Thirty-seven undergraduate students complete summer internship program at BASF Geismar

GEISMAR, LA, August 29, 2023 – Thirty-seven students from several universities and community colleges across the U.S. participated in paid summer internships at BASF’s site in Geismar, Louisiana.

Throughout the summer, the interns learned and interacted in experiential opportunities that allowed them to apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations. Beyond working on a range of projects, the students also focused on improving soft skills, including communication, leadership, teamwork, networking, and interview skills. Additionally, the group participated in several community projects, including volunteering at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Dreamnight, an annual event for pediatric cancer patients and their families sponsored by BASF and held at the Greater Baton Rouge Zoo. These opportunities allowed the interns to learn more about BASF’s focus on giving back to the community.

“Working alongside these brilliant young professionals is one of the most rewarding aspects of the summer at BASF in Geismar. We welcome the opportunity to learn from them and benefit from the new perspectives, insights, and ideas they bring to the table,” said Jerry Lebold, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Geismar site.

“Their participation in BASF's summer internship program provides them with valuable education and professional experiences, giving them a competitive advantage when they enter the industry after graduation.”

BASF hosts interns who are majoring in the engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, industrial, computer, or chemical; environmental, health and safety; and process or instrumentation technology. Each intern is assigned responsibilities related to their chosen discipline. Employee mentors guide students through projects and provide them with counsel about career opportunities. Interns also meet with site leaders who share their career experiences in manufacturing and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Summer interns working at BASF in Geismar include:

Louisiana State University

• Mia Alfonso, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
• Lily Antor, Slaughter, LA, chemical engineering
• Hani Ashraf, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
• Blythe Babin, Gonzales, LA, business administration
• Danielle Bryant, Shreveport, LA, chemical engineering
• Adam Elkhanoufi, New Iberia, LA, data science/computer engineering
• Tyler Faucheux, Vacherie, LA, chemical engineering
• Cole Hattier, Prairieville, LA, data science/computer engineering
• Miguel Jasso, Holden, LA, engineering
• Mariana Manchester, Baton Rouge, LA, mechanical engineering
• William Mancuso, Baton Rouge, LA, electrical engineering
• Ethan Mixon, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
• Kobe Nailor, Vacherie, LA, construction management
• David Nguyen, Baton Rouge, LA, data science/computer engineering
• Morgan Noel, Plaquemine, LA, chemical engineering
• Jacob Parent, Gonzales, LA, computer engineering
• Joshua Pforr, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
• Chandler Pumford, Baton Rouge, LA, electrical engineering
• Blain Seale, Baton Rouge, LA, mechanical engineering
• Taylor Templet, St. Amant, LA, electrical engineering
• Walker Wise, Hammond, LA, chemical engineering

Louisiana Tech University

• Rylan Coe, Praireville, LA, chemical engineering

Southern University

• Keyonna Brown, LaPlace, LA, electrical engineering
• Allen Franklin, Baton Rouge, LA, data science/computer engineering

University of Louisiana-Lafayette

• Thomas Clause, Thibodaux, LA, chemical engineering
• Abigail Darcey, Youngsville, LA, chemical engineering
• Kaleb Guillot, Thibodaux, LA, electrical engineering
• Y Ho, Youngsville, LA, chemical engineering

Howard University

• LaDelwyn Mealey, Zachary, LA, electrical engineering

Ohio State University

• Solomon Goodin, Columbus, OH, mechanical engineering

River Parishes Community College

• Traven Bernard, Napoleonville, LA, process technology
• Adam Bourgeois, Thibodaux, LA, instrument technology
• Tameshia Hayden, Baton Rouge, LA, process technology
• Durwin Jackson, Jr., Gray, LA, process technology
• Wren Parisola, Prairieville, LA, instrument technology
• Erin Valentine, Gonazles, LA, process techonology

ITI Technical College

• Tiffany Fambro, Pontchatoula, LA, instrument technology

The summer internship program at the Geismar site is part of BASF’s local workforce development efforts to attract and retain top, diverse talent.

Internships for engineering, process technology and instrumentation students typically take place in the summer, and the application period runs through the fall and early spring. Engineering students from any four-year university can apply, and process technology and instrumentation students from any two-year college can apply.

For more information about BASF in Louisiana, visit www.basf.us/la.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.