Terracon in the Community Archives - Terracon https://www.terracon.com/category/community/ Just another WordPress site Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:41:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.terracon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Terracon_BrandIcon_RGB-favicon-32x32.png Terracon in the Community Archives - Terracon https://www.terracon.com/category/community/ 32 32 Terracon Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Maui Strong Fund for Wildfire Disaster Relief https://www.terracon.com/2023/08/16/terracon-foundation-awards-5000-grant-to-maui-strong-fund-for-wildfire-disaster-relief/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:41:51 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=24180 OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation has made a $5,000 grant to the Maui Strong Fund to provide emergency funding for shelter, food, and financial assistance to meet community needs in the aftermath of the ...

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OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation has made a $5,000 grant to the Maui Strong Fund to provide emergency funding for shelter, food, and financial assistance to meet community needs in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that struck the island of Maui on Aug. 8, 2023. “Our hearts are with the citizens of Maui who are recovering from the impacts of the recent wildfires,” said Terracon chair, president, and CEO Gayle Packer. “Terracon and our employee-owners are honored to support relief efforts for this catastrophic event.” In response to the recent wildfires on Maui, the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation has activated the Maui Strong Fund to provide flexible resources to support Maui residents. Funding will address evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as they are identified by on-the-ground partners doing critical work on Maui. You can donate to the Maui Strong Fund by visiting hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong. The Terracon Foundation was established with a goal to reach out and become a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities where they live and work. Established as the community investment arm of Terracon, the foundation has granted nearly $4 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and disaster relief efforts. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 6,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical and materials services from more than 175 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record.

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Terracon Foundation Awards Over $192,300 in University and Community Grants https://www.terracon.com/2023/08/02/terracon-foundation-awards-over-192300-in-university-and-community-grants/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:19:37 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=24142 OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation today announced the award of $192,300 in grants and scholarships to 13 universities and 17 not-for-profit organizations throughout the U.S. Established as the community investment arm of Terracon, the ...

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  • Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz.
  • Campbell University, Buies Creek, N.C.
  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo.
  • Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga.
  • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
  • St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.
  • Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tenn.
  • Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
  • The University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas
  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, Texas
  • University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
  • University of California Davis, Davis, Calif.
  • University of California Riverside, Riverside, Calif.
  • The Terracon Foundation awarded more than $59,800 in community grants to 17 nonprofit organizations:
    • ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa, Urbandale, Iowa
    • Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, Jacksonville, Fla.
    • CrossRoads Missions, Louisville, Ky.
    • Hickman Mills C-1 School District – Compass Elementary, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Inclusion Connections, Olathe, Kan.
    • Keep Columbus GA Beautiful Commission, Columbus, Ga.
    • Latinx Education Collaborative, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Louisville Nature Center Inc., Louisville, Ky.
    • my BELONGings Charitable Foundation, Apa, Mich.
    • Reconciliation Services, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Robert T. Hill Middle School STEM Academy Booster Club, Dallas, Texas
    • Sageland Collaborative aka Wild Utah Project, Salt Lake City, Utah
    • Spring Forward Learning Center, Rock Island, Ill.
    • Trout Unlimited, Inc., Bellefonte, Pa.
    • Tucson Clean & Beautiful, Inc., Tucson, Ariz.
    • Variety of Greater Kansas City, Shawnee, Kan.
    • Young Men’s Christian Association of Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.
    The Terracon Foundation was established with the goal of becoming a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities where they live and work. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 6,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 175 locations, with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record.

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    Terracon Foundation Awards Over $90,000 in Grants https://www.terracon.com/2023/02/09/terracon-foundation-awards-over-90000-in-grants/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:10:16 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=23487 Grants and scholarships made to universities and organizations throughout U.S. OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced today the award of more than $90,000 in grants and scholarships to 19 nonprofit organizations and 10 universities ...

