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USRA Establishes the Judith L. Pipher Memorial Scholarship Award

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Monday, June 27, 2022

COLUMBIA, Md., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the addition of a new awardthe Judith L. Pipher Memorial Scholarship Awardto honor the memory of Dr. Judith L. Pipher.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Universities Space Research Association (USRA) proudly announces the addition of a new awardthe Judith L. Pipher Memorial Scholarship Awardto honor the memory of Dr. Judith L. Pipher.
  • With the establishment of this new award, USRA will now routinely offer five Distinguished Undergraduate Award scholarships.
  • Dr. Pipher served Universities Space Research Association in various capacities, including Vice Chair of the USRA Board; USRA Region II Trustee; University of Rochester Representative to the USRA Council of Institutions (COI); Member, COI Issues and Program Committee; and Chair, USRA SOFIA Science Council.
  • We hope this Memorial Scholarship will honor Judy's memory, as well as her many contributions to science and STEM education."