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5 days ago
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Columbus schools take part in manufacturing prep courses
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ten school districts across Ohio are receiving a grant for a new manufacturing career tech program. Almost all companies rely on manufacturers and the Ohio STEM Learning Network said the state currently has a big manufacturing talent gap. The Manufacturing Pathways Pilot Program will work to close it. As more companies invest in central Ohio, leaders at the STEM Learning Network, which is run by Battelle, realized skilled manufacturers are going to be needed every step of the way. Columbus district lays out school closure plans 'When you think about companies like Honda and Intel who are making significant investments in our manufacturing infrastructure, those companies need employees, so this program will help create pathways for these students,' Heather Sherman, the pilot program manager at Battelle, said. Columbus City Schools is one of the ten districts statewide receiving a grant for the manufacturing program. Starting in the fall, students at four Columbus high schools are going to get real-world experiences through the grant money. 'To be able to credential students in any of these in-demand fields, the equipment is extremely expensive, and so we are using pretty much the entire grant to buy the equipment,' Jenny Meade, the director of Columbus City's Career Tech Education, said. Program leaders said students will leave the manufacturing pilot program with the right skills and credentials needed to start working immediately or to continue their education in college. Unsolved Ohio: Who killed Amy Jo Nelson? Family wants answers in 2017 homicide 'I think students don't always know that with a high school diploma and some additional credentials, they can be positioned to work in advanced manufacturing and earn family-sustaining wages,' Sherman said. Amare Kilgore just graduated from Columbus City Schools and took some manufacturing classes during his school career. He said the incoming pilot program is going to better prepare students for the future. 'We actually got to see firsthand some of the stuff that they'll be getting,' Kilgore said. 'From what we've all seen, it's going to be great. The juniors got to see it and they were pumped. They were excited to be able to say, like, 'I'm going to be able to do this.'' The Manufacturing Pathways Pilot program will begin at the ten school districts in the fall and run through 2026. Then, the goal is to expand it to as many Ohio schools as possible so even more students receive this opportunity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Battelle Awards Honor Ohio Educators Advancing STEM Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ohio STEM Learning Network today unveiled the four winners of the ' STEM Excellence Awards.' These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, and education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio. Awardees were recognized at the third annual Ohio STEM Innovation Summit. This statewide conference helps Ohio schools and educators expand STEM education to foster Ohio's future workforce. Battelle manages the Ohio STEM Learning Network as a public-private partnership with the state of Ohio, as part of the company's commitment to preparing the next generation of innovators. 'Quality STEM education in our state will foster the next generation of Ohio innovators,' said Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network for Battelle. 'Each of the individuals and organizations honored tonight has gone above and beyond in their dedication toward creating pathways to success for students.' This year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network awarded the following: Excellence in STEM Teaching Award The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies and classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes. Rachel Sanders is a Bio Research Instructor for 11th Grade Science at Global Impact STEM Academy in Springfield, Ohio Sanders enriches her curriculum with biotechnology and partners with local businesses to offer students real-world experiences. In her biotechnology lab, students work in professional-style stations, mimicking job settings and engaging in interdisciplinary projects like creating stained-glass-inspired plastics from bioplastics in collaboration with the art department. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom. Annually, Sanders hosts the AgBio Tech Academy for other educators, organizes Women in STEM events, and provides opportunities for students to interact with authentic audiences through STEM Fairs and community service projects, ensuring all students engage with real-world challenges. Excellence in STEM Leadership Award The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track record of developing effective STEM programs. Chavin Lewis is Principal of Thurgood Marshall STEM High School in Dayton, Ohio. Lewis builds connections to STEM through a culturally relevant learning environment at her school. Through her leadership, all students engage with the Design Thinking Process. Lewis fosters collaboration through weekly Professional Learning Community meetings and models effective STEM teaching during professional development days. To foster interdisciplinary planning, she reworked the school's schedule and hired a STEM Coordinator. Lewis brought new courses and career pathways to Thurgood Marshall including cybersecurity, manufacturing engineering, and medical technology. Excellence in STEM Partnership Award The Excellence in STEM Partnership Award recognizes an established partnership that prioritizes a commitment to STEM education. Partners may include industry, higher education, community partners, or a partnership within the arts. This year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network honors the partnership between the Cleveland Museum of Art and Incarnate Word Academy in Parma Heights, Ohio. The Cleveland Museum of Art collaborates with Incarnate Word Academy to integrate arts across the curriculum, enhancing STEAM education through professional development and shared learning experiences. This partnership fosters a unified vision of "STEAM for all," engaging students with real-world applications of art and STEM. Students explore