Univar signs on as official sponsor for You Be The Chemist Challenge
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Univar is a chemicals distribution company based in Redmond, Washington. The company was founded in 1924 and as of 2011, it employed approximately 7,600 employees worldwide and generated net sales of $9.8 billion in 2011.
About Property:
The You Be The Chemist Challenge®, created by the Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF), aims to engage 5th through 8th grade students in learning important chemistry concepts, scientific theories, and chemical safety awareness. The competition was created in 2004 as a means to spark student interest in the sciences and prepare students for future study and scientific careers. The competition is also an opportunity for members of the chemical industry to interact with and enhance science education opportunities for schools and organizations in their communities.