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The PPG Industries Foundation provides funding for many more programs that increase awareness and offer educational opportunities for students interested in math and science disciplines. Read more about our partnerships and programs. 

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GirlTalk Radio is a program of the Girls, Math & Science Partnership, a program of Carnegie Science Center that engages, educates and embraces girls as architects of change. 

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Latest Foundation News


12-16-11
PPG donates $5,000 to Ohio State Women in Engineering Program – Funds support chemical engineering summer program for girls entering ninth grade
12-12-11
PPG donates $10,000 to Millikin University on behalf of Mount Zion glass plant – PPG Industries Foundation grant supports iSmartgirls Discovery Day Camp
11-29-11
PPG makes $15,000 grants to Carnegie Science Center, Future of Flight Foundation – Donations fund educational projects related to air and space technology
11-03-11
PPG donates $55,000 to COSI for Innovations in Energy project, ongoing support – Funding supports multiyear energy-focused project, general programming expenses
11-03-11
PPG Chester employees get $39,407 in grants for local public schools this year – Grants made to 22 local public schools for 38 projects to date in 2011
 

     Foundation Partners


American Chemical Society Scholarships Plus
PPG founded the ASC scholarship program for underrepresented minorities pursuing chemistry or chemical engineering degrees.  

Carnegie Science Center
The Foundation's  partnership with the Carnegie Science Center enhances science education of local and regional students. 

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Through a 10-year grant, PPG and the Foundation provide funding to help sustain the zoo. 

                       
University of Akron
The Foundation partners with the University of Akron to support hands-on science programs 




Discovery Place
The Foundation and the Discovery Place partnered to create an educational   outreach about Science and Colors




  

 Message from the Director


Bringing Positive Impact to PPG Communities
by Sue Sloan, executive director

It is with great pleasure that the PPG Industries Foundation celebrates its 60th year as an integral part of PPG Industries. From its founding in 1883 through the present day, PPG’s history reflects its dedication to enriching the communities where it has a presence. In fact, one of the first Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company donations on record in the late 1800s was to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - an organization we continue to support today... read more.