SciTech Partners With Plano Library Thanks To Microsoft Grant

Press release from Batavia Chamber of Commerce:

BATAVIA, IL — SciTech is proud to announce it has been awarded the Microsoft Community Empowerment Grant through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. This generous grant will fund a new partnership with Plano Community Library District, bringing monthly STEMshops to children in Plano and the surrounding area.

These hands-on STEM workshops, designed and led by SciTech’s experienced educators, will offer children the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive learning experiences. Each monthly session will engage young minds with age-appropriate experiments and challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity.

“We are thrilled to bring SciTech’s hands-on STEM learning to the families served by the Plano Community Library,” said Mary Johnston, Director of Programs and Education at SciTech. “This grant gives us the opportunity to empower the next generation of innovators by making STEM accessible, engaging, and fun.”

The first workshop is scheduled to begin this fall, with additional details to be shared by the library in the coming weeks.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment among SciTech, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Microsoft, and the Plano Community Library District to invest in the future of local youth through meaningful educational opportunities.

This press release was produced by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.