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National Post
24-04-2025
- Science
- National Post
Curiosity Cube 2025: MilliporeSigma's Mobile Science Labs Tour Globally to Bring STEM Education to Students
Article content Curiosity Cube tours North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa Mobile science lab aims to reach 60,000 students in 19 countries Interactive lessons on artificial intelligence designed to spark students' curiosity in STEM Article content BURLINGTON, Mass. — MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today launched its global 2025 Curiosity Cube tour in Darmstadt, Germany. The solar-powered mobile science labs will bring hands-on STEM experiences to communities across North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa. In 2025, the tour aims to reach 60,000 students worldwide. The initiative underscores the company's commitment to inspiring enthusiasm for science and technology. Article content Article content 'With technological advances and scientific breakthroughs reshaping the world, it has never been more important to inspire early interest in STEM careers and prove that science can be fun,' said Tim M. Jaeger, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. 'With the Curiosity Cube, we are breaking down barriers to science education by bringing hands-on experiments directly to students in their local communities. This year, our new AI-focused lessons offer students a glimpse into the future of technology, while making science accessible and showing children that science is exciting.' Article content As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform daily life and work, it's crucial that students understand how it functions – and how to use it responsibly. These early, hands-on experiences foster critical thinking and equip young people with the digital fluency they need to thrive in the future. In 2025, the Curiosity Cube introduces lessons on AI using a variety of learning tools and technologies, allowing students to explore: Article content Differences between AI-generated images and real photos to better understand digital authenticity. How AI learns through experience and pattern recognition – just like the human brain. Mechanics behind AI-powered self-driving cars through hands-on activities in machine learning. Article content The Curiosity Cube will make its debut in Africa on June 10, 2025, with 100 events planned across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. This expansion complements Merck's ongoing efforts to make science education more accessible and provide students around the world with interactive STEM learning experiences. Article content The seventh North American tour with 140 scheduled events will include visits to major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Austin, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto and more. Article content The Curiosity Cube's European tour will include more than 130 events, travelling to Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. The Curiosity Labs™ STEM Center, which opened today in Darmstadt, Germany, builds on the Curiosity Cube initiative. The permanent facility provides local students with 11 interactive science lessons they can experience throughout the year and helps build the foundation for the next generation of scientists. Article content Article content To learn more about the Curiosity Cube and view the 2025 tour schedule, visit and follow @curiositycube_milliporesigma on Instagram. Article content The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 27,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics. Article content Around 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people's lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries. Article content The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark 'Merck' internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company's technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
A Milestone Year – MilliporeSigma Employees Volunteer Over 29,900 Hours in 2024
Giving back to society is more than just a commitment at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany—it's a core part of the company's culture. In 2024, MilliporeSigma's employee volunteer program, SPARK™, empowered employees to make a meaningful impact in communities worldwide. Through both skills-based and general volunteer efforts, more than 4,100 employees across 29 countries dedicated over 29,900 hours to sparking curiosity in more than 108,700 students. As the demand for experts in the rapidly expanding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields continues to rise, the Curiosity Labs™ program plays a vital role in bridging this gap. In 2024, the program introduced two new lessons (Green Chemistry and Designing Dyes) to a record 15,297 students with the support of 792 dedicated volunteers. With 10 lessons in the program library, the company plans to announce an additional lesson for 2025 in April. In addition to supporting STEM education, SPARK™ encourages employees to engage in other impactful initiatives that strengthen their local communities. One of the most successful efforts in 2024 was the annual Global Food Drive, where employees from 61 sites across 21 countries united to fight food insecurity. Through this initiative, employees helped provide 400,979 meals to individuals and families in need—demonstrating how small acts of service can create a lasting difference.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
It's Time to Redefine What It Means to Be ‘Qualified'
Many young workers get overlooked because they do not possess what their industry considers the correct qualifications. In the latest episode of the Gen Z in Manufacturing podcast, Oscar Ramirez explains how his company helps him overcome the paper ceiling. Most Read on GE Appliance Maker Willfully Exposed Workers to Machine Safety Hazards, DOL Finds FTC Sues John Deere for Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs PODCAST: The Worst at CES; Dunkin's Donut Shortage; Anheuser-Busch Making Rival Beer WATCH: Undersea Cable Plant Canceled Among Shift in Political Offshore Winds Ramirez, 22, works as a quality control microbiology technician at life sciences company MilliporeSigma. He earned his first role at MilliporeSigma and all ensuing promotions at the company, to date, without a post-secondary education degree. Instead, Ramirez worked with a professor from his high school's dual-enrollment course to earn "microcredentials" that certify essential skills for the pharma industry. "I think that the pharma industry is overqualifying some of the job postings," Ramirez said. "I have become a senior technician and I still have the same qualities that I started with, I just have more experience. I'm continuing to pursue my degree, but I still don't have it. That's to show that I'm able to break through. I think many other people can do the same." At his current position, Ramirez completes auxiliary functions and assists scientists with various work, including preparation, laboratory cleaning and biohazard removal. In this episode, Ramirez also discusses: The pros and cons of dual-enrollment courses How Gen Z looks for a job How to help Gen Z workers gain more skillsets Supporting workers who are also attending school How companies can reach talent in low-income areas What employers need to know about Gen Z's priorities To view previous episodes of Gen Z in Manufacturing, visit Click here to subscribe to daily newsletters featuring breaking manufacturing industry news.
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Curiosity Cube Teaches More Than 43,000 Students About Sustainability
Celebrating its sixth annual tour, the Curiosity Cube from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, traveled across North America and Europe during 2024 to fuel curiosity and discovery among visitors. The 2024 tour brought a new look, to the Curiosity Cube's exterior and new lessons focused on sustainability. With a new look and lessons, the goal of the Curiosity Cube remained the same: enhance access to science education and foster innovation in the next generation of scientists. Through 282 events, more than 43,000 students in 208 communities across 14 countries learned how they can impact the planet by making sustainable choices through hands-on experiments led by real-life scientists at MilliporeSigma. What does the Curiosity Cube have in store for 2025? Stay tuned for exciting news to come!
