chair in Evangelism and Mission. Women and racial/ethnic minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and hosts students, faculty, and staff from a variety of Christian traditions. Austin Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Allan H. Cole Jr., Academic Dean, 100 E. 27th St., Austin, Texas, 78705; dean@austinseminary.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Source: Austinseminary

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