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On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced that Marywood University will receive a $1.2 million federal grant to continue to promote excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The new funding will allow Marywood University to recruit 20 diverse and academically-talented STEM students, mainly mathematics and biology majors, to teach math and science in high-need Pennsylvania school districts. These students will receive scholarships and other substantial support for their work, and they will help address teacher shortages in these fields.

“Teaching our students about math and science is a key component of preparing them to join a competitive workforce,” said Rep. Cartwright, Vice Chair of the Commerce-Justice-Science Subcommittee. “Our community needs young leaders who will shine in these fields and ensure our economic growth for years to come. I applaud Marywood University for receiving this competitive award, and I’m a strong advocate for the work of the National Science Foundation.”

The grant, which totals $1,195,022, will be awarded as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Robert Noyce Scholarship Program.

The NSF is a federal agency created to support research, innovation, and discovery in mathematics, computer sciences, and other fields. It funds nearly a quarter of all federally-supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities.

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