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Press Release • October 21, 2024
Toshiba announces $105,000 for 21 Innovative Classroom STEM Projects
New grant awards from the Toshiba America Foundation to support exciting Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education programs in
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. August 1, 2024– The Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) today announced $105,575 in grants for 21 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 astronomy, 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 21 projects is the incorporation of novel ways to introduce STEM disciplines into the classroom.
One such grant recipient is Ms. Timmons from T.H. Rogers School in Houston, TX. Her students will embark on an exciting journey to explore what it would be like to be part of a mission to Mars with the goal of establishing a new colony. They will compile a list of essential appliances to support the colony and calculate the total energy requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Using equipment purchased with Toshiba grant funds, her middle school students will build generators designed to meet the projected energy needs.
“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:
| Organization Information | Teacher | Project Title | $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL LYON HIGH SCHOOL, ROCK RAPIDS, IA | Bill Allen | Space Settlement Design Project-Based Learning | 12,800 |
| FOREST RIDGE ACADEMY, SCHERERVILLE, IN | Margaret Leitelt | BioMed for Middle Schoolers | 7,710 |
| GEYSERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, GEYSERVILLE, CA | David Bradford | Working with Innovative Agricultural Technology, Water Conservation and Comparing the Efficiency of Ebb and Flow Watering versus Overhead | 7,300 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL, GRANADA HILLS, CA | Shayleen Mallick | Gel Electrophoresis | 9,599 |
| T.H. ROGERS SCHOOL, HOUSTON, TX | Chelsea Timmons | Mission to Mars: Colonizing a New World | 6,250 |
| THE VANGUARD SCHOOL, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | Ami Kyle | Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology | 6,855 |
| BLOOM HIGH SCHOOL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL | Aracelis Janelle Scharon | Air quality Environmental Chemistry Investigations | 1,500 |
| CLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CLINTON, MO | Cory Harp | 3D Printer Design & Concepts | 3,886 |
| FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS, FRANKLIN, OH | Jamie Lafferty | Empowering Middle School Students Through Laser Engraving: A Project for UN Global Goals Awareness | 4,153 |
| FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, FRANKLIN, NH | Kate Evans | 3D Printing FMS to community | 4,622 |
| GOLDEN WEST HIGH SCHOOL, VISALIA, CA | Stacey Travous | Polymer Chemistry Project | 1,289 |
| INTERNATIONAL PREP ACADEMY, CHAMPAIGN, IL | Molly Hooper | Lego Education in STEAM | 4,800 |
| JOHN BOISE MIDDLE SCHOOL, WARSAW, MO | Kari Winters | PocketLab Collision Course | 4,731 |
| JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL, FALLS CHURCH, VA | Kirsten Salonga | Engaging All in Environmental Stewardship! | 4,920 |
| KELLER CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEARNING, KELLER TX | Samantha Tudor | MiniPCR for Mega Results | 4,200 |
| MANHASSET SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE, MANHASSET, NY | Robert Krakehl | Bridging Physics and Engineering Design | 4,992 |
| NORTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, FORT WORTH, TX | Eric Gonzalez | Astronomy for All | 4,750 |
| SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA, PA | Ariel Coff | Pocket Biomes: From Cells to Ecosystems | 3,218 |
| ST. MARY SCHOOL, BRUSSELS, IL | Rachel Wilschetz-Hartman | Recycled Rockers Musical Makers | 1,600 |
| TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, RICHMOND, VA | John Benson | Arson and Genetic Investigation | 5,000 |
| WILLINK MIDDLE SCHOOL, WEBSTER, NY | Patrick Billone | Willink Weather Center | 1,400 |
| TOTAL | 105,575 |
