Partnering with Urban School for Stem Education
In June 2015, TRC announced its partnership with“ e” inc., a Boston-based environmental science education nonprofit that promotes science, technology, engineering and math( STEM) education and sustainability for K-8 students. TRC is supporting“ e” inc.’ s Kids Green Their School initiative at Mather Elementary School in Boston’ s Dorchester neighborhood. The innovative science education program teaches students about conservation through a zero waste curriculum.
“ TRC is committed to supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Chris Vincze, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.“ Organizations like“ e” inc. and the initiatives they spearhead help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, and we are proud to give our resources to support them.”
TRC created the program“ So You Want to Be an Environmental Scientist?” for the Mather Science Day on June 17, 2015. As part of the program, TRC employees developed tables with activities focused on safety, storm water, energy efficiency, wetlands, groundwater, and soil that provided students with hands-on environmental science and sustainability activities that exposed them to STEM careers and environmental conservation.
“ The“ e” inc. partnership with TRC has been delightful,” said Dr. Ricky S. Stern, Executive Director.“ We are teaching children in all grades about the science of energy and how they can conserve it at their school. With those ideas, TRC is helping the students really experience the science and learn what it’ s like to make positive changes for our planet. The match between what TRC does day to day and the work of“ e” inc. is perfect.”
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