December 16th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County Together a group organized to encourage STEM education, has received a $9,000 grant from T-Mobile to help renovate the former Saints Peter and Paul Social Hall into the RISE Institute for STEM Education. REACT has also received grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the building. The RISE Institute will have programs to enhance participant readiness for careers in engineering, computer science, and advanced fabrication.