The Chemical Marketing & Economics, Inc. and S&P Global Commodity Insights announced the award of the Chemical Marketing & Economics (CME) STEM Leadership Award for Propelling Diverse Talent. Bruce Chinn was honored at the S&P Global Commodity Insights’ World Petrochemical Conference in Houston on March 19.

“Bruce Chinn’s leadership in promoting diverse STEM talent and enabling them to pursue their professional dreams has contributed to CPChem’s strong company culture and drive toward excellence in all facets of the business,” CME Co-Chair Ksenia Takhistova said.

Chinn has helped reshape STEM student support at professional associations by collaborating with communities to encourage investment in economic development and education opportunities. 

Since 2017, CPChem has sponsored CME’s NASA Symposium and other impactful STEM innovation programs for over 50,000 diverse students.

CPChem’s business relies on STEM innovation driven by employees with diverse backgrounds, experience levels, talents, perspectives and decision-making styles, Chinn said.

“We believe that industry plays a central role in supporting programs like those of CME, NASA and FOSSI that enable diverse STEM talent to be ready for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” he said. “Our investment in STEM education boosts sustainable manufacturing, business performance, environmental stewardship and economic growth. We deeply appreciate S&P Global Commodity Insights collaboration with CME at WPC to inspire diverse STEM leadership for sustainable innovation.”