Fund: Catharine Larsen Women in Science Scholarship Fund Department: Chemistry Dept D01054 Purpose: Undergraduate Student Support History and Purpose: The Catharine Larsen Scholarship Fund was established by UC Riverside donors after seeing Undercover Boss where Catharine Larsen was featured. Catharine Larsen, assistant professor of chemistry, wasn't thrilled with the idea of participating in a reality TV show, but agreed to participate. On the day Chancellor White visited, Larsen was teaching organic chemistry, a complex subject that might intimidate many. But for White, it was the classroom multimedia technology that was intimidating. "It was really beautiful to see all of that come together," White said. "I was very active as a professor, but back then my technology choices were white chalk or color chalk. It's changed dramatically." Larsen is in her third year of teaching and has seen her classroom size go from about 100 to about 250. "I admire that he was willing to put himself out there and look silly to show how important UCs are in the educational system and the entire country," Larsen said. The Catharine Larsen Women in Science Award was instituted by UCR Chancellor Timothy White and donors during the 2011 season finale of CBS' Undercover Boss. The winner of this award is expected to devote significant effort to encourage the participation of women in science and to undertake or continue research in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS). Selection and Guidelines: Awards will be made under the Direction of Professor Catharine Larsen. Request for Information: Request Scholarship Information