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Tech Student Receives Goldwater Scholarship
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Chemical engineering junior Nicholas Ballor has been a named a 2004 Goldwater Scholar.
"He is Michigan Tech's first Goldwater Scholar, the first (we hope) of many," said special assistant to the provost and associate professor Mary Durfee (Social Sciences), who nominated him for the award. The Goldwater Scholarship is a national competition for sophomores and juniors in science, math and engineering. Ballor will receive a one-year scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500.
Ballor plans to do research in biotechnology. He is working with Associate Professor Donald Lueking (Biological Sciences) on his research topic, "Utilization of an Extremophile as a Means of Ferric Iron Production." He hopes to reduce the price of ferric irons by using bacteria in catalysis. Ferric irons are used in many settings such as water treatment and bioremediation.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 and is supported by the federally endowed Goldwater Foundation to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The foundation's goal is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Nationwide, 1,113 students applied for Goldwater scholarships, and 310 were awarded.
For more information on the Goldwater Scholars program, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/ |
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