ATLANTA/EWORLDWIRE/June 3, 2009 --- The National Society of High School Scholars Foundation today announced the ten outstanding young scholars who have each been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship to pursue college majors and careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a grant from Monster Worldwide.The NSHSS Foundation and Monster Worldwide recognize the need to produce more graduates with knowledge and skills in the STEM disciplines in order to meet the competitive challenges of the technology-driven global economy of the 21st century. They are committed to this effort to steer students to become qualified workers in these areas in order to improve the quality of life for all.
These ten Monster Scholars represent key Monster communities throughout the United States:
Boston: Katherine Roe, The Winsor School
Chicago: Christopher Perez, Whitney Young Magnet High School
Cincinnati: Adrianna Boris, Colerain High School
Florence, S.C.: Kameryn McCarty, West Florence High School
Indianapolis: Meaghan Banks, Lawrence Central High School
Maynard, Mass.: Molly O'Neil, Maynard High School
Milwaukee: Haji Mberaw, Washington High School of IT
San Francisco: Joanne Cho, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
Tempe, Ariz.: Jessie Koljonen, Payne Academy at McClintock High School
Washington, D.C.: Taiysha Hobbs, McKinley Technology High School
"Monster is pleased to join The NSHSS Foundation in encouraging young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said Lewis Karabatsos, vice president of Corporate Philanthropy, Monster Worldwide. "Having well-qualified individuals in these disciplines to fill the career pipeline is critically important to future of our country and our industry."
The NSHSS Foundation
Established in 2003, The Foundation seeks to support education in the form of scholarships targeted to under-represented minorities who express interest in STEM career majors - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The Foundation was established by Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, to fulfill this mission.
Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW), parent company of Monster, the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit Monster.com ('http://www.monster.com'). More information about Monster Worldwide is available at 'http://corporate.monster.com'.
Contact:
Susan Thurman
404-235-5500
susan.thurman@nshss.org
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