Hamilton County, Tennessee middle and high schools can now apply for funds to create a science lab in their school thanks to the establishment of a $1 million program from Volkswagen Chattanooga and the State of Tennessee.
The program will allow students to gain access to emergent technologies, including 3D printers, robotics, renewable energy kits, automated manufacturing equipment, programmable microcomputers, and other science-related activities at the Volkswagen eLabs.
“At Volkswagen Chattanooga, hands-on learning is a crucial part of our educational programs and we are very pleased to partner with the State of Tennessee to bring the opportunity for laboratory-based science exploration to engage the minds of students here in Hamilton County,” said Christian Koch, President and CEO of Volkswagen Chattanooga. “Volkswagen places the highest priority on education at all levels and we are proud to continue our support for education here in Tennessee,” Koch said.
The selection process will be competitive. Schools will be required to identify a team of teachers that is committed to investing a significant amount of time to develop the knowledge and skills to take advantage of the laboratory opportunity. Each school must also commit to raise a minimum of $5,000 annually in cash or contributed materials to ensure that the lab is continually refreshed and materials are replaced.
“Volkswagen has been an incredible partner to the State of Tennessee for almost ten years, and we are grateful for its decision to further invest in Tennessee by creating this new, innovative program that will benefit Hamilton County middle and high school students,” Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam said. “Our state continues to make education a top priority, and when Tennessee companies show their support in helping us make huge strides in education, that means a great deal for the future of our workforce and its success. We thank Volkswagen for its contribution to Hamilton County and continued commitment to Tennessee.”
”VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERS WITH STATE OF TENNESSEE TO ESTABLISH $1 MILLION SCIENCE LAB PROGRAM.” Volkswagen Media Centre. Volkswagen, 24 Jan. 2017. Web. 27 Jan. 2017.
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