Eaton donation supports new science and technology magnet school
January 6, 2010
C/O Gwdtoday
Christmas came early for the Greenwood School District 50’s start-up Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School (STEMS) magnet program, who received a gift of $10,000 from diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation for the district’s curriculum enrichment efforts.
“We’re excited to support the STEMS program,” said John Thompson, plant manager of Eaton’s Greenwood, South Carolina hydraulics facility. “Our hope is that this contribution will enable the delivery of specialized, cutting edge math and science educational opportunities to our community’s students.”
“On behalf of Greenwood School District 50 and the students enrolled in the STEMS Magnet Program, I would like to thank Eaton Corporation and especially local management for stepping up and giving the first major donation to this new program,” said Cathy Chalmers, coordinator of the District 50 Magnet School Program. “Their gift will benefit the Greenwood community for years to come. Eaton’s leadership donation is encouraging as we build the foundation of this important magnet program.”
STEMS, in its inaugural year, is currently available to Greenwood School District 50 sixth graders. The magnet school offers students the opportunity to develop and refine their academic skills in an environment that enhances students’ scientific and mathematical abilities. In the future, STEMS will be offered to seventh and eighth graders as a phase up model.
Eaton’s hydraulics plant has 100 employees and manufactures hydraulic pumps and motors. Eaton’s electrical plants have more than 700 employees and manufacture medium voltage switchgear, switches, and low and medium-voltage bus duct and network protectors.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2008 sales of $15.4 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
