Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics gets $100K grant from Google

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Google has issued a $100,000 grant to the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics.

The funds will help the school expand its virtual program and reach students throughout Oklahoma.

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"OSSM's virtual program is helping bring top-tier STEM education to students across the state, and Google is proud to support the efforts to expand this program," said Andrew Silvestri, Google’s head of community development in Oklahoma. "High quality STEM education prepares students for success both in college and their future careers. It's incredible to see the positive impact OSSM's rigorous and expansive virtual math and science curriculum has made for Oklahoma high school students."

The school's virtual program provides advanced science and math coursework to students who need academic challenges beyond what's offered at their local high schools. Professors also travel to schools to offer hands-on labs.

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