PPG Foundation Invests More Than $600,000 in Science and Engineering Programs at 11 Universities in 2017

Funding supports fellowships, educational programs

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the PPG Foundation completed grants
totaling more than $600,000 to 11 universities considered premier
institutions in the disciplines of polymer science and engineering,
chemical engineering, materials science and synthetic organic chemistry.
The 2017 grants were made on behalf of PPG’s (NYSE:PPG) corporate
science and technology function.

The grants supported an array of programs and initiatives, including
graduate student fellowships, symposiums and conferences, scholarships,
mentorship programs and other initiatives at the following universities:

• California Polytechnic State University;
• Carnegie Mellon University;
• North Dakota State University;
• Northwestern University;
• Penn State University;
• University of Michigan;
• University of Akron;
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign;
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst;
• University of Pittsburgh; and
• University of Wisconsin.

“PPG and the PPG Foundation are committed to supporting the development
of the next generation of chemists and engineers, who will create
tomorrow’s innovative technologies,” said Mike Makowski, PPG senior
research associate.

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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