VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Through its non-profit Visteon Fund, Visteon Corporation
(NYSE: VC) is contributing $200,000
over four years to the Michigan Science Center (MiSci), a science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-focused museum in
Detroit. The donation, to be made
in $50,000 installments starting this
year, underscores the global automotive supplier's commitment to
igniting an interest in STEM education among children.
MiSci will put the Visteon Fund donation toward its many
engaging activities, community outreach programs, traveling
exhibits and more. MiSci offers an interactive approach to science,
with hands-on exhibits, live shows, theaters and more.
"This is part of our ongoing effort to invest in the next
generation of scientists, engineers and innovators, and enhance the
communities where we do business," said Tim
Leuliette, Visteon president and CEO. "The Michigan Science
Center plays a key role in inspiring curious minds of all ages to
discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering
and math. As an innovative company based in southeast Michigan, Visteon is pleased to be a partner
in the growth of this important Detroit-based institution."
Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and
CEO of the Michigan Science Center, said: "We are thankful for the
continued operational support from leading STEM companies in the
area, such as Visteon. This contribution will assist us in
strengthening MiSci's role as the STEM hub of greater Detroit and Michigan, and will enable us to touch the
lives of families statewide."
The Visteon Fund is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization that
has funded programs around the world, primarily aimed at improving
the lives of children by providing food, shelter, health care and
mentoring activities.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global company that
designs, engineers and manufactures innovative products for nearly
every vehicle manufacturer worldwide. Visteon currently delivers
value for its customers and shareholders through two
technology-focused businesses: vehicle cockpit electronics and
thermal management. Visteon owns 70 percent of Halla Visteon
Climate Control Corp., the world's second largest provider of
vehicle thermal management solutions. With corporate offices in
Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.);
Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has approximately
26,000 employees at facilities in 26 countries. Visteon had sales
of $7.51 billion in 2014. Learn more
at www.visteon.com.
About the Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science
Center is a hands-on museum featuring five theaters, including
Michigan's largest screen at the
Chrysler IMAX®Dome Theatre; the Dassault Systèmes
Planetarium; the Toyota Engineering Theater; the DTE Energy Sparks
Theater; the Chrysler Science Stage; a 9,800 square-foot Traveling
Science Hall for special exhibits; hands-on exhibit galleries
focusing on space, life and physical science; Kids Town just for
pint-size scientists; along with education and outreach programs.
For more information, call 313.577.8400 or visit the website,
www.Mi-Sci.org.
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