The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has awarded ten science centers and museums around the United States $15,000 each in support of STEM-career engagement for youth in grades 4-8 through Voya STEM Futures. The program is a competitive selection process which is generously funded by the Voya Foundation.
Recipients will use the awards to serve their communities by developing, enhancing, or adapting programs or resources, to support STEM learning for children in grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). Funded activities include partnerships with libraries and parks, a makerspace, traveling workshops, STEM career showcases, and more.
Congratulations to these institutions!
- Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta, Georgia
- Discovery Museum, Acton, Massachusetts
- Catawba Science Center, Hickory, North Carolina
- Space Center Houston, Houston, Texas
- Putnam Museum and Science Center, Davenport, Iowa
- Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, Florida
- The Works Museum, Bloomington, Minnesota
- Long Island Explorium, Port Jefferson, New York
- Fleet Science Center, San Diego, California
- Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz, California
Each institution is committed to STEM education and career development, and we look forward to watching their innovative programs unfold in the months to come.
About Voya Foundation
At Voya Foundation, we help youth prepare for the changing talent and skill needs of the employment landscape. Readiness for the 21st century workforce makes individuals better able to face challenges in finding and/or keeping employment and may help lead to a stable income over a lifetime as a means to financial resilience.
Our children’s education focus is guided by research and experience. We believe that the most impactful programs that help prepare youth for the 21st century workforce start early and provide participants with hands-on, experiential STEM learning opportunities. For that reason, we support high-quality, experiential STEM learning opportunities for children in grades K–8. For more information, visit www.VoyaFoundation.com.
