KX News: Bismarck State College

Thursday College Hoops

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:59:00 GMT

The last time the Capitol City's two junior college's clashed...Bismarck State got the better of United Tribes in both women's and men's hoops. But, those games were at the BSC Armory and tonight, the series shifted to the Thunderdome! Could the hometeam

BSC men/women split

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:54:00 GMT

Bismarck State is ranked 15th, while North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton is 20th. But, BSC is a Division Two team and the Wildcats are a Division One team. Fortunately for the Mystics, they had the home court advantage as these two teams c

Making Robots

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Their generation is more technologically-advanced than most... And high school students here are putting their skills and creativity to the test. It's the fourth year for Bismarck high electronics students to show off their "robots" or "Programmable Lo

BlueGrass Workshop

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:56:00 GMT

It's something that people of all ages can enjoy. And musicians from across the area prove that today at a bluegrass workshop. Participants range in age...the youngest is a fourth grader...and the oldest nears 90. Century High School student Nathaniel

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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:13:00 GMT

A Bismarck man has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of his infant son. Court documents say 20-year-old Aarin Cratty told police he shook the baby because he wouldn't stop crying and the boy's head struck his knee. The child was found unrespo

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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMT

A Bismarck man has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of his infant son. Twenty-year-old Aarin Cratty entered the plea Thursday before South Central District Judge Gail Hagerty. Cratty's 3-month-old son, Hank Allen Arden Cratty, died

BSC gets more money for military classes

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Bismarck State College says it will receive a boost in federal funding to provide online classes for the military. BSC says it's the second year it has received federal funding for online programs for military personnel. The latest appropriatio

Social media strategies session is Dec. 15

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Social media strategies for businesses, non-profits, and other agencies is the topic of an introductory session offered by Bismarck State College from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. The session is scheduled in BSC's National Energy Center of Excellen

BSC Wind Ensemble performs Dec. 7

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Bismarck State College Wind Ensemble performs in concert Monday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium of Schafer Hall. Featuring traditional and contemporary pieces, the program ranges through works both familiar and new and selection

BSC Jazz Ensemble performs Dec. 3

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Music program at BSC presents its Jazz Ensemble in concert Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Director Dr. John Darling has chosen a program with a breadth of styles from swing and jazz shuffle to Latin, samba, funk and rock

BSC's Angie Milakovic mapping high tech career

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

In the fast-moving field of GIS technology, Bismarck State College has a champion in faculty member Angie Milakovic. Milakovic arrived at BSC in 2006 as the first coordinator/instructor of BSC's new Geographic Information Systems Technician program.

Innovate ND Adds Retail Award Valued At $32,000

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Deadline for Entry is Dec. 4 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that Kilbourne Group is sponsoring a major new Innovate ND award category aimed at encouraging people with retail-based business ideas to compete in the annual ven

BookTalk series to focus on Iran

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Topics about Iran shape the BookTalk theme of "Strange Times, My Dear" for the 11th annual discussion series at Bismarck State College. Led by local facilitators, the three BookTalk discussions are scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on selected Sundays begi

Abraham Lincoln is topic of humanities program

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Sunday, Dec. 6, with Abraham Lincoln's "footprint" in North Dakota at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Clay Jenkinson, BSC's distinguished scholar of the humanities, and B

Limited enrollment, tech programs have openings

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

These BSC limited enrollment, technical programs have openings for the spring semester, beginning Jan. 12. Mechanical Maintenance Technology is a two-year program. Mechanical maintenance technicians install, repair and maintain industrial production an

Friend says UFC champ Lesnar is home recuperating

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:53:00 GMT

A friend of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota, recovering from a bacterial infection. Larry Novotny says Lesnar was released from a hospital in Bismarck, N.D., on Tuesday

Friend: UFC's Lesnar home, recuperating

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

A friend of UFC champion Brock Lesnar says the ultimate fighter is back at his home in Alexandria as he recovers from a bacterial infection in his intestinal track. Larry Novotny tells KSAX-TV in Alexandria that Lesnar was released from a hospit

Friend: UFC's Lesnar home, recuperating

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT

BSC Security Cameras

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT

So far they've only caught students pulling a fire alarm on one of the new cameras on campus. And in a perfect world, school officials would keep it that way. Reporter Amber Schatz shows why BSC is amping up its security measures. (NAT OF MOUSE) (Dave

Conversations at BSC humanities series continues

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Conversations at BSC humanities series continues Nov. 15 with the history and future of the Missouri River at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Clay Jenkinson, BSC's distinguished scholar of the humanities, and BSC Presid

