3 College students receive Goldwater Scholarships

Third-years Spencer Dembner, Vennela Mannava and Thomas Propson honored

Three University of Chicago students have received Barry Goldwater Scholarships, awarded annually based on academic merit in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Third-years Spencer Dembner, Vennela Mannava and Thomas Propson are among the 396 U.S. college students to be selected for this award, which provides scholarships of up to $7,500 a year to help cover the cost of tuition, fees and living expenses. This scholarship helps STEM students fund their research during their final years of undergraduate study.

"We extend our warm congratulations to Spencer, Vennela and Thomas for this significant recognition by the Goldwater Foundation," said John W. Boyer, dean of the College. "Their commitment to research shows how our STEM-focused students can apply their impressive academic work to the concerns and progress of their fields."

Read the full article here: http://news.uchicago.edu/story/three-undergraduates-awarded-goldwater-scholarships-support-stem-education