Great Lakes Science Center receives $1 million gift for robotics program

CLEVELAND — The Great Lakes Science Center has received a $1 million donation to support the future of its robotics program.

The Thomas F. Peterson Jr. Charitable Trust is providing the money to create an endowment supporting students studying robotics, coding and engineering.

Students participating in the program also use 3-D printing technology to produce free prosthetic hands and arms for people in need.

Science center officials said the fund will help expand access to STEM education and introduce more students to potential career opportunities.