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Scholarships Available for STEM Students with Disabilities

Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA) is recruiting students with disabilities who are majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees to participate in student learning communities, mentoring, ability advising programs and internship opportunities. Students who are enrolled in OSAA programs are also eligible to apply and complete for Choose Ohio First Scholarships, available Winter Quarter, 2010.

Apply now by completing an application here.

Stipends are available by joining OSAA.

 


Meet the Mentor

Dennis DeVendra

Dennis DeVendra, an Ohio State alum who is blind, has a high-tech career at American Electric Power.
He's helping Ohio State teach students with disabilities that they can pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Click here to read more and view the video...

 


 

Ohio's STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA) Reception

Dr. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University, Dr. Mark Leddy, NSF Program Director, Dr. Valeriana Moeller, President of Columbus State Community College, Dr. Caroline Whitaker, OSU Vice President for Research, and Gene Harris, superintendent of Columbus City Schools, were in attendance.

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Dr. Margo Izzo

Dr. Margo Izzo of the Nisonger Center

OSU President Dr. Gordon Gee and CSCC President Dr. Valeriana Moeller

OSU President Dr. Gordon Gee and
CSCC President Dr. Valeriana Moeller

OSU President Dr. Gordon Gee and Dr. Mark Leddy of NSF

OSU President Dr. Gordon Gee and Dr. Mark Leddy of NSF

OSAA Poster Presentation

OSAA Poster Presentation