Northrop Grumman Grants Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education in Los Angeles Area Schools
The grant program, which is in its third year, was announced in recognition of National Engineers Week in mid-February and winners were notified in May. The following teachers received the Northrop Grumman National Engineers Week STEM grants:
Denise Aiani –Garden Grove Elementary School IMPACT Academy (Simi Valley )Laurie Cariker –Berylwood Elementary School (Simi Valley )Lance Christensen –Apollo High School (Simi Valley )Catherine Crowley –Arroyo Elementary School (Simi Valley )Albert Estrada – Valley Alternative Magnet (Lake Balboa )Melissa Estrada –Berylwood Elementary School (Simi Valley )Susan Ferdman –Canoga Park Elementary School (Canoga Park )Mary Hondorp –Sycamore Elementary School (Simi Valley )Jeff Jackson –Simi Valley High School (Simi Valley )Joseph Keays –Agoura High School (Agoura Hills )Janet Payne –Sycamore Elementary School (Simi Valley )Stayce Robison –Madera Elementary School (Simi Valley )Debra Satz –Environmental Academy of Research Technology andEarth Sciences (EARTHS) Magnet School (Newbury Park )Mark Sheinberg –Santa Susana High School (Simi Valley )Janet Taylor –Garden Grove Elementary School (Simi Valley )
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The selected teachers' proposed STEM-related classroom projects include building robots and model bridges, as well as using 3-D modeling software and equipment. Grants must be used in the current calendar year to purchase equipment, supplies, publications or transportation related to the proposed STEM project.
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