SOS-NSFGrant

Full Tuition Scholarship for Science Majors

Marist Receives Prestigious Grant from National Science Foundation

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The Marist School of Science has been awarded a $1,480,254.00 grant from the National Science Foundation to support high achieving transfer students in STEM majors. The Gateway to Success program will increase STEM degree completion among high-achieving undergraduates with significant financial need. It includes strong mentoring and career planning support, while fostering a sense of belonging to both the campus and community, and adding to the professional formation of students’ science identities.

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At Marist, the S-STEM scholars will learn in student-centered, state-of-the-art facilities housed in the Science and Allied Health and Donnelly buildings. Students will participate in a funded summer bridge program, take gateway classes as a cohort, reside in a living-learning community, have dedicated faculty advisors, and be provided with experiential and employment opportunities to reduce financial need and provide valuable discipline-based experience. Students can choose to major in:

 

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"This grant is a major milestone for the School of Science and a valuable tool in our efforts to help all students reach their full potential. It is our hope that the programs we begin for the S-STEM scholars will promote the academic success of all low-income students in the future."

Dr. Alicia Slater
Dean of the Marist School of Science

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NSF Grant Expands Educational Opportunity

“Expanding educational opportunity is one of our very highest priorities. This grant increases Marist’s ability to attract, enroll, and retain a diverse group of talented students regardless of their financial circumstances, and we are grateful to the NSF for recognizing the importance of this work.”

 

Kevin Weinman
President, Marist

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99% of students in the School of Science are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

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Along with faculty research, collaborative research opportunities with students in a variety of academic disciplines are encouraged, expanding upon the benefits of a liberal arts education.

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According to Data USA, the average annual wage for biology degree recipients is over $108,000 and is growing by nearly 5%.

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Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions. 

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Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation

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Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships

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Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges

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Marist study abroad is the national leader for academic year programs, per Open Doors Report.

Top 10 Regional Universities-North

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Top 20 for Most Innovative Universities-North Region, per The Princeton Review.

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