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    Grants and scholarships made to universities and organizations throughout U.S. OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced today the award of more than $90,000 in grants and scholarships to 19 nonprofit organizations and 10 universities throughout the U.S. Established as the community investment arm of Terracon, the foundation has granted nearly $4 million to community organizations, universities, and dependents of employees, as well as disaster relief efforts. “The Terracon Foundation works continuously to support higher education in the form of grants for scholarships, fellowships and programs in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” said Scott Kolodziej, P.G., chair of the Terracon Foundation and environmental manager in the Terracon Dallas office. “It’s our goal that grants like these will help students finish their studies, engage in research and advance their professional development.” The Terracon Foundation awarded $54,000 in grants to 10 universities:
    • Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.
    • Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
    • Mercer University, Macon, Ga.
    • Midlands Technical College, Columbia, S.C.
    • Shippensburg University – Center for Land Use and Sustainability, Shippensburg, Pa.
    • Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tenn.
    • Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    • University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
    • Virginia Tech Foundation, Blacksburg, Va.
    • Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, N.C.
    “We invite our employees to submit grant requests each year and many do so in support of community organizations doing vital work serving children’s education and health,” Kolodziej added. “Each grant awarded was championed by a Terracon employee who is actively involved in the work of the nonprofit organization.” The Terracon Foundation awarded nearly $37,000 in community grants to 19 nonprofit organizations:
    • ANUJA SA, San Antonio, Texas
    • Bastrop High School Robotics Team BearTecs 4610, Bastrop, Texas
    • Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus, Ga.
    • Community Culinary School of Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.
    • Engineers in Action, Tulsa, Okla.
    • Gather 1, Stoughton, Wis.
    • Georgia Pick and Bow Traditional Music School, Inc., Dahlonega, Ga.
    • Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Des Moines, Iowa
    • His Hands Free Clinic, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    • Holy Cross Catholic School, Overland Park, Kan.
    • Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Pathways High, Milwaukee, Wis.
    • Shadow Buddies Foundation, Lenexa, Kan.
    • Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society, Inc. (SAEMS), Tucson, Ariz.
    • STEM NOLA, New Orleans, La.
    • Stepping Stones Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Terrace Elementary PTA, Houston, Texas
    The Terracon Foundation was established with a goal of becoming a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities where they live and work. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 175 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record.

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    Terracon Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Heart to Heart International for Hurricane Ian Relief https://www.terracon.com/2022/12/06/terracon-foundation-awards-10000-grant-to-heart-to-heart-international-for-hurricane-ian-relief/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:51:17 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=23299 OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation has made a $10,000 grant to Heart to Heart International (HHI) to provide emergency health care in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, a large and destructive Category 4 Atlantic ...

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    Terracon Foundation has made a $10,000 grant to Heart to Heart International (HHI) to provide emergency health care in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, a large and destructive Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that caused widespread damage across the southeastern U.S. in late September. Ian was the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935. “Terracon is pleased to support Heart to Heart International in its efforts to bring medical care to those still recovering from Hurricane Ian’s effects,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon chair, president, and CEO. “We are again honored to partner with this incredible organization to provide urgently needed care.” “Support from the Terracon Foundation and other partners ensures we are able to rapidly deploy experienced, dedicated medical teams in the aftermath of a disaster,” said Kim Carroll, Heart to Heart International CEO. “People affected by disasters have a wide range of medical needs, from critical injuries to loss of essential medications, so we are grateful to the generous supporters and partners who enable us to provide vital care so quickly.” Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Heart to Heart International is a global humanitarian organization focused on improving access to health. Since its inception in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth $2.5 billion to more than 131 countries, including within the United States. HHI responds to natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. The organization is a four-star Charity Navigator charity and is on the “Philanthropy 400” To learn more, visit hearttoheart.org. The Terracon Foundation was established with a goal to reach out and become a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities where they live and work. Established as the community investment arm of Terracon, the foundation has granted more than $3.7 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and disaster relief efforts. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical and materials services from more than 175 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record.

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    Terracon Foundation Scholarship Awarded to University of Colorado Boulder Graduate Student in Geotechnical Engineering https://www.terracon.com/2022/09/27/terracon-foundation-scholarship-awarded-to-university-of-colorado-boulder-graduate-student-in-geotechnical-engineering/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:48:18 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=23112 Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust Awards Joelle Westcott  OLATHE, Kan. – The Terracon Foundation announced $3,250 has been awarded to Joelle Westcott, a student pursuing a master of science degree in geotechnical engineering and ...

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    Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust Awards Joelle Westcott  OLATHE, Kan. – The Terracon Foundation announced $3,250 has been awarded to Joelle Westcott, a student pursuing a master of science degree in geotechnical engineering and geomechanics at the University of Colorado Boulder, to support her studies. The scholarship is the second award following the establishment of the DFI Educational Trust/Terracon Consultants Scholarship Fund in 2020. An endowment of $50,000 from the Terracon Foundation funds this annual educational scholarship. Westcott was recommended for the scholarship by current faculty, as well as the head staff of the Centrifuge Research Complex at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), where she interned as a civil engineer researcher this summer. An accomplished student, Wescott spent the summer of 2019 in the African country of Eswatini, working with a rural community as construction manager for a 69-meter pedestrian footbridge as part of an Engineers in Action project. She is currently working on her master’s degree thesis related to the dynamics of retaining walls, combining experimental centrifuge data collected at the University of Colorado Boulder’s centrifuge with results from a numerical model she is developing. Originally from Broomfield, Colorado, Westcott chose engineering because she wanted to continuously solve challenging problems that make a tangible, positive impact on the world. A graduate of Thornton High School in Thornton, Colorado, she earned an international baccalaureate diploma and received academic and athletic honors throughout high school. During her bachelor’s degree, her honor streak continued with honors at the college and department level as well as regional American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) awards. After she completes her master’s degree, Westcott would like to work on innovative projects, while also staying involved in projects related to engineering for developing communities. The DFI Educational Trust manages 20 scholarship programs funded by endowments, donations, and fundraising events. Since 2006, the Trust has awarded $1.6 million in scholarships and grants to 450 students studying at colleges and universities across the United States and the Province of Ontario, Canada. Donations to the DFI Educational Trust scholarship funds can be made online at www.dfitrust.org. The Terracon Foundation encourages employees to submit grant requests each year for organizations focused on education as well as the built and natural environment. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $3.7 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and disaster relief efforts. Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 5,500 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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    Terracon Foundation awards $210,000 in grants https://www.terracon.com/2022/08/04/terracon-foundation-awards-210000-in-grants/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:28:16 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=22904 Grants and scholarships made to universities and organizations throughout U.S. OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced today the award of nearly $210,000 in grants and scholarships to 20 nonprofit organizations and 10 universities throughout ...

