Scholarship Created in Honor of Matthew S. DeVito

In partnership with the Fairmont State Foundation, Inc., the Source Evaluation Society (SES) has created a non-endowed scholarship in honor of Fairmont State University alumnus Matthew S. DeVito.

DeVito received a B.A in Chemistry from Fairmont State in 1978 and went on to receive an M.S. in Energy Resources from the University of Pittsburgh in 1991. Throughout his career, he was employed by CONSOL Energy and was an active member of the Source Evaluation Society, the professional association for stack testing. Early in 2000, DeVito became the acting president of SES. On Dec. 5, 2000, he lost his life in a mine-related accident.

He was a dynamic and effective leader, as well as a very articulate, intelligent, practical and hard-working person. He was a top-notch coal researcher, as well as a hands-on stack sampler. His drive, energy and wit make his absence felt more strongly. 

"We are so proud that we can utilize our collective resources to honor the memory of someone who meant a lot to us and to be able to help others better themselves at the same time," said current SES President, Bob Finken. This non-endowed scholarship makes funds available at the time they are received, immediately affecting the student.

"The Matthew S. DeVito Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) bi-annually who exemplifies the principles Matt DeVito stood for: quality, integrity, safety and an ethical approach to research. The SES prefers that the funds be awarded to a student(s) working toward a degree in chemistry, environmental engineering or a related field."

For more information on this scholarship or creating your own scholarship, contact Keith Foster, Director of Major Gifts, at (304) 367-4014. 

The mission of the Fairmont State Foundation, Inc., is to support, through ethical stewardship, the missions of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College. The Foundation will identify, establish and cultivate meaningful relationships with Fairmont State alumni and potential and existing funding constituencies to meet contributor needs while securing funds and supporters for priority objectives identified by the Boards of Governors.

 

Matthew S. DeVito