PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem (B3:
BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest
thermoplastics polyolefins producer in the Americas, and the
leading producer of biopolymers in the world, announced today that
it has become the official Diversity and Inclusion Partner for The
Franklin Institute, one of the oldest
and premier centers of science, technology, education and
development in the United States.
Together, Braskem and The Franklin
Institute will encourage diversity and inclusion through
programming such as Color of Science, Women in Science, and
Introduce a Girl to Engineering, and more. These
programs are aimed at shaping a more vibrant and inclusive vision
of STEM for the 21st Century and include hands-on
activities, special workshop offerings as well as opportunities for
one-on-one interactions with academic leaders, industry executives,
and influential thought leaders.
Mark Nikolich, Braskem North
America Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our partnership with the
Franklin Institute around Diversity and
Inclusion marks a significant moment in Braskem's history, with a
goal of making science accessible and welcoming to all. At Braskem,
building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment
where everyone has an opportunity to be their authentic self is a
priority. This partnership with The Franklin
Institute, one of the pioneering science museums in the
U.S., will make an important impact on our future leaders and
inspire them to pursue STEM education and careers to continue
changing our world for the better."
"The Franklin Institute is extremely
proud of this opportunity to cultivate a rich and rewarding
partnership with Braskem that supports our commitment to
diversifying the fields of science, technology, engineering, and
math," said Larry Dubinski,
President and CEO of The Franklin
Institute. "We are grateful for their continued support, and
look forward to working together to help change the face of STEM in
the 21st century through incredibly important programs like Color
of Science, Women in Science, and Introduce a Girl to
Engineering."
Braskem is a longtime partner of The Franklin Institute having collaborated around
Braskem's commitments to sustainability and cutting-edge
technologies, reaching over a million people every year. Braskem
worked hand-in-hand to bring 3D-printing technology and innovation
to the Institute in 2017. In 2018, Braskem served as Presenting
Sponsor for The Franklin Institute's
Women in Science Day, which included a keynote from Yi So-yeon, an
astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first Korean to fly in
space. In addition, Braskem has been a steadfast supporter of the
Philadelphia Science Festival, bringing engaging content and
interactive demonstrations on the benefits of plastics to the
public. As the official Diversity and Inclusion Sponsor for The
Franklin Institute, Braskem further
strengthens its corporate and community commitments to these
important areas and makes it a priority to continue to foster these
ideals in the future.
Founded in 1824, The Franklin
Institute remains one of the oldest and widely recognized
centers of science education and development in the United
States. The Franklin Institute's
mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and
technology by sharing their world class programming and informal
science education with visitors of all ages, gender identities,
races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses.
For information about the upcoming events visit www.fi.edu.
ABOUT THE FRANKLIN
INSTITUTE
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative
leader in the field of science and technology learning, as well as
a dynamic center of activity. Pennsylvania's most visited museum, it is
dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by
offering access to hands-on science education. For more
information, visit www.fi.edu.
ABOUT BRASKEM
With a human-oriented global vision of the future, Braskem
strives every day to improve people's lives by creating sustainable
solutions with chemicals and plastics. Braskem is the largest
producer of thermoplastic polyolefins in the Americas and the
leading producer of biopolymers in the world, creating more
environmental-friendly, intelligent and sustainable solutions
through chemicals and plastics. Braskem exports to clients in
approximately 100 countries and operates 41 industrial units, which
are located in Brazil,
United States, Germany and Mexico, the latter in partnership with the
Mexican company Idesa. For more information, visit
www.braskem.com.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of
Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading
producer of polypropylene in the United
States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology
Center in Pittsburgh, and a new
operation in Boston focused on
leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and
advanced materials. For more information, visit
www.braskem.com/usa.
ABOUT BLUEVISION
Bluevision was created to represent the set of Braskem actions
and initiatives that focus on sustainability and which bring a
positive impact to the planet and people's lives. It is a platform
that shows the capacity of the human being to actively influence
the course of the planet through their actions and everyday lives.
Through facts, stories and curiosities, Bluevision connects people
who are seeking innovative and society-oriented solutions that use
resources in an intelligent way.
For more information about Bluevision please visit:
www.bluevisionbraskem.com
Braskem on social media:
www.facebook.com/BraskemGlobal
www.linkedin.com/company/braskem
www.twitter.com/BraskemSA
The Franklin Institute on social
media:
www.facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute
https://www.instagram.com/franklininstitute/
https://twitter.com/TheFranklin
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