diverse careers in the art world, interacting with museum professionals. Elementary students complete problem-based learning units on topics like stewardship and landfills while older students explore concepts of identity. The partnership extends beyond the classroom, offering experiences at the museum including Parade the Circle. Outstanding Service Award The Outstanding Service Award honors one individual each year who goes above and beyond their role to advance access to quality STEM education for all Ohio students. Sam Crews is the Director of the Akron Hub of the Ohio STEM Learning Network, based out of Akron Public Schools. For over a decade, Crews has led the Akron Hub, where he has been instrumental in supporting school leaders and educators on their journey to achieving schoolwide STEM implementation, fostering a diverse array of new STEM schools along the way. He has personally led the expansion of new STEM education professional development programs for local educators. A tireless advocate, Crews has built a community of collaborators working together to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to transformative STEM learning experiences. About the Ohio STEM Learning Network The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders. The network operates as a public-private partnership between the State of Ohio and Battelle. About Battelle Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Battelle Awards Honor Ohio Educators Advancing STEM Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ohio STEM Learning Network today unveiled the four winners of the "STEM Excellence Awards." These awards recognize outstanding teachers, school leaders, and education advocates who advance quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Ohio. Awardees were recognized at the third annual Ohio STEM Innovation Summit. This statewide conference helps Ohio schools and educators expand STEM education to foster Ohio's future workforce. Battelle manages the Ohio STEM Learning Network as a public-private partnership with the state of Ohio, as part of the company's commitment to preparing the next generation of innovators. "Quality STEM education in our state will foster the next generation of Ohio innovators," said Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network for Battelle. "Each of the individuals and organizations honored tonight has gone above and beyond in their dedication toward creating pathways to success for students." This year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network awarded the following: Excellence in STEM Teaching Award The Excellence in STEM Teaching Award recognizes a teacher who exemplifies integrated, STEM-infused teaching strategies and classroom innovation, and whose work has led to positive student learning outcomes. Rachel Sanders is a Bio Research Instructor for 11th Grade Science at Global Impact STEM Academy in Springfield, Ohio Sanders enriches her curriculum with biotechnology and partners with local businesses to offer students real-world experiences. In her biotechnology lab, students work in professional-style stations, mimicking job settings and engaging in interdisciplinary projects like creating stained-glass-inspired plastics from bioplastics in collaboration with the art department. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom. Annually, Sanders hosts the AgBio Tech Academy for other educators, organizes Women in STEM events, and provides opportunities for students to interact with authentic audiences through STEM Fairs and community service projects, ensuring all students engage with real-world challenges. Excellence in STEM Leadership Award The Excellence in STEM Leadership Award recognizes a school-level, district, or regional leader with a proven track record of developing effective STEM programs. Chavin Lewis is Principal of Thurgood Marshall STEM High School in Dayton, Ohio. Lewis builds connections to STEM through a culturally relevant learning environment at her school. Through her leadership, all students engage with the Design Thinking Process. Lewis fosters collaboration through weekly Professional Learning Community meetings and models effective STEM teaching during professional development days. To foster interdisciplinary planning, she reworked the school's schedule and hired a STEM Coordinator. Lewis brought new courses and career pathways to Thurgood Marshall including cybersecurity, manufacturing engineering, and medical technology. Excellence in STEM Partnership Award The Excellence in STEM Partnership Award recognizes an established partnership that prioritizes a commitment to STEM education. Partners may include industry, higher education, community partners, or a partnership within the arts. This year, the Ohio STEM Learning Network honors the partnership between the Cleveland Museum of Art and Incarnate Word Academy in Parma Heights, Ohio. The Cleveland Museum of Art collaborates with Incarnate Word Academy to integrate arts across the curriculum, enhancing STEAM education through professional development and shared learning experiences. This partnership fosters a unified vision of "STEAM for all," engaging students with real-world applications of art and STEM. Students explore diverse careers in the art world, interacting with museum professionals. Elementary students complete problem-based learning units on topics like stewardship and landfills while older students explore concepts of identity. The partnership extends beyond the classroom, offering experiences at the museum including Parade the Circle. Outstanding Service Award The Outstanding Service Award honors one individual each year who goes above and beyond their role to advance access to quality STEM education for all Ohio students. Sam Crews is the Director of the Akron Hub of the Ohio STEM Learning Network, based out of Akron Public Schools. For over a decade, Crews has led the Akron Hub, where he has been instrumental in supporting school leaders and educators on their journey to achieving schoolwide STEM implementation, fostering a diverse array of new STEM schools along the way. He has personally led the expansion of new STEM education professional development programs for local educators. A tireless advocate, Crews has built a community of collaborators working together to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have access to transformative STEM learning experiences. About the Ohio STEM Learning Network The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders. The network operates as a public-private partnership between the State of Ohio and Battelle. About Battelle Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Katy Delaney, 614-424-7208, delaneyk@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Metro Schools, Ohio State and Battelle Celebrate Restored Metro@Indianola Campus, Enrollment Up 40 Percent
