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Students learned to solve problems through chemistry at the company's Global Innovation Center
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals and chemical intermediates, welcomed approximately 30 students enrolled in the STEM program at the Sheldon Independent School District in Houston, Texas, to the company's Global Innovation Center. The event was held to offer students first-hand exposure to the world of chemistry and problem solving through scientific exploration.
The visit showcased SI Group's commitment to promoting STEM education and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Students participated in a day filled with interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations that highlighted the impact of chemistry on applications such as safer can coatings, asphaltene dispersion in crude oil production, and improving automotive tire performance. The visit included a guided tour of SI Group's state-of-the-art research facilities, including application development and analytical laboratories.
The unique opportunity to interact with SI Group's team of experienced scientists provided students with valuable insights into the various facets of the chemical industry. Additionally, SI Group scientists participated in a discussion with students about choosing a career in STEM and job opportunities once they join the workforce.
"Bringing our STEM Academy to SI Group was eye-opening for the students. They were able to interact with STEM professionals and see the innovative work in the labs that produces many of the items we use every day," said Becky Zalesnik, Executive Director of Innovative Programs in Sheldon ISD. "Events like these help students make life-changing career decisions. The partnership between our school and industry partners like SI Group provides much more than a lesson: we are building the workforce of the future together."
“We are thrilled to have welcomed these bright young minds from Sheldon ISD as part of our ongoing commitment to STEM education,” said Narsi Devanathan, vice president of Research and Development at SI Group. "By interacting with them in a real-world setting, we hope to inspire a passion for science and ignite their curiosity about the possibilities within the field of chemistry."
SI Group looks forward to continuing its collaboration with local schools and educational institutions to promote STEM education and develop the next generation of innovators.
About SI Group
SI Group is a global leader in innovative performance additive technology, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical intermediates. SI Group solutions are essential to improving the quality and performance of countless industrial and consumer goods within the plastics, rubber and adhesives, fuels and lubricants, oilfield and pharmaceutical industries. SI Group's global manufacturing footprint includes 20 facilities on three continents, serving customers in 80 countries with approximately 2,000 employees worldwide. In 2021, SI Group received a Gold Corporate Social Responsibility Award from EcoVadis and is ranked in the top five percent of more than 50,000 companies worldwide. SI Group innovates and drives change to create value with a passion for safety, chemistry, sustainability and extraordinary results. Learn more at www.siigroup.com.
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