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    Grants and scholarships made to universities and organizations throughout U.S. OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced today the award of nearly $210,000 in grants and scholarships to 20 nonprofit organizations and 10 universities throughout the U.S. Established as the community investment arm of Terracon, the foundation has granted more than $3.7 million to community organizations, universities, and dependents of employees, as well as disaster relief efforts. “The Terracon Foundation works continuously to support higher education in the form of grants for scholarships, fellowships and programs in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Scott Kolodziej, P.G., chair of the Terracon Foundation and environmental manager in the Terracon Dallas office. “It’s our goal that grants like these will help students finish their studies, engage in research, and advance their professional development.” The Terracon Foundation awarded nearly $56,000 in grants to seven universities:
    • Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
    • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo.
    • Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga.
    • Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo.
    • North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
    • University of California Riverside, Riverside, Calif.
    • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, McAllen, Texas.
    Additionally, the Terracon Foundation awarded a total of $85,000 in endowments to three universities:
    • Northeast Lakeview College, Universal City, Texas.
    • University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
    • The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
    “We invite our employees to submit grant requests each year and many do so in support of community organizations doing vital work serving children’s education and health,” Kolodziej added. “Each grant awarded was championed by a Terracon employee who is actively involved in the work of the nonprofit organization.” The Terracon Foundation awarded nearly $69,000 in community grants to 20 nonprofit organizations:
    • Austin Wildlife Rescue, Austin, Texas
    • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, Atlanta, Ga.
    • Dave’s Place, Kansas City, Mo.
    • Engineers Without Borders USA, Inc. – Puget Sound Professional Chapter, Seattle, Wash.
    • Georgia MATHCOUNTS Foundation, Atlanta, Ga.
    • Girls on the Run Columbia, Columbia, S.C.
    • HawkWatch International, Salt Lake City, Utah
    • Historic Macon Foundation, Macon, Ga.
    • James W. Miller Memorial Fund, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • North Museum of Nature and Science*, Lancaster, Pa.
    • Putnam Museum and Science Center*, Davenport, Iowa
    • Rankin County Adult Education, Brandon, Miss.
    • Saline/Perry County Foster Parents Association, Benton, Ark.
    • Sippy Cups and Chardonnay, Salt Lake City, Utah
    • Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation*, Tucson, Ariz.
    • Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc., Kansas City, Mo.
    • Sunset Valley Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, Austin, Texas
    • United Way of Central Georgia*, Macon, Ga.
    • Urban TEC*, Kansas City, Mo.
    * Equity grants which support organizations that mirror Terracon’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. These grants are focused on systemic changes in racially diverse and underrepresented communities.

    About the Terracon Foundation

    The Terracon Foundation was established with a goal to reach out and become a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities where they live and work.

    About Terracon

    Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,500 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical and materials services from more than 175 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record.

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    Terracon Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Heart to Heart International for December Tornado Relief https://www.terracon.com/2021/12/20/terracon-foundation-awards-5000-grant-to-heart-to-heart-international-for-december-tornado-relief/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:08:52 +0000 https://terracon-reskin.flywheelsites.com/?p=22229 OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced a $5,000 grant to Heart to Heart International (HHI) to provide urgent medical care to residents of several states in the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. after a series ...

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    hearttoheart.org. The Terracon Foundation strives to become a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities we serve. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $3.5 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and for disaster relief efforts. For more information about the Terracon Foundation and other organizations it has supported, visit terracon.com/foundation. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon ranks No. 24  on Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.