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At an official grand opening ceremony today, leaders from Metro Schools, The Ohio State University, Battelle and other key partners will open the doors of the historic Indianola Middle School—now the Metro@Indianola campus. The event will celebrate the completion of a top-to-bottom restoration that brought the 1929 landmark up to LEED Silver sustainability standards. The building at 420 E. 19th Avenue now houses 40 flexible classrooms and a community health clinic. Combined with Metro's plan to convert its original Kenny Road location into a dedicated elementary school, Metro will serve 40 percent more students this fall. 'Today, we move from blueprints to bright futures,' said Meka Pace, superintendent of Metro Schools. 'All Central Ohio kids deserve world-class STEM opportunities right in their own neighborhood and, after today, many more will have that opportunity.' Under a 30-year, no-cost lease, Ohio State owns the 9.38-acre property while Metro operates the school. The project was funded by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission at $15 million, Battelle at $13.5 million, and other community donors. 'Metro@Indianola is a shining example of what's possible when partners across the community come together around a shared vision to invest in students and the future of our state,' said Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University. 'After today, Metro@Indianola will be able to do even more to prepare a strong pipeline of STEM talent for Ohio's workforce. Ohio State is proud to be a partner in Metro Schools' success story and we look forward to this new chapter of growth.' Metro's expansion is part of Battelle's philanthropic mission grow STEM educational opportunities. Metro opened in 2006 as one of Ohio's first STEM schools through a partnership with Ohio State, Battelle and local schools. Students from across the region apply to join the diverse, tuition-free school. Fully 80 percent of Metro students in the Class of 2025 earned college credit before graduation. 'Battelle is proud to be a co-founder of the Metro School with Ohio State and steadfast in our support of a model that delivers life-changing opportunities for the school's students,' said Lou Von Thaer, President and CEO of Battelle. 'This renovation allows more students to benefit from a STEM education and shape the future of our region.' The building was designed by famed architect Howard Dwight Smith and its alumni include celebrated author Wil Haygood and the late Curt Moody, founder of America's largest Black-led architectural firm. In 1980, the U.S. Department of the Interior listed the building on the National Register of Historic Places. About Battelle Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit or contact Katy Delaney at (614) 424-7208 or delaneyk@
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Metro Schools, Ohio State and Battelle Celebrate Restored Metro@Indianola Campus, Enrollment Up 40 Percent
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At an official grand opening ceremony today, leaders from Metro Schools, The Ohio State University, Battelle and other key partners will open the doors of the historic Indianola Middle School—now the Metro@Indianola campus. The event will celebrate the completion of a top-to-bottom restoration that brought the 1929 landmark up to LEED Silver sustainability standards. The building at 420 E. 19th Avenue now houses 40 flexible classrooms and a community health clinic. Combined with Metro's plan to convert its original Kenny Road location into a dedicated elementary school, Metro will serve 40 percent more students this fall. "Today, we move from blueprints to bright futures," said Meka Pace, superintendent of Metro Schools. "All Central Ohio kids deserve world-class STEM opportunities right in their own neighborhood and, after today, many more will have that opportunity." Under a 30-year, no-cost lease, Ohio State owns the 9.38-acre property while Metro operates the school. The project was funded by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission at $15 million, Battelle at $13.5 million, and other community donors. "Metro@Indianola is a shining example of what's possible when partners across the community come together around a shared vision to invest in students and the future of our state," said Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University. "After today, Metro@Indianola will be able to do even more to prepare a strong pipeline of STEM talent for Ohio's workforce. Ohio State is proud to be a partner in Metro Schools' success story and we look forward to this new chapter of growth." Metro's expansion is part of Battelle's philanthropic mission grow STEM educational opportunities. Metro opened in 2006 as one of Ohio's first STEM schools through a partnership with Ohio State, Battelle and local schools. Students from across the region apply to join the diverse, tuition-free school. Fully 80 percent of Metro students in the Class of 2025 earned college credit before graduation. "Battelle is proud to be a co-founder of the Metro School with Ohio State and steadfast in our support of a model that delivers life-changing opportunities for the school's students," said Lou Von Thaer, President and CEO of Battelle. "This renovation allows more students to benefit from a STEM education and shape the future of our region." The building was designed by famed architect Howard Dwight Smith and its alumni include celebrated author Wil Haygood and the late Curt Moody, founder of America's largest Black-led architectural firm. In 1980, the U.S. Department of the Interior listed the building on the National Register of Historic Places. About Battelle Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit or contact Katy Delaney at (614) 424-7208 or delaneyk@ View source version on Contacts Katy Delaney(614) 424-7208delaneyk@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
