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2012 YEAR IN REVIEW 1

March of this year marks my tenth year as the Executive Director of theChemical Educational Foundation (CEF). In addition to making me feelvery old, this important mark in the passing of time has also causedsome reflection on my part. Specifically, I’ve been thinking a lot abouthow far this organization has come and more importantly the many

people—industry members, allied organization executives, educators, students, parents,media members, museum employees, etc.—who have helped us get here.

A decade ago, CEF set off on a quest to build a lasting legacy in science educationthrough our You Be The Chemist programs. Thanks to the many individuals in thegroups I mentioned above (and the many more I didn’t mention), CEF and oursupporters have covered quite a lot of ground and grown three non-existent programsinto a well-respected and widely used educational series. I thank every single one of youwho has helped us along the way for your belief in the CEF vision and support inspreading our message!

We’ve come a long way, but we aren’t done yet! We still have some lofty goals set forourselves, and the road ahead is full of promise. This promise largely stems from thesupport of an important group of CEF volunteers that get very little recognition (and theycertainly don’t seek it!) for their efforts on our behalf—the CEF Board of Trustees.

These industry and education leaders have been the driving force behind theorganization’s creation, development, and expansion over the course of theorganization’s almost 25-year history. Their forward thinking and commitment to CEFhas been the cornerstone of our success. The CEF staff and the many educators andstudents that we have positively impacted are grateful for the role that each and everyTrustee has played in the organization’s history.

A full list of our Board is on page 3 of this document and on the CEF website. Also onpage 3 is a list of CEF’s past Presidents.

As you’ll see on the pages of this document, 2012 shaped up to be another successfulyear for CEF and its You Be The Chemist programs. I encourage you to take the time toreview the information in this report and gather a glimpse of our 2012 story. As you do,please keep in mind all of the people, past and present, who have played a role ingrowing this organization into what it is today and the many more that will help continuethis growth in the future. I hope you’re one of them.

Thank you for taking the time to look through this document, and please don’t hesitateto contact the CEF staff if something sparks your interest!

Best Wishes,

John RiceExecutive Director

E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R ’ S L E T T E R

CEF STAFF John RiceExecutive [email protected]

Laurel BrentManager, Marketing & [email protected]

Corianne PaffordManager, Programs & [email protected]

Suzette BucherCoordinator, Programs & [email protected]

Brian TaylorAssistant, Marketing & [email protected]

Karen MarvinAssistant, Programs & [email protected]

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OUR OBJECTIVEThe Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) is a nationalorganization committed to enhancing science education! CEF’spopular You Be The Chemist® programs are geared towardseducators and students in grades K–8. By focusing on thesegrade levels and emphasizing the central role of chemistry in all the sciences and in our everyday lives, CEF strives to inspireour future leaders to pursue science-related careers and toimprove the overall understanding and appreciation of chemistryand chemicals.

OUR STORYHeadquartered outside of Washington, DC, CEF is funded bycompanies and individuals in industries that rely on the science of chemistry. This funding allows CEF to provide educators withdynamic, easy-to-use educational offerings through the You BeThe Chemist® series.

CEF believes in a community approach to science education andrelies on a vast network of volunteers to put the You Be The

Chemist® programs into action nationwide! CEF recognizes thatthe educational needs of each community, school, and classroomvary, and as such, encourages volunteers to work together toincorporate CEF programs as they work best for their community.

OUR PROGRAMSCEF’s You Be The Chemist® programs are excellent resources for all involved in science education! They provide opportunitiesby which users can explore and teach chemistry throughsupplemental curriculum for the classroom or out-of-schoolactivities. The content of each program:

• Is developed and reviewed by an expert panel of chemists,chemical engineers, curriculum coordinators, professors,and scientists.

• Aligns to the 2010 framework constructed for the creationof the updated National Science Education Standards.

• Integrates so that the programs may be implementedcollectively or individually within a given community.

CEF staff members, back row, from left, John Rice, Laurel Brent, Brian Taylor, and Corianne Pafford, with participants of the 2012 National You Be The Chemist Challenge.

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TRUSTEES

Ms. Lauren AndersonProduct Stewardship and Regulatory ManagerDuPont Fluoroproducts

Mr. Mathew A. BrainerdChairmanBrainerd Chemical Company, Inc.

Ms. Laura DornbuschExpo Chemical Company

Mr. William A. FidlerPresident/CEOBrenntag North America, Inc.

Mr. Paul J. GalassoIntermediate Americas Commercial ManagerExxonMobil Chemical Company

Mr. Roger T. HarrisPresidentProducers Chemical Company

Ms. Eunice HeathSenior Director, Corporate Citizenship –STEM EducationThe Dow Chemical Company

Mr. Terry HillExecutive Vice President – Industry RelationsUnivar

Mr. Richard A. PeacockPresidentPVS-Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

Mr. Paul RussoProfessor of ChemistryLouisiana State University

Mr. Bruce H. SchechingerPresidentBHS Marketing LLC

Mr. Andrew Skipp President/CEOHubbard-Hall Inc.

Mr. Lawrence D. SloanPresident/CEOSociety of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates

Mr. David J. VergoRegional Vice PresidentUnivar

Mr. Bart WhitakerPresident/CEOWhitaker Oil Company

Mr. Richard A. WhiteDirector of Global ProcurementFMC Corporation

PRESIDENTMs. Rosemary PodwinCommercial Manager – Ethylene Oxide & GlycolsShell Chemical Company

VICE PRESIDENTMr. Stephen J. CornwallEast Coast Sales DirectorICL Performance Products LP

TREASURERMr. Douglas A. BrownPresident/ CEOBrown Chemical Co., Inc.

SECRETARYMr. Christopher JahnPresident National Association of Chemical Distributors

CEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES as of 1/1/13

CEF’s Board of Trustees play an important role in the success of the Foundation. Board members support CEF at variousactivities throughout the year. This includes attending the 2012 Vanguard Award Dinner & Ceremony as pictured above.

CEF PASTPRESIDENTSJohn Hess . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-1991JR Hess Company

James Doyle . . . . . . . . . 1992-1993Coastal Chemical Company

James Clipper . . . . . . . . 1994-1995Southwest Solvents & Chemicals

Edward Pitkin . . . . . . . . 1996-1997Ulrich Chemical

George Vincent . . . . . . . 1998-1999CP Hall Company

Peter Bokach . . . . . . . . . 2000-2001Ashland Distribution

James Hannon . . . . . . . 2002-2003Schnell Publishing

Patrick Marantette . . . . 2004-2005Horn

Pam Butcher . . . . . . . . . 2005-2007The Dow Chemical Company

Steve Clark . . . . . . . . . . 2008-2009Brenntag Management GmbH

Laura Dornbusch . . . . . 2010-2011Expo Chemical Company

Rosemary Podwin . . . . 2012-presentShell Chemical Company

C E F B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S


COMMITTEES as of 1/1/13

Communications Committee A group of experienced communication and public relations executives who serve asa sounding board in the development of an organizational communication strategy to further enhance the Foundation and its You BeThe Chemist programs.

