Battelle Awards $900,000 in STEM Education Grants to Ohio Schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Battelle announced today the funding of 194 grants totaling $900,000 to enhance STEM learning in classrooms across Ohio. The Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grants support sustainable, STEM-based educational projects in 165 public schools and 130 school districts in 68 counties.

"These grants empower Ohio educators to create dynamic learning environments where students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for tomorrow's challenges," said Wes Hall, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy & Education at Battelle. "Supporting STEM education remains central to Battelle's mission of advancing scientific innovation and strengthening communities."

The program fosters the growth of the Ohio STEM Learning Network as a public-private partnership between Battelle and the State of Ohio. Ensuring all students develop the skills to be successful in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is Battelle’s top philanthropic priority.

"When students engage with quality STEM education, they gain access to pathways that transform families and energize local economies," said Sandra Wilder, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network. "This program connects classroom innovators to a robust network of schools, professional resources, and collaborative educators statewide."

Awarded classrooms will receive grants of up to $5,000.

Educators interested in future awards or additional support for STEM education from the Ohio STEM Learning Network can sign up here. A complete list of awarded schools is available at this link.

About the Ohio STEM Learning Network

The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders. The network operates as a public-private partnership between the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Battelle.

About Battelle

Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.