Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC

LLNS 2012 Corporate Gift Program Award Recipients

I am pleased to announce the recipients for the 2012 LLNS Community Gift Program. These gifts, totaling $100,000 reflect LLNS’ commitment to being a good neighbor and making a positive contribution to local communities. We received many applications totaling over $630,000 in requests. Twenty-six applications were selected for awards through a committee review process. The majority of these awards serve children in the Tri-Valley and San Joaquin County, with a focus on science and math education and cultural arts. We thank all of the agencies that expressed an interest in receiving funds.

Organization Name	Program Description
Agape Villages Foster Family Agency, Enhanced Treatment Foster Care	Enhances the quality of life for foster children through enrichment activities.
Alameda Science & Engineering Fair Assoc., ACSEF 2013 Year 2 Expansion	Stimulates the interest of Alameda county middle and high school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Amador Valley High School, Molecular and Cellular Research Class and Club	Provides students who have excelled in science a forum and equipment to do college-level research.
Amador Valley High School Biotechnology Class, Thermal Cycler-Polymerase Chain Reactio	Exposes students to the business and technical aspects of biotechnology while participating in hands identification of DNA sequences.
Andrew Christensen Middle School, Expanding Lessons and Improving Equity in Middle School STEM Education	Encourages students in STEM careers through hands-on science, math and engineering-based lessons.
Broadening Educational Possibilities Inc., Lincoln Unified School District: Math & Science Store Project	Allows Stockton fifth graders to learn and practice math skills through the creation of a school store.
Contra Costa Economic Partnership, Presenting Sponsorship for the 2013 Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair	Inspires Contra Costa middle and high school students toward high-demand STEM careers as well as providing a bridge between businesses and education.
Dougherty Valley High School, High Speed for High School - Eppendorf MiniSpins Centrifuges for AP Biology and Biotech	Provides students with hands-on lab experiences, instilling an appreciation and curiosity for science.
Dublin High School, Construction in Algebra	Provides students hands-on experiences that connect pure math to the field of construction through engaging lessons.
Dublin High School, Polymerase Chain Reaction for Research in High School	Introduces students to biotechnology, utilizing labs and techniques that can be applied to college and beyond.
Dublin Unified School District, Engineering and Design Academy with a Pathway Program of Study	Promotes STEM education to Tri-Valley students through it's Engineering and Design Academy and its feeder schools.
Fairlands Elementary PTA, Fairlands Outdoor Science Classroom	Provides enrichment opportunities to children though its outdoor science classroom.
Faith Network of the East Bay, Inc., Science Horizons Program	Supports the teaching and learning of fourth and fifth grade science in the Oakland Unified School District.
Give Every Child A Chance, STEM in the After School Program	Provides assistance/mentoring to children in after school programs as well as supports activities aimed at improving their confidence and skill level in STEM.
Las Positas College, Promoting a Culture of Scientific Research: Undergraduate Science Research Poster	Provides educational opportunities to meet the academic, intellectual, technical, creative and personal development goals of its students.
Livermore-Amador Symphony, Livermore-Amador Symphony Orchestra Club at Junction Avenue K-8 School	Presents musical programs of cultural and education value for the benefit of the community.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, 2012-2013 Teaching Opportunities for Partners in Science (TOPS) Program	Provides hands-on activities for approximately 5,500 elementary and middle school students in science education.
LVJUSD Granada High School, Bio-Rad Gel Doc EZ System and Electophoresis Supplies	Designs coursework to give Granada High students the needed laboratory skills to prepare them for college or to enter the workforce.
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Sponsorship for Professor Smart's Fun with Physics Show	Operates a performing arts center that promotes and encourages the presentation and creation of visual and performing arts including those bringing science to life.
San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Summer Engineering Lab	Offers San Ramon students enrichment courses during summer including an engineering lab allowing them to explore circuits and electricity.
Title VII American Indian Education Program, LVJUSD, "American Indian Education in the 21st Century" Title VII Tutoring Program	Provides for the educational and culturally related academic needs of students of American Indian heritage in the Livermore Valley.
Tracy High School, Upgrading Probeware in the Tracy High Science Department	Strives to provide students with an effective lab experience using up to date hardware and software.
TUSD Biotechnology Program at Tracy High, Student Research in Biotechnology	Provides students experience in the fundamental techniques used in biotechnologies and opportunities to conduct research.
Tri-Valley Haven for Women, Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry	Provides essential nourishment by distributing food to Tri-Valley residents in need.
Windemere Ranch Middle School, STEM Q n A: K-12 Science Trivia Program	Encourages students interested in STEM by providing a computerized trivia program rewarding students for correct answers.
World of Wonders Science Museum, Inc., Outreach Hands-on Educational Programs	Offers hands-on science exhibits and programs to stimulate discovery of science for all ages.