University of Wyoming Student Shares Educational and Career Updates After Receiving SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

The SBB Research Group Foundation celebrates the success of Bolaji Akorede after receiving STEM Scholarship

/EIN News/ -- CHICAGO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Bolaji Akorede after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Bolaji Akorede received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during their first year of graduate school at the University of Wyoming to pursue a degree in science education.

Since receiving the scholarship, Akorede has been preparing for a conference presentation and was selected as president of the University of Wyoming chapter of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences.

“Science education is so vital in our society, and I’m happy SBB Research Group Foundation could play a part in preparing a new science educator," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Akorede’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential.

For eligibility criteria and more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation

The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies

Contact: Erin Noonan
Organization: SBB Research Group Foundation
Email: scholarship@sbbrg.org
Address: 450 Skokie Blvd, Building 600, Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
Phone: 1-847-656-1111
Website: https://www.sbbscholarship.com/