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Shannon Bennett is the new Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Battelle. Bennett is responsible for leading global marketing and communication strategies as well as brand, community relations, internal communications and reputation management.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122134101/en/Shannon Bennett is the new Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Battelle. (Photo: Business Wire

Stay in the Game! Attendance Network collectively reduced chronic absenteeism at twice the overall state rate.

Battelle announced today the funding of 248 grants totaling $1,160,000 to enhance STEM learning in classrooms across Ohio. The Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grants support sustainable, STEM-based educational projects in 197 public schools and 144 school districts in 67 counties. In total, students in one of five districts will benefit from the awards.“Battelle is dedicated to broadening the scope of the Ohio STEM Learning Network, Ohio’s key resource for promoting STEM education statewide

The Ohio STEM Learning Network recently hosted the 2024 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit, a statewide gathering on the future of STEM education and workforce. In its second year, the larger-than-ever event sold out again. In addition to learning sessions and a keynote speech, the network recognized the winners of the “STEM Excellence Awards” and established the designation of two new STEM/STEAM schools.Battelle manages the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) as a public-private partnership with the Sta

Battelle continues its commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills among young students by funding a diverse new portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom education programs. These programs emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and represent Battelle’s commitment to fostering innovation and critical thinking skills. As a leading nonprofit philanthropic organization, Battelle dedicates a significant portion of its resources to STEM initiatives to equip students wi

Battelle today announced its new participation in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network (SITG!) with the intention to impact more than 300,000 Ohio students by supporting districts and schools to dramatically improve attendance. Along with founding partners the Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Harvard’s Proving Ground and support from the Columbus Crew and the Cleveland Browns, Battelle will help get students in school every day. Battelle will be the ne

White Houses’ National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, DOE’s Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Dr. Geri Richmond, NSC’s Senior Director for Climate and Energy Sarah Ladislaw to deliver conference keynotes

Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations directs initial funding resulting from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

“The SDS approval is a major step towards a DOE approval of the Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility as we continue towards our goal of producing fuel for our planned Aurora commercial power plant,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo.

Battelle announces its annual rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Battelle has funded 233 grants to schools that will reach more than 68,000 Ohio students. For the third year, Battelle funded new STEM education experiences through the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grants. Funded projects span 161 public schools across the state. In total, $1,100,000 will reach students in one of seven school districts (130) across 60 Ohio counties.“Every student should have access to the kind of quality STEM education that drives opportunity for families and leads

For the upcoming school year, Ohio educators can access Learning Blade®, the online STEM and Computer Science career platform, to inspire students to pursue high-demand careers. Free access to the platform is provided through the Ohio STEM Learning Network.Battelle manages the Ohio STEM Learning Network as a public-private partnership with the State of Ohio as part of the company’s commitment to preparing the next generation of innovators."Quality STEM education is essential for advancing the fu

Ground-breaking, first commercially deployed technology proven to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ awarded Finalist and Honorable Mention recognition from the seventh annual awards.

Battelle donates a second $1 Million Grant to COSI to Support STEM Education Programs

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Ashley Nguyen of California has won the inaugural Battelle Climate Challenge with her proposal, "Seed Bomb," a cost-effective, sustainable, seed-based restoration method designed to increase the germination of eelgrasses to fight erosion along the California coast. As the winner of the Battelle Climate Challenge, Nguyen will present her solution at Battelle’s second annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference in Columbus, Ohio (March 28-30). She has also earned a $5,000 STEM grant to be

Today, Frederick County Public Schools announced the recipients of $34,000 in teacher mini-grants for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education from the Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI).“These STEM mini-grant opportunities allow teachers to respond to specific needs in their classrooms by making a simple request for up to $750 to purchase materials for STEM related classroom instruction, experiences or extracurricular clubs,” said BNBI President, Dr. Nick Bergman.A

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Battelle this week funded STEM classroom grants that will impact more than 65,000 Ohio students. This is the second school year for the awards, which are directed through the Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grant Program. Battelle funded 223 projects in 163 public schools across the state. In total, $1,030,000 will reach students in one of every seven school districts (124) across 60 Ohio counties.“Every Ohio community should have access to the kind of quality STEM education that drives opp

