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July 28, 2008

Calhoun Student Selected for National Scholarship

Calhoun machine tool technology student Colton Parker has been selected as the recipient of the Haas Foundation Machine Scholarship for 2008 from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation.  Colton’s scholarship is in the amount of $5000 for the 2008-09 academic year.  The Gene Haas Foundation made funding for the scholarship possible through a $160,000 grant to the SME Education Foundation.

High school seniors, graduates or GED recipients were eligible for the one-year Machining Technology Scholarship. Through its partnership with Project Lead the Way – a nonprofit program that offers science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum in middle and high schools – the SME Education Foundation drew from a national network of students participating in programs at more than 3,000 schools. This scholarship is specifically designated for students interested in coursework focused on machine operation and maintenance.

Our partnership with the SME Education Foundation and our funding of this scholarship illustrates our commitment to strengthening America’s future workforce,” said Peter Zierhut, director of public relations, Haas Automation, Inc. “This scholarship complements the important work we are doing through the Haas Technical Education Center.” The centers leverage the technologies and capabilities of Haas Automation and partner with industry, schools and professional societies to ensure qualified learning institutes receive support and are able to provide the highest-quality manufacturing education possible. As of 2007, the HTEC network included 636 schools, colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

“We are extremely proud of Colton’s accomplishment and that he has been recognized nationally for his outstanding work,” commented Dr. Marilyn Beck.

Janet Kincherlow-Martin
Director of Public Relations
(256) 306-2561

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