Elizabeth, NJ Chosen for Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Schola...(d to partner with the Alliance on a prog...),Health

Date:5/22/2008

d to partner with the Alliance on a program that gives these bright and highly qualified students with a passion for the sciences the opportunity to contribute and make a real difference in advancing these fields," said Adam H. Schechter, President, Global Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Inc. "Merck is a company committed to scientific innovation and helping to develop and mentor scientific talent has been a long-standing, important focus for the Company."

According to Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, "We need to support a new generation of scientists and mathematicians to develop the kind of advancements that help mankind and to help our nation stay at the top of the curve in the global economy. There are far too many Latino students who have the drive and desire to receive a higher education but lack the financial support to do so. I applaud the Merck Company Foundation for making this investment in our students, in the Latino community and in our nation's future. And I am thrilled that the Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars Program will be launched right here in Elizabeth."

"In Elizabeth's schools we teach our students to think, learn, achieve, and care," said Pablo Munoz, Superintendent of the Elizabeth Public Schools. "We are proud that our students are meeting science and math challenges such as an earlier introduction to Algebra and taking advantage of hands-on science education through our Full Option Science System. Now, being one of three districts chosen for the Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program, Elizabeth's students who have shown promise for science careers will have the financial, mentorship, and internship support they need to achieve their potential."

Superintendent Munoz emphasized, "Merck has been an critical partner in our Keys to Excellence program and through their employee volunteers and the Merck Institute for Science Education have been important leaders in improving science education in our schools. We ar
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