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Takia Raneri
  • Mathematics
  • Class of 2013
  • Philadelphia, PA

Takia Raneri Receives Pathways to Excellence Scholarship from Notre Dame of Maryland University

2011 Oct 18

Philadelphia, PA resident Takia Raneri is the recipient of a Pathways to Excellence Scholarship from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

The Pathways to Excellence program is designed to train promising young women for careers in high-demand fields, where women are traditionally underrepresented. In addition to the scholarship, students in the program benefit from a three-pronged mentoring system involving a faculty member in the student's discipline, a peer mentor from the program itself and an alumni mentor working in a STEM position.

"Notre Dame has a proud legacy of providing a values-based, nurturing environment that supports and encourages the development of individuals prepared to lead full and enriching lives," said Dr. Joseph Di Rienzi, who heads the Pathways program. "We believe our mission strongly complements the nation's need to provide more mathematicians, scientists, engineers and computer information specialists that can combine their technical skills with a heartfelt commitment to improve the lives of their respective communities. The scholarships, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, provide funds to support full-time study in the designated STEM disciplines."

NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY

Notre Dame of Maryland University, founded as a Catholic liberal arts college in 1895 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, engages students as confident, capable learners and leaders, thriving in the vibrant, personal community of its distinguished Women's College, College of Adult Undergraduate Studies and College of Graduate Studies. Rich in tradition, Notre Dame provides students with opportunities in research, study abroad and service to the global community. Notre Dame's graduates change lives-in their careers, communities and families. Visit www.ndm.edu.