Albemarle Nurtures Industry’s Future with Project Scientist 

Oct. 23, 2024

Two dozen elementary and middle school girls enjoyed a special experience in chemistry, biology, geology and more this summer at Albemarle’s Charlotte and Kings Mountain locations. 

Through a partnership with Project Scientist, the Albemarle Foundation and Albemarle’s Women Connect employee resource group brought science to life for students interested in learning more about how our world works. 

Project Scientist is an educational nonprofit that delivers high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to underserved and marginalized girls ages 4-18.  

The organization works with area schools, other nonprofit organizations and companies in STEM-related industries to offer Summer STEAM lab experiences, After-School STEAM Clubs and a Scholars program for teens to empower female students on their educational journeys. 

Summer Event in Charlotte, Kings Mountain 

At this year’s summer camp, girls learned about biology and DNA through joyful hands-on experiments, scientific discovery, and collaboration through Project Scientist curriculum. 

Additionally, they learned about chemistry, geology, electricity and more from Albemarle colleagues and while on a tour of the Kings Mountain mine site, core shed and the laboratory. This was the second year Albemarle has hosted the week-long day camp for Project Scientist students, and plans are in the works for 2025. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Albemarle and Women Connect,” said Patrice S. Johnson, CEO of Project Scientist. “How their team operates and shows up for our girls is the gold standard for partnership. Their passion and dedication inspire and empower our students and have helped them grow in ways we could have never imagined. This partnership has equipped our organization to serve the next generation of STEM leaders.”