Advancing Research & Development in Leading U.S. Universities

The Dow Chemical Company has increased its investment in programs with leading U.S. universities with a $25 million per year commitment for 10 years. The investment will be distributed among 11 institutions to strengthen research in traditional scientific fields important to Dow and to the nation’s future. Long-term investments from Dow will support faculty, students and infrastructure, enabling a critical mass of resources to address some of the world’s leading challenges.

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Insights on the Partnership Program

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"As a major employer of scientific and engineering talent, Dow is committed to the development of the 21st century workforce, which will work to solve society’s most pressing challenges while cultivating a more competitive U.S. marketplace. Excellence in scientific education and the development of innovative solutions go hand-in-hand."
Andrew Liveris
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

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"It is vital that we support academic research to ensure universities can continue the tradition of excellence in chemical engineering, chemistry and materials science to help address the needs of the industry and of our country."

Dr. William F. Banholzer
Chief Innovation Officer

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Know Our Partners

Identified by their excellence in science and engineering education, research and willingness to collaborate with industry, the following 11 universities will benefit from Dow’s investment.

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University of Minnesota logo University of Illinois logo
Georgia Tech logo Penn State logo
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University of California Berkeley logo Carnegie Mellon University logo
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Commitment to STEM Education and the 21st Century Workforce

Alongside this unique and industry-leading commitment to advanced research in key U.S. universities, Dow has established a long-standing commitment to the enhancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in all levels, encouraging students to pursue careers in science, promoting vocational learning, and investing in teacher development. Above all, Dow is committed to helping lead the growth of the US manufacturing industry.

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