Gift to support education of future scientists
and engineers and further research on the repurposing of plastic
waste
Earlier today, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE:
WMS), presented a gift of $1 million from the ADS Foundation to the
University of Minnesota Duluth’s (UMD) Advanced Materials Center
(AMC). ADS is a leading provider of innovative water management
solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater
industries, and one of the largest plastic recyclers in North
America. This funding will provide scholarships and research
funding for UMD’s graduate students in Applied Materials Science
and Engineering, supporting the education of future scientists and
engineers, and further research on the repurposing of plastic
waste.
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The sun sets behind the Heikkila
Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science (HCAMS) building on the
University of Minnesota Duluth Campus. Photo courtesy University of
Minnesota Duluth
“A primary initiative of the Advanced Materials Center is to
provide education, training and research that promotes the
generation and application of novel sustainable and resilient
materials for the benefit of our society, and this donation will be
a significant step towards accomplishing that goal,” said Michael
Pluimer, PhD, associate professor in UMD’s Civil Engineering
Department and director of the Advanced Materials Center. “This
gift will help us equip and educate the next generation of
scientists and engineers with the tools to push the boundaries of
scientific discovery, and to create a positive and meaningful
impact in our world.”
The $1 million gift will span four years and annually deliver
$65,000 in scholarships, $125,000 in research funding, as well as
provide $60,000 into an endowment, which by the end of the
lifecycle of the gift, will fund an additional $10,000 a year in
scholarships, in perpetuity.
“At ADS, our reason is water, and the ADS Foundation has a
vision to lead the way in preserving clean water, promoting
recycling and advancing overall quality of life,” said Kevin
Talley, president of the ADS Foundation. “We believe that providing
this gift to the AMC is another significant way we can honor our
commitment to realizing this vision.”
ADS recycles over half a billion pounds of plastic every year,
making the organization one of the largest plastic recycling
companies in North America. But the amount of materials that need
to be recycled continues to expand.
“The value and understanding gained at UMD’s Advanced Materials
Center, under the direction of Dr. Michael Pluimer, is critical to
this process and to the future of the environment,” said Talley.
The AMC, through research and exploration, is equipping future
scientists and engineers with the skills and knowledge they need to
continue to solve for this important challenge and identify more
ways to repurpose plastic waste into different formats.”
The mission of the AMC is to provide leadership in
interdisciplinary research, training and outreach that supports the
generation and application of novel sustainable and resilient
materials for the benefit of UMD students, faculty and regional
industrial partners, while also conserving and protecting our
natural resources for the benefit of future generations. The AMC
helps support a graduate program in Applied Materials Science and
Engineering that attracts students from various undergraduate
disciplines in science and engineering.
"One thing that differentiates this Master’s program from other
graduate programs in Materials Science is that it is applied in
nature and directly connects students to the industries in which
they will eventually be working,” said Pluimer. ”The program
contains a semester-long research project where they work on a
real-world materials-related problem with an industrial partner,
and students who graduate from the program are prepared to make an
immediate impact in the industry.”
About the Advanced Materials Center
Housed in the Heikkila Chemistry & Advanced Materials
Science Building on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus, the
mission of the Advanced Materials Center (AMC) is to provide
leadership in interdisciplinary research, training and outreach
that supports the generation and application of novel sustainable
and resilient materials for the benefit of our students, faculty
and regional industrial partners, while also conserving and
protecting our natural resources for the benefit of future
generations. Visit scse.d.umn.edu/research/amc.
About UMD
One of five campuses that comprise the University of Minnesota
System, the University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal
education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and
prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally
engaged citizens. With an enrollment of nearly 10,000 undergraduate
and graduate students, the Duluth campus offers 87 undergraduate
and post-baccalaureate degrees, and graduate programs in more than
24 different fields. See UMD’s Land Acknowledgement statement.
Visit d.umn.edu.
About the ADS Foundation
At Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), we envision a world
where recycling is a priority, clean water is available to
everyone, and neighborhoods are not only growing, but thriving.
This vision is the driving force of the ADS Foundation. Founded in
2020, the ADS Foundation is committed to partnering with
organizations that are leading the way in preserving clean water,
promoting recycling, and advancing quality of life for the
underserved in our communities. To learn more about the ADS
Foundation, go to www.adspipe.com/ads-foundation.
About Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of
innovative stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions that
manages the world’s most precious resource: water. ADS and its
subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, provide superior
stormwater drainage and onsite septic wastewater products used in a
wide variety of markets and applications including commercial,
residential, infrastructure and agriculture, while delivering
unparalleled customer service. ADS manages the industry’s largest
company-owned fleet, an expansive sales team, and a vast
manufacturing network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and
40 distribution centers. The company is one of the largest plastic
recycling companies in North America, ensuring over half a billion
pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year. Founded in
1966, ADS’ water management solutions are designed to last for
decades. To learn more, visit the company’s website at
www.adspipe.com.
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Investor Contact: Michael Higgins VP, Corporate Strategy &
Investor Relations Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Phone:
(614)-658-0050 Michael.Higgins@adspipe.com
Media Contacts: ADS Brian King EVP Product Management and
Marketing Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. Phone: 614-404-8065
Brian.King@adspipe.com
UMD Alex Messenger Communication Specialist, UMPR University of
Minnesota Duluth Phone: 218-726-6872 amesseng@d.umn.edu
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