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Atlanta, GA | Posted: November 21, 2014
Summary Sentence:
On Nov. 20, 13 Georgia Institute of Technology Ph.D. students were among the 45 students from Georgia universities who were honored at a luncheon for ARCS scholars.
Full Summary:
On Nov. 20, 13 Georgia Institute of Technology Ph.D. students were among the 45 students from Georgia universities who were honored at a luncheon for ARCS scholars.
ARCS LogoOn Nov. 20, 13 Georgia Institute of Technology Ph.D. students were among the 45 students from Georgia universities who were honored at a luncheon for ARCS scholars. ARCS Foundation provides funding to foster STEM research to address the country's need for new scientists and engineers.
“For two decades, ARCS has made a profound impact at the Institute through transformative support of undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships,” said Rafael L. Bras, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “I can think of no better investment than to help bright, hardworking students fulfill their potential by making a Georgia Tech graduate education possible.”
The following students were honored:
Every year, Georgia Tech students are nominated by their advisors for ARCs scholarships. The foundation was established in 1958 by a group of women who had a vision of what America needs to remain technologically strong and internationally competitive. Since then, 17 chapters across the country have provided 14,754 scholar awards totaling more than $87 million.
For more information about this year’s scholars, visit the ARCS website.
