COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Battelle, the world’s largest independent applied science and technology nonprofit organization, announced it has achieved the goal of impacting 1 million students annually through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
In 2022, Battelle reached 1.4 million students—many in underserved communities—through its own philanthropy, management of STEM networks, support of education efforts at Battelle-managed laboratories, and growth of Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio.
When Battelle President and CEO Lou Von Thaer joined the organization in 2017, he set a goal to impact 1 million children annually with high-quality STEM education programming by 2025. This fiscal year, that goal was realized three years early. “STEM is paramount to our organization and its work. I couldn’t be prouder of the…