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BASF hosts technology day for Detroit high school students
WYANDOTTE, MI, June 20, 2018 – BASF recently welcomed Detroit high school students for a technology day and career panel discussion at the Wyandotte site. The event was hosted by employees from the company’s African American Employee Group and the Advanced Materials Research North America Group.
More than 60 students in 10th and 11th grade from the University Preparatory Science and Math High School viewed demonstrations of innovative processes and technologies at BASF. They also learned what skills are needed to achieve success in these jobs and were offered a tour of the laboratory. Students then met with a panel of BASF employees to talk about their occupations and experiences in the fields of science and business.
The students posed questions about choosing a college and major, transitioning into a new environment and selecting a career path. Panelists offered their insights on preparing for college, staying focused and achieving progress toward their goals. Students were encouraged to explore a variety of professional opportunities and to build their professional networks.
“BASF’s goal is to show students the careers our industry has to offer with a hands-on, practical experience,” said Michael Pcolinski, Vice President, Advanced Materials Research North America. “By providing this unique experience for students in our community, we can contribute to helping them prepare for future success in their professional lives.”
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Suggested caption: BASF Research Technician Roosevelt White (left) talks with high school students about his job in the laboratory.
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Suggested caption: Members of BASF’s African-American Employee Group (AAEG) discuss their career experiences with students from University Prep Science & Math High School in Detroit.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 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 €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.
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