Henkel Opens ‘Researchers’ World’ Youth Classroom in Connecticut

Henkel has opened its Henkel Researchers' World classroom in North America. Henkel Researchers' World introduces children to the concepts of sustainability, consumption, recycling, materials science and more.

The classroom is located in the newly opened Whittingham Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art visitor and environmental education center at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT. The classroom features science lab equipment and workstations customized for up to 20 elementary-school aged children, according to the maker of Dial soap and Snuggle fabric softener.

As an extension of the classroom, there is also a Henkel Researchers' World Discovery Cart, which is available on weekends throughout the park. The Discovery Cart, a mobile unit run by high school and college-age docents who are trained to deliver the Researchers' World curriculum, will offer interactive lessons to children.

“We're passionate about growing Henkel Researchers' World in North America, to help reach the next generation of scientists, and spark their curiosity around STEM-learning,” said Jennifer Schiavone, vice president, corporate communications, Americas. “This new classroom provides a significant opportunity for us to reach and inspire a large number of children in the local community. We look forward to reaching more students across North America as we continue to expand this program and help to address the STEM education gap.”

This new classroom is part of Henkel's signature education initiative Henkel Researchers' World, launched in North America in spring 2021. The lessons 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 81,000 children around the world have taken part in Henkel's Researchers' World programs.