McMaster Innovation Park Raises $15K for Underrepresented Youth in STEM

Mathstonauts, The Forge client, receives a $15K at McMaster Innovation Park’s Charity Golf Tournament to support underrepresented youth gain access to STEM education

September 16, 2022

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE, McMaster Innovation Park, September 16, 2022

At the culmination of the McMaster Innovation Park (“MIP”) 2022 golf tournament powered by title sponsor Multiplex, today MIP announced it has raised $15,000 to support underrepresented youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), through the youth-based program, Mathstronauts.

Mathstronauts provides innovative programs for young people to explore technology and gain 21st-century skills for success. The objective of the Mathstronauts STEM-based program is to design, develop and deliver inclusive and equitable quality STEM education, focused on middle & high school students (grades 5 – 12) in underrepresented communities.

“We feel so fortunate to have the support of everyone who participated in the golf tournament, said Sehrish Zehra, Director, Mathstronauts. This will go a long way toward helping us to provide the resources we need for our students. Thank you, MIP!” Read more.