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Update: The 2023 application period has ended. 2024 FOSSI applications will open on September 22, 2023. Stay tuned for more details. 

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SABIC Scholars Attend 2023 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference

For the second year, FOSSI sponsor SABIC provided the opportunity for their FOSSI scholars to attend the American Chemistry Council’s annual Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference, which was held this year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ...

FOSSI Scholars Learn the Importance of Financial Literacy

Dr. Erika Taylor Moore generously shares her financial expertise with FOSSI scholars to ensure they have the tools they need to make smart financial choices in college and beyond.

FOSSI Partners Discuss STEM Careers with Scholars

On February 16, 2023, a distinguished group of FOSSI partners joined scholars virtually to share career advice and answer questions.

The FOSSI Team Visits Howard University

On January 18th, the FOSSI team made its first on-campus visit to Howard University for a lunch and networking session with the 42 FOSSI scholars currently enrolled there.

Dow FOSSI Scholar Karis Lewis Attends 2022 CME STEM Leadership Awards Lunch in New York City

On December 7, FOSSI scholar and Howard University sophomore, Karis Lewis, was invited to join Dow, her FOSSI corporate sponsor, at the annual 2022 CME STEM Leadership Awards Lunch in New York City. Hear her thoughts and takeaways from the event.

FOSSI Partners Highlight the Benefits of a Corporate Sponsor

Hear from FOSSI partners about the endless benefits of a corporate sponsor and why FOSSI scholars should take full advantage of every opportunity.

FOSSI Scholars Attend 2022 AIChE Gala in New York

A central theme of the 2022 AIChE Gala was inspiring the next generation, which was brought to life by the presence of students from the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative.

Univar Solutions Checks In With Their 2022 FOSSI Scholarship Recipient, Saiyd Harvin

Univar Solutions is a proud supporter of the advancement of STEM education, diversity, and inclusion in partnership with FOSSI. In this FOSSI feature, they interview 2022 FOSSI Scholarship recipient, Saiyd Harvin.

Let’s Celebrate STEM Together!

This National STEM Day, let’s take a look at the importance of science, technology and engineering and math in the chemical industry.

Press Releases

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Announces New Advisory Board & Leadership

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FOSSI Announces Major Milestone Supporting 550 Scholarships

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FOSSI Launches Application for Students Entering College in 2023

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The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative Welcomes 144 New Scholars in 2022

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Meet FOSSI's 2022 Class

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative welcomes 144 new scholars in 2022, representing 25 states, 34 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and nearly 20 unique STEM majors.

See welcome video and the full list

Meet the FOSSI Scholars: Future Superstars of STEM

Learn about the origin of FOSSI, the long-term goals of the FOSSI founding partners, and hear from FOSSI's inaugural class in the November issue of AIChE's CEP magazine.

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