Nitro Mobile Solutions, a Leading Provider of Full-featured Mobile Applications, Donates Scholarship to the University of South Florida
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) April 15, 2014 -- Nitro Mobile Solutions, a custom mobile applications development company, announced today its donation of an operational scholarship to the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida.
The Nitro Mobile Solutions Scholarship in Computer Science and Engineering will be open to full-time undergraduate students seeking a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information technology. The operational scholarship will be dispersed over five years. Students must prove both financial need and outstanding merit in order to be considered.
“The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is very excited that Nitro Mobile Solutions is providing a scholarship to help support undergraduates studying computer science, computer engineering or information technology. This will enhance the ability of a deserving student to complete their education and become a productive member of the Florida high tech workforce. It helps bring attention to our strong programs to encourage more students to major in these fields. The graduates can, in turn, further the goals of outstanding local companies, such as Nitro Mobile Solutions,” said Professor Lawrence O. Hall, PhD, who also serves as the Department Chair of Computer Science and Engineering.
Nitro Mobile Solutions’ CEO, Pete Slade, hopes that other software companies in the Bay area will follow this charitable lead and choose to support technological advancement in the community as well. Continuous development in technology and science is especially important for USF, considering its role within the Florida High Tech Corridor.
“Expertise and skill in computer science and engineering are vital to business growth at the local and national level. We need more of our future leaders to study technology sciences in order for that growth to happen. At Nitro, we value investing in the future of our business and the surrounding community and we’re ecstatic to play our small part. I would encourage other software engineering companies to similarly invest in our future generations,” says Slade.
About Nitro Mobile Solutions:
Nitro Mobile Solutions is a leading provider of full-service mobile technology solutions for enterprises and financial institutions, including regional and local banks and credit unions. Nitro’s innovative technology and industry expertise equips our clients with the flexibility to customize and manage mobile applications and related engagement tools in a convenient manner-- without coding or software development experience. For more information or to request a free demonstration, visit http://www.nitromobilesolutions.com.
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About the USF College of Engineering:
The mission of the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing a high quality education for our students and practicing professionals; by creating new knowledge and solving real world problems via innovative research; and by engaging in effective community service and outreach. For more information about the College of Engineering at USF, visit http://www.eng.usf.edu.
Mike Peloquin, Nitro Mobile Solutions, LLC, http://www.nitromobilesolutions.com, +1 512-333-4015, [email protected]
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