Fayetteville State University’s Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to promote student success and retention in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
The grant, entitled “Supporting Undergraduate Success in Biology, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity through Scholarships and Mentoring,” is part of the NSF’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM). Under this new program, Lloyd College will expand access to scholarships and mentoring for high-achieving students with financial need, fostering greater participation in STEM.
The grant’s leadership team includes Principal Investigator Justin Graham, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology and honors program director; Co-Principal Investigators Danielle Graham, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the biological and forensic sciences department; Erin White, Ph.D., associate dean of Lloyd College of Health, Science, and Technology; and Perry Gillespie, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics…