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Hanover Park HS Awarded $5K Science Grant

HPHS was one of 20 schools statewide to receive the BASF grant.

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Hanover Park High School was awarded a $5,000 grant to support its science education programs from BASF.

The grant is awarded to public schools in New Jersey who submit a proposal detailing how the money would help students "explore STEM," the company said.

Hanover Park High School was awarded the grant to further their underwater remotely operated vehicle program.

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“BASF is committed to fostering science literacy,” said Robin Rotenberg, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for North America at BASF Corporation. “Our goal is to help develop and engage students at an early age so they can be the STEM thinkers, innovators and leaders of the future. With these grants, we are helping students experience science in fun and creative new ways by engaging their imaginations. BASF hopes this will inspire students to view science as a long-term field of study and possible career path.”


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