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Marist professor receives Fulbright Scholar grant for research in Nepal
Brittany Fiorenza
Issue date: 2/1/07 Section: News
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Onkar P. Sharma, Ph.D., a professor and graduate director of computer science and mathematics has received a Fulbright Scholar grant to assist at Tribhuvan University in Kitpur, Nepal until August 2007.
Abroad, Sharma will be working to assist in the development of faculty, guide master's students through research, and teach at Tribhuvan University. Dean of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics Roger Norton said that while in Nepal, Sharma will be "enhancing a course he's developing to teach here at Marist." This course is a compiler designs course; Sharma will also be working on an operating systems course while in Nepal. Until Sharma's return to Marist College in August, Shekhar Pradhan, Ph.D., will be filling in as graduate director of computer science and mathematics.
Founded in 1959, Tribhuvan University was the first national university in Nepal. The university consists of 62 campuses, as well as other private campuses affiliated with the university.
The Fulbright Scholar grant was designed in 1946 by Congress and was sponsored by Senator J. William Fulbright, in an attempt to improve international relations. Those who receive the Fulbright Scholar grant are chosen for their leadership potential. The program is meant to allow experts from various fields to observe each other as well as work on projects side by side.
Abroad, Sharma will be working to assist in the development of faculty, guide master's students through research, and teach at Tribhuvan University. Dean of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics Roger Norton said that while in Nepal, Sharma will be "enhancing a course he's developing to teach here at Marist." This course is a compiler designs course; Sharma will also be working on an operating systems course while in Nepal. Until Sharma's return to Marist College in August, Shekhar Pradhan, Ph.D., will be filling in as graduate director of computer science and mathematics.
Founded in 1959, Tribhuvan University was the first national university in Nepal. The university consists of 62 campuses, as well as other private campuses affiliated with the university.
The Fulbright Scholar grant was designed in 1946 by Congress and was sponsored by Senator J. William Fulbright, in an attempt to improve international relations. Those who receive the Fulbright Scholar grant are chosen for their leadership potential. The program is meant to allow experts from various fields to observe each other as well as work on projects side by side.
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