The Pittsburgh region and beyond received $1.5 M in grant awards from the Bayer Foundation for programs that foster sustainable development, science and environmental education, workforce development, diversity and the arts.
Grant recipients represent eight national and regional organizations and universities, from "green" chemistry and sustainable boating and energy technologies to initiatives designed to encourage diversity and support women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Local recipients include: Duquesne University, RiverQuest, Horticultural Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber Enterprise Foundation, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
“Through Bayer Foundation, we are able to support and participate in many programs that are vital to improving education in our communities, as well as our country’s global competitiveness,” says Rebecca Lucore, executive director of the Bayer Foundation.
"We believe we have identified a number of organizations that are providing leading-edge educational opportunities in key areas that are both important to Bayer and among the most urgent for us, as a country, to begin addressing," adds Dr. Attila Molnar, president of Bayer Foundation.
Writer: Deb Smit
Source: Dr. Attila Molnar, Rebecca Lucore, Bayer Foundation