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The PPG Foundation recently provided a $10,000 grant to Allegheny College in support of the Creek Connections program, an educational collaboration between Allegheny College and middle and high schools in Western Pennsylvania.
“The Creek Connections program fosters students’ curiosity in science-related fields by turning local watersheds into outdoor laboratories through hands-on biological investigations,” said Ron Cole, provost and dean of Allegheny College. “We’re thankful for PPG’s support, which assists in providing an environment where students interact with science in real-life environments and apply scientific techniques outside of the classroom.”
More than 50 teachers and 40 secondary schools participate in the Creek Connections program each year, offering students hands-on research opportunities as well as experience with field-testing techniques, water quality monitoring, the scientific process, data analysis and independent research procedures. The PPG Foundation grant will support chemical refills for teachers’ test kits, travel to schools and stream sites, and a student research symposium.
“By supporting Allegheny College and the Creek Connections program’s unique approach to science education, PPG aims to continue to spark students’ interest in scientific areas,” said Sue Sloan, executive director, PPG Foundation. “Memorable hands-on programs like these are what inspire students to pursue careers in math, engineering and technology.”
The PPG Foundation aims to create brighter, more colorful communities where PPG has a presence in the United States. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in industries related to coatings and specialty materials. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com.
“The Creek Connections program fosters students’ curiosity in science-related fields by turning local watersheds into outdoor laboratories through hands-on biological investigations,” said Ron Cole, provost and dean of Allegheny College. “We’re thankful for PPG’s support, which assists in providing an environment where students interact with science in real-life environments and apply scientific techniques outside of the classroom.”
More than 50 teachers and 40 secondary schools participate in the Creek Connections program each year, offering students hands-on research opportunities as well as experience with field-testing techniques, water quality monitoring, the scientific process, data analysis and independent research procedures. The PPG Foundation grant will support chemical refills for teachers’ test kits, travel to schools and stream sites, and a student research symposium.
“By supporting Allegheny College and the Creek Connections program’s unique approach to science education, PPG aims to continue to spark students’ interest in scientific areas,” said Sue Sloan, executive director, PPG Foundation. “Memorable hands-on programs like these are what inspire students to pursue careers in math, engineering and technology.”
The PPG Foundation aims to create brighter, more colorful communities where PPG has a presence in the United States. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in industries related to coatings and specialty materials. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com.