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BASF Science Education Grants

Congratulations to the Science Departments of PHS and PHHS!

This year science teachers from both Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School were each awarded $5,000.00 for science grants from the BASF Chemical Company. The grants will enhance each school’s science program helping our students gain a better understanding and appreciation of the role that science plays in their everyday lives and encourages them to view science as a long-term field of study and possible career path. 

Parsippany High School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township – for Verneir Student Data Collection Units
The grant money will be used to purchase Verneir student data collection units, colorimeters, oxygen sensors, carbon dioxide sensors and pH sensors. With these tools, biology and chemistry classes can practice data collection in a precise and technologically relevant way. Students can utilize technology to complete data interpretation and to create graphical representations of their findings.

Representatives from Parsippany High School received their BASF science education grant during a reception at the company’s Florham Park headquarters. Pictured from left to right are Ruth Anne Estler, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction: Natalie Betz, Principal: Linda Guerrini, District Science Supervisor; Colleen Riley, Chemistry Teacher; Maureen Paukert, Manager of Site Community Relations, BASF Corporation and Andrea Caravito, Science Education Grant Program Administrator, BASF Corporation; Michelle Coolbaugh, Biology Teacher (not pictured).

 

Parsippany Hills High School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township – for Integration of University-caliber Technology into the High School Chemistry Labs
The grant money will be used to purchase a rotary evaporator system and a melting point apparatus. Both pieces of equipment can be applied to concepts spanning from regular chemistry to advanced level classes. With a rotary vacuum device to dry moist solids, a product can be accurately massed and a synthesis reaction can be observed, interpreted and understood by students. A melting point apparatus is used to confirm purity, compare samples, test unknowns and visually enforce many topics of chemistry.

Representatives from Parsippany Hills High School received their BASF science education grant during a reception at the company’s Florham Park headquarters. Pictured from left to right are Ruth Anne Estler, Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Linda Guerrini, District Science Supervisor; Cathy Jo Speidel, Science Honors and AP Teacher; Paige Dickson, “Future” Chemist – Northwestern University; Maureen Paukert, Manager of Site Community Relations, BASF Corporation and Andrea Caravito, Science Education Grant Program Administrator, BASF Corporation