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BASF Kids’ Lab returns for 12th year in the Philippines
- BASF brings chemistry closer to students of Sulib Elementary School, Pangil, Laguna from July 21 – 22, 2016
- Partnership with Malayan Colleges Laguna to promote and generate interest in science and chemistry
Philippines – July 22, 2016 – For the 12th consecutive year, BASF continues to educate children on the importance of chemistry in our everyday lives through Kids’ Lab, a free and interactive chemistry educational program for kids aged 6 to 12 years. In partnership with Malayan Colleges Laguna, the event is taking place from July 21 – 22, 2016, bringing chemistry closer to students of Sulib Elementary School, a small school in Pangil, a 4th class municipality in Laguna.
“Chemistry helps us understand the world around us. It is a bridge between many scientific disciplines such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science. As science education is part of BASF’s social commitment, we want to inspire Filipino children to discover the world of chemistry through simple hands-on experiments that make science fun,” said Roy Comagon, Managing Director of BASF Philippines.
Guided by mentors who are the chemical engineering students of Malayan Colleges Laguna, the younger Grade 3 and 4 students of Sulib Elementary School, will perform four experiments: water purification, superabsorber, paper chromatography and slime.
“We are privileged to support BASF’s Kids’ Lab. This partnership is in line with our mission to provide a learning environment that will transform Filipino students into globally competitive professionals and to help address society’s problems through the expert application of knowledge,” said Engineer Dennis Tablante, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Malayan Colleges Laguna.
Through the water purification experiment, the young students will learn how chemistry contributes to keeping water resources clean, the importance of water resources, and the need to protect the environment by properly treating wastewater. In the superabsorber experiment, the kids will gain a better understanding of the use and importance of a BASF polymer in absorbing water. In the paper chromatography experiment, the students will uncover the mystery of color and learn one of the important separation methods using chemistry. In the slime experiment, the kids will learn about chemical reactions while playing with their own slime creations.
BASF Kids’ Lab began at BASF’s headquarters in Germany in 1997, and is currently conducted in more than 30 countries. First held in the Philippines in 2005, BASF Kids’ Lab has since provided more than 7,000 Filipino elementary students with the opportunity to perform simple and safe chemistry experiments designed to be both educational and enjoyable. Children have fun while learning and understanding the principles, applications, and various benefits of chemistry when applied to health, hygiene, nutrition and industry.
About BASF in the Philippines
In the Philippines, BASF has been enabling manufacturers in various industries since 1963. Today, BASF Philippines, Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of chemicals in the country for industries including construction and coatings, automotive, health and nutrition, personal and home care, chemicals and plastics, and agriculture. BASF also operates an agricultural research station which conducts research, laboratory studies and field testing of novel technologies as part of BASF’s global research effort in the field of agricultural solutions. In 2015, BASF posted sales to customers in Philippines of approximately €87 million, and employed 63 people as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in the Philippines is available at www.basf.com/ph.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.
