Abstract:

STRIDE is a registered not for profit company with a mission to retain the scientists who lost their jobs in the Delaware Valley and rebuild the science community and enable them to do what they know best to do i.e. scientific work. Since its inception in May 2016, STRIDE has been working on funds to provide a laboratory facility and associated organizational structure that will enable its members (i) to undertake contract and collaborative research and consulting work to earn some income in the short term (ii) to start their own businesses in the laboratory and (iii) to organize education outreach to grow the number of STEM students in colleges and schools thereby contributing to the region’s economic development. The presentation will present some highlights on progress to date and opportunities to partner with other organizations in the region who share STRIDE’s mission.

Bio: 

Dr. Seetha Coleman-Kammula, is the President of STRIDE. She was formerly a Senior Vice President at Basell, a Shell BASF joint venture and held multiple positions within Shell including business development manager and head of the specialty epoxy resins business unit. In 2005, she founded the consulting firm Simply Sustain. She served on the on the Board of Directors of Indelpro, the sustainability External Advisory Council of Dow Chemical and the board of Delaware Sustainable Chemistry Alliance. She mentors chemistry start-ups and supports several non-profits.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004  Map   Directions

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