Bayer Names Carnegie Science Center Recipient of $150,000 Bayer USA Foundation Grant

PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer Corporation announced today that the Bayer USA Foundation has awarded the Carnegie Science Center (CSC) a three-year grant totaling $150,000 to support a range of STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, events and competitions at CSC's new Center for STEM Education and Career Development.

"Bayer has long been involved in helping to improve STEM education, providing access to rich hands-on STEM experiences and promoting diversity in STEM fields.  We are proud of our long and productive partnership with Carnegie Science Center to achieve these goals," said Sarah Toulouse, executive director, Bayer USA Foundation.  "At Bayer, we believe in 'Science For A Better Life.'  With this new grant, we are pleased to continue that mission with Carnegie Science Center for the next three years."

The latest grant is earmarked for the development of new hands-on, inquiry-based teaching and learning programs at the Science Center, as well as for established programs like SciTech Days, ChemFest, Tour Your Future and Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS).

"Bayer has been a committed community partner for many years, and its support has helped us deliver innovative STEM education programs that inspire young people to consider careers in the sciences," said Ann Metzger, co-director of Carnegie Science Center.

"We are grateful for all the support Bayer has extended to us over the years. It's gratifying that this grant attests to Bayer's continuing confidence in Carnegie Science Center's leadership in STEM education," said Ron Baillie, the Science Center's other co-director. 

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About Bayer Corporation 
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. As an inventor company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer's products and services are designed to benefit people and improve the quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and acts as a socially and ethically responsible corporate citizen. In fiscal 2013, the Group employed 113,200 people at year-end and had sales of €40.2 billion. In North America, Bayer had 2013 net sales of €9,680 million ($12,874 million) and employed 15,200 at year-end. For more information, go to www.bayerus.com.   

About Bayer USA Foundation
The Bayer USA Foundation is an endowed 501(c)(3) entity with a programmatic focus on education and workforce development, and environment and sustainability. The Foundation supports organizations that enhance quality of life, connect diverse groups, ensure preparedness for tomorrow's leaders, and improve communities in which Bayer employees live and work. The Bayer USA Foundation is one of three Bayer foundations worldwide, including the Bayer Science & Education Foundation and the Bayer Cares Foundation. To learn more, go to bayerus.com/foundation.

About Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center's goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh's premier science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes and off-site education programs.

About Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is a collection of four distinctive museums dedicated to exploration through art and science: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. Annually, the museums reach more than 1.2 million people through exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and special events.

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