Science Centers

Learning about science is a lifelong activity and one that can be approached with joy. At PPG, we believe that science center’s play an important role in spreading a love of exploration and increasing science literacy. While schools are an essential part of STEM education, science centers offer a unique way for the broader community –  from students to parents to teachers and more – to learn about scientific topics in hands-on, interactive settings that help develop, and sustain, an interest in science.

Our long-term collaborations with science centers in communities where we are located around the world help us reach thousands of community members every year. Together with our science center partners, we create tangible opportunities for visitors and students to discover the possibilities – and fun – created through firsthand access to experimentation.

How do we bring this to life? Our partnerships have included the co-creation of special STEM exhibits and shows, traveling science exhibitions that extend educational reach outside museums’ walls, teacher training initiatives, and support for the development of chemistry labs inside the centers that equip visitors with opportunities for hands-on experimentation and learning.

We also are continuously seeking ways for PPG employee volunteers to showcase their expertise and science skills. You can often find our employees volunteering at science centers to demonstrate what science means to them and how it infuses their everyday work.