A diverse group of science, technology, education and mathematics (STEM) students will be able to pursue their study of corrosion science thanks to a recent commitment from the PPG Foundation. Five scholarships were recently awarded to deserving college students at the Association of Materials Protection and Performance’s (AMPP) EMERG conference and expo.
PPG presents corrosion science scholarships
Scott Doering, PPG’s Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) business director of commercial and technical operations, USCA, and Ali Shah, PMC’s global technical director, presented the scholarships in person to three of the recipients who attended the event. The winners of the PPG scholarships, pursuing undergraduate science and/or engineering degrees with a current GPA of 3.0 or higher, and their colleges are:
- Bryce Bailey, The University of Akron
- Jake Hughes, The University of Akron
- Georgios Mallias, Youngstown State University
- Camryn William, The University of Akron
- Andrew Snover, Western Michigan University
During the award ceremony, Doering emphasized PPG’s commitment to building the next generation of STEM leaders as part of our community engagement vision. He also stressed the Company’s goal of creating educational pathways and opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Shah, who was a recipient of financial support as he pursued a STEM career, noted that along with the financial aid, there is a major need for STEM role models, especially for young people from culturally and economically challenged circumstances. “It’s important that kids from a very young age see STEM careers as accessible and have their interest and drive validated by mentors,” said Shah.
The AMPP’s EMERG program was established to promote the study of corrosion science and engineering and to aid deserving students who demonstrate a drive to succeed and become contributing members of the corrosion industry.
Click here to learn more about how the PPG Foundation supports the next generation of STEM leaders.