The Irvine Public Schools Foundation received a $25,000 grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to support Irvine Unified School District’s Engineering Pathway Program, which engages 850 students and has seen a 400% increase in participation in three years. The program offers students hands-on STEM learning experiences with real-world applications. The Irvine-based Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation backs advances in chemistry and life sciences, supporting institutions and young scientists across the U.S. whose research will lead to innovations and new tools for scientific discovery.
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