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Tech Science Fair garners scholarships for six students

The Technical Sciences Fair held at UA-PTC on Oct. 18 was a big success, with students from various programs meeting with prospective employers and competing for scholarships.

Six students earned scholarships in the HAAS Machining/CNC Competition sponsored by the HAAS Foundation, who provided $7,500 in student scholarship funds.

The Student Competition Scholarship Award winners were:

• Emily Plischke $3,000
• Jackson Day $2,000
• Jacob Riddle $1,000
• Lyndsie Koonce $500
• Aiden Slaughter $500
• Christian Daniel $500

Catering sponsored by Entergy Corporation during information sessions where they shared about career opportunities available from Entergy and many other industry partners.

Learn more about Tech Sciences at UA – Pulaski Tech here: uaptc.edu/college-academics/degrees-and-certificates/technical-sciences

Pictured, from left: Nathan Goodman, (Entergy Superintendent, Outage and Process), Tommy Ball (Entergy Superintendent, Area Substations), Dr. Krystal Thurman (Entergy), Emily Plischke (UA-PTC student), Michele Grainger (UA-PTC Foundation), Dr. Angela Kremers (UA-PTC Dean of School of Technical Sciences and Professional Studies), Dr. Rick Barker (UA-PTC Director of Technical Sciences)