COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elmer's® Products Inc., an industry leader in adhesives, arts and crafts, office and educational products announces a new partnership with Science Buddies, a nonprofit organization that empowers K-12 students, parents, and teachers to quickly and easily find free project ideas and help in all areas of science.
Science Buddies puts comprehensive, scientist-authored projects, tools, tips, and techniques at the public's fingertips on its popular website (www.sciencebuddies.org). The website guides students through all steps of the science project process, including the presentation of their projects at a science fair, an area that is a natural fit for Elmer's with its line of project display boards, foam boards, and other presentation materials. Through Elmer's support, Science Buddies will help millions of students from all walks of life to build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century.
"Elmer's is committed to supporting programs that inspire and empower children," said Christina Mauch, Product Manager, Elmer's. "We believe this partnership solidifies our commitment to enriching the lives of children through creativity and education."
Elmer's support will also enable Science Buddies to provide additional resources to support parents and teachers as they guide students in the creation of hands-on science projects. Elmer's sponsorship will also help support an online community of professional volunteers who serve as science advisors to students and parents in Science Buddies' free Ask an Expert forums.
"Science Buddies is delighted Elmer's has accepted our invitation to become a major sponsor of the Science Buddies organization at our Einstein level of sponsorship," said Courtney Corda, Vice President, Science Buddies. "Together, we will be educating and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and science-literate citizens."
The partnership between Elmer's and Science Buddies is designed to help advance the mission of Science Buddies and support its core programs.
About Elmer's
Elmer's® Products, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has been a trusted brand and industry leader for more than 60 years. Elmer's produces a variety of well-known adhesives, arts and crafts, educational and office products for use at home, school or business. Elmer's branded products are developed to provide project solutions and to inspire people to create, build and learn for life. Elmer's also markets the number one instant adhesive in the U.S., Instant Krazy Glue®, and XACTO®, a leader in innovative cutting blades, knives and office supply products. For more information, visit www.elmers.com.
About Science Buddies
Science Buddies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit software and content developer that builds online communities, resources, and tools for informal science and engineering education. Science Buddies is best known for its award-winning, 15,000-page website (www.sciencebuddies.org) and its library of more than 1,000 Project Ideas (scientist-authored outlines that guide students in doing hands-on science projects). More than 12 million K-12 students, parents, and teachers utilized Science Buddies resources during 2011, a number equal to 20% of the entire U.S. K-12 student population. In April 2011, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the journal Science awarded the Science Buddies website the Science Prize for Online Resources in Education. The American Library Association, the Parents' Choice Foundation, and the SciLinks program of the National Science Teachers Association also recommend Science Buddies. The mission of Science Buddies is to help children from all walks of life build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century.
SOURCE Elmer’s
Share this article