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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Northern Canola Growers Association director Barry Coleman says the industry is looking for permanent federal funds to pay for canola breeders and technicians. North Dakota State University breeders say new varieties that might be commercially availa

Bismarck State College adding campus police

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:17:00 GMT

Bismarck State College now has a campus police department, including an armed officer and an unarmed guard. The college's executive vice president, Dave Clark, calls it a "heightened awareness of the need to be more vigilant" as campuses tighten

Alumni award nominations due Dec. 7

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The BSC National Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2010 Alumni of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award. Since 1978, the alumni association has honored BJC and BSC graduates from all walks of life with the Alumni of Year Award, the college

BSC ChoirFest draws top singers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Talented vocalists from 11 area high schools will have a college-level music experience Nov. 20-21 during the Bismarck State College 15th annual ChoirFest. After vocal workshops and rehearsals with guest conductor Dr. Rollo Dilworth, high school sing

Iron Professor session on writing set Nov. 18

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The first presentation in Bismarck State College's Iron Professor Competition will feature Derri Scarlett, an adjunct English instructor, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in BSC's National Energy Center of Excellence auditorium, Room 304. The public is

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT

The North Dakota attorney general's office is asking for help in solving a cold case. Officials say 38-year-old Donna Michalenko of rural McLean County disappeared 41 years ago, on Nov. 9, 1968. Her three children are still looking for answers.

Aquatics Center

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

Construction of the new aquatics center is sailing along... thanks to another big donation. Bismarck Parks and Rec employees were taken aback by a huge showing of support by BSC employees. They donated more than 83-thousand dollars toward fitness equip

Illustrator/Author Visits MSU

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT

It may be rare to find someone who is both a master of the written word and an accomplished artist, but one author in town today says wearing both hats is a great way to work. North Dakotan-born author Jonathan Twingley recently published his first nov

Missouri River is topic of humanities program

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BSC comedy debates art and science

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The mental sport of two great minds on the verge of two great ideas builds exquisite tension in the Bismarck State College Theatre fall play, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," Nov. 4-8. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Su

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT

A Grand Forks lawmaker who chairs a committee studying the state's personnel system wants to change how North Dakota employees get raises. Currently the governor proposes an overall raise amount, and State Representative Ken Svedjan (SVEH'-jun) says

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Police say a dental specialist found dead in his Fargo condominium had a significant head injury, and they are focusing their investigation on a search for his Porsche. The body of 49-year-old Philip Gattuso Jr., was found after a neighbor calle

Bismarck police investigating teen's death

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Police are investigating the death of a Bismarck State College student. Police say the 19-year-old was not breathing when he was found in a northwest Bismarck apartment about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Others in the apartment tried to revive the te

Lesnar Fight Off

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:02:00 GMT

UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is off the UFC 106 card. Lesnar was supposed to defend his title against Shane Carwin. Lesnar has been unable to train due to illness for the last three and a half weeks. UFC President Dana White made the announcem

Health fair set Oct. 27 in Union

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BSC will host a "A Healthy BSC Community" health fair in the Student Union Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Employees, students, and community members are welcome to attend. Activities include a lunch of turkey joes on whole wheat buns, fresh ve

'Explore BSC' set for Nov. 3

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College will make room for up to 300 area high school students Tuesday, Nov. 3, during Explore BSC. The showcase of career programs includes presentations and demonstrations by faculty, a free lunch and optional campus tours. Activ

BSC bachelor's degree approved for Air Force members

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College's bachelor of applied science (BAS) in energy management is now available for students of the Air Force Virtual Education Center. BSC recently received approval from the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Pro

Hoeven: Entrepreneurs Will Fuel Our Future

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Governor Kicks Off Statewide Day of Innovation FARGO, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and a team of state and local business champions hosted the first Statewide Day of Innovation and Entrepreneurship today and kicked off the fourth annual Innovate ND

Campus Read continues with film version of book

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Events associated with BSC's Campus Read continue with free public showings of "Persepolis" at 4 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Bismarck Grand Theatres. Tickets will be issued Oct. 27 from the theater box office on a first-come, first-served basis. The anima

Finding a New Job

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:54:00 GMT

Despite having the lowest unemployment rate across the country, some residents in the Bismarck-Mandan area are dealing with job loss. About a hundred people were a career transition workshop at BSC yesterday. Its designed to help people who ha

Hoeven Announces Statewide Day of Innovation

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and a team of state and local business champions are hosting the first Statewide Day of Innovation and Entrepreneurship next Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program features locally organized events in Bismarck, Minot, D

