MIT Student Receives the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship

The SBB Research Group Foundation has named Anantshri Asthana a STEM Scholarship recipient

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SBB Research Group Foundation named Anantshri Asthana a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Anantshri Asthana, a first-year undergraduate student, studies chemical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was one of four high schoolers to represent the U.S. at the International Chemistry Olympiad, showcasing their excellence in chemistry. He founded a nonprofit project that has provided free chemistry curriculum to over 6,000 people.

“Anantshri has such an outward-focused perspective on his work. I’m certain he’ll make a huge contribution to his field," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

For eligibility criteria and more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation

The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. The Foundation sponsors the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship, supporting students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.