2013 Myriant Corporation Scholarship Winners Announced
The Eberly College of Science is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Myriant Corporation Scholarship for Excellence in Bio-Energy and Energy Sustainability:
- Daniel Cetnar, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Clay Swackhamer, Biological Engineering
- Grant Elledge, Chemical Engineering
- Steve Tran, Chemical Engineering
- Christopher Rae, Biochemistry
- Nicole Bernstein, Chemical Engineering
- Mustafa Hammudi, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The Myriant Scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in bioenergy and/or energy sustainability, and is generously sponsored by the Myriant Corporation of Quincy, Massachusetts.
Myriant is a science and technology-driven company creating a new paradigm in specialty chemicals manufacturing. Focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary biocatalyst technology for conversion of renewable feedstock into high value bio-based chemicals, Myriant is a leader in the implementation of an integrated bio-refinery approach for production of chemicals. Myriant’s Chairman and CEO Stephen Gatto is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board in the Eberly College of Science, and established this scholarship because Penn State Science is uniquely positioned to train future scientists and leaders in the field of bio-sustainability.
Visit the Myriant Scholarship webpage for more information on the scholarship.