from the BASF Geismar site
will mentor the students on
the Central Middle School
team throughout the program.
Students who participate in the high
school Ascension Robotics team will
also support the junior-level team as
mentors, helping to develop a legacy
of students who are engaged in STEM
activities throughout Ascension Parish.
“Robotics is an exciting field that chal-
lenges students to combine academics
and creativity in team projects that have
a direct link to real-world industry ap-
plications,” said Tom Yura, senior vice
president and manager of the BASF site
in Geismar, Louisiana. “Helping to cre-
ate and mentor these robotics teams is a
great example of how industry can sup-
port STEM education and inspire the
next generation of scientists, research-
ers, inventors and innovators.” FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology) is a multina-
tional non-profit organization that is
working to promote science, math, en-
gineering, and technology. FIRST pro-
vides students in grades K- 12 with the
opportunity to discover the excitement
and rewards of science and technology
through exciting, mentor-based pro-
grams. In FIRST LEGO League, stu-
dents ages 9-14 work alongside adult
mentors to design, build and program
autonomous robots and create an inno-
vative solution to a real-world problem
as part of their research project.
“Through BASF’s continued support of
school-based initiatives like the creation of
the junior robotics team and the sponsorship
of the high school robotics program, our
students are able to gain hands-on knowl-
edge and experience in STEM, preparing
them to be ready for post-s econdary edu-
cation and a career,” said Ascension Parish
Superintendent Patrice Pujol. “It is through
the generous support of our business part-
ners like BASF that Ascension Parish Public
Schools stand among the top rated school
systems in the state of Louisiana.”
Myriant Supplies Bio-
Succinic Acid to Oxea
Myriant Corp., a renewable chemicals
company, has supplied commercial quan-
tities of bio-succinic acid to Oxea, for use
in the production of bio-based, phthalate-
free plasticizers. The bio-succinic acid is
produced at Myriant’s plant located in
Lake Providence, Louisiana. Oxea is ex-
panding its broad product portfolio of
phthalate-free plasticizers with its new
bio-based Oxblue product line, address-
ing the demand for high-quality, high-
performing and affordable plasticizers.
Applications for Oxblue include flooring,
soft toys and adhesives and sealants.
“Oxea has successfully launched
Oxblue to address the increasing health
and image concerns of end-consumers,
along with the industry’s growing demand for a sustainable and economical
solution with no compromise on performance,” explained Jacco de Haas,
global marketing manager Specialty
Esters at Oxea. CW
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