Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio is using nearly $1 million in grants from Battelle to create after-school and summer programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math for students in low-income communities, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
"These creative and impactful projects will expand access to STEM education across Central Ohio," Wes Hall, senior vice president of philanthropy and education at Battelle, says in a press release.
"Through this investment, Battelle aims to spark curiosity and inspire thousands of young minds in our communities."
The grants will go to programs that include after-school and summer programs focused on fashion, agriculture, and environmental science, among other things.
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