Neil G. Thompson, Ph.D., President of The NACE Foundation

1. Interactive Teaching Tools in Combating the Pervasive MenaceNational Educators’ WorkshopCorrosion SessionNovember 6, 2012 Neil G. Thompson, Ph.D., President of The NACE Foundation

2. The NACE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONThe NACE FOUNDATION is making a difference by“inspiring the next generation of corrosion professionals” 2

3. NACE INTERNATIONAL NACE International • The largest society of corrosion professionals in the world – 30,000 members worldwide • NACE’s mission is to “Protect people, assets, and the environment from the effects of corrosion” NACE International Foundation • Established to support NACE International • The Foundation’s mission is to “Inspire the future workforce to engage in the prevention of corrosion through science, engineering and technology” 3

4. IMPACT OF CORROSION The Current Situation • The failing infrastructure is compromising safety and the environment • The cost of corrosion to the United States is over $300 billion annually • Globally, the economic impact of corrosion is $1.8 trillion • Poor corrosion prevention & control IMPACTS • Public safety • The environment • Economy Natural Gas Pipeline Failures 4

5. IMPACT OF CORROSION Environment [Crude Oil Pipeline Failure] 5

6. EDUCATION IS NEEDED Laboratory The Problem • 44% of corrosion professionals will retire in 3 to 7 years • Number of graduates with corrosion background is insufficient to meet industry needs • Lack of new professionals entering workforce • Interest in science and engineering at the secondary education level is low Field Science & Research 6

7. EDUCATION IS NEEDED Corrosion Rotating Electrode Erosion Corrosion 7

8. EDUCATION IS NEEDED Modeling Subsea Connector 8

9. THE NACE FOUNDATION The Opportunity • Create programs to inspire the next generation of corrosion professionals • Enhance students experience in science and engineering • Inspire teachers by training and providing resources • Drive workforce development • Attract industry partners Bench Top Large Scale Laboratory 9

10. THE NACE FOUNDATION The Solution • Scholarships Program • cKit Educational Resource Program • Teacher Camp Program • Workforce Development Program 10

11. Scholarships 11

12. Scholarships NACE Annual Conference • Receive award in person Scholarship Details (2011) • 24 students awarded scholarships • $112,000 in scholarships awarded • Scholarships used for educational purposes only • Each Scholarship has its own eligibility requirements 12

13. Why it Matters • Can significantly change the recipients life and career aspirations • More students are introduced to corrosion as a career • Fills the need for corrosion awareness in the engineering workforce Blake Whitley 2012 Scholarship Recipient "The resources that NACE provides to emerging professionals are highly beneficial. NACE is the clear leader for students interested in corrosion studies, and the financial opportunities offered to students like me are outstanding.“ Blake Whitley, University of Alabama 13

14. cKit – A Corrosion Resource for Teachers and Students 14

15. C-Kit Program Corrosion Toolkits (cKits) • Includes a hands-on curriculum • Provides corrosion experiments • Clearly explains the effects of corrosion • Comic Book • Created for children 8-15 • A fun way to become aware of the effects of corrosion Above displays a Fruit “Juice” experiment 15

16. cKit Program Experiments (c-Kit) • Total of Six Experiments • Meets the National Science Education Standards • Example: Mr. Copper and Miss Sulfate • Experiment involving reactivity of different metals in 3% sulfate solution • Example: Fruit “Juice” Objective • Finds the corrosion of metals in an acidic environment Above displays a Mr. Copper and Miss Sulfate experiment 16

17. Why it Matters • Provides a resource to teachers to enhance the classroom experience • 80% of teachers introduced to the cKit at the Teacher’s Camp used it in the classroom “I love the cKits! They are so helpful & will definitely go to good use in my classroom.” Becky H., Dayton, OH “Thanks for all the wonderful materials for corrosion science. I’ll definitely be able to use them in my classroom.” Scott C., DeKalb, IL“Thank you for the corrosion kit at this camp. It will impact my teaching practice and my students’ learning experiences for years to come! Awesome!”James B., Hattiesburg, MS 17

18. Teacher Camps in Cooperation with ASM International 18

19. Why it Matters • Enhances interest in science and engineering in an interactive learning experience • Introduces the importance of corrosion control • Allows students to discover their passion in becoming a corrosion professional 19

20. Workforce Development 20

21. Why it Matters • Gives veterans the opportunities they deserve • Helps maintain our infrastructures by facilitating workforce development of trained corrosion professionals • Communicates to others that we believe in the industry and in United States Veterans “NACE has been a life changer for me and my family. I can’t say enough about all the help, time and effort the staff has given to me. I am truly grateful and appreciative of everything and everyone that has come to me from my involvement with NACE. Thank you.”Elliott Henson, Program Participant 21

22. The NACE FOUNDATION The NACE FOUNDATION is making a difference by inspiring the next generation of corrosion professionals. 22