Today, Battelle, the world’s largest independent applied science and technology nonprofit organization, announced it has achieved the goal of impacting 1 million students annually through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.In 2022, Battelle reached 1.4 million students—many in underserved communities—through its own philanthropy, management of STEM networks, support of education efforts at Battelle-managed laboratories, and growth of Metro Early College High School in Col

Battelle is focused on innovations in climate resilience. In order to take bold leaps and action to address changes in our climate, a wide variety of ideas are necessary. With that in mind, the inaugural Battelle Climate Challenge is now asking United States high school students to share their ideas for mitigating the effects of human-made climate change. The challenge winner will present at Battelle’s second annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (March 28-30 in Columbus, Ohio) and

Battelle will again convene experts from government, private industry and academia in person to share technology breakthroughs and action plans to mitigate the effects of human-made climate change on March 28-30, 2023. The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference will take place for a second year in Columbus, Ohio. The conference is organized and presented by Battelle in collaboration with its U.S. Department of Energy national lab partners and will feature keynote addresses, platform talks,

Hub Brings Together Producers, End-Users, World-Class Technology Experts, and Necessary Infrastructure to Advance the Production, Use, and Delivery of Hydrogen in Appalachia

Battelle will again convene experts from government, private industry and academia in person to share technology breakthroughs and action plans to mitigate the effects of human-made climate change on March 28-30, 2023. The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference will take place for a second year in Columbus, Ohio. The conference is organized and presented by Battelle in collaboration with its U.S. Department of Energy national lab partners and will feature keynote addresses, platform talks,

The Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) has awarded Mount St. Mary’s University a $20,000 grant to support faculty-mentored summer research experiences for four students on campus. The students began working on campus in faculty labs on 10-week immersive projects early this month.“We are tremendously proud of our students and grateful to BNBI for their support of these promising young scientists,” said Christine Seitz McCauslin, Ph.D., dean of the School of Natural Science and Mathemat

Programs include instruction in architecture, fashion, agriculture, a pass for the Columbus Museum of Art and more.

March 2022 Climate Resilience Conference Aims to Bring Together Challenges and Scientific Solutions

Battelle earns 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) will reach 51,000 Ohio students this year with awards, funded by Battelle, to 151 Ohio classrooms. The grants will create sustainable, STEM learning projects in public and private K-12 schools across 55 Ohio counties.“The schools and educators awarded today will create powerful new experiences to amaze and inspire students,” said Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network. “We invest in these programs to foster the next generation of Ohio

The Conference on Innovations in Climate Resilience, presented by Battelle in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories, will host the nation’s leading minds in climate change and resilience in Columbus, Ohio, March 29-30. The first-ever event is a curated technical program that focuses on solutions and will include invited keynote presentations, platform and lightning talks and a poster reception.The conference is expected to attract an audience of 800 government

The challenge encourages students to apply principles of 3D design and engineering to design pins while showing their appreciation for veterans

Battelle is expanding its long-standing commitment to increasing diversity and fostering inclusion within Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers by investing $200,000 over two years to provide students from Bowie State University and Morgan State University research opportunities as they progress from the classroom to employment. It is the first phase of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Consortium, a Battelle program established to build meaningful, long

Battelle gift to benefit PAST Foundation, STEM education.

At their August 5 meeting, the Board of Education celebrated the Battelle National Biodefense Institute’s award to Frederick County Public Schools of $50,000 for science, technology, engineering and math challenge grants.During a 6-week open competition, teachers from elementary, middle and high schools developed and submitted 16 STEM grant proposals. Of the 16, nine were selected as winners. Each of the 9 selected projects will receive between $600 and $10,305, based on their proposed budgets.“

Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer announced today that Battelle is donating $1 million to the Washington State STEM Education Foundation to advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the Tri-Cities. The news was shared during virtual visit by Von Thaer to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as part of the celebration of Battelle’s 90th Anniversary.Battelle manages and operates PNNL for the U.S. Department of Energy.Specifically, the gift will help launc

Three $100,000 gifts in support of eliminating racial inequality and system oppression

