MC Math/Science Division recognizes exceptional students

By Leslie Isaacs
Media Specialist

Midland College Math/Science Division held its Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on April 24. The luncheon recognizes outstanding students in the Math and Natural Sciences Division. Scholarships are distributed, and tutors and student researchers are recognized.

This year, the Math department handed out $2,600 in scholarships, while the Science department handed out $4,750. The students receiving these scholarships have shown dedicated excellence in their chosen field of study.

Division Dean, Dr. Margaret Wade, kicked things off at the luncheon by speaking about the students in the Math/Science Division and their talents.

Seventeen students were awarded scholarships; six tutors/researchers were acknowledged for their hard work; and one Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student was recognized. Scholarship amounts varied.

The scholarships that were represented at the luncheon were the Wolfe Scholarship, Bartha Pre-PA Scholarship, Math Excellence Scholarship, Math Mentoring Scholarship, Math Division Scholarships, Richardson Scholarship and the Petroleum Technology-Geology Scholarships. The Wolfe Scholarship was presented by Debbie Wolfe Grinnan and Cynthia Wolfe, who created the scholarship to pass on their parents’ legacy.

There were several faculty members on hand to present some of the scholarships and awards to the students.  A few of the faculty that presented scholarships were Dr. Ready, Dr. Valladares, Dr. Mangum and Dr. Wade.

Dr. Stan Jacobs, Associate Vice President of Instruction-Transfer, came to show his support for the students and their outstanding work.

 Dr. Wade concluded the luncheon by wishing the students well.  “We are so very proud of you all. We send you on from MC with much love and best wishes,” said Dr. Wade.

Picture from left to right are Maria Finol, Wolfe Scholarship recipient, Debbie Wolfe Grinnan and Cynthia Wolfe

Pictured from left to right are MC Associate Professor of Math Sonia Ford and April Smith, Math Division Scholarship recipient

Pictured from left to right are MC Professor of Biology Dr. Paul Mangum and Jamie Seabourn, MC student researcher.  Jamie is holding a poster depicting her research project

Pictured from left to right are Lea Bell, Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student and MC Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Tom Ready

Pictured from left to right are MC Geology Instructor Phil Frederick and Victoria Conner, Geology Scholarship recipient

Pictured from left to right are Biology Instructor Tomás Hernandez and Glynis Barnes, general biology lab assistant