- Seneca Valley School District
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From molecules to marketplace
Seneca Valley 2016-17 Senior Danielle Matz was one of 20 students from across the US, Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean who recently participated in the 2016 BASF Science Academy.
During this time, Miss Matz and other students were immersed in university life, translating advanced level chemistry into business applications in a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Students use the university’s classrooms, chemistry labs, dorms and receive college-level instruction throughout the two weeks. BASF covers the full cost of the program, including student tuition and travel while working with the FDU staff to develop the challenging Science Academy curriculum.
The BASF Science Academy aspired to develop the technology based workforce of the future by exposing students to advanced science, business applications and potential careers in chemistry. In partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), BASF hosts a two-week summer residential program for 20 outstanding high school students between their junior and senior year. Students graduate from the program with two transferable college science credits from FDU and life experience that will help to prepare for their future in higher education.
Ms. Kelly Weston, Seneca Valley Senior High School AP Chemistry Teacher nominated Miss Matz for consideration.