YMCA of Central Ohio, Community Shelter Board and LifeCare Alliance/Meals on Wheels Receive Emergency Funding

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate and present challenges to America, Battelle is donating $250,000 to food banks and food rescues in several communities where it has a significant presence.“At Battelle, we want to make a positive impact in the places where we work and live,” said Battelle President and CEO, Lou Von Thaer. “Our mission, given to us by our founder, is to advance science and technology so we can direct our philanthropic and charitable giving to help others and impro

NASA's next Mars rover has a new name—Perseverance. The name was selected as the culmination of a year-long competition organized by the space agency, Battelle and Future Engineers.Battelle’s portfolio of STEM schools and STEM networks promoted the contest, along with partners including the Conrad Foundation, National Science Teaching Association, the Association of Science-Technology Centers, and the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. Battelle and partners promoted the event through conference present

Battelle has named Wes Hall as its Vice President of Education and Philanthropy, succeeding Aimee Kennedy, who is now Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Both have been serving in the roles on an interim basis since August 2019.Kennedy came to Battelle in 2013 as VP of Education, Philanthropy and STEM Learning after being the principal of the Metro Early College High School, a science, technology, engineering and math school co-founded by Battelle. “I loved leading Battelle’s education and

The PAST Foundation and Battelle announced today that a $400,000 grant from Battelle will expand the “Innovation in Teaching” Fellowship program. This program will provide free professional development to 200 select teachers in Ohio who collectively will impact 15,000 Ohio students during the 2020-2021 school year.In addition, the grant will support scholarships to enroll 400 at-risk, high-needs students in Central Ohio Summer STEM camps.“This funding enables PAST to support the scale of two of

Seeking expanded computer science education across the state, teachers and students from 26 Ohio schools will gather at the Ohio Statehouse for the first-ever Computer Science Advocacy day. More than 130 students and 40 teachers will meet with local legislators.The Ohio STEM Learning Network, which is managed by Battelle, and Project Lead The Way sponsored the Computer Science Advocacy Day. These partners are joined by other members of the CSforOH coalition including The Association of Computing

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For 90 years, Battelle and its employees have been dedicated to making a positive impact on society. On National Philanthropy Day, Battelle announces a grant of $600,000 to the American Heart Association to support signature events and programs of the American Heart Association in Central Ohio (AHA) and in Battelle’s regional locations across the country. The grant will be distributed during the next three years and adds to the $7.1 million that Battelle donated to education and philanthropic ca

They all gave some. Some gave all.As America celebrates Veterans Day to honor those brave men and women who put their lives on the line in the United States Armed Forces, Battelle is honoring its 90-year commitment to making a positive impact on society by supporting two premier organizations for veterans.Battelle’s donation of $70,000 will fully support an Honor Flight Columbus trip to Washington D.C. next May in which about 100 veterans and 50 volunteers will fill a chartered Boeing 737-700. I

More than 60 devices donated to Catholic Social Services in Columbus

Battelle has funded a new portfolio of 19 different out-of-classroom education programs that build skill in Central Ohio students. Battelle has awarded $753,000 to fund 19 new or expanded learning programs in Central Ohio. It’s the largest-ever total funding in a single year as the Battelle STEM Grant Program completes its seventh annual round of awards. Providing new opportunities for students to experience quality science, technology, engineerin

For the second year in a row, the Battelle National Biodefense Institute will give $50,000 in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenge grants to Frederick County Public School teachers. “Over the last decade, BNBI has been a peerless partner to support STEM education,” said FCPS Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban. “Last year’s inaugural challenge grants brought forward innovative and compelling ideas in STEM education from our teachers a

While Ebola might not be in the news at the level it was in 2014, it is still a significant health issue in Africa. In fact, the second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history is actively ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now. Battelle continues to support the fight against the disease by providing training in-country. Recently, two Battelle employees traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 16 days, representing

Under a grant from the Office of Naval Research, Battelle will launch the Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program to place teachers in two states inside manufacturing and engineering businesses to create new problem-based lessons for their classrooms. The $1.03 million award funds stipends to educators and recruitment through the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network and Ohio STEM Learning Network. An initial pilot group of Tennessee teac