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The APS Foundation is proud to be one of the leading supporters of
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Arizona.
Since 2012, the APS Foundation has focused its giving on STEM programs
to benefit the state’s students and teachers. In 2015, the Foundation
distributed more than $2.9 million to nonprofits across Arizona.
“APS is committed to supporting the outstanding organizations doing
great work throughout Arizona, particularly in the area of STEM
education,” said Tina Marie Tentori, Executive Director of the APS
Foundation. “Arizona jobs will increasingly depend on science,
technology, engineering and math skills. These are the areas of study
that drive today’s global economy.”
The first round of education grants was provided in June 2015 and
totaled $1.4 million to 17 organizations.
Nonprofits receiving grants from the APS Foundation for STEM-related
programs in the Foundation’s second round of grants for 2015 included:
- Arizona Science Teachers Association received a grant for
$86,000 for its Teacher Leadership Program, which provides access to
professional development focused on research-based practices aimed at
increasing student achievement, building and maintaining the
leadership of Arizona science educators and providing resources and
information for effective science education for students.
- Valley of the Sun United Way received an $84,000 grant (the
first of a three-year, $250,000 commitment) for its Thriving Together
program, a cross-sector collaboration working together to improve
academic achievement in Arizona.
- ASU Foundation for a New American University received two
grants totaling $104,000. ASU Foundation received $24,000 for its
ExSciTEM (Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program
at ASU West and an $80,000 grant for its STEMSS (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math and Social Studies) Summer Institute for K-12
teachers. This 10-day institute trains teachers how to integrate
STEMSS across the curriculum through content lectures, hands-on
activities, participation in science field studies and visits to local
corporations showing STEM in practice.
- Lowell Observatory received a $56,500 grant for its Navajo-Hopi
Astronomy Outreach Program, now in its 10th year. The
program pairs a professional astronomer from Lowell with fifth through
eighth grade reservation teachers for one school year. Astronomers
visit the partner classroom to lead science discussions and hands-on
activities in collaboration with the local teacher. Students also take
a field trip to Lowell.
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul received a $50,000 grant for
its Dream Center Digital Library, which will introduce young students
to the practical uses of technology in STEM subjects.
- The Southern Arizona Research Science and Engineering Foundation received
a $50,000 grant to bring STEM education to 50 schools in low-income
rural areas.
- Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) received
a $50,000 grant to expand the number of teachers and clinicians
educating Arizona’s autism population and supporting the educators and
districts working with them.
- West-MEC Alliance received a $50,000 grant for the APS Discover
What’s Within Program, which will enrich West-MEC’s Southwest Campus
with STEM programming.
- Science Foundation Arizona received $25,000 for its Navajo Code
Writers STEM Initiative, a program that will introduce computer code
writing curriculum to prepare Navajo students for the global economy.
- Experience Matters Consortium Inc. received a $15,500 grant for
its Volunteers in Preparing Students for Success program that provides
education and STEM career guidance to low-income high school students.
- Yavapai College Foundation received $8,200 for College for
Kids, a summer educational program providing STEM classes for children
aged 5-17.
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale received a grant
for $6,500 for its Da Vinci Disciples and Johnny 5 Alive STEM-based
programs.
- Treasures 4 Teachers received a $5,000 grant to STEM
educational kits for hands-on classroom projects.
Videos showcasing STEM success stories resulting from APS Foundation
STEM investment can be viewed at aps.com/next.
About APS Foundation
The APS Foundation is committed to making a deep impact in Arizona
communities and does so through supporting statewide nonprofits that
advance knowledge in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering
and math) education. The Foundation supports a wide range of educational
initiatives that target both students and teachers in order to keep the
next generation of Arizona’s workforce strong and competitive.
Privately endowed by Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE:PNW) in 1981 as
an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the APS Foundation distributes an
average of $1.5 million to $2.5 million per year through a bi-annual
grant process. Since its inception, it has invested nearly $38 million
in Arizona nonprofits. For more information, please visit www.aps.com/corporategiving
and click on the Foundation link.
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