Ms. Barbara E. NothsteinMarketing & Planning Manager Brenntag North America, Inc.

Ms. Jane Palmieri Managing DirectorDow Solar Solutions

Mr. Lawrence D. SloanPresident/CEOSociety of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates

Ms. Alison JahnDirector, Public Relations Univar

Funding & Investment Committee An experienced team of high-level industry executives who guide theFoundation in its current fundraising activities and explore new funding opportunities.

Mr. Douglas A. BrownPresident /CEOBrown Chemical Co., Inc.

Mr. Stephen J. CornwallEast Coast Sales DirectorICL Performance Products LP

Mr. William A. FidlerPresident/CEOBrenntag North America, Inc.

Mr. Roger T. HarrisPresidentProducers Chemical Company

Mr. Terry HillExecutive Vice President – Industry RelationsUnivar

Mr. Kurt McMillanVice President, Business ManagementNational Association of Chemical Distributors

Ms. Rosemary PodwinCommercial Manager – Ethylene Oxide & GlycolsShell Chemical Company

Mr. Bruce Schechinger PresidentBHS Marketing LLC

Mr. Andrew Skipp President/CEOHubbard-Hall Inc.

Mr. David J. VergoRegional Vice PresidentUnivar

Mr. Bart WhitakerPresident/CEOWhitaker Oil Company

Program Committee A group of individuals with a broad range of experience in industry, education, communityoutreach, and the sciences who oversee the direction and development of CEF’s current programs and evaluate the potential for newprograms and activities.

Ms. Lauren AndersonProduct Stewardship and Regulatory ManagerDuPont Chemicals and Fluoroproducts

Ms. Laura DornbuschExpo Chemical Company

Mr. Barret C. Fisher, IIIExecutive Vice PresidentVan Horn, Metz & Co., Inc.

Mr. Paul RussoProfessor of ChemistryLouisiana State University

Mr. Joseph L. TalentoMuseum Programs DepartmentThe Franklin Institute

You Be The Chemist® Development Committee Created out of the Program Committee, this team ofvolunteers specifically focuses on the development and direction of CEF’s popular You Be The Chemist programs.

Ms. Amy BerryCoordinator for Student ServicesMeade County Schools

Mr. Michael DavisAssistant Vice Chancellor of STEMCity Colleges of Chicago

Mr. Steven Jacobs, FAICChief ScientistFaraday Studios

Mr. Robert MendenhallCurriculum Director Toledo Public Schools

Mr. Douglas NafisSenior Development SpecialistUOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

Ms. Brenda C. NixonCo-Director, Gordon A. Cain Center for Scientific,Technological, Engineering, and Mathematical LiteracyLouisiana State University

THANK YOU!CEF THANKS THE STAFF AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT IN FOUNDATION PROGRAMS.

C E F C O M M I T T E E S


The You Be The Chemist® (YBTC) ActivityGuides: Lesson Plans for MakingChemistry Fun offer a variety of excitinglessons, enabling educators to bringhands-on learning to students—insideand outside of the classroom. The guidesare divided by grade level, one for gradesK–4, the other for grades 5–8.

Activity Guide lessons are laid out in a user-friendly format thatenables educators to introduceimportant science concepts in afun and engaging manner.

The content of both the K–4 and 5–8 Activity Guides are available in their entirety for download—forFREE—on the CEF website,www.chemed.org!

Fourth Edition ActivityGuides Launched!• Almost 1,000 pages of science content

for educators (triple the content of theThird Edition)!

• Available as an on-line resource for educators—for FREE—atwww.chemed.org.

• Activity Guide content and CEF’spromotional video are available via a fun and low-cost flash drive. This serves as a great leave behind for industry members as they promotescience education in their community!

• Fourth Edition enhancements include:

• Curriculum connections to theNational Science EducationStandards within each lesson.

• A cross-link between conceptsexplored in each lesson andcorresponding sections of the You Be The Chemist Challenge®

(see page 7) study materials.

• Expanded content that includesmore background information, gradelevel modifications, and lessonextensions.

• Real-world applications highlightinghow concepts in each lesson relate to things students see and use everyday and how the concepts relate toindustry.

• In-depth activity sheets andcorresponding answer keys.

Download & Distribution Stats

1,000The approximate number of timesActivity Guide lessons weredownloaded between the Octoberlaunch and December.

600The approximate number of You Be The Chemist® flash drives purchasedbetween the October launch of theActivity Guides and December.

Visit CEF’s website to learn more about the expandedcontent of the Fourth Edition Activity Guides!

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You Be The Chemist® (YBTC) EssentialElements is CEF’s emerging professionaldevelopment program. EssentialElements workshops are based on the 5E constructivist learning cycle andprovide educators with a framework forenhancing science education throughinquiry-based learning using lessons from the Activity Guides (see page 5).

• CEF’s primary implementation model isdesigned for workshops to be sponsoredby members of the chemical industryand instructed by CEF volunteers whohave a background in science and arefamiliar with the community in which theworkshop is held. These partnershipscreate a community approach toscience education—the core of CEF’smission!

• CEF initiated a partnership with The Franklin Institute (TFI) ofPhiladelphia, PA, to hold a series ofseven professional developmentworkshops nationwide. Through thispartnership, Susan Holmes, a TFISenior Museum Educator/TeacherProfessional Development, will leadeducators in workshops that aresponsored by members of the chemicalindustry. In early 2013, CEF will beginthe process of identifying workshopsponsors and locations.

• Thanks to the generosity of the 2012National Challenge Platinum Sponsors,CEF was able to invite an educator fromeach participating Challenge state toattend the competition and participatein an Essential Elements workshop at The Franklin Institute! Read moreabout the National Challenge startingon page 10.

One educator from each participating Challenge state wasinvited to attend the National Challenge in Philadelphia, PA,in June. While there, they participated in an EssentialElements workshop at The Franklin Institute.

Brenntag North America, Inc. employees Kim Keith, BobMajowicz, and Bryan Page, presented a short-form EssentialElements workshop to college students and teachers atLehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, PA, inlate 2012.


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7The number of professionaldevelopment workshops that CEF andThe Franklin Institute of Philadelphia,PA, will partner to hold in 2013!

