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We are honored to announce that along with Discovery Education, we've been named finalists in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Citizens Award for the Best Commitment to Education Category.     Together with Discovery Education, we established a multiyear partnership with the Delaware Department of Education to increase middle and high school students’ access to high-quality STEM instructional resources and support the development of career and technical education pathway programs that directly address gaps in STEM careers. We are proud of this collaborative effort and the impact it has had on students in Delaware and beyond.    Learn more about our partnership with Discovery Education: https://lnkd.in/gxeFxDcT   #STEM #DuPontEducation #BusinessSolves 

As the DuPont Latin Network (DLN) executive sponsor, I’m thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) by sharing photos I took during a recent trip to Peru where my oldest daughter was spending 6 weeks as part of a university study abroad program. We had an incredible visit, staying in Cusco where we were able to explore Machu Pichu and experience the rich culture, including plenty of good food and music. Her travels abroad continue as she leaves for an 18-month missionary experience to Argentina.     Latin America has been a special place to me since my own 2-year mission trip to Chile as a young adult. Through my transformative immersion in another culture, I was not only able to appreciate and embrace our differences, but also discover the shared values that unite us, such as a deep-seated dedication to faith, family, and community. I’m thrilled that my daughter has the same opportunity to gain a broader perspective and make an impact in the communities where she serves. I couldn’t be prouder of her.     Yesterday I was able to celebrate HHM with the DLN who hosted a hybrid celebration for DuPont employees. It was a wonderful event that included food, history, and a “Pioneers of Change” panel led by Tamara Martinez-Rabell with colleagues including myself, Phillippe Devieux, Kenneth Hernandez-Burgos, Ph.D., Neville Drysdale, and Kimberly Markiewicz. Thank you to the DLN for hosting not only this event, but events throughout the entire year that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. #DuPont #HHM 

DuPont Innovators Julia Reilly and Rebecca Siegelman were recently recognized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for their work to increase opportunity for women in STEM. Consistently driving innovation in the engineering field and beyond, Julia and Rebecca are shining examples of empowerment for our colleagues, customers, and the next generation. Read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/gkDaAPGU

Today we announced our commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In a letter submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), we shared our intent to set long-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets, thereby establishing an end-to-end value chain net-zero target to be verified by SBTi in accordance with SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard. The net-zero goal aligns with the rigorous standards set by SBTi and the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. https://lnkd.in/gHFsjuQe #Innovation #NetZero #Sustainability

We are proud that FilmTec™ Nanofiltration membrane portfolio has been named the 2024 Sustainable Technology of the Year! Nanofiltration, a low-energy water purification membrane technology, is helping our world solve numerous goals for sustainable development — from drinking water access and industrial water reuse to lithium extraction, seawater brine recovery, and milk concentration into valuable forms of protein. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_iAxAGt

It’s our privilege to announce the awardees for the 2024 Lavoisier Medal for Lifetime Technical Achievement and prestigious Pedersen Award. Each of these awardees truly embody our purpose of empowering the world with the essential innovations to thrive. Please help us congratulate Technical Laureate, Brad Taylor, Ph.D., as our 2024 Lavoisier Medalist! Named in honor of the 18th century French chemist, Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, the Lavoisier Medal for Lifetime Technical Achievement recognizes scientists and engineers who’ve demonstrated a career of creative technical contributions with significant business impact.  We’d also like to congratulate our 2024 Pedersen Award recipients: Principal Scientist, Yi Guo, Ph.D.; PES Ultrafiltration R&D Leader, Martin Heijnen; and Technical Laureate, Mansour Mirdamadi. Named in honor of DuPont’s Nobel Laureate, Charles J. Pedersen, the Pedersen Award recognizes deep technical knowledge, skill, achievements, and commitments that result in important new solutions for our customers.  Congratulations to our 2024 awardees! The dedication of these award winners has driven transformative innovations, benefiting our company, customers, and the world. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evnXD-sR #Innovation

Congratulations to our DuPont teams whose collaboration with customers and commitment to innovation resulted in two 2024 R&D 100 Awards. These awards, sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognize the 100 most innovative technologies of the previous year. “We’re tremendously proud that our innovative solutions have once again been recognized for their game-changing impacts for our customers and society,” Alexa Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer. “These awards are proof positive that our strategic investments in areas such as advanced mobility and sustainable and productive construction are delivering growth, and further demonstrate the commitment and dedication of our teams to be at the leading edge of innovation helping our customers address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.” https://lnkd.in/gQqE6JdE #RD100 #Innovation

Last month we hosted our sixth annual GOLD Program for doctoral and post-doctoral scientists to explore career opportunities in industrial research. For the first time, the program was held onsite at our Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware.  The GOLD candidates participated in two exciting and educational days of immersion in our history and innovation and met with senior leaders and scientists. The candidates had the opportunity to present their research with awards for the top two presentations.  Congratulations to the winners, Jed-Joan Edziah from the University of Pennsylvania, and José de Jesús Montaño López from Princeton University! And thank you to our colleagues who hosted this meaningful event!  

We've been recognized with two 2024 Sustainability Awards from the Business Intelligence Group: Sustainability Product of the Year for the first ion exchange resin supporting the production of green hydrogen from water and Sustainability Initiative of the Year for a novel formulation supporting post-etch cleans in semiconductor production.    “At DuPont, sustainability and innovation are intrinsically linked—both woven into our commitment to help our customers solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.” - Alexa Dembek, our Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer https://lnkd.in/e43nyvAa