Pinfa-NA Partners with Ecotek Lab
Helping Future Technologists & Scientists
Pinfa-NA announces it partnered with Ecotek Lab, a science research organization dedicated to supporting the scientists of tomorrow. The Ecotek Lab program focuses on creating opportunities for academically gifted middle and high school students to participate in international science research ventures, many of which are tied to United Nations activities. Pinfa-NA is pleased to be able to provide funding to this great organization.
“The Pinfa-NA community was very impressed with their work,” noted Carolyn Pressley, Regional VP Americas, BUMI at Chemische Fabrik Budenheim, and Pinfa-NA Chairperson. “It’s so important to help the next generation of scientists and Pinfa-NA is doing their part. We are so proud of the organization and especially these young curious students for their endeavors. Pinfa-NA hopes to partner with Ecotek again in the future.
Ecotek young scientists discuss their flame retardant project work and individual input on fire safety.
Ecotek Lab Students and Presentations
Alexander Graham, High School Senior
Lignin-based Flame Retardancy for the Flame Retardancy Industry
Paul Garrison, High School Junior
Red Phosphorus as a Flame Retardant
Amir Muhammad, High School Junior
Antimony Trioxide as a Basis of Flame Retardancy
Curtis Towns, High School Senior
Aerogel-based Coatings
More about Ecotek:
Keith Young, CEO of Ecotek Lab, has dedicated nearly two decades to fostering scientific curiosity and workforce development in Detroit, beginning as early as the second grade. Founded in 2005, Ecotek Lab operates under the motto "science at work," equipping students with critical thinking skills and leadership experience that have propelled some into entrepreneurship, even as young as ninth grade. Young's commitment extends beyond education; he strategically invests in Black and brown students, ensuring they have the resources to develop their talents in an environment that encourages innovation without requiring external validation. The lab, headquartered at TechTown Detroit, has expanded into other cities like Inkster, Orlando, and Baltimore, with additional interest from Houston. By engaging over 4,000 students annually through hands-on research projects in fields such as robotics, environmental science, and 3D printing, Ecotek Lab has helped students secure substantial scholarships and research grants. Young envisions these labs as more than just educational programs—they are pillars of community empowerment, equipping the next generation with the tools to transform their knowledge into economic opportunities and drive long-term growth in their cities.
See more at http://ecotek-us.com/