Chemistry Major Named Goldwater Scholar

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Joseph V. Mure of Buffalo, a junior chemistry major at the University at Buffalo, has been selected as a 2001-02 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Mure has been awarded a two-year scholarship that covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

The purpose of the Goldwater Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. The scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type in these fields.

Mure's career goal is to pursue a doctorate in analytical chemistry of biomedical systems. He hopes to land a faculty position at a research university and investigate issues in biological and medical systems.

Mure was one of 302 scholars selected from a field of 1,164 mathematics, science and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide.

The Goldwater scholarship program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, who served in the U.S. Senate for 30 years.