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ExxonMobil and APSU Boost STEM Education with Grants

9/14/2025

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Austin Peay State University (APSU) received grants from the Maynard Family Fund for three STEM education projects: a data science summer camp, a workplace readiness workshop series, and a Sonia Kovalevsky event for students.
The AI and Math Skills (AIMS) program will implement AI tools in undergraduate STEM courses to reduce learning disparities.
ExxonMobil donated $225,000 to support STEM initiatives in Allen Parish, Louisiana, including a STEM Energy Camp for K-12 educators.
Sowela Technical Community College plans to upgrade facilities for training in high-demand careers.
The focus is on collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners for workforce development.

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Austin Peay State University (APSU) received grants from the Maynard Family Fund for three STEM education projects: a data science summer camp, a workplace readiness workshop series, and a Sonia Kovalevsky event for students.
The AI and Math Skills (AIMS) program will implement AI tools in undergraduate STEM courses to reduce learning disparities.
ExxonMobil donated $225,000 to support STEM initiatives in Allen Parish, Louisiana, including a STEM Energy Camp for K-12 educators.
Sowela Technical Community College plans to upgrade facilities for training in high-demand careers.
The focus is on collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners for workforce development.