Philadelphia Eagles and Braskem “Tackling STEM” Program Empowers Youth Across the Greater Philadelphia Area
12 Noviembre 2024 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
“Tackling STEM” education program to empower
and inspire up to 10,000 students in over 20 schools through online
as well as hands-on interactive learning for the 2024-2025 academic
year
Since 2018, Braskem and the Philadelphia Eagles
have successfully delivered free STEM education programming to
almost 15,000 Philadelphia-area students
The Philadelphia Eagles and Braskem, (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and
BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer
in the Americas, as well as a global market leader and pioneer
producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, have enhanced their
partnership with the launch of their new STEM education program,
Tackling STEM, for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Tackling
STEM is an education program that delivers free digital and
hands-on interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
math) education opportunities to students in the Greater
Philadelphia area with over 20 schools participating. The program
is supported by Science of Sport, a nonprofit organization that
teaches kids STEM through sports.
Tackling STEM is designed for middle school students. This year,
the program has the potential to reach up to 10,000 students in the
Greater Philadelphia Area, providing enlightening perspectives on
STEM learning as well as introducing them to new STEM career
opportunities.
"The Eagles and Braskem are equally invested in supporting the
Greater Philadelphia region through community development,
sustainability, and academic advancement," said Brian Napoli,
Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships, Philadelphia Eagles.
"We are thrilled to continue leveraging our partnership to provide
accessible educational opportunities to Philadelphia youth and
inspire the next generation of STEM leaders."
This partnership provides participating schools with engaging
activities that address learning loss and measurable improvement in
students' appreciation of STEM. The program is also designed to
provide professional development opportunities for teachers
focusing on the STEM curriculum and includes STEM Field Trip
opportunities for the local community to bring greater awareness to
STEM education and social-emotional learning through interactive
activities. This spring, the Eagles and Braskem will host 300
Tackling STEM students at Lincoln Financial Field for a
one-of-a-kind, educational field trip. Students will participate in
interactive STEM activities and receive a tour of the stadium.
Mark Nikolich, CEO Braskem America, stated, “We couldn’t be more
excited to celebrate the sixth year of our successful STEM youth
education partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles. Braskem and the
Philadelphia Eagles share a passion for investing in the
communities we are proud to be a part of. Our new STEM program,
Tackling STEM, offers a truly unique platform to further strengthen
thousands of students' access to these subjects with enhanced STEM
education and career opportunities. By empowering kids with the
tools, they need to expand their ambitions for learning, we are
inspiring a love for STEM and creating a brighter future for our
next generation of leaders.”
Since the Philadelphia Eagles and Braskem first launched their
STEM initiative in 2018, the program has reached almost 15,000
students across elementary and middle schools in the Greater
Philadelphia area.
With Braskem’s North American headquarters located in
Philadelphia, the company plays a significant role in production
chains that are essential to economic development and creating
sustainable solutions that improve people’s lives in areas such as
healthcare, housing, food, transportation, and more. As a result,
Braskem values the opportunity to contribute to STEM education in
the Greater Philadelphia Area and provide students insight into
career opportunities available to them.
ABOUT BRASKEM
With a global vision of the future oriented toward people and
sustainability, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value
chain for strengthening the Circular Economy. The petrochemical
company’s almost 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day
to improving people’s lives through sustainable chemicals and
plastics solutions. Braskem has an innovative DNA and a
comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for
diverse segments, such as food packaging, construction,
manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare, and hygiene,
among others. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United
States, Mexico, and Germany, and exports its products to clients in
more than 70 countries.
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 five
production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West
Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a
Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, MA focused on leveraging
groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced
materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Braskem on English social media:
www.facebook.com/BraskemGlobal
www.linkedin.com/company/braskem
Philadelphia Eagles social media:
www.facebook.com/philadelphiaeagles
www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-eagles X:
@Eagles Instagram: @philadelphiaeagles
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For press information, please contact:
Braskem North America Stacy Torpey 1(215) 841 3194
stacy.torpey@braskem.com
Gabriela Bacarin 1(979) 417 0736
gabriela.bacarin@braskem.com
Philadelphia Eagles Emily Heineman 1 (281) 961-3433
eheineman@eagles.nfl.com
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