Kinder Morgan Foundation Awards Grant To Mathworks
San Marcos, TX - March 24, 2011
The Kinder Morgan Foundation has awarded $3,500 to Mathworks at Texas State University in support of the 2011 Junior Summer Math Camp. The grant provides crucial opportunities to young students to do math and lay a solid foundation for higher-level courses. Funding will provide for camp scholarships as well as camp operating supplies.
Founded in 1995, the Mathworks Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) includes a commuter program for students in grades 4 through 8, as well as a residential program for select 6th-8th grade students. The JSMC serves over 200 students each year, providing mathematical learning opportunities to students of all backgrounds.
About the Kinder Morgan Foundation
The Kinder Morgan Foundation provides youth in the communities in which Kinder Morgan operates with opportunities to learn and grow. The Foundation supports programs that promote the academic and artistic interests of students in grades K-12. Every year, grants support thousands of youth in communities large and small across North America.
About Mathworks
Texas Mathworks is a center for innovation in mathematics education at Texas State University. Our mission is to develop model programs and self-sustaining learning communities that engage Texas K-12 students from all backgrounds in doing mathematics at a high level. Mathworks core programs are the Junior and Honors Summer Math Camps, Teacher Training, and Curriculum Development.