Department of Physics Scholarships

The Arloe Anania-Murray Physics Scholarship

The Arloe Anania-Murray Physics Scholarship honors the memory of Arloe Anania-Murray who was the Department of Physics secretary until her death in 1989. She brightened the Department of Physics with her outgoing personality, and her work and dedication were appreciated by faculty, staff and students. This scholarship rewards scholastic achievemnt in physics.

The Paul G. Hewitt Scholarship for Future High School Physics Teachers

Paul G. Hewitt is the author of the best selling physics text in history, "Conceptual Physics." It is Hewitt's dedication to quality physics teaching that led him in 2001 to establish the Paul G. Hewitt Scholarship for Future High School Physics Teachers. The intent of this scholarship is to encourage those with a love for and knowledge of physics to share their enthusiasm for the science by becoming high school physics teachers.

The Michael R. McGie Service Award

Michael R. McGie received his BA in Chemistry in 1957 from Chico State College. After earning his PhD he returned to Chico State to give back to the community of his origins. He was always known as someone you could count on for help. Mike's service to others represents the best of the teaching profession and this award is intended to encourage this commitment in our students.

The Floyd L. English Natural Science Scholarships

Dr. Floyd L. English was the Chief Executive Officer of Andrew Corporation and CSU Chico's first physics graduate (1959). The generosity of Dr. English makes possible the award of ten to twenty scholarships to students majoring in programs in the College of Natural Sciences each year. Annual awards range from $2,000 to $5,000, with a four-year $20,000 total award possible for freshmen.

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