The landmark endowment expands access with full-ride scholarships and leadership development, empowering first-generation STEM innovators to transform the future of their fields.
SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MOZAIK Philanthropy proudly announces a landmark investment in STEM education at San Francisco State University (SFSU), made possible through the visionary generosity of alumna and philanthropist Neda Nobari (B.S. '84). With her latest endowment, Nobari more than doubles the University's Presidential Scholars Program, launching the Maryam Mirzakhani Presidential Scholarships—a bold initiative to empower first-generation STEM students through higher education that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership in fields such as AI ethics, climate r