Robert Noyce Scholarship Program

Current Scholars Archive

Meet Noyce Scholar Adam Z.C.J. Winter

Grew up in: Auburn, WA

Currently Pursuing: BA in Physics with Secondary Certification

Pursuing Certification in: Mathematics

Intended level of teaching: High school

What teacher or professor has been most influential in your life? 

Ajay Narayanan strongly encouraged me to apply for the Noyce Scholarship and that changed my life. I would not be here getting my degree if it were not for him.

Tell us a bit about your decision to pursue a career in math education?

I started teaching guitar lessons about 7 years ago and had some great success with that. Shortly afterwards I started tutoring math and physics at Green River Community College.  I decided that being a teacher is something that I could do and would be successful with. So, when I found out that I was accepted to SPU and granted scholarships to become a teacher, the decision was easy.

Why Seattle Pacific University?

SPU offers the Noyce Scholarship and it was the Noyce Scholarship that I was interested in initially. It wasn't until after I decided to apply for the scholarship that I learned SPU was the only school that offered it in a way that fit my needs.

What has been your greatest challenge this past year?
Being single in a school full of so many beautiful women.

What are you most excited to be offering to your students?
The opportunity to be a part of something special.

Anything you would say to someone considering applying for a Noyce scholarship?
Go for it!