The University of La Verne has received a nearly $900,000 National Science Foundation Grant for scholarships and internships. The money will be distributed by the La Verne Noyce Teacher Scholars Program, which provides up to $15,000 a year for students who are interested in teaching biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics.
The University of La Verne biology department this year received a National Science Foundation Course, Curriculum, and Lab Improvement Grant to improve the education tools in the science department.
An open house reception was held to honor Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Mathematics National Science Foundation Scholarship award recipients in the West Dining Room on Monday. This is the first year the scholarship is being awarded.
During the summer, the University of La Verne received a $400,000 grant intended to increase and retain the overall number of graduates in computer science, computer engineering and mathematics (CSEM).