Members of SPE are also members of one or more of the 32 specific technical chapters: The SPE Foundation supports the development of plastics professionals by funding quality educational programs, grants and scholarships emphasizing science, engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing while working to create inclusive opportunities for students around the world.

[1] Through lively demonstrations and hands-on activities, the Foundation's PlastiVan® Program is designed to excite students about opportunities in science and engineering within the plastics industry.

Students are educated about the chemistry, history, processing, manufacturing, and sustainability of plastics and how the science and real-world applications relate to their everyday lives.

[2] PlastiVan® provides sound science and educational programs which spark scientific curiosity in students while increasing their knowledge of the contribution plastics make to modern life; encouraging them to seek careers in engineering.

[3] The SPE Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry.