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2007-03-25: Goldwater scholarship: Darren Davis and Justin Webster

Our 2007 Goldwater Pride: Darren Davis and Justin Webster (hover over name for picture) receive the highly prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship national award

Darren R. Davis
University of San Diego and Resident of California
Major: Computer Science
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. Conduct research in machine learning, enhancing an individual's ability to understand the world and improve society's effectiveness in overcoming challenges

Justin T. Webster
University of San Diego and Resident of Oregon
Major: Mathematics
Career Goal: Ph.D. in Mathematical Physics. Conduct research that will utilize various mathematical approaches in solving many different types of problems.

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department is proud to announce that Darren Davis and Justin Webster are the 2007 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship winners, up to 300 awarded nationwide.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students, to be known as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars, who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. All candidates for scholarships are nominated by their college or university. University of San Diego may nominate up to four current sophomores or juniors. The number of scholarships to be awarded per state depends on the number and qualifications of the nominees. Darren Davis was awarded as a resident of California while Justin Webster as a resident of Oregon. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. The scholarships awarded in the spring 2007, become available for use during the 2007-2008 academic year. Congratulations to our outstanding scholars Darren and Justin for their Goldwater achievement!

For more information on the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, you may visit: http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html.