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Memories From Past Expos<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Gold Sponsors:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dow High School
Go Green Club<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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NOBCChE
Midland Professional Chapter<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Midland Section
American Chemical Society<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“We are a group of Dow High School students that strive to reduce waste and promote sustainability at Dow High and in our community.”<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Here at The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers<\/strong> (NOBCChE)<\/strong> Our mission is to create an eminent cadre of talented leaders in science, engineering, and technology by creating a community that supports their professional development at all stages of their careers.”<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“We Promote chemistry and improve public perception of science through innovation in research, education and career development for the benefit of our members and partners.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Midland Center <\/a>For <\/a>The Arts<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Midland Recyclers<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Little Forks Conservancy<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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“Midland Center for the Arts is a cultural hub for the Great Lakes Bay Region and the State of Michigan. Imagine a place where you can experience the best of art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, and film, all under one roof. This vibrant and unique institution, housed within an architecturally significant building, is a haven for artists, students, historians, and audiences alike. With its impressive 1,500-seat auditorium, 400-seat theater, interactive museum of science and art, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Center Stage Theatre, Midland County Historical Society, and Studio School art studios, the possibilities for entertainment and enrichment are endless. Learn more at midlandcenter.org<\/a>.”<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“To inspire the community to make a positive impact on the environment by providing the means and know how to reuse and recycle.<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“The Little Forks Conservancy permanently protects and improves natural environments in mid-Michigan by leading and inspiring actions that conserve vital habitats and waterways for the benefit of our entire community. We strive to create places in nature that inspire connections and communities and allow all ages and abilities access to nature \u2013 now and for future generations to come.<\/em>“<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oswald’s Sign Co.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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GFL<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Based in Saginaw Michigan; Oswald’s Sign Co. creates carved, engraved, custom-made, and crafted with care. At Oswalds Sign Co, we turn timeless craftsmanship into one-of-a-kind signs built to tell your story. Custom one of a kind signs. ADA compliant signs. Monument signs. Post and panel signs. Custom engraving and awards.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At GFL, our vision is to be Green For Life. This vision is at the core of our business strategy and central to the services we provide to our customers. We implement our vision by providing accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions to our customers and the communities we serve. This includes the environmental solutions that we offer that help our customers achieve their sustainability goals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t Miss Our Guest Speakers!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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10:15am – 11:00am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I Speak For the Trees: Craig Kasmer<\/strong><\/span>, Park Interpreter at Hartwick Pines State Park<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

11:15am – Noon (12:00pm)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solar Energy Systems: John Freeman<\/strong><\/span>, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Noon (12:00pm)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michigan Green School Awards: Samantha Litchenwald<\/strong><\/span>, Michigan Green Schools Coordinator, will be presenting awards to Northeast Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, & Dow High School.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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12:15pm – 1:00pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food Waste: What Can I Do?<\/strong><\/span> :<\/strong> Panel <\/strong>discussion with Timmi Boxey, a local chef & cooking instructor; Sarah Archer, the owner & CEO of 5Heart Earthworm Farm & Iris Waste Diversion Specialists; and Amy Freeman, Organics Specialist.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1:15pm – 2:00pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Data Centers in Michigan: Mike Buza<\/strong><\/span>, Chair of the Michigan Sierra Club Legislative Committee.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2:15pm – 3:00pm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PFAS and Microplastics: Dr. Rodrigo Fernandez-Valdivia<\/strong><\/span>, Associate Professor of Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Mala C. Hettiarachchi, PhD, PE, Senior Engineer at Environmental Resources Group and Assistant Professor at WSU<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Come and Check Out This\u00a0Year’s Amazing Exhibitors!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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