Amgen Foundation Gives Major Support to Providence Children’s Museum
RISBJ Staff | Jan 14, 2016
PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Children’s Museum, an active place where kids and grown-ups play and learn together, has received a $40,000 grant from the Amgen Foundation to support hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities at the Museum.
The grant will help inspire children and families to love learning by bringing education to life through
engaging, interactive exhibits and programs and during Museum Learning Clubs. Conducted by the
Museum’s AmeriCorps members, Learning Clubs bring inner-city elementary school-age children from Providence neighborhood community centers to the Museum after school and during the summer.
Through guided, hands-on math activities, children discover the joy of learning and come to see
themselves as learners.
Since 2004, the Amgen Foundation has supported Providence Children’s Museum with more than
$440,000 in grants, benefiting 488,223 children.
“The Amgen Foundation is committed to making grants to programs that help children develop an
interest in and appreciation for science,” said Anthony Pankau, Vice President, Site Operations,
Amgen Rhode Island. “We are proud to support Providence Children’s Museum’s commitment to
delivering innovative STEM initiatives that engage children in hands-on experiences that instill an
interest and enthusiasm for math and science.”
“Learning Clubs help children from disadvantaged backgrounds enjoy informal science learning, and
better understand fundamental math concepts,” said Cathy Saunders, Providence Children’s Museum
Education Director. We are deeply grateful to partner with the Amgen Foundation to help children see
themselves as learners and positively impact the rest of their lives.”
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