STEM Education in North America

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Kids always seem to have a sense of wonder. From peek-a-boo to building forts, the act of discovery brightens their day. Through our interactive Kids’ Lab program (ages 4 –12), BASF focuses that sense of wonder by pairing chemistry with fun. We give them what they love: a hands-on opportunity to explore connections between science and their world.

Teenagers tend to take themselves pretty seriously. Well, so do we. We created our Teens’ Lab specifically for them. Teens’ Lab provides a unique opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment in a university-level lab, where perhaps they'll spark an interest in future careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

Technically, there’s more than one road to a technical career. There’s computer technology and then there’s industrial technology. Think operator, pipefitter or welder. BASF’s TECH Academy offers unique opportunities to high school students who have an eye on a career in industrial arts and process technology. Inquisitive teens get the chance to explore skills along this path and engage with professionals to begin their journey in the industry.

Chemistry plays a central role in our everyday life, and to help K– 8 students understand chemistry impact, BASF partners with the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) and is a sponsor of the You Be the Chemist Challenge^®.