Academics have the ability to reach student populations and conduct outreach activities which can reach a large number of people beyond just Academia.  Industry can develop materials and resources to create lasting change through innovative products. However, many companies  tend to lack the network necessary to spread these resources to the public directly. <br/> <br/>Ecovative is a biomaterials company that creates sustainable packaging material.  In addition to producing the material, they also provide kits and information so that individuals can grow their own packaging material at home.  Making use of this information and materials, the Palladium Science Academy and Lehigh Valley ACS volunteers at Cedar Crest College worked to bring a program to area youth to demonstrate how they can create their own packaging material from renewable sources instead of traditional Styrofoam or other non-biodegradable materials.  This became the focus of numerous outreach efforts to teach Sustainability concepts to organizations as diverse as Scout groups, student chapters, and organized programs at locations such as Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown PA.

Academic and industry collaborations bring valuable benefits to the community

254th National Meeting (2017)

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