PPG Donates $65,000 for STEM Education Programs for Girls
PITTSBURGH – The PPG Industries Foundation donated $65,000 for educational programs that aim to teach girls about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and encourage them to pursue careers in related fields.
The initial grant, to Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) in Minnesota, supports national programming of “SciGirls,” a PBS television show for young people ages 8-13 that showcases girls using science and engineering in their daily lives. This is the second year the foundation has supported the program and partnered with tpt to have PPG Industries scientists show teachers in their communities how resources associated with the "SciGirls" program can be used in the classroom to spark STEM interest.