Southern University gets funding for STEM research program
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Southern University A&M College is one of the universities set to get a portion of a multi-million dollar grant to strengthen STEM research.
According to a release, the National Science Foundation is giving particular universities across the nation part of a $40-million grant for research capacity and workforce development.
Southern University was the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that was listed as a recipient of the grant.
The grant supports a four-year research initiative, led by the Louisiana Board of Regents, and will focus on key scientific and technological areas, energy, bioscience and environmental solutions.
'Activities will include mentoring programs, graduate scholarships, and K-12 outreach to help build a diverse and competitive research workforce,' according to Southern.
Southern University's Dean of the College of Science and Engineering Lealon Martin emphasized the impact of the grant and how it will enhance student success and research training across Louisiana.
'The funded program will enable students in Louisiana to acquire the independent, criticism, and analytical thinking skills needed to drive future technological innovation in the state,' said Martin. 'The Southern University College of Sciences and Engineering is proudly partnering with other STEM institutions around the state to build a framework that will support sustainable pathways for students to capitalize. The possibilities are limitless.'
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