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WASHINGTON – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will receive a $1,529,801 federal grant for programs designed to get young Hispanic students and families in the Rio Grande Valley interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and experiences, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. The funding comes through the National Science Foundation (NSF), which supports research, innovation, and discovery to provide the foundation for economic growth in America. More information on this grant can be found here.
“Our world’s increasing reliance on technology and data means strong STEM-focused minds will continue to be in high demand, and we should give Texans in these fields every advantage to succeed,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I applaud area leaders for their work to obtain this grant, and I’m grateful to the Trump Administration for supporting young minds in the Rio Grande Valley.”
 will receive a $1,529,801 federal grant for programs designed to get young Hispanic students and families in the Rio Grande Valley interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and experiences, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today.){kind=link}