Rhodia's Chemistry Connection(R) Shows Students Benefits of Science, at Work in the Home
20 October 2006 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Most middle school students don�t equate their home with a
chemistry laboratory. Yet, through Chemistry Connection�
demonstrations in schools around the country, they learn that �Your
Home�It�s All Built on Chemistry.� In connection with National
Chemistry Week, Oct. 22-28, specialty chemical producer Rhodia Inc.
(NYSE:RHA) is conducting a series of Chemistry Connection� science
education programs that bring chemistry to life�especially in the
home�for students in Rhodia�s North American manufacturing
communities. Now in its 17th year, Chemistry Connection� is an
award-winning classroom presentation led by Rhodia employee
volunteers who demonstrate the principles of chemistry found in
everyday home products and applications. The program enlists
student �scientists� in performing desk-top experiments using safe,
common ingredients found in homes, classrooms, supermarkets and
other everyday locations. �Many students�and grownups, too�never
think twice about the performance and function of everyday items,�
explains John Cherkauskas, vice president of Rhodia�s Research and
Technology Center in Bristol, Pa. �We take them for granted because
they work so well to provide convenience or other benefits
essential to modern living. �There�s a reason why our everyday home
products, building products, personal care products, automotive
products, pharmaceuticals and countless others work so well: the
reason is chemistry,� he asserts. �Our world�s growing reliance on
the sciences underscores the importance of science education and
why we bring Chemistry Connection� to middle schools,� Cherkauskas
continues. �Showing students how chemistry improves our homes and
our lives is one step toward developing the next generation of
scientists. �Our quality of life depends on these inquisitive and
imaginative minds and we want to do all we can to spark and
encourage their scientific curiosity.� More than 250,000 students
nationwide have participated in Chemistry Connection� since the
program was launched in 1989. Chemistry Connection� was cited for
its innovative approach to science education by the American
Chemical Society, sponsor of National Chemistry Week and its theme
of �Your Home�It�s All Built on Chemistry." Rhodia earlier this
year formally opened its new research and technology laboratories
in Bristol, where about 100 scientists and technicians perform
research on a wide variety of chemistry applications. Rhodia
periodically opens its laboratories for tours by neighbors and
local community leaders. Rhodia also participates in the Bristol
site�s community advisory council which includes several high
school student representatives. Rhodia is a global specialty
chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in
Performance Materials, Functional Chemicals and the Organics and
Services clusters. Partnering with major players in the refining,
automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer
care, tires, and paints and coatings markets, Rhodia offers
tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies
to respond to customers� needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles
of Sustainable Development, communicating its commitments and
performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated sales of 5
billion euros in 2005 and employs 20,000 people worldwide. Rhodia
is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges. Most middle
school students don't equate their home with a chemistry
laboratory. Yet, through Chemistry Connection(R) demonstrations in
schools around the country, they learn that "Your Home--It's All
Built on Chemistry." In connection with National Chemistry Week,
Oct. 22-28, specialty chemical producer Rhodia Inc. (NYSE:RHA) is
conducting a series of Chemistry Connection(R) science education
programs that bring chemistry to life--especially in the home--for
students in Rhodia's North American manufacturing communities. Now
in its 17th year, Chemistry Connection(R) is an award-winning
classroom presentation led by Rhodia employee volunteers who
demonstrate the principles of chemistry found in everyday home
products and applications. The program enlists student "scientists"
in performing desk-top experiments using safe, common ingredients
found in homes, classrooms, supermarkets and other everyday
locations. "Many students--and grownups, too--never think twice
about the performance and function of everyday items," explains
John Cherkauskas, vice president of Rhodia's Research and
Technology Center in Bristol, Pa. "We take them for granted because
they work so well to provide convenience or other benefits
essential to modern living. "There's a reason why our everyday home
products, building products, personal care products, automotive
products, pharmaceuticals and countless others work so well: the
reason is chemistry," he asserts. "Our world's growing reliance on
the sciences underscores the importance of science education and
why we bring Chemistry Connection(R) to middle schools,"
Cherkauskas continues. "Showing students how chemistry improves our
homes and our lives is one step toward developing the next
generation of scientists. "Our quality of life depends on these
inquisitive and imaginative minds and we want to do all we can to
spark and encourage their scientific curiosity." More than 250,000
students nationwide have participated in Chemistry Connection(R)
since the program was launched in 1989. Chemistry Connection(R) was
cited for its innovative approach to science education by the
American Chemical Society, sponsor of National Chemistry Week and
its theme of "Your Home--It's All Built on Chemistry." Rhodia
earlier this year formally opened its new research and technology
laboratories in Bristol, where about 100 scientists and technicians
perform research on a wide variety of chemistry applications.
Rhodia periodically opens its laboratories for tours by neighbors
and local community leaders. Rhodia also participates in the
Bristol site's community advisory council which includes several
high school student representatives. Rhodia is a global specialty
chemicals company recognized for its strong technology positions in
Performance Materials, Functional Chemicals and the Organics and
Services clusters. Partnering with major players in the refining,
automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer
care, tires, and paints and coatings markets, Rhodia offers
tailor-made solutions combining original molecules and technologies
to respond to customers' needs. Rhodia subscribes to the principles
of Sustainable Development, communicating its commitments and
performance openly with stakeholders. Rhodia generated sales of 5
billion euros in 2005 and employs 20,000 people worldwide. Rhodia
is listed on the Paris and New York stock exchanges.
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