Visit the CEF website to learn more about the You Be The Chemist®

Essential Elementsprofessional developmentprogram.

2. YOU BE THE CHEMIST ESSENTIALELEMENTS: EXPANSION & PARTNERSHIPS


The You Be The Chemist (YBTC)Challenge® is an interactive academiccompetition that engages grade 5–8students in learning with their peers (and community!) about importantchemistry concepts, scientific discoveries,and lab safety. CEF works with industrymembers, educators, and communityorganization volunteers to implementcompetitions nationwide.

• CEF dedicated a significant portion ofthe Coordinator, Programs & Outreach tomanaging volunteer recruitment andimplementing CEF’s YBTC programs,specifically the Challenge, nationwide.This focus resulted in the greatestnumber of program participants andvolunteers to date!

• The Challenge goes international! The Canadian Association of ChemicalDistributors (CACD) organized andsponsored the first ever Canadian You Be The Chemist Challenge! Visit page 16 to learn more!

• New Tools for Organizers! To reinforcestandardization among Local and StateChallenges, CEF created templates forOrganizers to use as they shape theircompetition. These templates are housedon the newly developed Organizersection of CEF’s website. Also, housedon the website is a new registrationformat to better facilitate the process forOrganizers and participating schools.

Local You Be TheChemist Challenge

Snapshot

NUMBER OF STATES:

21 and the District of Columbia

NUMBER OF SITES:

52

NUMBER OFPARTICIPANTS: Approximately 15,000 student

participants annually and growing!

THANK YOU to OurChallenge Volunteers!CEF would like to thank all ofthe companies, organizations,and individuals that haveworked to implement andpromote the Challenge at alllevels! Their dedication to thisprogram is a testament to theirdesire to enhance scienceeducation and encouragestudent and educator interestin the science of chemistry. CEF is grateful for their effortsand support!

The Challenge brings together industry, educators, andstudents in a community event. Alon Millet (center)represented New Jersey in the 2012 National Challenge.Brenntag North America, Inc. and D.B. Becker Company, Inc.sponsored the New Jersey Challenge.

Participants of the 2012 Louisiana You Be The ChemistChallenge display their trophies with pride! Eighth graderHayden Day (second from left) advanced to representLouisiana at the National Challenge. Hayden’s cousin, DanielHulgan, was the 2009 National YBTC Champion! See page21 for a family photo!


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CALIFORNIA• Los Angeles County (San Gabriel)Sponsored by: Brenntag Pacific, Inc.

• Los Angeles County (Long Beach)Sponsored by: Ross Organic Specialty Sales, Inc.

• Los Angeles County (Monrovia)Sponsored by: Coast Southwest, Inc.

• Orange County (Brea)Sponsored by: Horn

• Orange County (Dana Point)Sponsored by: Coast Southwest, Inc.

• North County San DiegoSponsored by: TransChem, Inc.

CONNECTICUT• Fairfield/Litchfield CountySponsored by: Alcan International Network;Hubbard‐Hall Inc.

• New Haven County (Greater Waterbury/Region 15)Sponsored by: Hubbard‐Hall Inc.

DELAWARE• New Castle CountySponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA• Northwest DCSponsored by: Society of Chemical Manufacturers &Affiliates

GEORGIA• Fulton CountySponsored by: Deeks & Company, Inc.; KITES, Inc.

ILLINOIS• ChicagoSponsored by: Chicago Public Schools

• Cook County (Des Plaines)Sponsored by: UOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

• Cook County (Northfield)Sponsored by: UOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

• Cook County (Orland‐Palos)Sponsored by: Chicago Drug and Chemical Association

• Cook County (Schaumburg)Sponsored by: UOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

• Grundy CountySponsored by: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.;AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry, LLC; Aux Sable LiquidProducts; Carus Corporation; Exelon‐Dresden Station;Flint Hills Resources, LP; LyondellBassell Industries;PQ Corporation

• Kane CountySponsored by: UOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

• LaSalle CountySponsored by: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.;AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry, LLC; Aux Sable LiquidProducts; Carus Corporation; Exelon‐Dresden Station;Flint Hills Resources, LP; LyondellBassell Industries;PQ Corporation

INDIANA• Marion CountySponsored by: Dow AgroSciences, LLC; SuperiorSolvents and Chemicals

• Kosciusko CountySponsored by: Dow AgroSciences LLC; SuperiorSolvents and Chemicals

KENTUCKY• Meade CountySponsored by: Lonza, Inc.

• Henderson CountySponsored by: Brenntag Mid‐South, Inc.

LOUISIANA• East Baton Rouge ParishSponsored by: ExxonMobil; LSU/SU Regional Collaborativefor Excellence in Science and Math Teaching

• Tangipahoa ParishSponsored by: Southeastern Louisiana University

MARYLAND• Dorchester CountySponsored by: Intercoastal Trading Inc.

MASSACHUSETTS• Middlesex CountySponsored by: American International Chemical, Inc.

MICHIGAN• Detroit (Arch Diocese)Sponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

• Detroit (Public Schools)Sponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

• Kent CountySponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.; WebbChemical Services Corporation

• Lapeer CountySponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

• Macomb CountySponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

• Mason CountySponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company

• Midland/Bay/Saginaw CountySponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company

• Oakland CountySponsored by: PVS‐Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.

• Wayne CountySponsored by: BASF Corporation; PVS‐NolwoodChemicals, Inc.

NEW JERSEY• Bergen CountySponsored by: Brenntag North America, Inc.; D.B.Becker Company

NORTH CAROLINA• Mecklenburg CountySponsored by: BASF Corporation

OHIO• Lucas CountySponsored by: Northwest Ohio (NWO) Center forExcellence in STEM Education; PVS Chemicals, Inc.

OKLAHOMA• Stephens CountySponsored by: Halliburton Energy Services

PENNSYLVANIA• Berks CountySponsored by: Brenntag North America, Inc.

• Butler CountySponsored by: BASF Corporation

SOUTH CAROLINA• Charleston CountySponsored by: Momentive Specialty Chemicals

• York CountySponsored by: BASF Corporation

TEXAS• DallasSponsored by: Amchem, Inc.; Expo Chemical Company

• HoustonSponsored by: Expo Chemical Company; ShellChemical Company

• San AntonioSponsored by: Expo Chemical Company; ShellChemical Company

• SeadriftSponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company

UTAH• Iron CountySponsored by: The Bruce & Tammy Schechinger Trust;Thatcher Company

VIRGINIA• Fairfax CountySponsored by: National Association of ChemicalDistributors

• Loudoun CountySponsored by: National Association of ChemicalDistributors

WISCONSIN• Waukesha CountySponsored by: Brenntag Great Lakes, LLC

LOCAL YOU BE THE CHEMIST CHALLENGES

2012 LOCAL CHALLENGE SITES & SPONSORS

Contact CEF for more information about the sites listed or tostart your own Local Challenge site!


