BASF brings Kids’ Lab to the Morris Museum

Company encourages science education in the community

MORRISTOWN, NJ and FLORHAM PARK, NJ, March 24, 2016 – The Morris Museum officially dedicated a science lab to BASF Corporation and its award winning Kids’ Lab program, recognizing the company’s sponsorship and commitment to science education in the Morris County community.

The BASF Kids’ Lab program enhances science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related education for students (ages 6 – 12), encouraging kids to explore the connections between chemistry and the world around them. Since 2010, the program has engaged more than 90,000 participants.

“Our goal is to encourage and stimulate young learners to explore their interest in STEM-related fields,” said Robin Rotenberg, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for North America at BASF. “It is important for children to understand the science concepts in the world around them and view technology as a possible rewarding career path.”

BASF Kids’ Lab at the Morris Museum includes a science lab station for demonstrations, individual student workstations, an interactive smart board and laptops and lab materials.

“Through its sponsorship of science education, BASF Corporation has been a great partner to the Morris Museum,” said Linda Moore, Executive Director at Morris Museum. “The newly branded Kids’ Lab enables the museum to present dynamic science programming to children from Morris County and beyond.”

In North America, BASF supports numerous programs that encourage students to explore career possibilities in STEM related fields. For more information about BASF Science Education in North America, visit their Facebook.

Upcoming science education programs at the Morris Museum:

March 24, 2016 – Home School Program: includes an exploration of biofacts including skulls, fur, shells and feathers.

Upcoming 2016 summer science camps at Morris Museum:

July 25-29, 2016 – LEGO Challenge: participate in LEGO build challenges, make a free form 3D sculpture and learn how to plot out a LEGO mosaic.

July 20, 2016 – Sand, Surf and Fun!: explore various sand specimens and learn about sea life.

August 17, 2016 – Rockin’ with Dinosaurs: Learn about dinosaurs and New Jersey’s prehistoric past. Become a geologist and identify minerals by conducting your own tests.

Suggested caption: Morris Museum Board of Trustees join in ribbon cutting ceremony of the BASF Kids’ Lab. Pictured left to right: Fred Roh, Charles Pascarella, Unjeria Jackson, MD., John Hemmendinger, Linda Moore, Gerri Horn, Molly Borst; BASF Science Education Specialist, Suzanne Andrews, Richard Watson Esq., Vincent Teti, Edward von der Linde and Nelson Schaenen Jr.
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About the Morris Museum

Founded in 1913, the Morris Museum is an award-winning, community-based arts and cultural institution which serves the public through high caliber exhibitions in the arts, sciences and humanities. The Museum also offers educational events, family events and is home to the Bickford Theatre and its wide range of performing arts offerings. Continuously serving the public since 1913, the Morris Museum has been designated a Major Arts Institution and has received the New Jersey State Council on the Arts’ Citation of Excellence, among other awards.

The first museum in New Jersey to be accredited, the Morris Museum was re-accredited in 2013 by the American Alliance of Museums.

The Morris Museum is a Blue Star Museum, offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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

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