BSC hosts outreach event for military members

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

A half-day event about education and transition services for past, present and future military personnel is scheduled Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence, fourth floor. Visitors can talk from noon to 7 p

Writer/artist Jonathan Twingley visits Oct. 26

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Twingley returns to his native Bismarck Monday, Oct. 26, to talk about his debut book and career as an illustrator in New York City. He speaks about "The Badlands Saloon" at 7:30 p.m. in the National Energy Center of Excellence, Room 304 at

Wrestling Returns

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:09:00 GMT

From sports to sports-entertainment... Once upon a time, professional wrestling made regular stops in spots in the Peace Garden State... and Northern Outlaw Wrestling is trying to bring it back. For the third time this year, they'll be back in Bismarck

BSC Conversation

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:27:00 GMT

The Missouri River. Neil Armstrong and the moon. They are all topics that will be covered in a series of conversations at BSC this school year. What started as a simple experiment has turned into a hot ticket. BSC president Larry Skogen joins sc

Bismarck State College officials explore opportunities in Ghana

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Two Bismarck State College officials returned recently from Ghana, where they met with education, government, and industry leaders to explore how BSC can provide energy education in this stable, fast-developing African nation. Larry C. Skogen, BSC pres

Local pianists present 'Monster Concert'

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Monster Piano Ensemble Concert is a "monster" only in the high number of flashing fingers on stage at one time. Several pieces are arranged for five pianos in the area's 11th annual event set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Bismarck State Col

'Conversations at BSC' series starts Oct. 11

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College introduces Conversations at BSC, an expanded community program anchored this year with the Distinguished Scholar of the Humanities Lecture Series. Held on selected Sunday afternoons, the first of six conversations on topics of

Library's Roosevelt kiosk opening set Oct. 11

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College has a new way to learn about Theodore Roosevelt with a kiosk computer portal in the BSC Library. Grand opening and dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Center kiosk is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, immediately after the Conversa

Campus Read events begin Oct. 6

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The fall Campus Read is underway at Bismarck State College with students, faculty and staff reading "The Complete Persepolis," a graphic novel about a girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution. Author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi intro

Aerospace expert speaks at BSC Friday

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Visiting Scientists Series presents aerospace expert Joseph Vacek in a program about unmanned aircraft and its research impact on North Dakota. His presentation is Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Bismarck State College National Energy Center of

Alumni featured in art exhibit

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College presents a new event on campus with a display of art by BSC alumni. Opening reception for the artists takes place Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the library's Gannon Gallery. Refreshments will be served. The alumni

Talent show Sunday features 22 acts

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

"Bismarck's Got Talent" has signed on 22 acts for its debut show Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. in Bismarck State College Sidney J. Lee Auditorium. Organized by BSC choral director John Weiss, the show has quite a range of talent, he says, and may be fu

Spring tour information meeting set Monday

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

An information meeting about the Bismarck State College arts and humanities tour to Athens Greece, Istanbul, Turkey, and the Dodecanese islands takes place at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28, in Werner Hall 105. Tour leader Michelle Lindblom, associate prof

Enrollment reaches a record 4,020 students

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College's expectation that enrollment would not only break past records, but also go beyond 4,000, is confirmed by the official fourth week enrollment report indicating a record 4,020 students. Compared with last year, the total enrollme

Speaker on suicide scheduled Sept. 28-29

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Two programs on suicide and depression in teens and young adults take place Sept. 28 and 29 at Bismarck State College. Bev Cobain, experienced in three family suicides including the 1994 death of her cousin and Nirvana lead singer, Kurt Cobain, speak

BSC participates in worldwide theater event

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College Theatre premieres "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later" with more than 120 presenters worldwide and linked to an Internet audience. BSC joins the event at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in tandem with New York City's Lincoln Center and theater

Bev Cobain Speaks on Suicide

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:01:00 GMT

It happens once every fifteen minutes...a person commits suicide. It's a startling number Bev Cobain is working on changing. Cobain is the cousin of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the band Nirvana who committed suicide in 1994. In addit

Bismark's Got Talent

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:35:00 GMT

An artistic fundraiser at Bismarck State College proves that Bismarck DOES have talent. Here's the "Bismarck's Got Talent" show this afternoon... Around 22 acts signed up to perform... And proceeds go toward a BSC Choir performance in New York at Carn

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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:05:00 GMT

