KU News Release

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Science Education has awarded 11 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarships to students who have committed to teaching science and mathematics in high-needs school districts.

The scholarships range from $5,000 to $10,000 and are provided through the National Science Foundation to encourage talented science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors and professionals to become mathematics and science teachers in elementary, middle and high schools.

The scholarship recipients at KU are participants in the Center for Science Education’s teacher development program known as UKanTeach. The program provides a pathway for KU students to earn not only a degree in mathematics or the natural sciences but also to obtain a teaching license. The goal is to increase highly qualified math and science teachers in the schools most at need across Kansas.

Recipients are listed below by hometown, level in school, major, parents’ names and high school (when available).

COFFEY COUNTY
From New Strawn 66839
Katharyn Diane Parker, junior in chemistry; daughter of Devra and Bill Parker; Burlington High School.

DOUGLAS COUNTY
From Lawrence 66044
Melissa Kay Forester, sophomore in environmental studies; Shawnee Mission North High School.

From Lawrence 66046
Larissa Anne Maranell, junior in biology; daughter of Mark Maranell; Eudora High School.

GOVE COUNTY
From Quinter 67752
Todd Nathan Cooksey, junior in mathematics; son of Kenneth and Lela Cooksey; Quinter High School.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
From McLouth 66054
Kimberley D. Cady, senior in geology; Bowling Green (Ohio) Senior High School.

JOHNSON COUNTY
From Olathe 66062
Andrew Michael Edmondson, junior in chemistry; son of Michael and Debi Edmondson; Olathe South High School.

Lindsay Kathryn Long, master’s degree student in education completing licensure; bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.

Trinda L. Wheeler, master’s degree student in education completing licensure; bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton (Ohio).

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
From Linwood 66052
Jesica Rhodes, senior in biology; daughter of Teri and Lori Sines; Basehor-Linwood High School.

PRATT COUNTY
From Pratt 67124
Andrew Michael Taylor, senior in biology; son of Deb and Dave Taylor; Pratt High School.

RENO COUNTY
From Hutchinson 67502
Madison Shipley, junior in mathematics; daughter of Sarah and Howard Shipley; Buhler High School.