Focused on collaborative strategies to improve student success and teaching effectiveness in STEM education, TI and the Texas Instruments Foundation designate Power of STEM Education grants to a variety of non-profit partners and educators in targeted communities where the company has a major design or manufacturing presence. Special emphasis is given to programmes that reach female and minority students who are underrepresented in science and engineering careers today.
“We seek out effective partners and collaborate to get results,” commented Andy Smith, Executive Director, Foundation and Director of Corporate Philanthropy, TI. “Through strategic investments, long-term relationships with educators and their organizations, and partnerships with non-profits in our local communities, we help develop and support proven, successful education programmes that can be scaled and replicated. Through these partnerships, we believe all students can move forward and experience greater success in STEM.”
“TI’s commitment to education dates back to the company’s inception and remains our highest philanthropic priority. Education is a top passion for TI employees as well,” added Smith. “These grants present a great opportunity for us to combine our investment with the involvement of volunteers to make an even greater impact.”
STEM education partners receiving Power of STEM Education grants this year are located in North Texas (Dallas area), California’s Bay Area and South Portland, Maine.