Roseburg, Ore., April 15, 2024 – A Science Celebration Night presenting information on a $45k scholarship program supporting industrial science careers, will be held on May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in the Health, Nursing and Science Center (HNSC) at Umpqua Community College.

This free event and dinner will present the benefits of the pathway to students and parents while celebrating brand new scholars and current participants moving on to the university level. 

The scholarship program, also known as the “Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers,” is a partnership between UCC and the University of Oregon, with financial support from the National Science Foundation. Interested students and community members can learn about the program and meet with faculty from UCC and UO. Students at several stages of the pathway will speak about their experience.  

High school and college students interested in, engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, or computer science, and their families, are encouraged to attend.

Please sign up before May 1 by visiting umpqua.edu/opirc or calling (541) 440-7736 if planning to attend.

About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu.