The PPG Foundation recently donated a combined $95,000 to support national science education initiatives of three organizations. The grants highlight PPG’s commitment to increasing educational opportunities for youth in the areas of math and technology.

    A $45,000 grant to the American Chemical Society is supporting the development of Chemistry of Color, an online chemistry module for elementary-, middle- and high-school teachers and students. The 18 lessons, which are divided by school levels, will be supplemented with a video series.
    The Chemical Educational Foundation received a $25,000 grant to support its YOU BE THE CHEMIST® science education programs. Designed for kindergartners through eighth-graders, the programs introduce students to real-world applications of chemistry.
    A $25,000 grant to Twin Cities Public Television in Minnesota supports national programming of the “SCIGIRLS®” PBS KIDS television show and website for young people ages 8-12. The SciGirls show features girls using science and engineering in their daily lives.

“We are very pleased to support these three organizations as they introduce students across the U.S. to science and chemistry through engaging, hands-on education,” said Sue Sloan, executive director of the PPG Foundation. “Ensuring this next generation of innovators is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in areas like advanced manufacturing is a priority for PPG and the PPG Foundation.”