Previous Programs
BOSEF: Building Ohio's Sustainable Energy Future
Building Ohio’s Sustainable Energy Future (BOSEF) supports undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in renewable energy and environmental sciences fields. Organized on a learning community model, BOSEF seeks to foster the COF goal of preparing Ohio’s future workforce by engaging students in group research projects focused on the environmental and energy issues facing our region. BOSEF is a joint program with Bowling Green State University and collaborative gatherings of students from both campuses are held on a monthly basis.
Contact:
Geoffrey Martin, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Mathematics
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
geoffrey.martin@utoledo.edu
419.530.2569
COFFEE: Choose Ohio First for Engineering Entrepreneurship
The primary objective of COFFEE is to increase the number of Ohio engineering and science graduates, equipped with the entrepreneurial training and co-op experiences needed to translate their innovative ideas into economic growth for Ohio companies in high-tech industries that are important to the State’s future.
Contact:
Scott Molitor, Ph.D.
Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
College of Engineering
scott.molitor@utoledo.edu
419.530.8044
PSM in Photovoltaics
The COF scholarships are designed for Ohio students. We are offering 3 scholarships for students joining in fall 2014. For a bright future in developing Ohio’s renewable energy future through solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, consider this premier program. You will learn the theory and experimental techniques of PV, take classes in physics and business, receive training in laboratories exploring PV technology and learn to make technical professional presentations. A 24 week internship in a company setting will be a capstone experience. We welcome applicants with degrees in all physical sciences and engineering fields. We have a strong placement record for our graduates.
Contact:
Sanjay Khare, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
sanjay.khare@utoledo.edu
419.530.2292
BS in Biology/MS in Bioinformatics Pipeline
Bioinformatics is the use of computer-based methods to make sense of biological data, such as the increasing flood of human genome sequences. This program combines the required biology background and advanced training in bioinformatics from the usual ~6 to ~5 years total for the two degrees, and Choose Ohio First funds cover the full tuition costs of junior, senior, and graduate terms for awardees. The program goal is to help ensure that Ohio students are available to fill the rapidly-growing demand for bioinformatics expertise.
Contact:
Robert Blumenthal, PhD.
Distinguished University Professor, Director, Bioinformatics -Proteomics/Genomics
Program
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
College of Medicine & Life Sciences
robert.blumenthal@utoledo.edu
419.383.5422
Ohio Consortium for Bioinformatics (MS or PSM in Bioinformatics)
Bioinformatics is the use of computer-based methods to make sense of biological data, such as the increasing flood of human genome sequences. The program goal is to help ensure that Ohio students are available to fill the rapidly-growing demand for bioinformatics expertise. Choose Ohio First funds cover the full graduate tuition costs for awardees, who can enter either of two tracks. One, leading to the MS degree, is for those going into research or further graduate training and includes a research project. The second, leading to the PSM (professional science masters), is for those planning on careers in the biotechnology sector of industry, and includes an internship and some business courses. Either degree is appropriate for those planning further professional training.
Contact:
Robert Blumenthal, Ph.D.
Distinguished University Professor, Director, Bioformatics - Proteomics/Genomics
Program
Department of Medical Microbiology
College of Medicine & Life Sciences
robert.blumenthal@utoledo.edu
419.383.5422
Primary Care Scholarships - Nursing (PCMH)
Designed for students in the family nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner primary care tracks. Recipients of the scholarship will be awarded $10,000 to be split between two semesters to be used for tuition and fees. There have been 11 scholarships awarded in academic year 2012-2014. The students have priority placements in PCMH when possible. The curriculum for COF students has been developed and implemented in the Spring semester 2014. The curriculum centers on the Patient Centered Medical Home content.
Contact:
Linda Lewandowski
Professor and Dean
College of Nursing
linda.lewandowski@utoledo.edu
419.383.5835
Primary Care Scholarships - Medicine (PCMH)
In 2013 the initial scholarship was developed with requirements that College of Medicine students must go into a primary care residency (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics), remain in Ohio upon completion of residency and have Medicare patients in practice. 4 students were selected by the College of Medicine Scholarship Committee; 1 graduated June 2013 – Family Medicine Residency Toledo, Ohio. The 2014 scholarship round garnered 14 applications. 4 students were selected by the College of Medicine Scholarship Committee. 2 students scheduled to graduate May 2014 – both Pediatric residency, Akron and Toledo, Ohio.
Contact:
Dawn Durivage
Assistant Director
Student Affairs
dawn.durivage@utoledo.edu
419-383-6058
Actuarial Sciences
Contact:
Zhiwei Chen
Associate Lecturer
College of Natural Sciences
Zhiwei.Chen@utoledo.edu
419.530.4276
Pharma BS
Contact:
James Slama
Professor and Director of BSPS
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
James.salama@utoledo.edu
419.383.1925
WWF: Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
The Woodrow Wilson Ohio Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to transition into teaching careers in Ohio's high-need secondary schools. Those students receiving the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship will be accepted into the Accelerated Licensure And Master's Program (LAMP) starting in August, providing the candidate has a received a passing score on the appropriate content exam as specified by the Ohio Department of Education in the content area for which they are seeking licensure.
UT3: UToledo.UTeach.UTouch the Future
UT3 is the only program in Northwest Ohio that recruits, prepares, and supports science and mathematics teachers to teach specifically in high need schools, where there is a nationwide shortage of qualified teachers. UT3 offers students’ academic, financial, and professional support, which provides them with the foundation to become exemplary teachers. UT3 Ended on Sept 30, 2010