GFF Alumnus Elaina Xiao attends University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

We have heard from GFF Alumnus Elaina Xiao who is currently attending her first semester at UIUC.

Yoonseo Jung named 2024 Coca Cola Scholars Semi-Finalist!

We are proud to report that GFF Alumnus Yoonseo Jung has been selected as a 2024 Coca Cola Scholars Semi-finalist!

GFF Alumnus Michelle Wang begins her first semester at MIT.

We have heard from GFF Alumnus Michelle Wang who is attending her first semester at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

GFF Alumnus Lauren Fakhoury begins her first semester at NYU.

We have received news from GFF Alumnus Lauren Fakhoury, who has returned to New York City where she is currently attending NYU.

Safwan Morshed studies Physics of Stars at the University of Chicago.

Safwan spent the first week exploring the campus, getting to know his instructors, and connecting with students from around the world.

Bill Xu studies Remote Sensing for Disaster Response at the MIT BeaverWorks Summer Institute.

The virtual class of 28 students hit the ground running as they collaborated on their first project—building something in Minecraft with assistance from TA instructors.

Robert Wigfall studies Introduction to Ethics at the Harvard University Pre-College Program.

Robert explored the Cambridge campus, the city of Boston, networked at several extracurricular events, and dove into his coursework.

Myra Anderson studies Dissecting Life: Human Anatomy and Physiology at the Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program.

Myra Anderson reports that her time at the Michigan Math and Science Scholars program has been “busy, challenging and fun.” She has adjusted to the quick pace of her course, and is learning how to take notes at the college level.

Kaleb Yoast studies Organic Chemistry at the Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program.

“This first week of MMSS has been very exciting. I have had the most wonderful time getting to know the university. As for the class, it has been pretty challenging but I am pushing through. At the end of class we took little trips all over the campus, we went to the law building, a museum, and a science center,” Kaleb says.

Ini-Obong Epke studies Dissecting Life: Human Anatomy and Physiology at the Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program

Ini-Obong describes her first week at MMSS as “very exciting.” She has settled in with roommates, met with instructors, and started “diving into classes immediately with lectures and dissections, as well as assigning presentation groups and topics.”

Welcome

 

The Garwin Family Foundation (GFF) was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1993 by Leo and Ruth Garwin. The Foundation was granted tax-exempt status and deemed an operating foundation by the Internal Revenue Service. The current President/Secretary is Marsha Ryan, and the current Vice-President/Treasurer is Mark Garwin.

The Foundation’s mission is the one established by Leo and Ruth Garwin at the Foundation’s inception: fostering excellence in intellectual pursuits, and underwriting educational opportunitiesIn line with this mission, GFF’s objectives are to further study and foster achievement in the arts and sciences, humanities, law, and medicine. As a result, the GFF has underwritten many educational programs since 1994, including:

  • the GFF Student Sponsorship Program for Talented Students in Arts, Sciences and Math;
  • the CCHS Speech and Theater Department;
  • the Law and Medicine programs at Southern Illinois University;
  • the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale;
  • the Science Center in Carbondale;
  • the Southern Illinois Symphony;
  • the Southern Illinois Music Festival; and
  • Artspace 304.

 

Leo and Ruth Garwin, founders of
The Garwin Family Foundation.

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