See post below Mantra Henderson, MLIS Director of Library Services James H. White Library Mississippi Valley State University 14000 Hwy 82 W MVSU 5232 Itta Bena, MS 38941 662-254-3494 (phone) 662-254-3499 (fax) ________________________________ From: Sandra Phoenix <sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:36 AM To: Mantra L Henderson Cc: Stephanie A. Smith Subject: $90,000 from Lockheed Martin to support engineering program for high school students Tuskegee University News November 6, 2015 $90,000 from Lockheed Martin to support engineering program for high school students TUSKEGEE, Ala. Industrial giant Lockheed Martin is making an investment in the next generation of Tuskegee University engineers. The company has given $90,000 to support the institution's Freshman Accelerated Start up and Training for Retention in Engineering Curricula program. Known as FASTREC, for nearly 30 years, this eight-week program has offered to high school graduates who are interested in engineering careers a head start on their goals. Each summer, FASTREC students pursue an intensive course of study in mathematics, science, engineering, graphics, and freshman orientation. The program provides students with an early opportunity to begin their engineering career and earn up to seven credits toward for a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. The participants also are awarded full tuition and book scholarships for the program. Dr. Heshmat Aglan, interim dean of the College of Engineering, said the donation will be used to fund tuition, scholarships, books and supplies. "Tuskegee University thanks Lockheed Martin for their support of the FASTREC program which is a staple in the College of Engineering program that prepares students for successful matriculation, retention and persistence," said Dr. Brian L. Johnson, Tuskegee University president. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.