State of Montana Newsroom
First Lady Susan Gianforte Celebrates Launch of Mobile STEM Learning Center
BILLINGS, Mont. – Advancing her initiatives as Montana’s first lady, Susan Gianforte today joined Spectrum and Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) to cut the ribbon on the GSMW Mobile STEM Learning Center.
“Students who engage in STEM learn how to solve problems, become more confident, and discover doors to greater opportunities,” First Lady Susan Gianforte said. “I appreciate Spectrum and the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming for partnering to bring STEM opportunities to Montana girls no matter where they live or go to school."
First Lady Gianforte speaking at the GSMW Mobile STEM Learning Center ribbon cutting
During the ceremony, First Lady Gianforte presented GSMW with a $15,000 digital education grant from Spectrum, increasing access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
As part of Spectrum’s six-year, $8 million commitment to digital education in Spectrum communities across the country, the grant helps fund the GSMW Mobile STEM Learning Center.
“As one of the largest internet providers in the U.S., Spectrum is committed to supporting local initiatives like Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming that promote digital literacy and inclusion, and help to educate community members about the value of adopting broadband in their lives so they can succeed in today’s connected society,” said Rahman Khan, Vice President of Community Impact for Charter Communications. “Thank you to First Lady Gianforte for your partnership and support as we strive to increase access to digital education.”
The new GSMW Mobile STEM Learning Center increases access to STEM education, providing underserved girls with empowering, hands-on STEM learning opportunities in their communities.
Promoting and expanding access to STEM education, particularly for girls and students in our rural communities, and boosting literacy to empower more Montana children are the first lady’s chief initiatives.
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