Wells Fargo contributed a $2,500 check to the Madison County Education Foundation Monday that will help the schools pursue greater science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) opportuntities for students.
“The bank obviously likes to partner up with an organization like MCEF,” Wells Fargo Branch Manager Martin Boone said. “It’s a great cause and we have been happy to assist for three years now—doing our part to help MCEF accomplish their goals to further education in the community.”
School superintendent Matt Eberhardt said the money will be used to purchase a three-dimensional printer to help further STEM education in Madison schools.
“This technology is a staple in schools of engineering and architecture,” Eberhardt said. “Everyone says that tomorrow’s jobs are going to be in two major areas—STEM and healthcare. We want our students to be highly skilled and have an advantage moving forward. Better prepared children for better futures.”
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This new technology allows students to enter in specifications in order to make three-dimensional, plastic sculptures, Eberhardt added. He also noted that while such technology is being focused in the STEM curriculum, he hopes to utilize this technology for art in the future.
“We couldn’t be happier that Wells Fargo and MCEF have partnered up for STEM, which has become one of the school board’s goals—embarking on a three-year plan to enhance STEM education in our division. This printer will accelerate that plan,” Eberhardt said.
“This program has resulted in huge increases in student interest and enrollment. We may need to hire a second STEM teacher.”
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