University relationships
The world-changing technologies of tomorrow are propelled through the students of today. At renowned universities, it is often students who bring forth innovation and emerging technologies. It’s through higher education partnerships at premier universities worldwide that PPG and the PPG Foundation have established a launching point for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) talent pipeline and the world-class expertise and discovery that make tomorrow’s possibilities a reality.
Our long-standing collaborations with leading universities are facilitated by supporting student scholarships and fellowships, joint research and innovation programs, student mentorship and symposium opportunities and more.
Through PPG Foundation funding and engagement with various technical and professional groups within PPG, we aim to work hand-in-hand with our university partners to support students preparing for in-demand careers that will shape global innovation and cutting-edge technologies in areas such as polymer science and engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and synthetic organic chemistry. See a sampling of these partnerships below.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
PPG Foundation grants have established a materials science research fellows program for graduate students focused on organic and inorganic coatings within the University’s Materials Research Lab.
The Pennsylvania State University
Our longstanding, collaborative history with Penn State includes research, philanthropy and workforce development. Through the PPG Foundation, we offer several graduate-level scholarships within the Materials Research Institute.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS), and the Department of Chemistry, PPG supports fellowships and lectureships for STEM students.