‘What in the World’ is going on at Tilcon?
Tilcon teaches students about aggregate industry, environmental stewardship
DOVER, Del. (April 25, 2005) -
Tilcon-Delaware, the area’s largest paving and construction materials supplier, is traveling to area schools throughout Kent County, Del., to fire up kids’ imaginations and educate them about the aggregate industry as part of the Science, Math & Technology Alliance in the What in the World program.
“The fact that you’re sparking a child’s interest about the aggregate field or something within it, such as why roads sparkle, is very rewarding,” Tilcon employee Tracie Daddio said. “To see that look of awe when they learn something simple about things they normally take for granted is what makes participating in this program so special.”
The What in the World program was created to educate students about different careers and fields available to them. The program includes grades 3-12 in all schools throughout Delaware, with approximately 15-16 schools participating each year. Tilcon has been participating in the program’s “Science Alliance” for more than seven years.
“Tilcon’s presentation is one of the best and we’re thrilled to have them as part of the program,” said Charles Spiering, program manager for the Kent County What in the World program. “The Tilcon volunteers are very hands-on – bringing tons of materials the kids can touch and explore – and really know how to get the kids involved.”
Tilcon’s “Science Alliance” team visits two to four schools per month, where they teach mostly third- through seventh-graders. The presentations are designed to be fun and hands-on, incorporating materials such as a model of a hot-mix plant, posters of asphalt plants, labs and equipment, and samples of hot-mix, stone and crushed glass that the students can safely handle.
“We’re educating students about science and technology-related industries and how companies can be good stewards of the environment through the use of renewable natural resources and recycling programs,” Daddio said. “And we have a great time with the kids, who make it all worthwhile.”
Tilcon will continue their participation in the program throughout April and May before the summer break.
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