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As a founding partner, Bayer has been actively involved in helping ASSET strengthen science education in communities across the state since 1992. Through their generous donation to ASSET and its Investing in Innovation match, the Bayer Corporation has garnered the naming rights to ASSET's Professional Development Center in Pittsburgh's South Side. Dedication of The Bayer Professional Development Academy at ASSET is scheduled for 2011.

"ASSET's greatest legacy lies in its development of Pennsylvania elementary and middle school teachers who are effective, confident and engaged in science teaching."

Gregory S. Babe, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bayer Corporation and Bayer MaterialScience LLC

Visit their website at www.bayerus.com

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929, Carlow University is a Catholic, women-centered, comprehensive masters university with a commitment to the liberal arts. One aspect of Carlow's mission includes emphasis on life-long learning. Carlow is extending this mission by providing graduate credits from its School of Education to the teachers enrolled in ASSET's Investing in Innovation program who complete each of the five advanced level Institutes that are part of the program.

"By providing graduate credits for educators, Carlow University's partnership with ASSET serves to strengthen classroom-embedded professional development in K-8 science education. Through sustained support of teacher learning, this partnership contributes to the improvement of science instruction in schools in southwestern Pennsylvania and across the Commonwealth."

Margaret K. McLaughlin, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Visit their website at www.carlow.edu

Project Lead the Way partners with middle schools and high schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education. Supporting ASSET and its Investing in Innovation grant, Project Lead the Way will provide guidance for online teacher networking, online professional development and support in creating an online framework that includes materials, implementation, template design and online production assistance services.

"PLTW is excited to partner with ASSET in developing educators who will help shape the innovators of tomorrow. We have been impressed with their progressive science education program's tremendous impact in Pennsylvania schools. Through alternative training models, collaboration with other teachers and connections with higher education institutions, educators will be equipped to bring the latest knowledge and best practices in STEM education to their classrooms, and ignite the imaginations and innovation of their students."

Thor S. Misko, Director of Post-Secondary Relations and Training

Visit their website at www.pltw.org

SAFARI Montage delivers visual instruction resources, digital media and rights management and video conferencing for classrooms from one central system, enabling a total approach to teaching, learning and achievement for 21st century learners. As an ASSET Title Partner, SAFARI Montage is providing a video content and professional development delivery system to all schools participating in ASSET's Investing in Innovation program.

"SAFARI Montage is excited to be partnering with ASSET to help them provide a platform to deliver standards-based STEM education programs. SAFARI Montage believes in the importance of what ASSET stands for and is glad to be a part of enhancing visual learning for all students."

Tim Beekman, President and Co-Founder, SAFARI Montage

Visit their website at www.safarimontage.com

UPMC's Health Plans are the front door to an integrated system of care, where members stay healthier and costs are reduced. In support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant, UPMC Health Plan will provide the We Can! childhood nutrition program, professional physician and health care provider time and resources dedicated to the development of educational materials and/or in-service education for teacher participants in ASSET programs.

"UPMC Health Plan is proud to help Pennsylvania students achieve educational success in science. Our partnership with ASSET allows UPMC Health Plan to provide kids, their families, and their teachers with useful tools and resources to achieve a healthy lifestyle and establish healthy eating and physical activity habits to ensure optimum learning."

John Lovelace, President, UPMC for You, Inc. Vice President Children's Health Insurance & Medicare Special Needs Plan

Visit their website at www.upmchealthplan.com

We Can!® (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national public education outreach program developed by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), and includes a series of turnkey, science-based materials that educate youth ages 8-13 on how to make healthful food choices, increase activity and reduce screen time.

UPMC Health Plan connected with NIH in 2007 to bring We Can! programming and materials into the community through corporate and non-profit partnerships - an initiative called We Can! Pittsburgh. Our partnership with ASSET began in 2010, making We Can! materials available to anyone who visits ASSET's headquarters. For more information about We Can! Pittsburgh click here.

 Using We Can! materials and other science-based resources, UPMC Health Plan also created a Health and Science Resource Guide for Teachers. To download this guide, click here.

Carolina Biological Supply Company is a leading provider of science teaching materials. Carolina Biological Supply Company is donating informational texts for ASSET’s Professional Development Resource Libraries and the facilities to host Conferences to support ASSET and its Investing in Innovation program.

Visit their website at www.carolina.com

EQT: Energizing ASSET Hands-on Science in Greene County Schools

As part of its philanthropic community outreach, EQT is funding the ASSET science program in Greene County elementary schools.

Schools participating in this program include: Carmichaels Area Elementary School in the Carmichaels Area School District; Jefferson Morgan Elementary School in the Jefferson-Morgan School District; Bobtown Elementary School in the Southeastern Greene School District and Springhill-Freeport and Graysville Elementary Schools in the Greene School District.

Now in full implementation, 78 participating teachers are receiving ASSET’s Institutes for Inquiry and Assessment as well as professional development on over 11 science modules. Through EQT’s commitment to the Greene County region, more than 1,900 students are experiencing ASSET’s hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning that will spark their interest and fuel their learning, preparing them to think-critically, discover and innovate for success now and in future STEM related careers.

Participating teachers commented, “…this training provided us with usable, constructive, formative assessment techniques” and “this was terrific…it provided me with very beneficial approaches that will improve my teaching and the atmosphere in my classroom.”

EQT Corporation is a responsible neighbor that dedicates itself to good corporate citizenship. This translates into supporting the communities in which EQT lives and operates through numerous programs including support for educational programs for children. Partner corporations such as EQT have a strong presence in Greene County and can help grow not only future science-based workers, but the regional economy.