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    Terracon Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Heart to Heart International for Haiti Earthquake Relief https://www.terracon.com/2021/08/24/terracon-foundation-awards-5000-grant-to-heart-to-heart-international-for-haiti-earthquake-relief/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:16:52 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=21716 OLATHE, Kan. — The Terracon Foundation announced a $5,000 grant to Heart to Heart International (HHI) to provide emergency healthcare in the aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred Aug. 14 in Haiti. “Terracon is ...

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    hearttoheart.org. The Terracon Foundation strives to become a real part of the lives of Terracon employees and the communities we serve. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $3 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and for disaster relief efforts. For more information about the Terracon Foundation and other organizations it has supported, visit terracon.com/foundation. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.

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    Terracon Foundation Awards Grant to Tennessee Technological University https://www.terracon.com/2021/06/08/terracon-foundation-awards-grant-to-tennessee-technological-university/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:53:48 +0000 https://www.terracon.com/?p=16590 Annual STEAM scholarship for diversity and inclusion established COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The Terracon Foundation has announced a $5,000 grant to Tennessee Technological University. The grant will be used to create the Terracon Foundation Annual STEAM ...

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    Annual STEAM scholarship for diversity and inclusion established COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The Terracon Foundation has announced a $5,000 grant to Tennessee Technological University. The grant will be used to create the Terracon Foundation Annual STEAM Scholarship for Diversity and Inclusion for students representing the diverse student populations who are pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics (STEAM). Founded in 1915, Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech) is the state’s only public technological university. With an enrollment of more than 10,000 students, the university offers degrees from eight academic schools and colleges: agriculture and human ecology, arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, interdisciplinary studies, and nursing. “Tennessee Tech has a longstanding reputation of producing graduates with an excellent work ethic and the ability to problem solve,” said John Agee, P.E., regional manager in Terracon’s Nashville office, who championed the grant. “Terracon is pleased to support the university’s students by funding a scholarship with the goal of recruiting and retaining diverse students. Diversity in the workplace drives success, no matter the industry.” For more information about Tennessee Tech, visit tntech.edu. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $3 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and for disaster relief efforts. For more information about the Terracon Foundation and other organizations it has supported, visit terracon.com/foundation. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s 2021 list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.

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    Terracon and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri Partnered for LIVE STEAM Event https://www.terracon.com/2019/12/12/terracon-and-girl-scouts-of-ne-kansas-and-nw-missouri-partnered-for-live-steam-event/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:08:44 +0000 http://terracon.flywheelsites.com/?p=15032 Unique event encourageD girls to learn through hands-on workshops OLATHE, Kan. ­­– Terracon Consultants, Inc., and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri (GSKSMO) partnered to present the first LIVE STEAM event at Union ...

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    Unique event encourageD girls to learn through hands-on workshops
    OLATHE, Kan. ­­– Terracon Consultants, Inc., and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri (GSKSMO) partnered to present the first LIVE STEAM event at Union Station’s Science City in Kansas City, Mo. More than 200 local fourth and fifth grade Girl Scouts participated in this unique educational experience. The event encouraged girls to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on workshops and activity stations presented by local educators, professionals, and organizations with a focus on how they live STEAM in their professional and personal lives. “Terracon is excited to partner with GSKSMO to support, encourage, and inspire interest in STEAM careers among girls as they prepare for a lifetime of leadership in STEAM fields,” said Gayle Packer, Terracon president and CEO. More than 40 employee-owners from Terracon’s offices in Olathe and Lenexa, Kan., volunteered for the event. “Girl Scouts is committed to adding 2.5 million girls to the STEM pipeline by 2025. With the help of STEM leaders like Terracon, this pledge can become a reality,” said Joy Wheeler, GSKSMO CEO. “Science City is thrilled to host the inaugural LIVE STEAM event for area Girl Scouts presented by Terracon Consultants,” said LeAnn Smith, Director of STEM Programming and Outreach for Science City. ”We know the importance and value of providing young people, especially girls, the opportunity to experience a wide variety of science-based activities that engage their minds, expand their horizons and open the future to infinite possibilities.”

    About Girl Scouts

    Girl Scouts is the largest organization for girls in the world. Its mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Through its four program focus areas: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and math combined with experiences in the arts); Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Experiences, and Civic Engagement, Girl Scouting provides girls with opportunities for fun and friendship, while fostering development of leadership skills and self-esteem.

    About Science City

    Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” by ASTC and regionally voted “Favorite Family Friendly Attraction” by Visit KC Visitors Choice Awards, Science City powered by Burns & McDonnell is named one of the country’s TOP 25 science centers. Union Station Members enjoy Science City visits free of charge. To learn more, please visit SCIENCECITY.COM.

    About Terracon

    Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 5,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 150 offices with services in all 50 states. Terracon currently ranks 24th on Engineering News-Record’s 2019 list of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, visit terracon.com.

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