
Cornell University Student Receives the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025--
The SBB Research Group Foundation named Tatum Delaney a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Tatum Delaney, recipient of the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship.
Tatum Delaney, a first-year graduate student, studies Natural Resources at Cornell University. At Cornell, Tatum leads research on resource conflicts in fisheries using principles of complex systems science. Her work, in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, aims to reduce geopolitical tensions and improve global fisheries management.
'Tatum's research is unique and has amazing potential for our world. We are happy to help support her work,' said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.
For eligibility criteria and more information on the Foundation's STEM scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org.
About the SBB Research Group Foundation
The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.
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