Dr. Donald E. and Barbara Wood, in order to honor the memory of Don’s father, Dr. Dean Fredrick Wood, established this scholarship fund. Dean Wood served as a Professor of Mathematics and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno from 1932 until his retirement in 1955. During his tenure, UNR grew from a small school serving a few hundred students from within the state to a major university offering a full range of fields for students from many states and other nations. The scholarship recognizes and honors students of excellence in the field of Mathematics or Physical Science.