HMMI Undergrad Science Grants Announced

Parents Forum
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<p>The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is the largest scientific research philantrophic organization in the country and the largest sponsor of undergrad science research.</p>

<p>Every four years, HMMI invites undergrad baccalaureate colleges and masters degree universities to compete for four-year grants to support undergrad science education and research.</p>

<p>Yesterday, HMMI announced the 2008 recepients totaling $60 million awarded to 48 schools:</p>

<p>[HHMI</a> News: HHMI Awards $60 Million to Invigorate Science Teaching at Liberal Arts Colleges](<a href=“http://www.hhmi.org/news/college20080422.html]HHMI”>http://www.hhmi.org/news/college20080422.html)</p>

<p>Here’s the list:</p>

<p>[HHMI</a> News: College Grants 2008](<a href=“http://www.hhmi.org/news/college20080422_list.html]HHMI”>http://www.hhmi.org/news/college20080422_list.html)</p>

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<p>I’d rather have my child interested in science attend a major school which was ineligible for such awards.</p>