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Over
1,200 Bayer employees at 22 sites give up their spare time for the
"Making Science Make Sense" program.
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astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison is an ambassador for Bayer Corporation's
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Bayer's
"Making Science Make Sense" initiative was established in
the United States in 1992 as a way to advance science literacy through
hands-on, inquiry-based learning, employee volunteerism and public
education. Details of this program have been outlined in past Responsible
Care and Environmental reports. To date, hundreds of thousands of
students have benefited from the program. Bayer's award winning program
was honored with the 2000 President's Service Award, the most prestigious
award for voluntary community service in the United States. The Award
was presented by then President Bill Clinton on June 13, 2000, at
the White House. "Making Science Make Sense" was selected
from more than 3,000 nominations for the award.
Since
the establishment of "Making Science Make Sense," our
commitment to the community has steadily increased and now includes
many different program components. Bayer has founded six science
education reform initiatives across the country to permanently change
the way science is taught. The "Everyday Science" radio
program is broadcast by more than 200 radio stations and heard by
millions of listeners annually. Bayer partners with the National
Science Foundation and other key organizations to present the Bayer/NSF
Award to encourage middle school students to identify and solve
community issues through the use of science. Award-winning projects
from the 2001 Bayer/NSF Awards include using compost as an alternative
energy source and the use of straw as a building material for homes.
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Making Science Make Sense
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