3M Foundation Awards 3M Ingenuity Grants to Local Teachers.Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004 Teachers in the St. Paul, North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale and South Washington County school districts Washington County School District is a name shared by several school districts in the United States.
Sometimes called simply forensics, forensic science encompasses many different fields of science, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, engineering, genetics, unit. Forty-one recipients will be recognized today at a reception at 3M's headquarters in St. Paul. Fifteen grants will be presented to South Washington County Washington County is the name of 30 counties and one parish in the United States of America, all named for George Washington. It is the most common county name in the United States. teachers on May 5, 2004. 3M Ingenuity Grants recognize public school teachers in grades three to eight, who bring new and innovative opportunities into their classroom to raise student interest and achievement in math, science and economics. Individual grants of up to $3,500 help purchase materials such as microscopes, calculators and books; or develop creative teaching methods. Participation is by invitation and the program is targeted to schools in communities where 3M has facilities. "Teachers are always looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. new and innovative teaching methods to help get students excited about learning, said Alex Cirillo, staff vice president, 3M Community Affairs and Workforce Diversity. "These teachers bring passion and commitment to their classrooms and we are pleased to help them make their ideas a reality." 3M awarded 87 grants totaling more than $200,000 to teachers in seven states. The following list includes several of the 2004 grant recipients: (To see a list of all of the 2004 recipients, visit our Web site at http://www.3m.com/about3M/community/happenings.jhtml). -- Susan Fourniea, a science teacher at Cleveland Quality Middle School, St. Paul, will receive $3,500 for equipment needed for life science experiments. Students will develop experiments to check on animal life at Belwin Environmental Park. -- Angie Leitch, a fourth grade teacher at Newport Elementary in Newport, will receive $1,600 for "First In Math," an online math program. Students will have an opportunity to improve math skills through online math games. -- Maree George, family and consumer sciences teacher at John Glenn Middle School in Maplewood, will receive $3,400 to open a school store. Through an enhanced curriculum and hands-on experience, students will learn how to run a business. About 3M -- A Global, Diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s Technology Company 3M people are finding new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. 3M's Contributions Program is made up of cash and in-kind gifts and is bolstered by employee and retiree volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism . In 2002, 3M and the 3M Foundation donated more than $50.4 million to educational and charitable institutions. Scotch scotch 1 tr.v. scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es 1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance. 2. , Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Dyneon are trademarks of 3M. |
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