PPG Foundation Invests $88,000 for National Science Education Initiatives in 2017

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the PPG Foundation invested $88,000
in grants to support national science education initiatives in 2017. The
grants highlight PPG’s commitment to increasing educational
opportunities for youth in the areas of science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM).

The grant recipients and funding purposes were:

• Chemical
  Educational Foundation: $25,000 for three science education
  programs for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and their
  educators nationwide.
• National
  Action Council for Minorities in Engineering: $10,000 in financial
  and educational support for young African American, Latino and
  American Indian women and men actively pursuing an engineering degree.
• Science
  Buddies: $13,000 for free resources for hands-on science inquiry
  for students, teachers and parents, and the "Done in a Day" volunteer
  project that engaged PPG scientists in the development of science fair
  project ideas for students in kindergarten through 12th
  grade.
• Society
  for Science & the Public: $15,000 for the Intel International
  Science and Engineering Fair Education Outreach Day Program, which
  gives students and teachers a chance to experience science firsthand.
• Twin
  Cities Public Television: $25,000 to support national programming
  of the “SCIGIRLS®” PBS KIDS television show and website for young
  people ages 8-12.

“We are very pleased to support these organizations as they introduce
students across the U.S. to STEM through engaging, hands-on education,”
said Sue Sloan, executive director, the PPG Foundation. “Ensuring this
next generation of innovators is equipped with the skills and knowledge
needed to be successful in areas like advanced manufacturing is a
priority for PPG and the PPG Foundation.”

PPG and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG
communities around the world. We invested more than $10.5 million in
2017, supporting hundreds of community organizations across 29
countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow
today’s skilled workforce and develop tomorrow’s innovators in fields
related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to
multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by
supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com
and follow @PPG_Communities
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Contacts

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Corporate
Communications
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or
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Corporate Communications
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