ASTEO Scholar Jamie Waltenburg

ASTEO Scholar Profile: Jamie Waltenburg

Jamie Waltenburg is a freshman at Eastern Oregon University and graduate of Dayville High School.

Hometown: Dayville, Ore.

Major: Biology

Why did you apply to become an ASTEO Scholar? 

“I applied because it is an amazing opportunity to launch a career in the sciences. I am encouraged by the relationships that I will build, and my hope is that these connections will present opportunities to gain experience in the field of biology, as well as expand my horizons into other fields of science. These collaborations will broaden my perspective while teaching me new ways to think about problems and solutions.”

What are you looking forward to the most at EOU? 

“Meeting students with similar interests and engaging in multiple research projects.”

About ASTEO: 

ASTEO stands for Advancing Science and Technology in Eastern Oregon and was established with a grant from the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM program. Eligible scholars may receive up to $7,500 annually for tuition and fees, depending on unmet need. Scholarship applications are being accepted now through February 1, 2017 for the coming academic year.

For more information and to apply go to: eou.edu/asteo