FirstEnergy Awards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Grants to Four Toledo-Area Teachers
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Toledo-area teachers have been awarded Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grants by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). The grants will be used for a variety of hands-on projects, workshops and teacher development programs throughout the school year.
Grant winners, their schools and projects are:
- Nancy Pevets and Stephanie Bianchi, Fassett Junior High School, Oregon – Setup and use of solar panels to reduce the school's energy usage and costs
- Ashley Warnimont, Chase STEM Academy, Toledo – Design and build a wind turbine and use it to power a device
- Brian Soash, Maumee Valley Country Day School, Toledo – Engineer and create devices of the students' own design
"FirstEnergy has long supported educational activities in our communities, particularly those that encourage students to pursue careers in the critical fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said Linda Moss, regional president of Toledo Edison, a FirstEnergy utility. "We are pleased to provide assistance to several STEM projects this year that support our students, schools and educators as they continue to help build a strong workforce for the future."
FirstEnergy offers grants up to $500 to individual teachers and administrators at schools served by its electric utility operating companies and in communities where it has facilities.
Grant recipients are recommended by local educators who make up FirstEnergy's Educational Advisory Council. As part of the program, recipients must furnish a written summary and evaluation of their projects that can be shared with other educators in FirstEnergy's service area.
Toledo Edison serves more than 300,000 customers in northwest Ohio. Visit FirstEnergy on the web at www.firstenergycorp.com and follow Toledo Edison on Twitter @ToledoEdison.
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. Follow FirstEnergy Corp. on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
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