Mayzo Highlights Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Feb 20 with Inspiring Chemical Engineering Video

Mayzo, a leading supplier of plastic additives and adhesives based in Suwanee, Georgia, proudly participated in this year’s “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,” celebrated on Saturday, February 20. The global initiative invites girls worldwide to explore engineering through inspiring role models and hands‑on activities. For more information, visit DiscoverE’s program page.

In its 2021 virtual event, Mayzo shared a 14‑minute instructional video on chemical engineering. Corporate account manager Nesha Tucker guided two second‑grade students through a simple yet educational activity: making glue and testing its tensile strength. The video demonstrates how everyday materials can reveal the science behind engineering.

Photo Credit: Plastics additives supplier Mayzo participates in Introduce a Girl to Engineering.

Valarie Milazzo, Mayzo’s senior vice‑president, said, “To keep our industry thriving, we must inspire the next generation of STEM talent. By creating a playful video about glue, we show how engineering can spark curiosity in both girls and boys.”

Mayzo develops specialty chemical additive solutions worldwide, including plastics antioxidants, UV absorbers, optical brighteners, release coatings, polymer enhancers, and advanced masterbatches and blends that stabilize products against heat, light, and oxygen.