Bayer Corporation to be Honored by the Akron Public School District for Helping to Make Science Make Sense.AKRON Akron (ăk`rən), city (1990 pop. 223,019), seat of Summit co., NE Ohio, on the Little Cuyahoga River; inc. 1865. Once the heart of the nation's rubber industry, Akron still contains the headquarters of some rubber corporations and chemical and , Ohio--(AutomotiveWire)--March 17, 1999--In recognition of Bayer Corporation's ongoing support of science education, the Akron Public Schools has announced it will bestow be·stow tr.v. be·stowed, be·stow·ing, be·stows 1. To present as a gift or an honor; confer: bestowed high praise on the winners. 2. its 1998-99 Volunteer Recognition Award to Bayer for implementing Making Science Make Sense in several schools here. Making Science Make Sense is Bayer's companywide initiative supporting hands-on hands-on adj. Involving active participation; applied, as opposed to theoretical: "We're involved in hands-on operations, pulling levers, pushing buttons" Arthur R. Taylor. , inquiry-based science Inquiry-based science is a method of teaching science where students learn science by using similar methods, attitudes and skills as scientists do when they are conducting scientific research. Students get to act like 'mini-researchers. education and a nationwide campaign promoting science literacy science literacy A general term for the awareness a person or the public has of basic scientific facts, concepts, and theories . The award, now in its seventh year, is given annually to individuals and organizations that "go above and beyond" in making significant contributions to the Akron Public Schools and its students. It will be presented to Ray Newhouse, Vice President of Product Management, of Bayer, at a special awards ceremony held at a local high school on Thursday, March 18. "As a science-based company, we have a stake in ensuring that all students are scientifically literate," said Mr. Newhouse. "We also believe that improving education is everyone's responsibility -- parents, educators, businesses and community leaders." The Akron site is one of 22 Bayer sites across the country actively involved in Making Science Make Sense programs in their local communities. The site, established in 1964, is responsible for marketing, sales and technical service for Bayer's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Rubber Business. Bayer launched its public-private partnership Public-private partnership (PPP) describes a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. These schemes are sometimes referred to as PPP or P3. with the Akron Public Schools in May 1998 when Dr. Mae C. Jemison, former astronaut astronaut, crew member on a U.S. manned spaceflight mission; the Soviet term is cosmonaut. Candidates for manned spaceflight are carefully screened to meet the highest physical and mental standards, and they undergo rigorous training. and current science literacy advocate for Making Science Make Sense, visited with students to share hands-on science experiments and announce the new partnership. Through the partnership, Bayer volunteers regularly visit fifth grade classrooms in both schools, helping teachers to teach and students to learn science the way scientists do -- through analyzing, experimenting, problem-solving and working in teams. The volunteers also serve as science fair judges and mentors. In addition, Bayer donates equipment and supplies for teachers involved in hands-on, inquiry-based education and has sponsored "Science Nights" in local schools. Bayer Corporation is a research-based company with major businesses in health care and life sciences and chemicals. The company had 1998 sales of $8.1 billion and employs more than 23,000 people. Bayer Corporation is investing $9 billion in capital expenditures and research and development from 1995 through the year 2000. 1999 capital investment and R&D expenditures are projected to total $1.6 billion. Bayer Corporation, with headquarters in Pittsburgh, is a member of the worldwide Bayer Group, a $31 billion chemicals and health care group based in Leverkusen, Germany. |
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