PPG joined the Bradford Science Festival as a major partner of the event's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education (STEM) programs.
PPG announced that it has attended the Bradford Science Festival for the second consecutive year as a main partner of the event's STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics education - programs.
The festival, coordinated by the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, offers a large range of activities in the museum and in the city of Bradford. STEM careers are further highlighted through digital resources, printed educational packs and a series of interviews on the local station BCB Radio.
“We are delighted to be back as a major partner of the 2021 festival to continue inspiring children to take a career path in STEM,” said Nina Skodova, PPG communications manager, United Kingdom and Ireland. “We hope this year’s event will further encourage young people’s curiosity and help the museum’s mission to inspire visitors’ interest in science and the world around them.”
Additionally, PPG has partnered with the museum and local charity Oldham Play Action Group to create a compelling visual representation of the careers of seven PPG professionals in order to show the career opportunities possible within STEM. The display can be seen in the foyer of the National Science and Media Museum until the end of January 2022.
“We are delighted to welcome PPG back on board as our major partner,” said Elaine Richmond, community partnership and events manager, National Science and Media Museum. “It’s thanks to the continued support of corporate partners like PPG that we are able to bring a celebration of science into the city of Bradford to inspire the scientists and engineers of the future. This year’s festival explores some really important themes, such as sustainability and the environment, careers in STEM and the fantastic science innovation happening right here in our district.”
“PPG’s partnership with the 2021 festival demonstrates the company’s unwavering focus on education and its commitment to inspire children to consider a career in science, engineering and problem-solving,” Skodova said. “We have a long track record of investing in STEM as part of our corporate social responsibility program, including collaborating with the UK’s National Space Academy.