11.04.21
Henkel, the company behind popular brands such as Loctite, Dial, Schwarzkopf hair care, all laundry detergent, and Snuggle fabric softeners, will launch a limited virtual series of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education lessons for children, on Monday, Nov. 8, in commemoration of National STEM Day.
The three-part online series includes topics on the process and importance of the three R's – reduce, reuse and recycle – exploring the natural world of adhesives and detecting the presence of acids and the effects on everyday life.
The first lesson will premiere on Henkel's YouTube channel at 6 p.m. eastern time on Monday, Nov. 8 and available on demand afterward. Tune in on the second Monday of each month through January for additional lessons at 6 p.m. Participants can access the lesson and view the experiment materials needed on Henkel's website. Lessons are free and no registration is required.
"We're pleased to continue to grow our Henkel Researchers' World program here in North America to help inspire the next generation of scientists in our communities,” said Jenny Schiavone, vice president Corporate Communications Americas, and co-executive sponsor of Henkel Researchers' World in North America. “STEM Day is the perfect opportunity to launch our new virtual series, expanding access opportunities online with unique science lessons each month. We invite all parents, relatives, neighbors and friends, with children ages 8-10, to join in on this free and fun scientific educational opportunity."
The series is part of Henkel's signature education initiative Henkel Researchers' World, launched in North America in spring 2021. The lessons, presented in partnership with Mill River Park Collaborative, are specifically tailored to children ages 8 to 10, and take a holistic approach toward teaching and learning by putting children in the role of an actual researcher. Since its inauguration at Henkel's Düsseldorf headquarters in April 2011, more than 62,000 children around the world have taken part in Henkel's Researchers' World programs.