October
3, 2006
Oakton Receives $1 Million National Science Foundation Grant
Oakton Community College is the recipient of a four-year, National Science Foundation grant worth nearly $1 million, to enhance the success of students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs.
The grant renews an earlier NSF award, which provided enhanced academic support to more than 2,500 high school and college students exploring STEM curricula and career opportunities. The $999,988 grant is effective Oct. 1, 2006, and expires Sept. 30, 2010.
Funding for the project entitled, "Center for Promoting STEM: A Consistent District-wide Approach to Increase STEM Enrollment and Success," allows Oakton to expand on its current STEM programs and engage more students from Maine Township High School District 207 and Niles Township High School District 219, according to the program coordinator.
The grant provides $400 fellowship grants each semester for up to 60 students interested in STEM classes; establishes several paid internships and a faculty mentoring program; and provides funding for special seminars to address topics such as time and stress management, developing good study skills, transferring credits, and problem-solving.
Other student benefits include unique academic, career, and social activities; distinguished speakers; a technology open house; and faculty outreach to high schools.
The Oakton faculty behind this project includes Tingxiu Wang, professor of mathematics; Gloria Liu, instructional specialist; Joe Kotowski, associate professor; and Bob Sompolski, acting dean of mathematics and technologies.
For more information, contact Prof. Wang at 847-635-1751, or tingxiu@oakton.edu.
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