The grant money will enable 11th grade chemistry students to select a research project that they will focus on for the spring semester. Students will be given the opportunity to choose one of the following three topics: an examination of Lobster Shell Disease, a water toxicology investigation or a fuel cell research component. Each topic will allow students to explore various aspects of chemistry through independent inquiry and learn how science is used specifically within their own community.

The mission of the Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to help improve science and math achievement for students in grades K-12. The foundation has supported more than 1,500 schools in in all fifty states, Mexico and Canada.

Toshiba America Foundation is a non-profit grant making organization that has been supporting improvements in science and math education through its grants program since 1990. The Foundation was created by Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America, Inc. and the Toshiba America Group companies. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in high technology products. For more information visit www.taf.toshiba.com or call 212-596-0667.