GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA)
partnered with Stroud Water Research Center to host students from Young
Men and Women in Charge (YMWIC) for a day of learning focused on
freshwater conservation. The program, which took place at the
world-renowned Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is yet
another example of Axalta’s commitment to help nurture the next
generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
leaders.
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Axalta partnered with Stroud Water Research Center to host STEM programming for Young Men and Women in Charge students. (Photo: Axalta)
YMWIC, a foundation that empowers and prepares economically
disadvantaged and historically underrepresented youth to excel and
become leaders in STEM careers through academic tutoring, mentoring and
financial assistance programs, brought dozens of excited students to the
event. During the program, the Stroud Center explained the importance of
streamside forests and meadows for stormwater runoff, retention and
stream health. Stroud employees examined live freshwater
macroinvertebrates as indicators of water health, demonstrated
recommendations to improve stream health through riparian plantings, and
took students on a hands-on tour around the meadow.
"The Stroud Center is pleased to be able share our science and teach the
importance of watershed health at Longwood Gardens,” said Dave Arscott,
Ph.D., Executive Director of Stroud Water Research Center. "We are so
grateful for Axalta's commitment to STEM education and the opportunity
to connect with a new partner in the community, Young Men and Women in
Charge."
“This is a great opportunity for the YMWIC Scholars to participate in
experiments and research on a very important topic, fresh water,” said
Richard Roberts, YMWIC President and CEO. “We thank Axalta Coating
Systems and the Stroud team for providing our scholars with this
valuable enrichment.”
About Stroud Water Research Center
Since 1967, Stroud™ Water Research Center has been focused on one thing
— fresh water. We are dedicated to understanding the ecology of streams,
rivers, and their watersheds — both pristine and polluted. To learn more
visit stroudcenter.org
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience
in the coatings industry, the approximately 13,600 people of Axalta
continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130
countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems
and technology. For more information visit axalta.com
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