Evonik donates $100,000 to Da Vinci Science Center

Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, has donated $100,000 to sponsor the Women in Science & Engineering

Initiative of the Da Vinci Science Center, the award-winning science museum in Allentown. WISE was established in 2014 as part of the Science Center’s broader commitment to supporting women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The initiative is dedicated to creating a supportive community of women employed in STEM fields and mentoring girls who seek career paths in these areas. The donation underscores Evonik’s ongoing commitment to support education and diversity in STEM.

The annual WISE Forum, the initiative’s signature event, provides an opportunity for professional women in STEM to mentor interested students. Other programs include network events for professionals and STEM career showcases for women and girls.

Evonik employs more than 300 people at its Allentown site. The site plays a key role in Evonik’s research and development activities in the North America region.