BATTELLE AWARDS BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL A $7,000 GRANT

Release Date: 10-16-2008

 

San Diego, CA—Bonita Vista High School’s International Baccalaureate program in San Diego, California is the recipient of a $7,000 grant from Battelle. This grant will upgrade the science department’s computers, helping pave the way for a more interactive environment and more educational resources in the lab.

 

Dr. Michelle Mardahl, Bonita Vista High School’s biology teacher, researched this funding for over five years before securing this grant from Battelle.  Battelle donates time and money to improve and expand science and math programs which promote the advancement of learning in the classroom.  Battelle, a not-for-profit trust, gives back a minimum of 20 percent of its net income each year.

 

“We firmly believe that helping to educate our young people in math and science is crucial to the success of our economy in the U.S.,” said James Bird, Associate Manager, Battelle San Diego Office.  “We’re glad to provide support whether it’s through our staff volunteering time or through donations.”
 
Improving education is one of Battelle’s founding purposes and operational signatures.  As a business based on scientific discovery and application with an interest in promoting technological literacy, Battelle vigorously supports science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.   Battelle also supports early childhood learning, K-12 programs that encourage curiosity about STEM-based careers, professional development for science and math teachers, and programs that contribute to innovative education reform.

 

Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses:  Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences.  It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

 

Battelle also is one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.

 

For more information visit www.battelle.org or contact Public Relations Manager Katy Delaney at (410) 306-8638 or delaneyk@battelle.org, Media Relations Specialist T.R. Massey at (614) 424-5544 or masseytr@battelle.org.