Two local colleges will benefit from a half-million dollars in grants from Toyota Indiana. The grants are being awarded in celebration of National STEM/STEAM Day.
The STEM concept combines coordinated learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. STEAM also includes art in the curriculum.
Oakland City University will use its $250,000 grant to implement a Creative Technologies Bachelor’s Degree Program.
Vincennes University will put the $250,000 grant toward a new Women in STEM Leadership series, as well as the existing programmable logic controller lab
“We believe STEM education is the way to the future,” said Leah Curry, president, TMMI. “Investing in our next generation is critical to ensure a robust pipeline of skilled workers are able to work innovatively and think critically. These programs encourage all students, but especially minorities and women who are less represented in STEM fields”
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