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The Mathematics Department oversees the awarding of the following scholarships. These are the Robert A. Fratangelo Memorial Scholarship, the Stuart R. Porter & Joyce R. Porter Endowed Scholarship, and the Jan Z. Wiranowski Endowed Scholarship. The department also serves as a contact for information and recommendations for awards and scholarships designed for students who are graduating from Monroe Community College and plan to continue their studies in mathematics or a math-related field. These awards are offered by the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC).
Robert A. Fratangelo
Memorial Scholarship
Professor Robert A. Fratangelo was a founding
member of the Monroe Community College Mathematics Department; he
was a dedicated teacher, humanitarian, counselor, mentor, friend,
and confidante. In 1989, Monroe Community College recognized Professor
Fratangelo for these qualities by making him the recipient of the
Wesley T. Hanson Award for teaching excellence. He co-authored several
college mathematics textbooks and inspired many students to become
mathematics teachers.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize
and honor a mathematics student at Monroe Community College who plans
to continue studying mathematics and will pursue a career in mathematics
or a mathematics-related field with an award of up to $500.00.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College
- Must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at Monroe
Community College
- Must have successfully completed at least 4 credit hours of mathematics
at a level of Calculus I or higher, and must be currently enrolled
in a mathematics course at Monroe Community College
- Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher
- Must have a mathematics G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
- Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics
education, or a mathematics-related field
The application must be accompanied by the applicant's essay; two
letters of recommendation from Monroe Community College faculty, with
at least one from a mathematics professor; and transcripts containing
grades for mathematics courses or area of specialization courses not taken at Monroe Community College.
Student application form
Applications are also available in the Mathematics Department Office (8-510).
For further information contact Professor Aimee Calhoun.
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Stuart R. Porter & Joyce R. Porter Endowed Scholarship
Professor Emeritus Stuart R. Porter taught in the Mathematics Department
from 1963 to 1991 and is the co-author of several college mathematics
textbooks. He continues to support and promote mathematics education
at Monroe Community College. In recognition of outstanding achievement
in mathematics, the Mathematics Department will grant an award
of up to $600.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College
- Must have successfully completed 24 hours of study at Monroe Community College
- Must have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics
from the following courses: MTH 141 or MTH 160, or higher, and must be currently enrolled
in a mathematics course at Monroe Community College
- Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher
- Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher in mathematics or their area of specialization Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics
education, technology, or science
The application must be accompanied by the applicant's essay, two letters of recommendation from Monroe Community College faculty, with at least one from a mathematics professor; and transcripts containing grades for mathematics or area of specialization courses not taken at MCC.
Student application form
Applications are also available in the Mathematics Department Office (8-510).
For further information contact Professor Aimee Calhoun
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Jan Z. Wiranowski Endowed Scholarship
During his many years of service to MCC, since 1967, Professor Wiranowski himself has been continually inspired and encouraged by many prominent members of the College Community whose vision and faith in human potential have significantly impacted his career. It is against this intellectually fertile background at MCC that Professor Wiranowski was able to meet head on the challenges of significant professional diversification and enrichment. Aside from teaching mathematics, Professor Wiranowski had also taught several languages at MCC. In addition, some of his professional work in mathematics has been published and is used at MCC.
He established this scholarship to express his care for students, his gratitude to MCC and to
underscore his faith in human potential. It is his hope that the scholarship will assist students who
are aspiring to a career in mathematics or in mathematics related fields. The actual one-time
award for those who qualify will be up to $1,000. There will be a maximum of two awards per year, unless additional funds are available.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College
- Must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at Monroe Community College
- Must have successfully completed at least 4 credit hours of mathematics at a level of Calculus I or higher, and must be currently enrolled in a mathematics course or a mathematically related course at MCC; If the student is enrolled in a mathematics-related course only, and not in a mathematics course, then he/she should have completed Calc II or equivalent to qualify for the award
- Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
- Must have a mathematics G.P.A. of 3.3 or higher
- Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics education, or a mathematics-related field
The application must be accompanied by the applicant's essay, two letters of recommendation from Monroe Community College faculty, with at least one from a mathematics professor; and transcripts containing grades for mathematics or area of specialization courses not taken at MCC.
Student application form
Applications are also available in the Mathematics Department Office (8-510).
For further information contact Professor Aimee Calhoun
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Jan Z. Wiranowski Renaissance Scholarship
In general, the spirit of Renaissance implies renewal and exploration of the broadest spectrum of human interests and activity, as well as it implies faith in human potential. Thus, it is only natural that the scholarship so named should follow suit. Accordingly, the criteria for this scholarship are broad and flexible to the point that almost “anything goes”, as long as it is convincing, authentic, enhanced by excellence and falls into the category of humanistic endeavors. This scholarship is designed both for the candidates with a traditional academic background, as well as for those with an out-of-ordinary academic trail; or for those who represent the combination thereof. In fact, there have been cases of former inmates who turned out to be excellent students, and valued individuals, precisely because of their past experiences. Again, faith in human potential is essential for this scholarship.
Professor Jan Z. Wiranowski established this scholarship to express his care for students, his gratitude to MCC and to underscore his faith in human potential. Furthermore, having pursued an out-of-ordinary path in life, on two continents and in several countries, and, having learned only too well how difficult it is to obtain financial support whenever personal credentials do not fall in line with traditional criteria, he would like to see the non-traditional high achievers (immigrants, the self-taught, refugees, underprivileged, and the like) to be given the same consideration as is given to students with traditional academic backgrounds. It is his hope that this scholarship, whenever possible, would assist students with diversified interests. The one-time award for those who qualify will be $1000. There will be a maximum of two awards per year. Should there be no Renaissance Scholarship candidates in any given year, the funds may be used to award two additional, $1,000 each, Jan Z. Wiranowski math focused scholarships that are also administered by the Department of Mathematics. A personal letter to the applicants from Professor Wiranowski can be found on the application form.
Student application form
Applications are also available in the Mathematics Department Office (8-510).
For further information contact Professor Aimee Calhoun
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NYSMATYC Mathematics Scholarships
The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges
(NYSMATYC) offers awards of up to $600, journal subscriptions, and
certificates of merit to outstanding mathematics students. Several
area colleges (Clarkson, RIT, RPI, St. Lawrence, Syracuse University
and Union) have agreed to at least match the awards for any winner
transferring to its school. Two special awards are offered: the Dan
Dodway Award to recognize a top student with an interest in teaching
mathematics and the Helen Siner Award for overall excellence in mathematics.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must have earned (or expect to earn) an Associate Degree in the
current academic year
- Must plan to continue studies in mathematics or a mathematics-related
field
- Must have at least three semesters of Calculus or more advanced
mathematics courses (completed or in progress)
- Must have at least a 3.5 GPA in mathematics and a 3.3 GPA overall
Applications must include a student statement, transcript of grades,
and two letters of recommendation and are due by early March.
Contact
Professor Kimberley Martello for an application or further information.
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