WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont™ Tedlar® and
the SPE (Society of Plastic Engineers) Foundation announced that
two students have been awarded the DuPont™
Tedlar® Scholarship for academic study focused on
plastics engineering. Each scholarship recipient received
$2,500 to support their studies in
STEM. The scholarships are part of a year-long partnership between
DuPont™ Tedlar® and SPE to support the Foundation's
three-pronged approach to enrich and develop the future workforce
for plastics industry.
"It's extremely rewarding to support these two very deserving
students in their academic pursuits of making an impact in the
plastics industry," said Corynn
Sheridan, Global Marketing Director, DuPont™
Tedlar®. "I'm inspired by the passion and dedication of
the recipients and hope that our DuPont™
Tedlar® scholarship will continue to play a
positive role in supporting the next generation of STEM workers for
years to come."
The two scholarship recipients are Cameron Sawicki, a junior at Ferris State University majoring in Plastics and
Polymer Engineering Technology and Michael
Quinn, Jr., a senior at Penn State Behrend majoring in
plastics engineering technology.
"I'm passionate about plastics engineering and am committed to
making a positive contribution to the industry," said Cameron Sawicki. "With this scholarship I can
focus more on my studies and research, allowing me to explore
innovative solutions and sustainable practices in the field of
plastics."
"Receiving this scholarship is a significant milestone in my
academic journey," said Michael Quinn,
Jr. "I'm determined to give back to the community and make a
positive impact, just as DuPont™ Tedlar® has done
through this scholarship program."
DuPont™ Tedlar® and the SPE Foundation partnered in
2023 to enable these scholarships, as well as developing a
PlastiVan® curriculum to travel to schools for STEM
educational days. Furthermore, Tedlar® sponsored the
Girl Scouts of America event in Orlando,
Florida, providing demonstration material and support. This
collaboration has been extended through 2024, with
Tedlar® helping to expand the PlastiVan®
program as well as continued work with the Girl Scouts of America.
Tedlar® and the SPE Foundation are focusing on
classrooms and STEM education in Buffalo, NY, and Circleville, OH, two locations where
Tedlar® is manufactured.
About DuPont™ Tedlar®
Tedlar®
represents a portfolio of product solutions with over 60 years of
service to the solar, aerospace, building & construction and
many other markets. Tedlar® films provide superior
surface protection for a variety of materials and industries,
including construction, signage & graphics, transportation,
healthcare and wallcoverings. We are committed to continuing to
innovate through time-tested science and engineering to solve
today's challenges. To learn more about the Tedlar®
business, please visit http://tedlar.com.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global
innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions
that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees
apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their
best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets
including electronics, transportation, construction, water,
healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company,
its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com.
Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations
section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
About the SPE Foundation
Supporting the development of
plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs,
grants, and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering,
sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive
opportunities for students around the world, visit
www.SPEFoundation.org.
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affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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