American Honda Foundation Presents Grant For Summer STEM Camp At ASU
by May 26, 2015 5:11 pm 158 views
The American Honda Foundation has awarded a $74,997 grant to Arkansas State University in support of the “Summer at A-State STEM, Literacy and Character-Building Camp.”
Faculty and staff in the College of Education and Behavioral Science will conduct the camp this summer.
“Summer at A-State” is an intense STEM-focused learning and literacy camp for low to moderate income youth, designed to increase awareness of and interest in education and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Funding from the American Honda Foundation will allow 150 youth to attend “Summer at A-State” at no cost to the student.
The American Honda Foundation funds will provide salary support for educators, materials and supplies for the camp, and evaluation. Utilizing the funds in this way will allow the typical tuition of $175 to be waived for 150 youth who meet the participation criteria.
“Arkansas State University is grateful to the American Honda Foundation,” Dr. Jason Penry, vice chancellor for university advancement, said. “The foundation’s generosity will give life-changing opportunities to 150 youth, many of whom we hope will eventually become STEM students at A-State.”
The university will recruit participants within the county school systems and the North Jonesboro Neighborhood Initiative.
Classroom teachers can consider academic performance and potential loss of learning during the summer months when considering referrals to the program.
“We will visit each school counselor to discuss the program and ask for referrals, indicating the American Honda Foundation has provided the resources to allow children, youth, and adolescents in our area to participate in this outstanding summer program,” Penry added.