WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL students listen to plastics expert

On May 16 and 17, Mrs. Elizabeth Egan from the Plastivan Company, spoke to West Middle School’s seventh-grade classes.

Mrs. Egan began her program by explaining that she graduated from Michigan State University with an engineering degree. Mrs. Egan encouraged the students to get a two- or four-year degree in the plastics field. This is a highly needed field, which commands a lucrative salary. She emphasized that this career is for both men and women. 

     

Through hands on activities and demonstrations, Mrs. Egan showed the students physical and chemical changes. Endothermic and exothermic changes were also discussed. She explained that plastics are polymers that are used in every aspect of our daily lives. 

   
West is grateful to Mrs. Egan for her plastics presentation. The students were engaged and excited to learn. Mrs. Egan‘s visit has sparked a curiosity and a motivation in many of our students to seriously consider a career in plastics.