The Mikkelson Education Fund and The Mikkelson Foundation provide support for groups and organizations that develop and deliver programs for the improvement of mathematics and science education.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that an important element for improving the level of science
and mathematics understanding is to generate in students the desire to
learn and understand the technical principles of how things work. We
feel that increased interest in science can be encouraged by
knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenters who can make the subject matter
relevant and understandable. We wish to provide support for individuals
and organizations which deliver hands on, technically oriented mathematics
and science learning experiences.
Our interest is in preparing students for success in
technical fields that require a strong understanding of and competence
in advanced mathematics and science.
FUND ORGANIZATION:
The Mikkelson Education Fund provides grants
to non-profit groups, organizations, and institutions which provide
informal science and mathematics training experiences consistent with the Fund's objectives. The
Mikkelson Education Fund generally provides support for existing
programs . We primarily support
educational requests in Colorado. Through the Mikkelson Education Fund
we expect to be able to support two to three group or institutional
programs each year.
Grants will be evaluated on the basis of the suitability of the program
or project to further the goals of The Mikkelson Education Fund.
For more information go to The Mikkelson Education
Fund.
The Mikkelson Foundation works on longer
term projects with institutions to develop and present programs for
mathematics and science education. Additionally, The Mikkelson Foundation funds some
groups and organizations which provide informal science education
consistent with the Foundation's objectives.
For more information go to The Mikkelson
Foundation.
For some examples of the programs we support go to Programs.