Visit their website at www.eqt.com

Office Depot is a global supplier of office products and services that operates in 56 countries worldwide.  To support ASSET and its Investing in Innovation match, Office Depot is making a five-year, in-kind donation of goods and services.

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Penn State Great Valley is a School of Graduate Professional Studies that offers graduate degrees and professional development for working professionals. Penn State Great Valley is providing a generous five-year, in-kind contribution of classroom rentals, office space and technology in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation program.

Visit their website at www.sgps.psu.edu

Point Park University is a Pittsburgh-based private institute that strives to promote academic excellence and encourage innovation. Point Park University is providing five years of in-kind services in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant. Additionally, Point Park will be providing the evaluation component of the grant as well as hosting development sessions in math and science.

Visit their website at www.pointpark.edu

An affiliate of the HandsOn Network and Points of Light Institute, Pittsburgh Cares partners volunteers with more than 500 nonprofit organizations across the greater Pittsburgh area. Pittsburgh Cares partnership includes volunteer labor in ASSET’s Materials Support Center in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.pittsburghcares.org

Questeq is a Pittsburgh-based company operating in nine states that offers customizable managed service categories ranging from technical support to complete information systems management. Through support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant, Questeq is providing a five-year, in-kind donation of technology planning, software and hosting.

Visit their website at www.questeq.com

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Carnegie Mellon University is a global research university with more than 11,000 students, 86,500 alumni, and 4,000 faculty and staff. Carnegie Mellon is donating professional development services in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.cmu.edu

A recipient of the 2002 National Award for Museum Service, the Carnegie Science Center works to inspire and educate by bringing science and technology together in everyday life. The Carnegie Science Center is generously providing classroom space for teacher workshops in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/

ColdCypress is a Pittsburgh-based IT consulting services company. ColdCypress is providing an in-kind contribution towards software packages in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.coldcypress.com

The Dewey & Kaye division of ParenteBeard LLC is a nonprofit consulting firm that provides strategy development, planning, financial sustainability, facilitation, training and executive search services. Dewey and Kaye generously provides in-kind services in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.deweykaye.com

Operating more than 60 branches and loan centers throughout the Pittsburgh and Cleveland area, Dollar Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing high-quality banking services. Dollar Bank supports ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant through a five-year monetary contribution.

Visit their website at www.dollarbank.com

Operating in 1,300 locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina, Fifth Third Bank has been providing quality services and products to its customers for over 150 years. Fifth Third Bank is providing a five-year monetary contribution in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant. Employees from Fifth Third Bank also donated volunteer time at ASSET's Materials Support Center.

Visit their website at www.53.com

Newton Consulting is a provider of IT and HR consulting services, specializing in providing IT Strategy, Project Management, Systems Integration, Application Support and Development, Recruiting Solutions and Health and Welfare Benefits. Newton Consulting is providing an in-kind contribution of systems integration and IT consulting services in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.newtonconsulting.com

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PTEI was incorporated in 1996 as the Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative. PTEI has provided research funding, sponsored innovative professional training and education programs for scientists, students and the public-at-large, and championed the field nationally and internationally, serving as advocate and educator to government leaders worldwide, congressional representatives and staff, and the spectrum of government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health. Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative partnered with ASSET to provide the middle school initiative, If a Starfish Can Grow a New Arm, Why Can't I?

Visit their website at www.ptei.org

Rhoades and Wodarczyk is a Pittsburgh-based law firm that provides counsel to businesses, government entities and nonprofit organizations. Rhoades and Wodarczyk is donating in-kind legal services to ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant over the five years of the grant.

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WQED Multimedia, the parent company of WQED-TV PBS, is a Pittsburgh-based organization that creates, produces and distributes quality programs, products and services to engage, inform, educate and entertain the public within its community and around the world. WQED Multimedia is providing an in-kind contribution towards the production of teacher-training videos and a selection of educational materials in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.wqed.org

A to Z Communications is an award-winning Pittsburgh-based marketing, advertising and design firm, that works with clients throughout the globe. A to Z is donating in-kind graphic design and marketing services to ASSET and its Investing in Innovation program.

Visit their website at www.atozcommunications.com

Duquesne Light is a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Duquesne Light is providing a monetary donation through Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.duquesnelight.com

Grant Street Associates, an independently owned and operated member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, is a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in landlord representation, tenant representation, investment services and corporate consulting. Grant Street Associates partnership includes in-kind consulting services and office furniture in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.gsa-cw.com

Founded in 2001, Harrisburg University is an innovative private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Through the Investing in Innovation Grant, Harrisburg University supports ASSET by providing an in-kind content development contribution.

Visit their website at www.harrisburgu.edu

LANXESS Corporation manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. Through the Investing in Innovation Grant, LANXESS is supporting ASSET with a five-year monetary contribution.

Visit their website at http://lanxess.us

PPG Industries is a leading producer of performance, industrial and architectural coatings, optical products, chemical commodities and glass, that operates in over 60 countries worldwide. PPG Industries is providing monetary donations through Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program in support of ASSET and its Investing in Innovation Grant.

Visit their website at www.ppg.com

Propel Schools is a series of seven Charter Schools operating in Western Pennsylvania that works to proactively transform public education. Propel Schools kindly donated teacher hours to support ASSET in producing a video/teacher feedback for the Investing in Innovation program.

Visit their website at www.propelschools.org

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