In 2021, the SPE Education Foundation funded 13 Grants out of 25 applications with a total $67,776. Among the grants was an $8,750
grant to the SPE Plastivan. The Plastivan does in‐school teaching sessions in high schools and grammar schools about ‘The Wonderful
World of Plastics’. Each in‐school visit costs $1,700 for up to four classes in the day. Some Some of the prior Wisconsin Plastivan visits were:
- Merrill Middle School Oshkosh, WI
- Traeger Middle School Oshkosh, WI
- SOAR Charter High School Eagle River, WI
- Kennedy Middle School Germantown, WI
- Forest Park Middle School Franklin, WI
- New Richmond High School New Richmond, WI
- Elkhorn Options Charter School Elkhorn, WI
The Plastivan also has a new video program. The Milwaukee Education Foundation is proud to sponsor a springboard for the next generation of plastic employees and engineers. We want students to learn about ‘The Wonderful World of Plastics’. If you are interested in learning more, please contact: jhill47733@aol.com
By Jack Hill, Milwaukee SPE Education Foundation-Board Member
