Math has the capacity to expand one’s mind to new and unexplained limits. Today students use calculators to expand their horizons, however, the price of the calculator has put it out of reach for some students. Math teacher Janet Kuchenbrod approached Semitool about donating money to a scholarship program to help students interested in pursuing math and science to obtain calculators. The math department received $500 for the scholarship program. “It was nice to know they’re willing to support education,” said math teacher Fred Longhart. “The idea was to help those students wanted to pursue math and science careers but could not afford the calculators.” The application can be obtained at Math office. The application asks for personal information like Name, Grade, and math class, but the scholarship also requires applicants to elaborate on what math means to them. Applicants are asked to give their math background and current math grade. “It’s our desire that the calculators will encourage students to further education in math and science,” said Joan Hensley of Semitool. The $500 will purchase six TI-83 calculators to be given to the winners of the scholarship. “We saw a need for calculators and have tried to meet it,” said Math teacher Janet Kuchenbrod. |
