From site visits to community science fairs, Chemours is helping bring STEM learning to life for students across the communities where it operates. Through hands-on experiences and employee engagement, the company is connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications — inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the next generation of problem solvers.
Chemours Offerman Site Inspires Student Innovation Through Hands-On Learning
Pierce County Middle School’s Jr. Beta robotics team earned praise for an innovative project at the Beta Club convention in Savannah, Georgia—an idea sparked by a visit to Chemours’ Offerman Separation Plant. The field trip gave students an inside look at how minerals are mined and processed, inspiring the team to design a robot that mimicked the process by scooping simulated dirt, transporting it, and depositing it into a miniature dump truck.
“Their project blended engineering with environmental understanding, showing how robotics can help model the careful work involved in mineral sand mining,” said Jr. Beta sponsor Katie Cravey. “Through creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning, the team brought their Chemours experience to life in a fun and innovative way.”
Chemours employees provided hard hats and vests for the students, helping them look the part during their competition. Judges praised the team for its “excellent use of innovation in design,” strong collaboration, and ability to complete the required task. Led by teacher James Wood and supported by sponsors Cravey and Bryany Walker, the group’s achievement reflects the power of experiential learning and community partnership.
Extending STEM Learning Beyond the Site
Chemours’ commitment to hands-on STEM education extends beyond the Offerman site. For decades, the company’s Chambers Works site has proudly supported the Salem County Science Fair.
More than 200 students from across Salem County, New Jersey gathered to participate in the 37th annual Science Fair. Students in grades five through twelve presented projects that applied classroom learning to real-world questions, using the scientific method to explore ideas, test hypotheses, and analyze results.
Chemours volunteers from the Chambers Works and Delaware sites, along with local community members, supported the event by reviewing student projects. Together, they engaged students presenting work across a wide range of topics — from chemistry and engineering concepts to cybersecurity, mental health, consumer science, and biology. Through interviews with judges, students strengthened public speaking, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
Top projects from the Salem County Science Fair will advance to the Delaware Valley Science Fair, where students can compete for scholarship opportunities and further recognition.
These events reflect Chemours’ broader commitment to making a difference beyond its walls by advancing STEM education, community safety, and environmental sustainability. By opening its doors and engaging with students in the communities where it operates, Chemours helps spark curiosity, foster innovation, and build connections that strengthen both the workforce of tomorrow and the communities it serves.
