Recently, the Exelon Foundation awarded the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, with a grant for $100,00 to further the center’s environmental education.
The funds with support the Arboretum’s STEM - science, technology, engineering and math - Pathways Program, which allows Chicago-area teens to experience natural science career exploration, skills development and workplace learning.
“The Morton Arboretum’s programs combine science education and environmental stewardship - two key areas that the Exelon Foundation is dedicated to supporting,” said Steve Solomon, president of the Exelon Foundation. “The Foundation is pleased to help advance the Arboretum’s efforts to provide young people hands-on experience in the natural sciences and produce the next generation of scientists.”
The vice president of education and information at the Arboretum, Susan Wagner, stated the center will offer students deep exploration that classrooms cannot provide.
Like the Arboretum, several schools nationwide have also received education grants. Many schools have upgraded their technology, incorporating smartboards, computers and HDMI projectors into their classrooms.
JPMorgan Chase recently donated $100,000 to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, which represents 32 counties in the lower section of the state, to further its STEM programs as well.
