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KDChi Florida Sister receives the MLK Book Stipend Award
Tallahassee, FL - Sophia Rahming, a doctoral student in the Higher Education program, was one of six Florida
State University students who received the 2015-2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Book Stipend Award. She was presented this award at “An Evening with Jelani Cobb” as part of FSU MLK Week.
The purpose of the MLK Book Stipend Award is to assist FSU students in completing their education. This competitive scholarship award is a collaboration between the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Black Alumni Association. A total of six awards were issued in the amount of $300 each: three awards from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and three awards from the FSU Black Alumni Association.
In addition, Rahming was a 2014-2015 recipient of the Legacy Fellowship, one of FSU’s highest honors for a graduate student. She was also the recipient of the Liliana Muhlan Masoner Memorial Scholarship Award and the Dr. Marion Neil Endowed Scholarship Award at Florida State. She is a member of the Graduate Assistants Union at FSU and serves as a graduate research assistant in the Center for Postsecondary Success.
Rahming has been an educator for 24 years serving in many capacities in private and public educational institutions in her country, The Bahamas. These posts include special education instructor, district professional development presenter, school principal and project director for the 21st Century Classroom Project. She also served as a resource person, and conference presenter for the National Commission on Special Education (2005) in the Bahamas. Rahming earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Social Sciences at the College of St. Benedict, and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a diploma in Specialized Learning for Diverse Learners from the University of St. Thomas.
Published via FSU Education News
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Beta Beta Sister Makes Discovery During Internship
Thanks to Clarkson University junior Lindsay Cannistra's expertise in science, a major corporation and its customers can save time, money, and a valuable element called indium.
While studying chemical engineering, Cannistra interned at the Indium Corporation this summer
and tackled a problem that stumped the company’s researchers. She found a way to extract indium metal from what previously was a waste product. This was as exciting because indium -- which is used to manufacture popular products such as flat-panel displays -- is an excellent material for re-use. The Indium Corporation is committed to the development of ways to recover or recycle it.
“She did a very good job,” says Todd Ellenor, who directs research and development at Indium Corporation. We'd
say she was phenomenal! Way to break the mold sister!
To read the rest of this article go to www.clarkson.edu
Above, Cannistra (left) and her teacher, Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Selma Mededovic.
Mercedes native looking to become sports personality
MERCEDES — Mercedes native and Texas A&M University Kingsville sophomore Tessi Ledesma has aspirations to become an on-air sports personality and has made the most of her time in college.
After graduating from Mercedes High School in 2014, Ledesma, a double major in communications — TV/radio and sports business — has juggled classes, internships and her duties as a university sports reporter with Javelina athletics in her pursuit of accomplishing her goal.
Get to know her.
Q – What drew you to Texas A&M Kingsville?
A – Texas A&M Kingsville is a home away from home. I loved how they were so welcoming and kind hearted. My first choice college had been A&M College Station but after touring TAMUK, I instantly fell in love. I wanted a college that acted more like a
family than anything. I found TAMUK to be just the right size. I was not only looking for a campus with good courses for my major but I was also looking for a great community. I found Kingsville to be not only be known for a campus but also for a community that makes you feel like home.
Click here to read the entire article on Valley Morning Star
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