BASF Corporation presented six Science Education Grants totaling $40,000 during a ceremony on Thursday. The grants will enhance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related learning for students in grades K-12.

“Our goal is to engage students in creative new ways that will stimulate their interest in STEM related fields and encourage them to view science as a long-term field of study and possible career path,” said George Vance, Vice President of BASF McIntosh. “Through the programs supported by these grants, we hope to develop the innovators and technical visionaries who will shape our future.”

This is the first year BASF McIntosh has invited Washington County schools to submit proposals summarizing their specific science education needs and how a grant would help them meet those needs. Four schools submitted applications and were awarded grants. Additionally, the Washington County Public School System and Washington County Career Technical Center were each awarded a grant.

The BASF Science Education Grants were provided to the following recipients:

Washington County Public School System – $20,000, Blended Learning Project
McIntosh Elementary School – $4,000, Waste Management Project
McIntosh High School – $4,000, Food Fight Labs & Supplies
Fruitdale High School – $4,000, Inquires in Science Kits and Chromebooks
Millry High School – $4,000, Build a Bridge Project
Washington County Career Technical Center – $4,000, Commerce and Information Technology, Carpentry, Drafting and Design, Welding and Industrial Maintenance courses
“BASF continues to be a generous partner in supporting our efforts to enhance the STEM curriculum in all Washington County schools,” said Tim Savage, Superintendent of Education for Washington County Schools. “These STEM grants will give our students opportunities to use resources they otherwise would not have. We are extremely grateful and look forward to the continued strong collaborative partnership.”