PHOTO PROVIDED This collage photo features representatives of Croda looking over the 3D printer it was able to assist in purchasing for the Robb Elementary STEM classroom. The group photo includes Croda representative Brenden Hunter; Robb Elementary STEM teacher Mandy Mosier; Croda representatives Sara Lehman, Brittany Swortwood, Alexandra Metzger, Ian Horton and Samantha Sanchez; Keystone Central Foundation Board Member Mary Coploff; Robb Elementary Principal Tyler Barth; Croda representative Kyler Lucas and six students.

LOCK HAVEN — In December, employees from Croda’s Mill Hall/Lamar facility visited Robb Elementary School to see the STEM classroom’s new 3D printer after the company donated $4,000 to support STEM education within Keystone Central School District.

This contribution, through the Keystone Central Foundation, marked the beginning of an initiative to introduce the technology to elementary schools and launched a new mini-grant program for teachers to enhance opportunities to do so.

“The funding provided by Croda equipped Robb Elementary with cutting-edge 3-D printing technology — tools that inspire creativity, support hands-on learning and bring STEM concepts to life in ways that are engaging and meaningful for young students. Croda is committed to supporting education and innovation in our community,” Croda said in a press release.

Robb’s STEM teacher, Mandy Mosier, offered her thanks to Croda for helping enhance the school’s STEM room.

“A huge thank you to Croda for purchasing a 3D printer for the Robb Elementary STEM room. Thank you for being future-forward thinkers, placing an important piece of technology in our classroom that will impact students for years to come,” Mosier said.

Mosier said, from her perspective, having that level of technology in the room gives students a chance to “truly see the possibilities of what 3D printing can do.”

“It shows them how ideas can become real, tangible creations — sparking creativity, encouraging problem-solving and planting early interest in future STEM careers. Watching them explore and bring their own designs to life is something truly special,” she continued. “We’re deeply grateful for your commitment to our students and for helping inspire the next generation of creators and innovators.”