Prof. Anja Blecking, Prof. Alexander (Leggy) Arnold, and Dr. Anna Benko were awarded the UW Innovation Grant for their proposal, CHARGE STEM – Creating a new, equitable pathway for high school graduates and students who discontinue a STEM program to enter the local STEM workforce.
“Of the grant applicants, the review teams and I feel that your grant has significant potential to advance human knowledge and economic prosperity in the state of Wisconsin, key elements of the Universities of Wisconsin Strategic Plan.” ~ Jay Rothman, Universities of Wisconsin President
The proposal seed funding totaling up to $175,0000 over two years and will be submitting to be a finalist and be eligible for the “bid idea” to receive additional funding totaling up to $400,000.
Congratulations to Prof. Anja Blecking, Prof. Alexander (Leggy) Arnold, and Dr. Anna Benko!