by Dwayne Sattler, CEO As the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) continues advancing our mission of Creating Exciting Futures in STEM, we are proud to share the launch of the Industry Advisory Council (IAC). This distinguished group of executives and thought leaders will help guide how CEF prepares students for tomorrow’s STEM workforce—supporting pathways from career […]
by Dwayne Sattler, CEO As the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) reflects on more than 35-years of impact, we celebrate the powerful legacy we have built together, engaging more than 5.2 million students through hands-on science learning. This milestone also marks the launch of an exciting new chapter, with strategic updates ensuring that CEF’s positioning, partnerships, […]
ARLINGTON, VA – CEF is proud to announce that the Science Scholars Sandbox Team from Illinois has won first place in this year’s National Challenge, earning a $16,000 scholarship sponsored by Univar Solutions. They triumphed over more than 14,000 students across North America. The Hydrovolt Team from Massachusetts and the Biocharge Team from Virginia placed […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Get ready to experience the next generation of innovators in action. This year’s CEF Challenge Program, a national STEM competition for students in grades 5-8, has inspired more than 14,000 students to explore STEM and sustainability like never before. The theme—You Be the Solution: Develop a sustainable solution to a local natural […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) is pleased to announce Robert L. Moser, Jr. of Brenntag North America as the 2024 recipient of the William A. Fidler Award at the 2024 Alliance for Chemical Distribution Annual Meeting. After nearly a decade of service, including the last two transformative years as board president, Moser […]
ARLINGTON, VA – CEF is excited to announce that the EnViridis team from Washington have won the $20,000 scholarship, emerging victorious from among 17,000 students from across North America, with teams SERE Concrete Solutions from Jefferson Middle School in Michigan and Science Scholars Sandbox from Illinois coming in 2nd and 3rd place, winning $16,000 and […]
ARLINGTON, VA – Imagine the impact: For twenty years, CEF’s You Be The Chemist Challenge® has empowered bright young minds in grades 5-8 to explore the captivating world of STEM. From science’s intricate wonders to confronting pressing sustainability issues, the Challenge serves as a catalyst for exploration and discovery. This year’s Challenge witnessed an unprecedented […]
ARLINGTON, VA – The Chemical Educational Foundation™ (CEF) announced that five teams of students from Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington will compete for scholarships at the National You Be The Chemist Challenge® on June 6 at The Westin Houston, Memorial City in Houston, Texas. CEF, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students to […]
Congratulations to the You Be The Chemist Challenge® winning teams! Below you will find a list of all of the incredible state winners, with an asterisk by the National Finalists, who will advance to the National You Be The Chemist Challenge in Houston on June 6, 2022! You may view the videos created by each […]
The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) announced a team of four students from Odle Middle School in Bellevue, WA won the 2021 National You Be The Chemist Challenge, earning the top spot amongst 266 schools. Teams explored chemistry concepts and sustainability in their communities as part of the Challenge this year, which took place virtually due to Covid-19. Participants took part in a […]
