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$300,000 NSF MRI grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists

NSF MRI grant adds computing muscle to existing resources and extends MERCURY's reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions and underrepresented students pursuing STEM fields.

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Furman to build inclusivity, belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant

Within its cohort, Furman will share the grant with 14 other institutions across the nation who will collaborate to make STEM curricula more accessible and inclusive.

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Three Furman students win Goldwater Scholarships

Three Furman University juniors have received awards from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship program, which aims to identify and support U.S. college sophomores and juniors who show promise in becoming the nation’s next generation of...

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Black microbiologists push for visibility amid pandemic

The New York Times published a story about Black in Microbiology Week, which kicked off on Sept. 28 and features virtual events highlighting Black scientists in a variety of disciplines. One of those scientists is...

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