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Ford marks UK centenary with 100 new university scholarships. Called the Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Programme, supported by a new partnership between Ford of Britain and the Ford Motor Company Fund, the scheme will provide 100 student scholarships – one for each year of the company's operation in the UK – at leading universities to encourage a new generation of engineers, scientists and innovators. Funding for the scholarships will come from both organizations, with the Ford Fund working with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation to support scholarship winners.
3Mis going national in its attempt to provide students with the best in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. A total of $220,000 was set aside by the 3M Foundation to implement Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum into its 3M communities nationwide. 3M facilities in Austin, Texas, and Cynthiana, Ky., are also working to introduce PLTW curriculum in their community schools through separate 3M Foundation grants. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that provides a rigorous STEM curriculum for middle school and high school students. The program exposes students to areas of study they typically do not pursue, and lays the foundation for a successful college and professional career in STEM related fields.
Haworth thinks beyond its business to its communities. In 2011, Haworth helped introduce more than 80 middle school girls to the exciting world of technology and engineering by supporting the STEPS (Science, Technology, Engineering Summer Preview) Camp at Grand Valley State University. Campers participated in a variety of hands-on workshops that gave them experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities during the week included designing, manufacturing, and flying a radio-controlled airplane. Activities such as swimming, pizza parties, and airport tours were also included.