CEF HOLDS STATE CHALLENGE ORGANIZER MEETINGIn October 2012, State Challenge Organizers from across the country were invited to a face-to-face gathering near CEF’s

Arlington, VA, headquarters. This valuable meeting served as an important step in the growth and sustainability of the program

as it promoted idea sharing, showcased technology options, and reinforced standardization components!


CALIFORNIADiscovery Science Center, Santa AnaSponsored by: Abatix Corporation; A.G. Layne,Inc.; Biersma Creative, Inc.; Brenntag Pacific, Inc.;Coast Southwest, Inc.; Gar Laboratories, Inc.;Horn; Robert Falkenstein; Ross Organic SpecialtySales, Inc.; Solvay Chemicals; Susan Nicholls-Billheimer; Tarr; TCR Industries; Transchem;William C. Ross

CONNECTICUTConnecticut Science Center, HartfordSponsored by: Alcan Internatioinal Network;Charkit Chemical Corporation; Hubbard-Hall Inc.;U.S. Chemicals, LLC

DELAWAREThe Dow Chemical Company, NewarkSponsored by: The Dow Chemical Company

ILLINOIS Prairie Lakes Center & Theater, Des PlainesSponsored by: Chemical Industry Council of Illinois

INDIANA Dow AgroSciences Employee DevelopmentCenter, IndianapolisSponsored by: Dow AgroSciences LLC; SuperiorSolvents and Chemicals

KENTUCKYOwensboro Museum of Science and History,OwensboroSponsored by: Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.; Lonza,Inc.; Owensboro Museum of Science and History

LOUISIANALouisiana State University, Baton RougeSponsored by: ExxonMobil Chemical Company; The LSU Cain Center for STEM Literacy; The LSU/SURegional Collaborative for Excellence in Science andMathematics Teaching; Shell Chemical Company

MICHIGANDetroit Public TV, WixomSponsored by: BASF Corporation; The DowChemical Company; PotashCorp; PVS-NolwoodChemicals, Inc.; Stepan Company; WebbChemical Services Corporation

NEW JERSEYFranklin Avenue Middle School, Franklin LakesSponsored by: Brenntag North America, Inc.; D.B.Becker Company, Inc.

PENNSYLVANIA The Pennsylvania State University, University ParkSponsored by: BASF Corporation; Brenntag NorthAmerica, Inc.; The Pennsylvania State University,University Park

SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina State Museum, ColumbiaSponsored by: BASF Corporation; MomentiveSpecialty Chemicals

TEXAS Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Sponsored by: Brenntag Southwest, Inc.; ChemicalProcess and Production, Inc.; Expo ChemicalCompany; Houston Chemical Association;MeadWestvaco; Shell Chemical Company

VIRGINIA Harper Park Middle School, LoudounSponsored by: National Association of ChemicalDistributors

2012 STATE CHALLENGE SITES & SPONSORS

STATE YOU BE THE CHEMIST CHALLENGES

“I have not seen students so excitedabout chemistry in such a long time.”Dr. Dian HeAssistant Professor of Chemistry at Holy Family College, Council Rock, PA, Local Challenge


Over 15,000 students from around the country participated in the Challenge at the local, state, and national levels. Twenty-two students,one from each participating state and the District of Columbia, earned a spot in the National Challenge held June 25 in Philadelphia, PA.


Prizes!

• Educational scholarships and TI-84Silver Edition Plus calculators (firstthrough fourth place finishers)

• Gift certificates to the DiscoveryChannel Store

• Thames & Kosmos CHEM C3000chemistry sets

• Various YBTC gifts, such as T-shirts,bags, and awards!

THANK YOUJudgesKurt KasperFaculty Fellow, Department of Bioengineering,Rice University, Houston, TX

M. Georgina LittleProfessor of Experimental Physical Chemistry,Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA

Doug NafisSenior Development Specialist, UOP, LLC/AHoneywell Company, Des Plaines, IL

ModeratorMichele MagheritaPersonal Care Specialties Marketing Director,Brenntag North America, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ

Official ScorekeepersKurt McMillanVP, Business Management, National Associationof Chemical Distributors, Arlington, VA

Brenda NixonCo-Director, Gordon A. Cain Center for Scientific,Technological, Engineering and MathematicalLiteracy, Louisiana State University, BatonRouge, LA

CEF also thanks those who worked allyear to create the study materials andquestions for each level of the Challenge:

Delores DunnScience Curriculum Specialist, Immediate PastPresident – Virginia Association of ScienceTeachers, Hanover, VA

Johanna Mazlo, Ph.D.Professor of Chemistry, University of NorthCarolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Doug NafisSenior Development Specialist, UOP, LLC/AHoneywell Company, Des Plaines, IL

Paul Russo, Ph.D.Professor of Chemistry, Louisiana StateUniversity, Baton Rouge, LA

Mike Sims, Ph.D.Chemist, Lonza, Inc., Brandenburg, KY

Thomas Sommerfeld, Dr.rer.natAssistant Professor, Southeastern LouisianaUniversity, Hammond, LA


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Bhagirath Mehta, a 6th grader from Des Plaines, IL, won thetitle of 2012 National Challenge Champion!

National You Be TheChemist ChallengeSnapshot

DATE:June 25-26, 2012

PARTICIPANTS:22

EVENT LOCATIONS: Philadelphia, PA

•National ChallengeCompetition The KimmelCenter for the Performing Arts

•Celebration DinnerNational Constitution Center

• Science ExplorationThe Franklin Institute

SPONSORS: See page 12!

ATTENDEES: Over 200 chemical industryrepresentatives, family members,and educators

4. NATIONAL YOU BE THE CHEMISTCHALLENGE: A CELEBRATION OF SCIENCE!


CHAMPIONBhagirath MehtaIllinois

FIRST RUNNER-UPMichael AllenOhio

SECOND RUNNER-UPYilin YangMichigan

THIRD RUNNER-UPTate BanksOklahoma

Carl AslundDistrict of Columbia

Tyler BrooksMaryland

Brennan CainSouth Carolina

Madison CarterUtah

Triston CharlsonWisconsin

Caitlin CoppingerKentucky

Hayden DayLouisiana

Evan DeddoPennsylvania

Savannah EnMassachusetts

Henry HuConnecticut

Abby LawrenceTexas

Kellie LeeperIndiana

Alon MilletNew Jersey

Nilai SardaGeorgia

Scott StewartVirginia

Adithya SureshNorth Carolina

Joannie WangDelaware

Yang Jasmine XuCalifornia

National You Be The ChemistChallenge Participants


Twenty-two student participants competed in the National Challenge in 2012. The event was held at the Kimmel Center for thePerforming Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

Participants and their family members joined educators and industry from around the country at a celebratory dinnerimmediately following the competition. The event included an award ceremony and live chemistry show.

