Manchester Twp. High School Wins $5,000 Science Grant From BASF

MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township High School has been awarded a $5,000 science grant by BASF Corporation, the corporation announced Monday.

The high school is one of 20 in New Jersey to receive the grant and the only one in Ocean County, according to a news release. The 2017 Science Education Grants will enhance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related initiatives for students in grades K-12, the release said.

“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.”

Each year BASF invites all New Jersey public schools to submit a proposal summarizing their specific science education needs and how a grant would help students explore STEM. This year, the company received 101 proposals from 20 counties.

Manchester Township High School's project is called Garden for Wildlife, according to the news release.

Stacie Ferrara, vice principal at Manchester Township High School, accepts the grant from Molly Borst, manager of science education at North America, for BASF. Photo provided by BASF

Photos of Manchester students and the turkeys by Manchester Township School District