The Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation was awarded $15,000 to reach out to children living in poverty.

The organization won the money thanks to a successful pitch to local investors concerned about social causes in a contest dubbed โ€œFast Pitchโ€ sponsored by Social Venture Partners.

SARSEF Director of Research Liz Baker’s pitch won $10,000 from SVP investors and $5,000 from GreaterGood.org

The money will be used to provide in-class presentations on STEM โ€” science, technology, engineering and math โ€” as well as professional development for teachers on integrating standards, and science nights that guide parents on how to help their children find a passion for science.


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Contact reporter Alexis Huicochea at ahuicochea@tucson.com or 573-4175. On Twitter: @AlexisHuicochea​