The historic setting of the National Constitution Centerserved as the backdrop for the 2012 National ChallengeCelebration Dinner.

Students and adults alike enjoyed the experiment demonstrationsconducted by The Franklin Institute’s Joe Talento during the livechemistry show that followed the Challenge Celebration Dinner.

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NATIONAL YOU BE THE CHEMIST CHALLENGE SPONSORS

The Dow Chemical Company is a Diamond Sponsor of all YBTC Programs

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Coast Southwest, Inc. Expo Chemical Company MeadWestvaco Corporation PQ Corporation Turning Technologies, LLC


CEF continues to increase its expansion and outreach efforts. The CEF staff has madeconnections with new universities, museums, and science organizations in 2012 toexpand the YBTC programs. CEF will continue to seek partnership opportunities withSTEM centers, science organizations, and companies/organizations that support scienceeducation to expand within states where the YBTC programs are currently active.

Watch YBTC Programs Grow!

40 StatesUse of the YBTC programs spannedacross forty states, the District ofColumbia (in blue in the map below), and Puerto Rico.

3 CountriesAlong with the United States, the YBTCprograms have expanded into Mexicoand Canada.

These are just three of the many educators, industry members, parents, grandparents,homeschool associations, Girl Scout troop leaders, etc.— that are taking an active role inshaping future generations understanding of and interest in the sciences through the You Be The Chemist programs. Visit www.chemed.org for more details about the CEF programs and how they may be best used in your community!

5. CEF IN THE COMMUNITY


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Terry Johnson, a schoolprincipal from Bossier City, LA,uses the grade 5-8 ActivityGuide at her middle school.

Sharon Banks, a mom fromDuncan, OK, helped her sonstudy for the Challenge.

Gloria Egner-Cicirello,an educator from the

Philadelphia area,attended an EssentialElements workshop.


EDUCATOR EVENTS& CONFERENCESNational Science Teachers Association(NSTA) Annual Meeting – Indianapolis, INMarch 29–April 1Wacky Waxy Watercolors and FloatingPaper Clips were just two of the ActivityGuide experiments demonstrated by CEF and Dow AgroSciences’ ScienceAmbassadors at the NSTA Annual Meeting!

Louisiana Science TeachersAssociation Annual Meeting –Shreveport, LANovember 12–14Elephant Toothpaste on crawfish trays?Yep, that’s right. Twenty-nine Louisianaeducators participated in a short-form You Be The Chemist® Essential Elementsprofessional development workshop at the Annual Meeting of the LouisianaScience Teachers Association. Long timeCEF champion and all-around scienceadvocate, Brenda Nixon, Co-Director of the Gordon A. Cain Center for Scientific,Technological, Engineering, andMathematical Literacy at Louisiana State University and Gayle Kirwan, aphysics and chemistry teacher, lededucators through lessons, such asElephant Toothpaste, from the ActivityGuides.

INDUSTRY EVENTS &CONFERENCESChemical Industry Council of California(CICC) Fall Meeting & EnvironmentalSummit – San Diego, CAOctober 22–24CEF’s Executive Director John Ricekicked off the three-day CICC FallMeeting & Environmental Summit with a presentation at the event’s openingluncheon. Also on hand were Greg Roop, Regulatory Compliance Managerfor Horn in La Mirada, CA, and JillianCimo, of Coast Southwest in Placentia,CA, to discuss the work they’ve donewith CEF’s YBTC Challenge in the stateof California.

Independent Lubricant ManufacturersAssociation (ILMA) Annual Meeting –Scottsdale, AZOctober 13–16CEF’s Executive Director John Riceattended various functions at the ILMAAnnual Meeting in promotion of CEF and its You Be The Chemist® programs.Rice met with members of the ILMAmembership and even got a shout outfrom ILMA President Celeste Powers inher opening remarks!

COMMUNITYCelebrate Science Indiana –Indianapolis, INOctober 6Time to celebrate! CEF traveled toIndianapolis, IN, for Celebrate ScienceIndiana, a one day event featuring scienceactivities for approximately 6,000 educators,students, and community members. CEFworked with Dow AgroSciences’ ScienceAmbassadors to conduct experiments fromthe Activity Guides.

New Jersey Science & EngineeringFestival – Clifton, NJOctober 13–14A fist pump for science! CEF traveled to Clifton, NJ, to introduce educators,students, and community members to the excitement of science as theyconducted experiments from the ActivityGuides and distributed programinformation to attendees.

CEF showcased experiments from the Activity Guides tothousands of attendees at the 2012 USA Science &Engineering Festival. Held in Washington, DC, the event isthe largest science festival in the United States.

Dow AgroSciences’ Science Ambassadors conducted ActivityGuide experiments with educator attendees.

New Jersey students learned about mixtures and separationprocesses as the CEF staff led hands-on experiments.


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Experiments such as “T-Shirt Tie-Dye” were a hit withstudents of all ages at the Philadelphia Science FestivalCarnival. The carnival was the flagship event of a weeklongcelebration which brought together more than 120,000people, highlighting the role of STEM in the community.

6. YOU BE THE CHEMIST ON THE GO: 2012 EVENTS & CONFERENCES


There are many ways to volunteer for CEF and the You Be The Chemist®

programs.

Visit www.chemed.org, orcontact the CEF staff forsuggestions on how youcan get involved!

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Cecilia LanierSTEM Grants CoordinatorTangipahoa Parish SchoolsVolunteer Since 2010

Kim KeithOperations Administrative AssistantBrenntag North America, Inc.Volunteer Since 2007

CEF is indebted to the efforts of our You Be The Chemist® volunteers incommunities around the country. They are the backbone of our organization,and their dedication to CEF and science education is inspiring! They spendtheir nights reviewing study materials for the Challenge. They dedicateafternoons to doing Activity Guide experiments with students at local schools.They show up early and stay late at CEF events and even when they’re “off theclock,” they spark conversations about You Be The Chemist® and recruitfriends and colleagues to help implement and fundraise for the programs. We are grateful to all of our supporters for their efforts!

