New grant awards from the Toshiba America Foundation to support exciting Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education programs in grades 6-12
Orange County, Calif. November 11, 2024-- The Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) today announced $59,113 in grants for 19 innovative classroom STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic) projects in grades 6 through 12.
The grants will enable students to explore a wide range of subjects, including biology, chemistry, engineering, math, physics, medical, marine and environmental science. Additionally, these grants will address local community issues through innovative hands-on lessons, such as coding, robotics, and sustainability initiatives. The common thread across all 19 projects is the incorporation of novel ways to introduce STEM disciplines into the classroom.
One such grant recipient is Mr. Duncan from Burns Science & Technology Charter School in OAK HILL, FL. His students will embark on an exciting journey to create an octopus display tank. This habitat will enhance their existing tanks featuring Indian River Lagoon species, fostering stewardship and interest in STEM. Their goals include data collection, real-world STEM applications, and student problem-solving with a local lagoon restoration group.
"STEM occupations are vital to the long-term growth and stability of the U.S. economy," said John Anderson, President of TAF. "STEM education is key to cultivating the critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators that will drive our country forward. Through these grants, TAF is empowering teachers to create more dynamic and engaging STEM classrooms that inspire and challenge students to pursue careers in these essential fields. By investing in the next generation of STEM leaders, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, more prosperous future for all.”
TAF’s grants take a “direct-to-teacher” approach by aiming to fund projects designed by innovative classroom teachers, which brings immediate results. Teachers are able to enhance the way they teach STEM subjects because the grant supports equipment for hands-on experiments and project-based learning in the curriculum. TAF believes that learning STEM subjects through this type of experience is a lot more fun and engaging than just reading a textbook.
STEM educators interested in applying for a K-5 TAF grant should apply here by Oct. 1. STEM educators interested in applying for a 6-12 TAF grant can apply here. The deadlines for > $5K are May 1 and Nov. 1. The deadlines for < $5K are March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, and Dec. 1.
About Toshiba America Foundation
Founded in 1990 with support from Toshiba Corporation and the Toshiba America Group Companies, Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit grant making organization dedicated to helping classroom teachers make STEM learning fun and successful for K to 12 students in U.S. schools. TAF grants support public and nonprofit private schools throughout the United States. For more information, please visit: www.toshiba.com/taf.
Toshiba America Foundation Contact:
Mizuho Fischer at mizuho.fischer@toshiba.com
A list of TAF Grant Recipients:
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Organization Information
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Project Title
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Teacher
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Amount
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BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL INC., OAK HILL, FL
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Indian River Lagoon Studies Octopus Display Aquarium
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Terry Duncan
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4,533.00
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DANIEL C OAKES HIGH SCHOOL, CASTLE ROCK CO
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Oakes Vivarium
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Nadane Klein
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2,000.00
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ESPERANZA PREPARATORY MAGNET SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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Chemistry and Forensics Supplies
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Lauren Pavletich
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2,740.00
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KNIGHTSTOWN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, KNIGHTSTOWN, IN
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Mission Moon, Mars and Beyond
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Susan Waymire
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4,759.40
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MCLOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD, MCLOUTH, KS
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McLouth Gets a Greenhouse!
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Marie Umphenour
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1,500.00
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MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL, MIAMI, AZ
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Making Science at Miami High School Great Again
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Kenneth Zeigler
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4,800.00
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MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLETOWN, CT
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Veterinary Science Training Mannekins for Middletown ASTE
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Amanda Thomson
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4,950.00
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PARKE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL, ROCKVILLE, IN
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Chemistry in the Kitchen
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Susan Seitz
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946.00
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SAINT STEPHEN'S SCHOOL, KINGSVILLE, MD
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Explore and Wonder Classroom
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Michael Cox
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1,045.00
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SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY OF NEWBURGH, NEWBURGH, NY
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Testing the Waters: Engineering a Water Reuse Process
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Effiong Eyo
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5,000.00
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SHAKOPEE HIGH SCHOOL, SHAKOPEE, MN
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From learning to solutions
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Claire Bleser
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4,150.00
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SHARON-MUTUAL HIGH SCHOOL, MUTUAL OK
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Rocket Math
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Brandi Green
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1,478.73
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SKYLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL, WILMINGTON, DE
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Connecting Curriculum of Chemistry to Community using Collaboration and Creativity
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Erin Ahern
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850.00
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SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL, MORGANTOWN, WV
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STEM Innovation Support Grant
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Trevor McIntyre
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4,756.00
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ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, NEW ORLEANS, LA
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7th Grade Chemistry and Restaurants Project
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Audrey Isaac
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3,000.00
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THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL, BRYN MAWR, PA
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Coding Meets Creativity: Enhancing Rube Goldberg Projects
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Ace Schwarz
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3,435.00
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THE VILLAGE SCHOOL OF LOUISVILLE, LOUISVILLE, KY
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Modern Scientific Exploration of Ancient Practices
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Heather Harrell
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1,500.00
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WEST CARROLTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, MORAINE OH
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Making Science Concepts Memorable With Robotics
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Dawn Kincer
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4,970.30
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ZANE TRACE JUNIOR HIGH, CHILLICOTHE, OH
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Plant STEM
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Kayla McCorkle
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2,700.00
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Total
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59,113.43
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