BASF awards more than $20,000 in STEM grants to Washington County schools

MCINTOSH, AL, January 24, 2023 – To support learning for students in grades K-12, BASF has recently awarded $21,000 in grants to seven science education programs in Washington County schools to advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.

"Through these grants, BASF commits to investing in the next generation of innovators, chemists, and engineers," said Marcus Pezent, Site Director and Operations Americas Leader. "By supporting these community STEM initiatives, we hope to encourage and inspire local students to become the future leaders of our industry."

Marking seven years of donating STEM grants to aid in local education, BASF invited the schools in Washington County to submit proposals outlining their specific science education needs.

“The Washington County Board of Education is very appreciative and grateful for the STEM grants BASF has awarded to our schools, teachers and students. The generosity of BASF allows our schools to provide hands-on activities and experiences that our students enjoy and learn from,” said Lisa Connell, Washington County Superintendent. “STEM activities teach critical thinking skills and encourage teamwork, which are two very important skills needed in all aspects of life. We are very appreciative to BASF for everything they do to support our schools, teachers and students. This support is invaluable to us in our mission to provide our students with the best education they can receive.”

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,700 employees in North America and had sales of $25.9 billion in 2021. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.