Indiana American Water Backs $25,000 STEM Lab
Indiana American Water recognized a $25,000 grant for an outdoor STEM learning lab at Girls Inc. of Shelbyville.
The American Water Charitable Foundation and Indiana American Water have recognized Girls Inc. of Shelbyville as the recipient of a $25,000 STEM Education Grant. The funding will support an Outdoor Learning Lab in Shelbyville, Indiana. The lab will include a pollinator sensory garden and hands-on learning spaces. Year-round programming will engage youth in STEM, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Outdoor Learning Lab
The project is intended to give young people an outdoor setting for science learning and environmental exploration.
Amy Dillon, President and CEO at Girls Inc. of Shelbyville, said:
“Girls Inc. of Shelbyville is proud to provide experiences that help girls explore new ideas, build confidence and see themselves as future leaders. The support from the American Water Charitable Foundation will help us bring a major phase in STEM learning to life in an outdoor setting where students can connect with nature, ask questions and discover how science and sustainability are part of their everyday lives.”
Foundation Grant Program
The award is part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on Water, People and Communities. The program supports STEM-focused curricular and extracurricular programs for young students.
Travis Edington, Director of Central and Southern Operations at Indiana American Water, said:
“Girls Inc. of Shelbyville is creating a unique space where students can learn by doing, and that kind of experience can make a lasting impact. At Indiana American Water, we know that strong communities are built through strong partnerships, and we are proud to support programs that help young people explore STEM, environmental stewardship and the natural world around them.”
Support For Shelbyville Students
The grant supports communities served by Indiana American Water and is intended to expand educational opportunities for young people.
Carrie Williams, President at American Water Charitable Foundation, said:
“Supporting organizations that inspire learning and create opportunities for young people is central to the American Water Charitable Foundation's mission. This grant will help empower students with hands-on STEM experiences that foster curiosity, innovation and a lifelong appreciation for the world around them.”
