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"BP's gift to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center supports the Center's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program which provides curriculum for students to be better prepared in these areas. The hope is to build capacity in skills and knowledge that is greatly needed in the energy industry by helping to develop the next generation of engineers and scientists," said Lynn Wallis, President and CEO of Wallis Companies.
Representatives from BP and Wallis Companies participated in the check presentation, toured the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center and viewed presentations by proud students on their science and engineering projects.
Wallis Companies is one of the nation's leading petroleum marketers. Founded in 1968 it is based in Cuba, MO. http://www.wallisco.com/.
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