SIMCO awards $15,000 in Teacher STEM Mini-Grants

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) recently awarded 14 area teachers throughout Eddy and Lea counties with a total of $15,000 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Teacher Mini-Grants. The awards are part of the company’s efforts to promote and coordinate STEM education, along with a broader focus of incorporating a ‘hands on’ approach in the classroom.

Company selects fourteen teachers from Eddy and Lea counties

Carlsbad, N.M. — Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced today the company recently awarded $15,000 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) Teacher Mini-Grants to 14 area teachers throughout Eddy and Lea counties as part of its continued commitment to the local community.

SIMCO’s Mini-Grant program encourages, promotes and coordinates STEM education, along with a broader focus of incorporating a ‘hands on’ approach in the classroom. Awards ranged from $750 to $1,500.

“We fully recognize the time and dedication our local area teachers invest in STEM education. A STEM focused education is something that benefits students throughout their lives, and we, as a company, are pleased to be able to present these teachers with mini-grants,” said Dr. Joy James-Foster, SIMCO’s Education Outreach lead.

STEM Teacher Mini-Grant awardees include:

Carlsbad Municipal Schools: Jana Callicoat, Lisa Chappa, Leah Clark, Charlin Hernandez, Rebecca Hicks, Elena Melvin, Danelle Middleton, Payton Reynolds, Janice Rodriguez, Michael Stokum, Brittany Valenzuela and Katelyn White.

Hobbs Municipal Schools: Latonya Brooks and Janneth Ong

About SIMCO

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) was formed to support the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. SIMCO’s member is Bechtel National Inc. and its WIPP team includes Los Alamos Technical Associates as a teaming subcontractor.