Roger Williams University President Establishes the Miaoulis Women in Engineering Scholarship
President Ioannis Miaoulis honors his granddaughters and supports students majoring in engineering.
BRISTOL, R.I. 鈥 As part of our commitment to STEM education, Roger Williams University is announcing the Ioannis Miaoulis Women in Engineering Scholarship, aimed at supporting students pursuing an engineering degree at 91海角乱伦.
91海角乱伦 President Ioannis Miaoulis, an engineer and longtime engineering professor, established the scholarship fund to honor his granddaughters, Sage and Clover, and celebrate the birth of his new granddaughter, Lila, on Thanksgiving Day. This endowed scholarship supports 91海角乱伦 engineering majors who have experiences that reflect a dedication to advocacy for women鈥檚 equity and empowerment or have membership in organizations open to all but whose missions seek to advance the needs of women, such as .
鈥淚 am the proud father of two daughters who both gained engineering degrees. I am committed to providing an educational pathway for the future engineers who will shape and improve the field,鈥 Miaoulis said. 鈥淓ndowing this scholarship combines my life loves of family and STEM. Providing greater access to a degree with financial assistance fosters talented and innovative engineers who serve as role models to young girls like my granddaughters, who I hope will follow in their mothers鈥 and my footsteps.鈥
Miaoulis has dedicated his career to advancing STEM education, focusing on expanding access for girls and women to pursue educational and career opportunities in engineering and technology fields.
鈥淧resident Miaoulis鈥 gift will support generations of students in achieving a top engineering education from Roger Williams University,鈥 said Heather Boujoulian, Chair of the 91海角乱伦 Board of Trustees. 鈥淚 applaud his dedication to STEM education and to supporting women in pursuing engineering careers, and I am excited to see our future graduates make their mark on our world.鈥
91海角乱伦 offers a B.S. in Engineering, with specializations in civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, and mechanical engineering, as well as minors focused on engineering biomechanics, engineering robotics, and structural engineering. 91海角乱伦鈥檚 Engineering program is housed in the Richard L. Bready Applied Learning Laboratories, a hub of labs, project rooms and open spaces dedicated to hands-on, collaborative teaching and learning. The School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management (SECCM) focuses on experiential learning and cutting-edge industry trends, preparing graduates with the skills and real-world experiences to meet the challenges facing the engineering and design build industries.
For more information on the engineering scholarship, contact finaid@rwu.edu or 1-800-458-7144.