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Choose Ohio First Scholarship Funds Awarded to University of Findlay

University of Findlay will receive $1,487,500 as part of the Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship for eligible students in a total of 31 academic programs. Areas of study that qualify for the COF Scholarship include computer science, environmental safety, biology, pharmacy, health professions, and adolescent/young adult (AYA) math or science education, among others. This year, nearly […]

University of Findlay Offering STEM Resource for Ohio Teachers

University of Findlay is now offering a Waste to Energy Teacher Resource, sponsored by Columbia Gas, to help middle and high school teachers incorporate STEM in their curriculum in ways that excite and engage students. The importance of renewable energy, both environmentally and economically, is becoming more apparent, as is the knowledge and with associated, […]

Findlay Awarded Funds for Choose Ohio First STEMM Scholarship

University of Findlay will receive funds for a new Choose Ohio First (COF) STEMM scholarship for students in computer science, pharmacy, health professions, environmental safety, adolescent/young adult (AYA) math or science, and biology programs. Nearly $70 million will be awarded to COF programs to support an estimated 6,400 students at 57 Ohio colleges and universities. […]

AEP Foundation Donates $500,000 for New UF Scholarships

The University of Findlay is pleased to announce that a financial gift in the amount of $500,000 has been provided by American Electric Power Foundation for three scholarships that will provide much-needed aid to students pursuing rewarding, service-oriented careers. The scholarships include: The American Electric Power Foundation Endowed Scholarship in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and […]

UF Master’s in Science Education Nationally Ranked Among Top 10

University of Findlay is excited to announce the College of Education Master of Arts in Education – Science strand has been selected as one of BestColleges.com’s Best Online Master’s in Science Education Programs for 2019. UF ranked No. 10 out of only 20 institutional programs that ranked. Such academic preparation is filling a great need: […]

MAE Student Selected into Innovative Leadership Institute for STEM

Don Elswick always knew he wanted to be an educator. His grandfather inspired him to prize and value education. “My grandfather was never able to attend school past first grade in rural West Virginia. His wisdom that ‘education is the only thing that cannot be taken away’ was my motivator,” said Elswick. Currently the STEM […]

Science and Liberal Arts Combination Prepared Biology Grad for Career Success

Michelle Pearce ’06, Youth Coordinator at The North Carolina Arboretum, credits her liberal arts-based curriculum at the University of Findlay as a big part in her success in her current science career. “Going to a liberal arts university allowed me to pursue different areas of interest while still staying within focus of my major. Classes […]

The University of Findlay accepting applications for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

Thanks to a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, The University of Findlay is offering individuals the chance to be awarded up $37,500 in scholarships to earn a teaching license in mathematics or life science. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, which is designed to help prepare well-qualified math and science teachers for high-need […]

Barbie Participating in STEM Visit Day

Barbie will actually bungee and a dissected eye will be eyeballed at The University of Findlay’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Visit Day today for invited prospective students slated. Several hands-on sessions will take place at various locations beginning at 1 p.m. The agenda will include: Suiting up for confined space training at Renninger Hall; Participating in water […]

Lego Robots Used to Encourage STEMM Programs at The University of Findlay

During the spring semester, The University of Findlay’s Choose Ohio First scholarship recipients were given a unique opportunity to interact with Lego® robots. Click here to view a short video of the project. The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program awards Ohio colleges, universities and their business partners that have developed innovative academic programs to recruit and […]