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BASF funds New Jersey schools with $100,000 to support science education
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, November 27, 2017 – BASF Corporation awarded 20 New Jersey public schools $5,000 each to support science education programs in 16 of the 21 counties in the state. The 2017 Science Education Grants will enhance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related initiatives for students in grades K-12.
“BASF is committed to fostering science literacy,” said Robin Rotenberg, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for North America at BASF Corporation. “Our goal is to help develop and engage students at an early age so they can be the STEM thinkers, innovators and leaders of the future. With these grants, we are helping students experience science in fun and creative new ways by engaging their imaginations. BASF hopes this will inspire students to view science as a long-term field of study and possible career path.”
Each year BASF invites all New Jersey public schools to submit a proposal summarizing their specific science education needs and how a grant would help students explore STEM. This year, the company received 101 proposals from 20 counties.
Past recipients have used their grants to advance learning about the environment, robotics and technology. For example, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School in Somerset County studied sustainable living by installing a honeybee hive on school property, bottling and selling their own honey and donating the profits to local charities. Mountain Lakes High School in Morris County created an aeroponic and solar powered system to become better “global citizens” by developing better ways to bring a continuous food supply to marginalized communities.
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Alice Costello School, Camden County
Just the Basics
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Dr. Samuel Rosetti, Superintendent; Jilian DuPont, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Science teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Bergen County Academies, Bergen County
Floating Data Collection Buoys
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Michael Liva, Physics and Electrical Engineering teacher; Carlos Nodarse, Mechatronics and Robotics teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
BRICK Avon Academy, Essex County
BRICK Avon Robotics Club
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Sjocquelyn R. Winstead, Vice Principal K-4; Darrell Williams, 7th Grade Math Teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Broad Street Elementary School, Gloucester County
The Future of Science at Broad Street Elementary School
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Alisa Whitcraft, Principal of Broad Street Elementary School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Clinton Public School, Hunterdon County
Limb-gineering: Designing, 3-D Printing & Building Prosthetic Limbs
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Dr. Seth Cohen, Superintendent/Principal of Clinton Public School; Debra Wellet, Math Teacher; Amy Brenner, Math Enrichment Teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Colonia Middle School, Middlesex County
Growing New Life While Improving Our Lives Too!
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Jennifer Johnson, Science Teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Frelinghuysen Township School, Warren County
Growing Science
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Mrs. Stephanie Bonaparte, Chief School Administrator; Mr. Daniel Vazquez, Science Teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Hanover Park High School, Morris County
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Noemi Schlect, Supervisor of Instruction; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Hopewell Elementary School, Mercer County
A Sustainable, Green Community
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, David Friedrich, Principal; Ellen Davis, 4th grade teacher; Wendy Heiser, 1st grade teacher; Helen Corveleyn, 5th grade teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Jordan Road School, Atlantic County
A Picture is Worth 1,000 Scientific Words
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Thomas Baruffi, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools, Somers Point School District; Liz Lichtenstein 7th grade Science Teacher/Jordan Road Middle School Science Club Advisor; Kimberly Tucker, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Somers Point School District /Principal, New York Avenue School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Lakeland Regional High School, Passaic County
Uptake of Phthalates Esters in Edible Plants
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Mr. Jaroslaw Slusarczyk, Teacher; Lukas Kpacki, Student at Lakeland Regional High School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Lincoln Middle School, Hudson County
Girls in Engineering
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Mrs. Evelyn Lees, 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Middle School; Mr. Robert Zika, Principal, Lincoln Middle School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Manchester Township High School, Ocean County
Garden for Wildlife
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Dr. Stacie Ferrara, Vice Principal at Manchester Township High School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Middle Township Middle School, Cape May County
Elevating Inquiry and Hands-on Learning for 7th Grade Students Exploring Energy, Forces and Motion
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Jeff Ortman, Principal; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Morristown High School, Morris County
Enhancing the Lab Experience with Equipment Improvements
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Sang Sporer, MEF (Morris Education Foundation) Treasurer; Dr. Edwin Villhauer, chemistry teacher at Morristown High School; Patty Haralampoudis, MEF Chair; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Roxbury High School, Morris County
Seeds of Sustainability
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Jeffrey Swanson, Principal, Roxbury High School; Loretta Radulic, Roxbury Township Superintendent of Schools; Denise E. Glenn, Roxbury Township Supervisor of Science 6-12; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Union City High School, Hudson County
Technology: How Suite It Is
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Ryan Lewis, Principal of Union High School; Nadia Makar, STEM Supervisor; Jennifer Donnelly, Science Teacher; Dr. Judith Barrios, Science Supervisor; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
W.R. James, Sr. Elementary School, Burlington County
Wind Car Competition
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Jennifer Brandon, District Testing Coordinator; Lynn Clark, Kindergarten Teacher; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
Washington Elementary School, Union County
WES STEAM Laboratory and Makerspace
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Dr. Richard Corbett, Superintendent Roselle Public School District; Marianne Tankard, Principal Washington Elementary School; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
West Essex High School, Essex County
Makerspace Solar Chargers
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Suggested caption: Pictured from left to right, Elizabeth Ricafort, Instructional Supervisor of Science; Jody Dolce, Science Teacher; Barbara Longo, Superintendent of West Essex Regional School District; Molly Borst, Manager of Science Education, North America, for BASF.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $16.2 billion in 2016. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, has approximately 700 employees at 11 production facilities and offices located across Canada. BASF Canada is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and an affiliate of BASF Corporation. To find out more about BASF’s activities in Canada, visit www.basf.ca or follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/basfcanada.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 114,000 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 €58 billion in 2016. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information at www.basf.com.
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