Dr. David Westenberg, professor of biological sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been named Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor.
GREENEVILLE â Scott M. Niswonger, chairman and Founder of the Niswonger Foundation, has announced the award of an âEducation Innovation and Researchâ (EIR) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
It will focus on educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This five-year grant, with the required matching funds, will provide $8.8 million dollars to serve schools in 21 school districts, grades 6-12, in Northeast Tennessee.
âIt is gratifying to see the Niswonger Foundation, again, recognized on the ânational stageâ for our efforts in support of rural education and providing the best quality instruction for students in our regionm,â Niswonger said.