Grant will fund Chaney STEM internship


December 20, 2011 at 10:51a.m.

Grant will fund Chaney STEM internship

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown State University, Youngstown City Schools and AT&T today announced a new program to encourage city school students to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

A $20,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation will fund an internship program for Chaney STEM high school students, to gain real world experience in STEM fields.

The STEM Outreach Initiative, a partnership between YSU’s STEM College, the city schools’ Chaney STEM, AT&T and area employers, was announced this morning.

“STEM education is imperative to Youngstown’s growth as a leader in sustainable energy, advanced materials and technology,” said Martin Abraham, dean of YSU’s STEM college. “To be successful, the Youngstown area will require technologically advanced and highly skilled STEM professionals.”