National Science Foundation funds 24 scholarships at Neumann
ASTON >> The National Science Foundation has awarded Neumann University a five-year grant in the amount of $649,556 to enroll, retain, and graduate students in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The bulk of the grant money will provide scholarships for 24 students seeking undergraduate degrees in biology, computer and information science, cybersecurity, data science and analytics, and mathematics. The remaining balance of the grant will fund academic support services, stipends for summer research projects, teaching assistant salaries, and travel for student/faculty conferences.
Using the NSF funds, Neumann will recruit and enroll two dozen academically talented students who will major in a STEM field and who have financial need that is not covered by federal, state and university aid. The goal is for 12 students to enroll in fall 2020 and another 12 in fall 2021.
Related goals for these students include a 75 percent four-year graduation rate and a 100 percent placement rate in a STEM job or STEM graduate program within six months of graduation.
Each student in the cohort will be paired with an upper-level peer mentor and participate in one five-week summer research project at Neumann in a targeted STEM field. Students will also be encouraged to serve as paid teaching assistants in one of Neumann’s STEM sections.
The team that will administer the grant includes professors of biology, chemistry, education, and mathematics as well as the vice president for academic affairs and professionals in institutional research and university advancement.
Citizen Corps of Delco needs volunteers to help in local emergencies
Delaware County is searching for residents to join an exciting national initiative geared towards encouraging individuals to volunteer to assist during disasters, mass care, and public health events.
The Citizen Corps is a branch of Freedom Corps and offers both medical professionals and non-medically qualified volunteers the opportunity to receive free training and to be part of a team to support a broad range of emergency/disaster responses to help their fellow citizens in the county.
Volunteers possess a diverse range of skills, but the willingness to volunteer is what really counts. The 2.5 hour training will cover Citizen Corps background, mission, goals, service principles, and critical missions.
The training session will be held 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Delaware County Emergency Services, 360 N. Middletown Road, Middletown. For more information or to register, visit: https://forms.gle/MmFP38pSP1yc6hiD9.
Barrar Honored by Civil Air Patrol
State Rep. Stephen Barrar, R-160 of Upper Chichester, was awarded the Civil Air Patrol’s highest non-valor award Tuesday at the state Capitol.
Col. Kevin Berry, commander of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol, presented Barrar with the Civil Air Patrol Commander’s Commendation Award for outstanding duty and performance.
As a member of the CAP’s Legislative Wing and chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Barrar was successful in bringing the CAP under the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs with passage of Act 60 of 2019. The legislation allows for better coordination of administration and funding.
The Civil Air Patrol is the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, a volunteer public service organization that provides emergency services and participates in disaster relief missions. Formed in 1941, the Civil Air Patrol conducted flights along the eastern U.S. coastline to deter, report and prevent enemy operations during World War II.
Scanlon visits Child Guidance Resource Center
Child Guidance Resource Centers will hold a meet and greet with U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon,
D-5 of Swarthmore, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at its Philadelphia Headquarters, 2901 Island Ave. Everyone is welcome to come for a tour of the facility and to share their thoughts and concerns with Scanlon.
Child Guidance Resource Centers is a nonprofit organization with
63 years’ experience of bringing hope and providing mental health services to children and families throughout the five county area of Southeastern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.cgrc.org.
Scott Arboretum offers free ‘Winter Highlights Tour’
The Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College will present a free Winter Highlights tour noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Experience the beauty of the winter garden with Scott Arboretum staff. The tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin in the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025 or visit www.scottarboretum.org.
Zabel presents seminar on protecting children on the internet
State Rep. Mike Zabel, D-163 of Upper Darby, will host a seminar titled “Online Dangers: Protecting Children on the Internet” from 6:30- 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Aldan Elementary School, 1 N. Woodlawn Ave., Aldan.
Anthony Luker, a representative from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, will give a presentation about how parents and guardians can keep their children safe online. Luker is an Education & Outreach specialist for the AG’s Office of Public Engagement.
The presentation will address current social media trends, popular social media, video, messaging and dating apps, cyberbullying, sexting, hacking, plus the dangers hidden in gaming and unmoderated chat rooms.
The seminar will also address the importance of building a positive social media profile and provide online resources for parents and guardians, including how to secure a child’s tech devices with parental controls and content filters.
Those with questions are encouraged to call either of Zabel’s full-time offices: 484-200-8262 for the Drexel Hill district office, or 484-200-1563 for the Clifton Heights office.
Prospect Park 4th of July Association holds designer bag bingo
The Prospect Park 4th of July Association will host their Annual Designer Bag Bingo, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan 25 at the Masonic Hall on Lincoln Avenue. Everyone must be 18 to enter Tickets are now available. Full tables of eight or 10 can be reserved when paid in full Venmo: @pp4july19076.