BASF supports STEM education with $10,000 donation to Wyandotte Public Schools

WYANDOTTE, MI, April 15, 2015 – BASF donated $10,000 to Wyandotte Public Schools for educational programs that will teach K-12 students about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  The donation is part of BASF’s ongoing effort to increase student engagement in STEM education.

“BASF recognizes that today’s children are our workforce of tomorrow,” said Greg Pflum, Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Midwest Hub. “STEM programs will prepare the next generation to develop new products and processes that create chemistry for a sustainable future. STEM programs support students that go on to be scientist and engineers, and also those in trade roles, which are becoming increasingly more technical and require a strong foundation of math and science principles.”

"The generosity of BASF will result in hundreds of students being able to take advantage of STEM initiatives and scholarships.  I am so grateful for their partnership with Wyandotte Public Schools,” said school superintendent Catherine Cost.

Download photo on right, suggested caption: Marika Diamond (Right) of BASF presents a $10,000 check to school superintendent Catherine Cost, who accepted the donation on behalf of
Wyandotte Public School’s STEM education program.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

BASF supports STEM education with $10,000 donation to Wyandotte Public Schools