Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate
students pursuing a STEM-related degree
TROY, Mich., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in
computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) is pleased
to announce the creation of the "Altair #OnlyForward Scholarship"
at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
The scholarship will award nine undergraduate students pursuing
STEM-related degrees with a $25,000
scholarship each, a total gift of $225,000. Scholarship recipients will be selected
this fall.
"As an alumnus of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn, I am honored to create this scholarship
and play a role in developing the next generation of talented
people," said James R. Scapa, chief
executive officer, Altair. "The Altair team always looks to the
future and believes that people and their diversity are any
organization's best asset. That's why we want to assist students in
pursuing rich educational experiences that will expand their
horizons and inspire them to make an impact in today's world."
"We're delighted that Altair is sponsoring this remarkable gift
that will surely change the trajectory of these students' education
and career," said Dr. Ghassan Kridli, dean of the College of
Engineering and Computer Science, University
of Michigan-Dearborn. "UM Dearborn is all about shaping the
future of our students, communities, and the world around us – this
scholarship embodies the spirit of impact we strive to have in
people's lives."
The Altair #OnlyForward Scholarship will support students with a
demonstrated interest in increasing diversity in STEM fields. Each
recipient must be a full-time student pursuing a four-year degree
in engineering or computer science and a member of one of the
following organizations:
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Scholarship recipients will be chosen by a committee of faculty
and leadership in the College of Engineering and Computer
Science.
About Altair
Altair is a global leader in computational science and
artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud
solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data
analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all
industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions
in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener,
more sustainable future. For more information,
visit https://www.altair.com/.
About the University of
Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Dearborn was
founded in 1959 and is today a top-ranked university with more than
8,000 students pursuing more than 100 undergraduate and graduate
degrees across four colleges. UM-Dearborn is a practice-based
university dedicated to opening the door to accessible higher
education for all students while equipping them with applied
knowledge and skills to excel and innovate in their chosen fields
and make lasting impact in their communities, Michigan and the world.
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