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November 26, 2024

SRP Awards Grant to Arizona Science Center

$45,000 Grant Will Enhance STEM Education Resources

 

PHOENIX, Ariz. –  A $45,000 grant from Salt River Project (SRP) will help Arizona Science Center support and expand STEM education resources for students and educators across Arizona. 

This impactful partnership will enable the Center to reach even more Arizona students with engaging, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation.

“Arizona Science Center is honored to partner with SRP to empower Arizona’s students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world,” said Guy Labine, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of Arizona Science Center. “With support from our community partners like SRP,  we are shaping a brighter future for our community.”

SRP has been a part of the Arizona community for more than 120 years, with a longstanding dedication to education, sustainability, and economic development. This contribution is part of SRP’s larger effort to support local nonprofits, community organizations, and educational programs that drive positive change.

"By investing in STEM education, we help Arizona students and families build critical thinking skills that empower success in any field,” said Anita Tarango, Community Engagement Manager at SRP. "Our partnership with the Arizona Science Center allows us to help students build the foundational skills they need to thrive in any field they choose. We’re proud to contribute to a program that inspires innovation and prepares young Arizonans for success." 

The grant will directly benefit programs designed to ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and cultivate a passion for STEM in learners of all ages. The grant will support:

  • Traveling Exhibitions: To offer fresh, exciting, and relevant content while attracting new audiences, Arizona Science Center hosts multiple limited-engagement exhibitions each year in the Sybil B. Harrington and Freeman Galleries.
  • Girls in STEM: Through various programming, girls and women of all ages participate in events and learning opportunities to inspire a passion for STEM. Featured events for girls in grades 4-8 include hands-on engineering design challenges, opportunities to meet and visit with female STEM mentors, exploring the Center’s exhibits, and engaging in collaborative problem-solving activities.
  • Sustainability Weekend: During this annual February event, attendees have the unique opportunity to engage with local community partners and organizations dedicated to advancing sustainability. By showcasing a variety of projects and practices, the event serves as a platform for knowledge-sharing and inspiration, helping to build a network of sustainability-minded individuals and organizations committed to positive change
  • Science on Wheels:  Science on Wheels brings the excitement of hands-on science discovery directly to classrooms and other community-based organizations across the state by delivering exciting and immersive experiences, demonstrations, workshops and assembly programs. Programming includes over 80 topics ranging from biology to astronomy in several formats: Classroom Workshops, Group Assemblies, Family Science Nights, and Preschool Offerings.
  • Galaxy Gala: Galaxy Gala is Arizona Science Center’s annual celebration to benefit the Center’s STEM educational programs (science, technology, engineering and math). Held on the first Saturday of February, this “out-of-this-world” event brings together community members and science enthusiasts to champion STEM education and inspire the next generation of innovators.

For more information about Arizona Science Center or to learn how you can support tomorrow’s innovators and leaders in science, technology, engineering and math, visit azscience.org.

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About Arizona Science Center 

Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.

About Salt River Project (SRP)

SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving approximately 1.1 million customers. SRP provides water to about half of the Valley’s residents, delivering more than 244 billion gallons of water (750,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, canals and irrigation laterals.



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