Trevor Winter: First Noyce Grant Recipient

Trevor Winter, a transfer student from Harrisburg Area Community College has made history at Millersville University as the first recipient of the prestigious Noyce grant. Winter, who is pursuing a degree in physics education, will graduate in 2027 and is thrilled about the opportunities the grant provides.

[Link]Dr. Cynthia Taylor (left) and Dr. Nanette Dietrich (right) watch as Trevor Winter signs the scholarship papers.

"This grant is incredible. It means so much to me and my family," Winter shared. "It will not only help me achieve my dream of becoming a teacher but also allow me to pay off my car, which is a huge relief."

The Noyce grant is part of Millersville University's newly awarded Track 1: Scholarships and Stipends Grant from the National Science Foundation, totaling $1,199,953. This five-year initiative is designed to recruit and train 15 STEM majors to address the national shortage of highly effective secondary mathematics and science teachers.

Selected Noyce Scholars receive financial support covering 97% of tuition, fees, and room and board-equivalent to $48,000 over two years. In return, they commit to teaching in high-need school districts such as those in Lancaster and York, both of which serve diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.

A native of Hallam, Pennsylvania, Winter would love to stay in the York area to teach and bring his love of physics to life for students. "Physics is how everything works," says Winter. "It's fascinating to me to observe something and then say, let's go find out how it works."

"Millersville University is committed to addressing the critical shortage of STEM teachers in high-need schools," said Dr. Cynthia Taylor, professor of mathematics and Principal Investigator of the project. "Through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program and our local partnerships, we aim to equip scholars with the skills to become effective, culturally competent educators."

Dr. Nanette Dietrich, professor of Educational Foundations and Co-Principal Investigator, highlighted the grant's broader benefits: "This is an incredible opportunity for students aspiring to teach grades 7-12. Along with the Noyce support, the state offers a $10,000 stipend for student teaching. It's a fantastic time to enter the teaching profession!"

Students interested in applying for the Noyce Scholarship should contact Dr. Cynthia Taylor at [email protected].

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