HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 11, 2016) – Hillandale Elementary has been awarded a grant of $2,500 from the Biogen Foundation’s “Ignite the Power of STEM” grant program, and will be used to help fund the school’s summer BMX bike STEM camp.
Hillandale held its first STEM camp in August 2015, in which 30 rising 4th- and 5th-graders used science, technology, engineering, and math skills to build working BMX bikes. Lead Teacher Kyle Barker said the camp turned out to be extremely popular among students and families last year, after the school had only expected about 15 students to sign up.
This August, the school will once again invite 30 students to apply for the one-week program, and Barker said the grant funds will be used to purchase 10 BMX bicycle kits, tools and bike helmets.
The Biogen Foundation’s Ignite the Power of STEM grant program is administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation. The mission of the Biogen Foundation is to improve the quality of people’s lives and contribute to the vitality of the communities in which Biogen operates.
The Biogen Foundation is committed to sparking a passion for science and discovery, supporting innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives, and strengthening efforts to make science accessible to diverse populations. Visit the Foundation’s webpage for more – www.biogen.com/foundation.
About the North Carolina Community Foundation
The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made $101 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $237 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state, with an emphasis on rural areas.
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