Mike HuttoPurchasing DirectorPVS-Nolwood Chemicals, Inc.Volunteer Since 2006

Mike SimsSenior Associate Analytical Chemist

Monument Chemical

Volunteer Since 2006

Doug NafisSr. Development SpecialistUOP/A Honeywell CompanyVolunteer Since 2005

Michelle LineweberMarketing Communications ManagerHubbard-Hall Inc.Volunteer Since 2010

Barbara FerriEighth Grade EarthScience TeacherBedford, MAVolunteer Since 2010

Greg RoopRegulatory ComplianceManager, HornVolunteer Since 2008

These are just some of the many You Be The Chemist volunteers from across the country. Tell us about the work that individual industry membersand educators are doing in your community! We’ll feature them on the Volunteer page of the CEF website.


CEF and The Franklin Institute Strike aProfessional Development Partnership!

CEF and The FranklinInstitute (TFI) struck apartnership in 2012 tohold a series of seven YouBe The Chemist EssentialElements professionaldevelopment workshops

throughout 2013. CEF will create instructorand participant workbooks and TFI’sSenior Museum Educator/TeacherProfessional Development, Susan Holmes,wil instruct the workshops in Philadelphiaand nationwide.

Canadian Association of ChemicalDistributors and the First CanadianYou Be The Chemist Challenge®!

On November 20, 2012,the You Be The Chemist(YBTC) Challenge® wentinternational! TheCanadian Association ofChemical Distributors(CACD) organized the

pilot Canadian YBTC Challenge inStratford, Ontario. Held at Stratford CityHall and hosted by Stratford Mayor DanMathieson, the Challenge saw 25students from 13 schools participate.CACD hopes to expand the competitionwithin Canada in 2013.

Informex USA Features CEF and theYou Be The Chemist® Programs!

CEF and Informex USA,partnered to highlightCEF’s You Be The

Chemist programs to the over 4,000attendees of their annual tradeshow inNew Orleans, LA. CEF information wasincluded in registration packets, show dailyarticles, and in the exhibit hall. In return,Informex was recognized as a GoldSponsor of the 2012 National Challenge.

Additional CEF partners range fromchemical industry groups, such as theNational Association of ChemicalDistributors, the Society of ChemicalManufacturers & Affiliates, and theIndependent Lubricant ManufacturersAssociation, to educational entities suchas Louisiana State University, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, and The FranklinInstitute.


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The Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors organizedthe first ever Canadian You Be The Chemist Challenge inNovember. The event was sponsored by local companies anddeemed a huge success!

The Franklin Institute’s (TFI’s) Susan Holmes performed anEssential Elements workshop with educators in June. CEF andTFI will partner in 2013 to conduct a series of sevenprofessional development workshops nationwide.

We want to partner withyour organization! ContactCEF to find out more.

CEF strives to work with as many organizations as possible in our quest to enhance scienceeducation opportunities for educators and students around the country. Below CEF highlights justa few of the valuable partnerships created in 2013.

CEF and The Dow Chemical Company worked together toimplement the YBTC programs nationwide over the last year.Initiatives included sponsoring and organizing a YBTC Challengecompetition in Wilmington, DE.

In 2011, CEF entered into its largest partnership to date with The Dow ChemicalCompany (Dow), which pledged a three-year commitment in support of the You Be The Chemist® (YBTC) programs. Together, Dow and CEF are workingtogether to encourage the study of STEM subjects and augment resourcesavailable for educators and students through the implementation of the YBTCprograms nationwide. In 2012, Dow and its employees have been vital to theexpansion of the YBTC programs by partnering with CEF at events andconferences, distributing Activity Guides, helping expand the number ofChallenge competitions nationwide, and sponsoring Essential Elementsworkshops. CEF thanks Dow for their commitment to excellence in scienceeducation and encourages other companies to join in the efforts!

8. SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE WITH OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS


VANGUARDDINNER & AWARDCEREMONYHONOREEStephen R. ClarkRetired CEO of Brenntag AG

GUEST SPEAKERStephen D. PryorPresident of ExxonMobil Chemical Company

The Vanguard Dinner & Award Ceremonyrecognizes and celebrates the scienceeducation outreach effort of leaders in thechemical industry. Held annually, theevent kicks off the Washington Fly-Inweek of the National Association ofChemical Distributors and is attended bymembers of the chemical industry.

The 2012 Vanguard Award was awardedto Clark for his staunch advocacy ofeducational outreach among Brenntagemployees and his steadfast support ofCEF’s You Be The Chemist® programs.Under his leadership, Brenntag sitesacross the country led the way in theimplementation of the YBTC programs in schools and community organizationswhere the company operates. Clark alsoserved five years on the CEF Board ofTrustees, including terms as Vice President and President, during which the Foundation saw unprecedented growth in both programmatic expansionand financial support.

EDUCATIONALOUTREACHAWARDHONOREESStrem Chemicals Inc. Newburyport, MA

BASF CorporationFlorham Park, NJ

Each year, CEF and the Society ofChemical Manufacturers & Affiliates(SOCMA) partner to present theEducational Outreach Award to SOCMAmember companies that are activelyworking to enhance science educationopportunities for students and educatorsin their communities.

Strem was honored for visits to localschools where employees performedexperiments with students, conductedlecture demonstrations, and providedmonetary contributions for the creation ofa new science program and upgrades tolaboratory space.

BASF was honored for their support ofCEF’s You Be The Chemist® programsthroughout 2012, employee volunteerismin local schools, and their partnershipwith Kids X-Press, Inc., a non-profitscience literacy program.

Strem and BASF were honored inDecember at SOCMA’s Annual Dinner in New York City in front of their industrypeers.

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Stephen R. Clark, retired CEO of Brenntag AG received the2012 Vanguard Award for his science education advocacy.Clark was presented the award by Stephen D. Pryor, Presidentof ExxonMobil Chemical Company, at a spring dinner andaward ceremony held just outside of Washington, DC.

Past Vanguard Award winners congratulate the 2012 winner,Stephen R. Clark. From left, Patrick J. Marantette, Horn (2008);Laura Dornbusch, Expo Chemical Company (2003); Clark;Richard A. Peacock, PVS-Nolwood Chemicals, Inc. (2007).

CEF Vice President Stephen J. Cornwall (left) and CEF Trusteeand President of SOCMA, Lawrence D. Sloan (right), awardedthe 2012 Educational Outreach Award to representativesfrom co-winner BASF of Florham Park, NJ.

Lawrence D. Sloan, President of SOCMA and CEF Trustee,awarded the 2012 Educational Outreach Award torepresentatives from co-winner Strem Chemicals, Inc., ofNewburyport, MA.

“At Brenntag, we utilize CEF’s You Be The Chemist programsas a primary educationaloutreach vehicle – fromencouraging employees toconduct experiments at localschools to sponsoring theNational Challenge. Whether a large, multi-nationalcorporation or a small regionalentity, these programs providecompanies with a multitude ofdifferent opportunities forcommunity involvement.”William A. FidlerPresident/CEOBrenntag North America, Inc.


