For more than 20 years, the Harris Corporation has partnered with FAMU to support education programs that help produce a state workforce proficient in science,technology, engineering and math.
Harrison is a sophomore mechanical engineering student from Jacksonville, Fla. with a 3.5 grade point average. She was ecstatic when the university called with the news that she was selected.
“This scholarship will help me realize my ultimate goal to become aerospace engineer,” Harrison said. “After I graduate with my bachelor’s degree I plan to attend graduate school to study aerospace engineering.”
Johnson, a graduate student from Miami, Fla., is studying computer information systems with a 3.3 GPA. He credits receiving this award and his future success to demonstrating five qualities.
“In order to achieve success, a person must maintain integrity,respect for others, leadership, good verbal and writing communication skills and a commitment to completing daily tasks,” Johnson said. “I am grateful that the Harris Corporation believed that I represented these qualities with enough excellence to receive this award.”
After graduation, Johnson plans to acquire a leadership role in the information technology industry.
“The Harris Corporation is pleased to award these scholarships to two deserving students that are excited about continuing their education in the fields of mechanical engineering and computer science,”said Jim Clamons, vice president of engineering operations at Harris’ Government Communications Systems division. “The nation needs more students to excel and graduate in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)education. Ms. Harrison and Mr. Johnson show great ambitions to excel in this area.”
Applicants for the Harris Corporation Endowed Scholarship must be at least college sophomore with a minimum 3.0 GPA and currently majoring in computer information systems, computer science, electrical, mechanical, computer and biomedical/informatics engineering.