Northrop Grumman Foundation 2016 Fab School Labs Contest Now Open for Submissions
05 May 2016 - 1:00AM
The Northrop Grumman Foundation is welcoming submissions now
through June 17, 2016 for the second year of its Fab School Labs
online contest. The school lab makeover contest provides public
middle schools with an opportunity to make their ideal
state-of-the-art science lab a reality with grants of up to
$100,000 each.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation invites teachers, principals and
school administrators to enter their eligible school by visiting
www.FabSchoolLabs.com, where they can learn about the contest and
submit their application, along with photos and video to help tell
their story. Finalist schools will be chosen and their videos will
receive online votes of support through the Fab School Labs
Facebook page to assist with the final selection process. The
winning schools will then team up with Fab School Labs contest
partner, Flinn Scientific Inc., to design a state-of-the-art
science lab or classroom complete with all of the tools, resources
and furnishings needed to incorporate new and innovative methods
and subject matter.
The contest is designed to drive students' interest in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by giving public
middle school teachers and school administrators the chance to
create the STEM lab of their dreams and provide students access to
the latest learning tools and technologies that will stimulate as
well as teach.
Inadequate funds to purchase equipment and an overall lack of
facilities are frequently cited problems by teachers and educators
as it relates to science and mathematics education at the
elementary and middle school level, according to the National
Science Board and other education sources.
"It is an honor to once again offer five schools, teachers and
their students the chance to receive a new, state-of-the-art
science lab or classroom," said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president,
global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman, and president,
Northrop Grumman Foundation. "The amount of support received from
students, teachers and the communities by our 2015-2016 winners was
overwhelming, and we look forward to rallying more communities
during the 2016-2017 school year."
In addition to the website, teachers are also encouraged to
follow the competition at www.Facebook.com/FabSchoolLabs.
Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are
committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse,
talented STEM students globally. They provide funding to
sustainable STEM programs that span from preschool to high school
and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle
school students and teachers. In 2015, Northrop Grumman and the
Northrop Grumman Foundation continued education outreach efforts by
contributing more than $17 million to diverse STEM-related groups
such as the Air Force Association (CyberPatriot), Conservation
International (ECO Classroom), the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics),
National Science Teachers Association and the National Action
Council for Minorities in Engineering. For more information, please
visit www.northropgrumman.com/foundation.
CONTACT: Mark Root
Northrop Grumman Corporation
703-280-2739 (office)
571-425-2132 (mobile)
mark.root@ngc.com
Rosalie Hagel/Kate Fisher
Finn Partners
954-765-3636
fabschoollabs@finnpartners.com
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