Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse Electric Company’s N-Vision Program this week announced sponsorship of a grant for Middle and High Schools focusing on science, technology or mathematics through a proposed hands-on project with students.

The deadline for applications is October 20.

Westinghouse's N-Vision Program encourages education of youth in science, technology and mathematics.

Administered through the company's speaker's bureau, N-Vision, the grant is designed to encourage both teachers and students to think of a creative project based on energy, math, science, or technology in the context of worldwide political, economic and environmental realities.

The contest is open to all U.S. middle and high schools in areas where Westinghouse has a presence. Five middle or high schools will be awarded $1,000 each to carryout their proposed project. Projects need to involve students directly and incorporate community resources, interdisciplinary or team-teaching principles.

Specific guidelines, eligibility requirements and an application for the contest can be found on the Westinghouse N-Vision Program webpage.

8/15/2008