ANN ARBOR ? Four women studying computers and engineering will receive scholarships from The Association for Women in Computing Ann Arbor totaling $6,000.
To qualify, students must be female, attend an accredited Michigan institution of higher learning, and enrolled in computer or technology courses. Also, applicants must submit an essay about why they are pursuing a degree in technology, describes a completed computer related project and identifies a future tech trend.
The scholarship winners will be feted Nov. 5 at the AWC Top Michigan Women in Computing Awards Gala at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn.
The winners include:
Randee Bierlein, of Okemos, Mich., studies computer science and engineering at Michigan State University;
Kathe Frassrand, from Ann Arbor, Mich., is working on a master?s in human computer interaction from the University of Michigan;
Jennifer Maertens, of Birmingham, Mich., attends the University of Michigan and is studying to become an electrical engineer;
Tanuka Roy, from Huntington Beach, Calif., is working toward a dual master?s degree from the University of Michigan in human computer interaction and business administration;
For more information about the gala click on AWC-AA.Org
