Rohm and Haas Supports Safety Initiative for College
PHILADELPHIA -- Rohm and Haas Co. has awarded a four-year, $60,000 grant to The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) in support of ScaleUp, the Student Membership Initiative, specifically for the expansion of the Safety and Chemical Engineering Education program (SACHE).

The SACHE program has been available to a limited number of colleges and universities since its inception in 1986. The program will now be available to approximately 160 schools as the result of the initiative.

The program is adding a new benefit that will provide students with the opportunity to earn a “SACHE Safety Certificate.” Students can earn the certificate by studying a particular safety topic and complete an on-line test.

“The safety curriculum gives students a foundation in chemical process safety that they wouldn’t necessarily have had otherwise. This translates into a safer workplace for the students, employees, and residents living near facilities,” explained Barbara Del Duke, North American Communications Specialist at Rohm and Haas.

SACHE (Safety and Chemical Engineering Education) offers a wealth of on-line products designed to assist faculty and independent-study students who want to add safety elements to their curriculum. Beyond the chemical industry, SACHE targets the pharmaceutical, petroleum, biological, and microchip industries. Materials are developed by industry experts to ensure that the concepts have relevant applications in the professional sector.

The AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) student initiative will also create bridges between industry and students by providing free membership, career development tools, and access to the safety curriculum. AIChE is a leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 40,000 members from 93 countries. Its mission is to move the chemical engineering industry forward by providing members with a network of resources and intelligence.

Rohm and Haas Company’s Responsible Neighbor Programs work to advance the economic, social, and environmental quality of life in the communities where Rohm and Haas operates and its employees live through giving, volunteerism and community dialogue. The company also promotes science, technology and mathematics education, environmental and safety concerns.

Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry.

The company’s technologies are found in a wide range of industries including: Building and Construction, Electronics and Electronic Devices, Household Goods and Personal Care, Packaging and Paper, Transportation, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Water, Food and Food Related, and Industrial Process. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world.