Edison International awards STEM or STEM-related scholarships to 33 CSUSB students
San Bernardino, CA – Thirty-three CSUSB students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related majors have been awarded scholarships from Edison International.
The scholarship funds will pay for tuition and other related expenses to support economically disadvantaged, underrepresented, academically qualified students. About 75 percent of the funds were distributed among College of Natural Sciences students in Project STEM and 25 percent were distributed to students involved in the Center for Enhancement of Mathematics Education (CEME) program.
“We are grateful for Edison’s generous support, which will help our students as they pursue their majors in STEM related fields,” said CSUSB Provost Shari McMahan. “We believe that our Edison International scholarship recipients will serve as an inspiration to future Cal State San Bernardino students on the importance of being STEM majors.”
The following students received $1,500 Edison International scholarships:
- Enrique Guzman, mathematics
- Thomas Hassani, mathematics
- Kathy Hernandez, mathematics
- Nelida Pacheco, mathematics
- Joshua Silva, mathematics
- Karina Alvarez, mathematics
The following students received $1,800 Edison International scholarships:
- David Gonzales, biology
- Marisol Montejano, mathematics
- Carolina Samano, mathematics
- Ansel Villegas, computer engineering
- Diana Palacios, mathematics
The following students received $2,531 Edison International scholarships:
- Joseph Carmona, computer engineering
- John Carter, physics
- Tiffany Cason, chemistry
- Carrington Criner, mathematics
- Kevin Escobar, mathematics
- Zachary Falcone, computer engineering
- Adrina Garrett, mathematics
- Lee Hatley, computer engineering
- Samar Kasouha, mathematics
- Danielle Kelly, computer engineering
- Austin Kemmerer, mathematics
- Charles Kinzel, computer engineering
- Kristin Leese, mathematics
- Ariel Lin, chemistry
- Elias Lopez, chemistry
- Gabriel Lopez, mathematics
- Sean Lynch, mathematics
- Afzal Nadvi, chemistry
- Patrick Noerr, physics
- Nathan Rittenhouse, computer engineering
- Quimpie Marie Tuada, computer engineering
- Chau Vuong, chemistry
Headquartered in Rosemead, Calif., Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. Edison International, through its subsidiaries, is a generator and distributor of electric power, energy services, technologies and renewable energy.
About Cal State San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually. The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate program in educational leadership. Every one of its academic programs that is eligible has earned national accreditation. CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire. More than 80 percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so.
