Marlene Cockle Math Endowment

Eligibility: All
Area of Interest: Mathematics

Criteria:

This endowment shall be used for the support of math majors by way of scholarships, including scholarship support during the professional semester of student teaching. This endowment should not be limited to scholarship support. Funds may be used to help offset the cost of attending conferences or other programs support and equipment for the benefit of students.

I grew up in mostly small rural towns in Nebraska.  Attending college was financially beyond my reach until I received a CSC scholarship at my high school graduation.  Four years later I had my Bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics and minor in physics.  Next, I assisted in field data analysis for Shell Oil Company in Montana.  Two years later I worked at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico where I was introduced to the world of computers.  Via on-the-job training I learned to do computer programming.  I finished my computer career with the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho.  Receiving that scholarship and attending CSC totally changed the path of my life; a change I've never regretted.  CSC provided a warm, friendly atmosphere.  Classes were both challenging and productive under the guidance of professional, helpful and caring instructors.  I sincerely hope this scholarship will provide similar opportunities.