Sharon in MD Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 :party: We are celebrating here because we have received news that our ds will be a STAR Scholar at Drexel. He is a freshman there this year and applied to the program in Feb. He was accepted this past weekend. So, why is this great?..well, what it means is that he will be able to stay at the university this summer for 10 weeks working on a real research project for his mentor-professor. They will provide housing and a generous stipend, far more than he could earn in part-time work at home. And, because Drexel is a Co-op school, this will really help with developing his resume for finding a good Co-op position next spring (2011). He is planning to major in Materials Science Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering. The program he will work on this summer is directly related to both. I'm so happy for him. This is a huge answer to prayer and we are very proud of him. He is really happy there and it has, thus far, been the perfect fit. On a separate note, he has found a great church home that he loves as well. God has richley blessed us and we are truly thankful! Thanks for sharing our joy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 WOW!!!! Rejoicing with you Sharon!!! How EXCITING!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Oh Sharon, how delighted I am for both you and your son! His hard work (and yours) have paid off. I am also so glad that Drexel is the perfect fit for him. Hugs and pats on the back all around, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Congratulations, Sharon! How wonderful for him. Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm so happy for you all! :001_smile: Isn't it wonderful to see our kids come into their own?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April in CA Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Congratulation, Sharon! How magnificent for your son! Will you get to see him at all over the summer? Can yuou tell us a bit about his research? It sounds really cool! Blessings, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie-Knits Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Wonderful news! All the things a mom wants to hear.... Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Delightful news Sharon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Sharon, Congratulations! What an awesome opportunity! And ::happy sigh of relief:: that he found a wonderful church as well. :001_smile: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 That is happy news indeed! Congratulations to your son .... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Congratulations! Rejoicing with you!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 How wonderful! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Sharon, how wonderful! Many congratulations to your son. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissi Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 That's just great! And a wonderful church to attend too! What a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 That sounds awesome!!! Congratulations to him - and enjoy the blessing as his mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Congratulations to Sharon's ds! You must be so proud of him. Good luck to him with his summer research! ~Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 We went out of town for my mom's 80th Birthday and I haven't had a chance to reply. Thank you, one and all, so very much! It is such a joy to share with you because I know you identify at a deep level with the elation and confirmation we feel. It is such a relief to watch the ship you worked so hard on set sail and prove itself seaworthy. The storms will come, I'm sure, but I think he's ready to weather them with God's grace. Hugs to all :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Congratulation, Sharon! How magnificent for your son! Will you get to see him at all over the summer? Can you tell us a bit about his research? It sounds really cool!Blessings, April We will help him with the move from one dorm to the other in early June and we plan to visit for the 4th of July as well. He can come home for a weekend as well as it is only about 1.5 hours by train. He will about 2.5 weeks also from the end of the program to the beginning of the next term. So all in all, about a week break from the end of the spring term to the beginning of summer and about 2.5 weeks from the end of the program to the beginning of the fall term. As to the research, he will be working on MAX Phases. A Max Phase is a relatively new material. It is a combination of a metal and a ceramic, created under intense heat and pressure. The new material retains many of the qualities of both...the heat resistance of ceramics, but not so brittle. The malleability of metals...and mill-able too. He will mix, make, do quality control, analyze and test materials. Makes me want to go back to school! Thanks for asking! Now he just has to survive finals this next week! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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