Springboard for Scientists at Du Pont Plant Waynesboro
In Waynesboro Virginia the Textile Fibers plant of E I du Pont sponsors an annual Science Workshop for 12 high school juniors and seniors. Over three days the group learns in lectures and labs under 20 Du Pont scientists and technicians using glassware computers and gas chromatographs. More than two thirds of past participants pursue science or engineering in college, supporting a local pipeline to technical careers.