As CEF’s programs grow, so do thenumber of people talking about them!CEF’s marketing and communicationefforts aim to increase the visibility of theorganization, the You Be The Chemist®(YBTC) programs, and our valuedpartners and volunteers. Below is asampling of the 2012 marketing andcommunication efforts in support of CEF programs that help position theFoundation as a leader in the quest to enhance science education.

www.chemed.orgIn 2012, CEF developed several newwebsite features to better facilitateinformation sharing with our constituents.

Enhancements include:

• Expanding the YBTC Activity Guidesection of the website to house theFourth Edition in its entirety and allowusers the ability to download theguides—FREE of charge—in theirentirety or by lesson!

• Adding a right sidebar to highlightCEF programs and videos.

• Providing direct links to the CEFsocial media platforms.

• Including quotes and testimonials insupport of the You Be The Chemistprograms.

Visit www.chemed.org to find outmore!

Marketing and PromotionsCEF introducedseveral marketingcampaigns in 2012.These campaignsincludedconcentrated effortson promoting thenewly releasedFourth EditionActivity Guidesthrough acontributor mailing,social media posts, e-blasts, andpromotion atindustry andeducator events.CEF also created anew marketingpiece that providesan overview of theorganization, itsbackground, andthe YBTC programs.

MediaCEF continues to appear in the news,trade press, allied organization newsletters,and local and regional media throughoutthe country where our programs areimplemented. Published media could befound on numerous school system,organization, and company websites. The full list can be found on the In TheNews section of the CEF website.

Social MediaCEF’s social media platforms havequickly become a vital avenueconnecting the Foundation and its corporate and social partners,volunteers, educators, students … and science lovers in general!

VideosIn 2012, CEF produced three new videosgiving viewers a glimpse into industry,educator, and student perspectives of theYou Be The Chemist Challenge.

Take a look by visiting the CEFwebsite, www.chemed.org or ourYouTube channel, CEFYBTC!


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10. GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT:CEF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

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INVESTING IN SCIENCE EDUCATIONThe Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable entity. The Foundation’s financial position strengthened in 2012 thanks to the overwhelmingcommitment to CEF’s mission from the chemical industry. This included growing supportfrom chemical distributors and suppliers, as well as individual contributors. (A list ofindividual contributors is located below, and a list of corporate contributors is located onpage 20). Visit the CEF website for the most current list of corporate and individualcontributors.

CEF operates on a fiscal year budget (July 1 – June 30) and in FY2012, 78% of CEF’stotal operating expenses were used for the development, implementation, and marketingthe You Be The Chemist programs to enhance science education opportunities for gradeK-8 students and educators.

FY2012 FY2011Total Revenue 1,105,345 922,910

Expenses Programs & Outreach 831,599 581,672Marketing & Communications 131,835 103,084Total Program Expenses 1,001,455 715,910Administrative 50,091 43,041Fundraising & Development 48,552 46,812

Total Expenses 1,062,077 774,609

Change in net assets 43,268 148, 301Net assests, beginning of year 1,874,202 1,725,901Net assets, end of year 1,917,470 1,874,202

CEF F INANCIALS AND CONTRIBUTORS


78% Programs & Outreach

12% Marketing & Communications

5% Administrative

5% Fundraising & Development

CHEMICAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION® INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS (2012)The Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) thanks its valued individual contributors for their generous support of the Foundation’s programs and events. CEF looks forward to working together to promote science education over the coming year. Please reference www.chemed.org for the most current listing of CEF contributors.

Anderson, Lauren

Bahner, Eric

Becker, Robert C.

Behan, David J.

Bogan, Daniel E.

Cannata, Toni

Coyle, Leo

Cranford, Jeff

Defazio, John

Dornbusch, Laura

Fidler, William A.

Fisher III, Barrett C.

Gutmann, Benjamin

Hill, Terry

Hinnant, Bryant

Hinnant, Charles A.

Kinder, Stanley K.

Koch, Bart E.

Kuo, Jay

Kutchins, Rosalyn

Kutz, Douglas M.

Lea, Perry P.

Marantette, Patrick J.

Mastrantoni, John L.

Matray, Terrence J.

McGowan, William J.

McIntyre, Jr., Robert R.

Miller, Jeff

Murphy, Chester J.

Murphy, Ellen M.

Naylor, Eleanor R.

O’Donnell, Sean W.

Paro, John J.

Podwin, Rosemary

Roembke, Jr., Raymond J.

Rumfola, Samuel

Rumfola, Tony S.

Russo, Paul

Schaefer, Jerome C.

Schechinger, Bruce H.

Skipp, Andrew K.

Sloan, Lawrence D.

Spielman, Jonathan

Tannenbaum, Jeffrey

Tanner, Mark

Tanner, Stephen B.

Tarr, Skip

Velarde, Randy E.

Venci, Deborah Anne

Walsh, Edward J.

Whetter, Bruce L.

Use of Funds (FY 2012)

HOW CAN CEF HELP YOU?CALL US! 703/527-6223 E-MAIL US! [email protected]

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CHEMICAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION®CORPORATE CONTRIBUTORS (2012)The Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF) thanks its valued corporate contributors for their generous support of theFoundation’s programs and events. CEF looks forward to working together to promote science education over the comingyear. Please reference www.chemed.org for the most current listing of CEF contributors.

A.G. Layne, Inc.Accron, LPAkrochem CorporationAlchem Chemical CompanyAmchem, Inc.American International Chemical, Inc.Americhem Sales CorporationAndes Chemical CorporationArchway Sales Inc.Argo Chemical, Inc.ASHTA Chemicals Inc.Astro Chemicals, Inc.Barium & Chemicals, Inc.Barton Solvents, Inc.BASF CorporationBasstech International LLCBedford Specialty Sales, Inc.BHS Marketing LLCBiogen Idec FoundationBison Laboratories, Inc.BKM Resources, Inc. - Global

ChemicalsBoehle Chemicals, Inc.Borden & Remington Corp.Bossco Industries, Inc.Brainerd Chemical Company, Inc.Brenntag North America, Inc.Brown Chemical Co., Inc.Buckley Oil CompanyCA Specialities, Ltd.Callahan CompanyCalumet Specialty ProductsCarus CorporationCharkit Chemical Corp.Chautauqua Metal Finishing SupplyChem One Ltd.Chem/Serv, Inc.CheMarCo, Inc.Chemical Distribution ExcellenceChemical Distributors Inc.Chemicals, Inc. USA,

a Chemgroup Co.

