The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently awarded thousands of dollars in STEM grants to 21 schools in Mississippi.
TVA, a leading provider of electricity in the Southeast, partnered with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a group of TVA employees and retirees dedicated to community service, and awarded $1.5 million in grants to 342 schools in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
This year’s grantees, chosen from a list of 647 applicants through a rigorous selection process based on their proposed projects’ potential impact and alignment with STEM education goals, will use the funds to meet the diverse needs of local schools, including—but not limited to—robotic equipment, 3D printing projects, and career pathway initiatives. Any school receiving power from a local company served by TVA was eligible to apply. More than 130,000 students are expected to benefit from the latest round of grants.
The following 21 Mississippi schools are recipients of these STEM grants of up to $5,000, which will significantly enhance their STEM programs and provide students with hands-on learning experiences: Corinth High School, Corinth Middle School, Delta Davidson Elementary School, Fairview Elementary, Hickory Flat Attendance Center, Hills Chapel, Kemper Academy, Kemper County Elementary, Kemper County High School, Leake Central Elementary, Mantachie High School, Millsaps Career and Technology Center, Tremont Attendance Center, Neshoba Central High School, Neshoba Central Middle School, New Hope Elementary, Oxford High School, Prentiss County Career and Technology Center, Weir Elementary, West Amory Elementary, and West Point High School.
STEM education is steadily gaining popularity in school curriculums throughout the country, and rightfully so.Students graduating from a STEM-based school are well-prepared for the future job market and equipped to thrive in it. With a STEM education, students have diverse industries, regardless of their degree and concentration. This comprehensive education paves the way for successful careers and empowers students to make meaningful contributions to their communities. The future is bright for these Mississippi students, and the possibilities are endless.