More North Dakota colleges are reporting record fall enrollments. Dickinson State University is reporting 2,767 students in classes, up 37 students from last year and a fall record for the 14th straight year. Bismarck State College says it

DSU, BSC have record enrollments

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:41:00 GMT

More [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] colleges are reporting record fall enrollments. [[kxtopic:dickinson-state-university :t[Dickinson State University]:t]] is reporting 2,767 students in classes, up 37 students from last year and a fa

Century Golf

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Century's golf team recently went up to Williston and returned with a WDA win.... and they snapped a streak in the process. The Patriots kept coming in second in recent meets, while Minot High kept coming in first. In fact, the Majettes had won the pr

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Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:39:00 GMT

A Moorhead woman accused of blackmailing a minister who paid her for nude dancing and sex has pleaded guilty to a felony coercion charge. Under a plea agreement, Bunny Byington would serve 90 days in jail and repay $7,000 to the Rev. Mark Ostgarden o

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Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Students in the Grand Forks School District won't see a live broadcast of President Barack's Obama's speech on education. Obama plans to speak directly to students at noon Tuesday about working hard and staying in school. School districts are no

Bismarck State has small wind turbine

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Bismarck State College and Montana-Dakota Utilities are joining to teach students about the wind. The two groups, with state Commerce Department help, have installed a small wind turbine on the hill on which the BSC campus sits in Bismarck.

Wind Power Project

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Bismarck State College partners with Montana Dakota Utilities on a wind power project. This turbine has been installed on the B-S-C campus. It will serve as an educational tool. Students at B-S-C will be able to learn about wind as

BSC and MDU partner on wind power project

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. (Montana-Dakota) are partnering on installation of a wind turbine for demonstration and educational purposes. The small turbine, recently installed at the southwest corner of the BSC campus, will p

BSC makes list of Military Friendly Schools

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College was recently named to the 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as stud

BSC hosts Fulbright specialist from India

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College will have a Fulbright Visiting Specialist on campus Sept. 6 to Oct. 15 to interact with students and community groups. The six-week residency by historian and researcher Dr. Indu Anand of New Delhi, India, includes classroom te

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Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Cass County authorities are looking for the driver who fled in his or her car after striking a bicyclist near Harwood. The sheriff's department says 28-year-old Jennifer Walla of Fargo was biking in a residential area about 9:30 p.m. Friday when

BSC students to play Carnegie Hall

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:50:00 GMT

Some choir students at Bismarck State College are getting the chance to play Carnegie Hall in New York City. The BSC choral department received an invitation from a concert production company to perform next March 19. Students are raising money

Energy Rally

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

What is the future of the energy Industry in North Dakota? That is the question being asked at the Energy Citizens Rally in Bismarck. The event is in response to the proposed Cap and Trade legislation going through congress. Seventeen organi

Energy Rally

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:08:00 GMT

What is the future of the energy Industry in North Dakota? It's the question being asked at the Energy Citizens Rally in Bismarck. The event is in response to the proposed Cap and Trade legislation going through congress. Seventeen organiza

1st Day of College

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:03:00 GMT

It's the first full day of classes at Bismarck's biggest colleges. Donna fishbeck with Student Affairs of Bismarck State College... says enrollment is up 4 1/2 percent... with a record 39-hundred students enrolled so far. School leaders say they are gr

Record enrollment projected for fall

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College is projecting a record-setting enrollment this fall, based on numbers of students enrolled on the first day of classes, Tuesday, Aug. 25. That number is 3,944 students, compared with 3,772 on the first day last fall. BSC's offic

BSC begins 71st academic year

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College begins its 71st academic year with the start of day classes on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Evening classes begin Monday, Aug. 24. The college expects to set another record in its enrollment this fall, said Donna Fishbeck, associate vice

BSC presents 'Arts Dakota' exhibit

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College begins its exhibition season with "Arts Dakota," a mixed media show currently on display in the library's Gannon Gallery through Sept. 15. Opening reception is Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library. The jur

Community talent show set for Sept. 27

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck State College plunges into the local talent pool Sept. 27 with a new show called "Bismarck's Got Talent!" Open auditions for the slimmed-down version of Simon Cowell's popular TV shows, are set for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in

BSC to host new program and courses for adults 50 and better

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Adults age 50 and better in the Bismarck-Mandan area can enjoy new opportunities for learning through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The institute is sponsored in North Dakota by the University of North Dakota, and Bismarck State College

BSC offers STEM scholarships in technology fields

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

BSC has scholarships from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for students planning to major in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This expanded scholarship grant from the NSF includes students in energy and industrial technologies, agr