Chemisphere CorporationChem-Materials Co., Inc.Chemsolv, Inc.Coast Southwest, Inc.Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.Conchemco, Ltd.Cone Solvents, Inc.CSD/Startex DistributionD & F Distributing, Inc.D.B. Becker Company, Inc.Deeks & Company, Inc. (Ga)DeWolf Chemical, Inc. and its

Subsidiary, Glenn CorporationDorsett & Jackson, Inc.Dunleary, Inc.Durr Marketing Associates, Inc.E.W. Kaufmann Co.Emco Chemical Distributors, Inc.Essential Ingredients, Inc.Expo Chemical Co., Inc.ExxonMobil Chemical CompanyFBC Chemical Corp.Ferro CorporationFitz Chem CorporationFMC CorporationGallade Chemical, Inc.George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc.Gilbert & Jones Company Inc.Greenchem Industries LLCHall Technologies, Inc.Harry W. Gaffney & Co., Inc.Harwick Standard Distribution Corp.Haviland Products Co.Hawk Chemical Company, Inc.Hawkins, Inc.HornHoughton Chemical CorporationHubbard-Hall Inc.Hydrite Chemical Co.ICL Performance Products LPIdeal Chemical & Supply Co.

Independent Chemical CorporationIndustrial Chemicals Corp.Industrial Chemicals, Inc.Intercoastal Trading Inc.Interstate Chemical Co., Inc.J. Tech Sales, LLCJ.H. Calo Company, Inc.JR Hess CompanyKJ Technical DirectionsKohl Marketing, Inc.K-Solv, LPL.V. Lomas LimitedLidochem, Inc.Lipo Chemicals Inc.Lipscomb Chemical Co., Inc.Lowe Chemical Co.LyondellBasell IndustriesMaryland Chemical Company, Inc.Mays Chemical Company, Inc.McCullough & AssociatesMehaffey & Daigle, Inc.Miles Chemical CompanyMonson Companies, Inc.Nexeo SolutionsOccidental Chemical Corp.Ohio Chemical Services, Inc.Olin Chlor Alkali ProductsPacific Coast Chemicals Co.Parchem - fine & specialty chemicalsParker Solvents Company, Inc.Pride Solvents & Chemical Co., Inc.Producers Chemical CompanyPVS-Nolwood Chemicals, IncQuaker City Chemicals, Inc.R.E. Carroll, Inc.Radchem Products, Inc.Raw Materials CorporationReade Advanced MaterialsResearch Solutions Group, Inc. Rio Tinto Minerals/US BoraxRoyale Pigments and Chemicals, Inc.

Sal ChemicalSea-Land Chemical Co.Shell Chemical LPSlack Chemical Co., Inc.Society of Chem. Manufacturers

and AffiliatesSolvChem, Inc.Stepan CompanySuperior Solvents and ChemicalsSurpass Chemical Co., Inc.T.H. Hilson CompanyTanner Industries, Inc.Tarr, LLCTavco Chemicals, Inc.TCR IndustriesThe Cary CompanyThe Chemical Club of New England Inc.The Chidley & Peto CompanyThe Dow Chemical CompanyThe M.F. Cachat CompanyThe Meadows Group, LLCThe NP Group, Inc.The Plaza GroupThird Coast Terminals, Inc.Tilley Chemical Co., Inc.TLC Ingredients, Inc.TMC Materials, Inc.Transchemical Inc.Tri-iso, Inc.TRInternational, Inc.U.S. Chemicals, LLCUnivarVan Horn, Metz & Co., Inc.Vivion, Inc.Walsh & Associates, Inc.Webb Chemical Service Corp.Whitaker Oil CompanyWilson Industrial Sales Co., Inc.Wortham Insurance & Risk

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• Save the Date! The 2013 NationalYBTC Challenge will be held on June24, 2013 at The Kimmel Center inPhiladelphia, PA. Join CEF, industry,educators, and excited family membersas we celebrate the accomplishments of26 middle-school students as theycompete for the chance to be namedNational YBTC Challenge Champion!

• CEF and The Franklin Institute arepartnering to hold seven YBTCEssential Elements workshops foreducators in Philadelphia andnationwide. CEF plans to replicate thispartnership and expand the programthroughout the country.

• CEF plans to begin the process ofcreating video demonstrations usingexperiments from the YBTC ActivityGuides and following the structure ofYBTC Essential Elements workshops.These demos will serve as an informalmeans of engaging educators in hands-on teaching techniques and will bemade available online!

• Throughout the year, CEF will bedeveloping new communication toolsand growing its social media presenceto increase the visibility of theorganization and its programs. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, andYouTube to keep up with the Foundation!

• The next year is also going to be anexciting year for CEF partnerships.Partnerships with chemical companies,industry, educational organizations, and community entities are vital toCEF’s success in growing the YBTCprograms. This also includes anincreased presence at science festivals,and educator and industry conferencesaround the country!

These are just some of the many ways thatCEF will celebrate and promote scienceeducation in the coming year. Be sure tocheck the CEF website or follow us on oursocial media platforms for the most up todate information about CEF!

An exciting year is ahead for CEF and the You Be The Chemist® (YBTC) programs! The following are just some of the program developments and events that CEF will belooking forward to in the upcoming year.

Keep up with all things CEF!

THE FUTURE: WHAT’S NEXT FOR CEF


Chemical Educational Foundation & You Be The Chemist

@chem_ed

CEFYBTC Channel

Louisiana participant Hayden Day (center) had a very special guest cheering him on in Philadelphia. His cousin, Daniel Hulgan(back row, second from left), was the 2009 National Challenge Champion! Hayden, Daniel, and their family stand withEunice Heath (far left) of The Dow Chemical Company and Dave Vergo (back row, second from right), formerly of The DowChemical Company and now with Univar. Dow is a Diamond Sponsor of all CEF’s YBTC programs. Univar was a Gold Sponsor ofthe 2012 National Challenge.

“It is so rewarding to see theaccomplishments of many YBTCparticipants in otherpursuits as they havemoved on to highschool and college.”Doug NafisUOP, LLC/A Honeywell Company

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YOU BE THE CHEMIST STATE CHALLENGESNationwide | April 27, 2013

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGArlington, VA | May 7, 2013

VANGUARD DINNER & AWARD CEREMONYArlington, VA | May 7, 2013

NATIONAL YOU BE THE CHEMIST CHALLENGE COMPETITIONPhiladelphia, PA | June 24, 2013

NATIONAL YOU BE THE CHEMIST CHALLENGE CELEBRATION DINNER

Philadelphia, PA | June 24, 2013

NACD’S ANNUAL MEETING & CEF BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Marco Island, FL | November 18-21, 2013

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