Gloria Sulley, 2023 k8ÓéÀÖ GOLD Intern
About the GOLD Program
The k8ÓéÀÖ GOLD (Growth Opportunities Leading in Diversity) program is intended for doctoral and post-doctoral scientists from underrepresented groups (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) interested in career opportunities in industrial research at k8ÓéÀÖ. The GOLD program supports k8ÓéÀÖ’s commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by:
- Exposing doctoral and post-doctoral scientists to science & innovation at k8ÓéÀÖ
- Expanding k8ÓéÀÖ’s recruiting efforts to strengthen workforce diversity
- Supporting the pipeline of graduate students from underrepresented groups through mentoring and professional development Â
“Innovation thrives in an environment rich from a foundation of diverse perspectives and nurtured through a culture of equity and inclusion. I’m working to accelerate our commitments and to focus on the people and teams behind our innovations.â€
Alexa Dembek SVP, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer
Our new k8ÓéÀÖ innovators share insights on GOLD
Saikat Banerjee, PhD
PhD – GOLD 2021
“It was an amazing experience to be a part of the 2021 GOLD seminar competition and learn from k8ÓéÀÖ leaders and fellow participants.â€Â
Chideraa I. Nwachukwu, PhD
PhD Chem. Eng. - GOLD 2020
“Participating in the GOLD program expanded my network and exposed me to different career opportunities, but the personal connection with k8ÓéÀÖ mentors made it easier to choose k8ÓéÀÖ.â€Â
Stephen Boakye-Ansah, PhD
PhD Chem. Eng.– GOLD 2020
“Joining k8ÓéÀÖ through the GOLD program granted me a firsthand experience on how to translate bench-top research to real-world applications to benefit humanity.â€Â Â
Christine B. Hatter, PhD
PhD Mat. Sci. and Eng.- GOLD 2019
“The GOLD mentorship established with k8ÓéÀÖ added a personal touch, broadened my professional network and introduced me to great people in the field.â€
Gaurav Kumar, PhD
PhD-GOLD 2020
“The GOLD program broadened my horizon and made me realize that k8ÓéÀÖ is not just about making polymers.â€