Contact: Robbie Ward
STARKVILLE, Miss.--A Mississippi State biological engineering major from Shuqualak is receiving a National Society of Black Engineers scholarship for his efforts to increase the number of African-Americans entering engineering fields.
University senior Darvin J. Griffin recently was designated as a Fulfilling the Legacy Scholar at the organization's annual conference in Orlando, Fla.
The $1,000 scholarship recognizes NSBE members who fulfill the organization's mission "to increase culturally responsible black engineers who excel in academics, succeed professionally and have a positive impact in their community."
As an MSU student, Griffin has been actively involved in various programs of the NSBE campus chapter. The son of George and Johnnie Griffin, he has served as a peer mentor to freshmen and sophomores and helped organize a science fair workshop for local elementary school students.
Tommy Stevenson, assistant dean for diversity programs and student development in the Bagley College of Engineering, said Griffin exemplifies the type of student the organization seeks to develop through its professional programs.
"We're very proud of Darvin and hope his success will help encourage other students to pursue national recognition," Stevenson said.
Griffin also is a member of MSU's Institute of Biological Engineers student chapter and the Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education program. After graduation, he plans attend medical school and pursue a career in radiology.
Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., NSBE has a membership of 26,000 working to improve success for minority students in engineering and other technical fields.
NEWS EDITORS/DIRECTORS: For more information, contact Dr. Stevenson at 662-325-2270 or tommy@engr.msstate.edu.
For more information about Mississippi State University, see http://www.msstate.edu/.