U. S. Semiconductor Industry’s Commitment to k-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Semiconductor Industry Association
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- Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Awards
- Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
- Intel Schools of Distinction
- Intel Science Talent Search and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and Educator Academy
- Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics (ISAM)
- Junior Achievement (JA)
- LeRoy Eyring Center for Solid State Science (K-12 Initiative)
- Lesson Plans and Presentations
- Massachusetts State Science Fair
- MIT MITES Program (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science)
- National Semiconductor’s Giving Program
- Partners in Education A program linking math and science mentors and tutors with students in local schools. (Freescale, Qualcomm) The Partnership for 21 st
- Power of Education Initiative
- Presentations and Site Visits
- Project Mesa (California)
- Qualcomm Career Experience
- Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT)
- Sally Ride Science
- San Diego Science and Engineering Fair
- San Diego Science Alliance
- Science Discovery Museum
- Science Expeditionary Force
- Science in Action Initiative
- California (Silicon Valley)
- Science Screen Report (SSR), Austin
- Spark a Passion for Science and Math
IISMEIISME (Industry Initiatives in Science and Math Education) provides hands-on experience in the high-tech workplace for science and math teachers, and provides tools to create curriculum with real-world relevance for students. Teachers receive stipends for their summer internships with businesses, which help them to better afford the high cost of living in the Bay Area. In addition, data show that IISME teachers have a higher retention rate and better overall job satisfaction than non-IISME teachers. (National Semiconductor, ON Semiconductor) Infinity Project In 1999 in collaboration with Southern Methodist University (SMU), Texas Instruments helped design a math- and science-based engineering curriculum for high school students called the Infinity Project. The class uses devices such as MP3 players and cell phones to teach engineering concepts. At the end of 2009, more than 400 middle schools, high schools and colleges in 38 states and the District of Columbia used Infinity Project curricula, reaching nearly 8,000 students. (Texas Instruments) Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Awards The TI Foundation Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher Awards were established to recognize instructors at the secondary level who are enhancing student achievement and increasing interest in high school classrooms in the Dallas, Plano and Richardson independent school districts (ISD). As STEM fellows, the teachers participate in a unique annual professional development day at TI’s facility designed to expose them to interesting, everyday uses of math and science in the technology business world. Recipients also each receive $10,000, of which $5,000 is directly awarded to the teacher. The other $5,000 is to be used at the teacher’s discretion for professional development or instructional technology. (Texas Instruments) Intel Computer Clubhouse Network The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is an after-school program in underserved communities, at nearly 70 clubhouses nationwide. The Clubhouses offer technology learning programs that enable youth in underserved communities to acquire tools necessary for personal and professional success. A Computer Clubhouse is more than just a safe environment for youth; it is also a creative place where a "community of learners"—young people working with adult mentors and staff—use technology as a tool for learning and creative expression. The supportive learning environment within the Computer Clubhouses enables young people to build skills as well as self-confidence. (Intel) Intel MATH Studies indicate that when teachers are comfortable with math and science, their students often become more successful in these subjects. Intel MATH provides teachers with 80 hours of instruction to improve their own math knowledge as well as give them new, creative ways to teach the subject. (Intel) Intel Schools of Distinction The Intel Schools of Distinction honors K-12 U.S. schools that have demonstrated 21st century teaching and learning environments, which promote excellence in math and science education. The Intel Foundation and sponsoring companies distribute $1 million in grants and awards to winning schools. (Intel) Intel Science Talent Search and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and Educator Academy Intel sponsors the most prestigious high school science competition in the U.S. - the Intel Science Talent Search (STS) - and the world’s largest science competition - the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). Both of these competitions are programs of the Society for Science and the Public. Over the years, STS competitors have gone on to win top honors such as the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, and MacArthur Fellowship. Participants in both contests acquire authentic scientific research skills, tackling challenging problems on topics such as alternative energy, cancer treatments, and nanotechnology. (Intel) Intel® Teach Program The Intel® Teach Program helps teachers become more effective educators by training them how to integrate technology into their lessons, helping their students to develop problem-solving, critical-thinking and collaboration skills needed to succeed in the global economy. Since 1999, through face-to-face and online instruction, Intel Teach has trained more than 7million teachers worldwide with approximately 380,000 of those in the United States. (Intel) Internships Micron provides work-based learning experiences for high school students attending partner schools. These semester-long experiences provide students the opportunity to apply the skills they are studying in a workplace environment and provide team members opportunities to give schools feedback on curricula. In 2006-07 Micron will provide its first “transitional” internships. These internships are designed to give freshman and sophomore college students, who have participated in internships at Micron while in high school, college internships opportunities. Historically, there has been a tendency to offer internships to upper classmen who are closer to employability. The transitional internships will provide continuity in the pipeline as Micron grows the talent pool. (Micron) Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics (ISAM) Program designed to improve public school mathematics instruction at all levels by enhancing teachers’ subject knowledge and instructional effectiveness. ISAM provides Math Specialist Certificate Programs for elementary school teachers, and new Highly Qualified Math Teacher Program that helps students understand the applications of math in technology. (Qualcomm) Junior Achievement (JA) JA’s programs guide youth to set and achieve higher educational and career goals, and develop the skills needed to achieve success. Spansion support of JA’s After School Programs (in collaboration with groups such as YMCA and After-School All Stars) helps meet the community’s needs by providing positive and productive activities to socially and academic at-risk students. This comprehensive after-school programming includes homework support, literacy development, games, sports, and arts & crafts. JA’s unique after-school program contributes a curriculum of life skills development and workforce preparation. (ADI, ON Semiconductor) Laying the Foundation The TI Foundation also granted $1.5 million to Laying the Foundation for teacher training at 10 middle and junior high schools in the Dallas, Garland and Richardson (Texas) school districts. The training is designed to improve strategies for teaching pre-AP-level coursework. This grant also provides financial incentives of about $4,500 per STEM teacher to encourage further pursuit of teaching-related coursework. (Texas Instruments) Learning Without Walls Qualcomm and AT&T donated 50 Gobi-enabled laptops to a struggling middle school in Atlanta. Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach initiative is building on the donation and working with the Alliance for Digital Equity to improve morale and student engagement in a challenged school district that recently had its accreditation reinstated. Along with a laptop with Internet connectivity, students have access to Tutor.com and other educational resources outside of school. (Qualcomm) LeRoy Eyring Center for Solid State Science (K-12 Initiative) LeRoy Eyring Center for Solid State Science provides a productive environment for interdisciplinary materials research. They make their advanced facilities user-friendly and available to the entire Arizona State University research community, as well as government, industrial researchers and schools. As part of it science education initiative, the center offers tours, educational presentations and science projects to the K-12 community. (ON Semiconductor) Lesson Plans and Presentations “States of Matter,” “Parts of a Computer,” and “What’s a Capacitor?” are just a few of the lessons Micron has developed and provides on the Web. Lessons are aligned to the National Science Content Standards. (Micron) Math in the Workplace Provides real-world demonstrations of the relevance of mathematics in a variety of careers. The problems are aligned with the National Standards for School Mathematics. (Micron) MATHCOUNTS MATHCOUNTS is a national math competition for public middle-school students that gives thousands of seventh and eighth grade “mathletes” a chance to race against the clock to solve challenging mathematics problems. The program features a series of competitions and elimination rounds, based on team and individual efforts. Winners from these rounds compete in the national competition in Washington, D.C. In addition to providing major funding, TI supplies the handheld technology required annually to support local, state and national MATHCOUNTS competitions. (Micron, Texas Instruments) MathForward™ Launched in 2005, TI-Math Forward combines instruction, professional development, curriculum integration and classroom technology to help middle and high school students build confidence and achievement in math. Leading mathematicians, researchers, educators and administrators assisted TI in the development of this research-based program. In 2009, more than 70 schools from six states participated. In the Richardson Independent School District here in Texas, the pass rate of students in the TI-Math Forward program rose 55 percent in one year. (Texas Instruments) Math Fun d’Mentals Micron Foundation created a kit of activities designed to assist parent organizations of elementary schools to host family math events. The kits contain a notebook on how to organize an event, activity handouts (in both English and Spanish), and all the manipulatives and materials needed for an event. The activities are aligned with state standards and encourage children to develop their mathematical understanding through active engagement in FUN activities. Piloted and field tested in spring 08, the program rolled out to schools in Idaho in fall 08. In 2009 Math Fun d’Mentals was replicated by the Idaho State Dept. of Education and every district in the state was provided a kit for their use. (Micron) Massachusetts State Science Fair The Massachusetts State Science Fair is in its 59th consecutive year of celebrating inquiry-based learning, achievement and innovation in science and technology. Each year, more than 400 students participate in 10 categories, competing for over $425,000 in cash and prizes. ADI is proud to support this important event. (ADI) MIT MITES Program (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) MITES is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering in an increasingly racially and ethnically diverse nation and world. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance to our nation that minorities and other underrepresented segments of the population pursue higher education and careers in these fields. (ADI) National Semiconductor’s Giving Program Through National Semiconductor's Giving Program, employees can receive a company match of personal donations up to $1500 per fiscal year. In addition, employees can receive $500 grants for the organizations in which they volunteer their time. Last year alone, $952,000 was donated to 972 nonprofit organizations and accredited schools through National's Giving Program. (National Semiconductor) On Demand Community On Demand Community is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to encourage and sustain corporate philanthropy through volunteerism by arming employees with a rich set of IBM technology tools targeted for schools and non-profit community organizations. More than 150,000 IBM employees and retirees across 80 countries comprise On Demand Community, and have already donated over 10 million hours of community service to schools and community organizations. The initiative includes a rich portfolio of more than 200 proven technology solution assets for schools and not-for-profits, plus online training and support materials for IBM volunteers that enrich their community work. If the employee uses the solutions and becomes a regular school volunteer, IBM will provide increased levels of technology or cash awards to the school. School solutions include dynamic classroom presentations, online activities, and hands-on experiments to excite students about math, science and engineering; information on the use of technology in the preschool classroom and guidance on how parents can continue early learning at home; information for parents and community members about keeping children safe online; mentoring information and support from grade school through the university levels; and activities that enable IBM volunteers to assist teachers in exploring and understanding the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning. (IBM) Partners in Education A program linking math and science mentors and tutors with students in local schools. (Freescale, Qualcomm) The Partnership for 21st Century Skills In 2005, Intel joined the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and has been instrumental in advancing the 21st century skills education agenda in the United States. Intel currently chairs the Partnership board. In the last three years, Intel has collaborated with the Partnership to release groundbreaking research, polls and ICT/21st century skills maps. Intel currently collaborates with the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) to promote the effective uses of technology in the classroom in an effort to change instructional practices and improve student achievement. (Intel) Power of Education Initiative For most teachers, the greatest barrier to reforming science curriculum is lack of time for planning. National Semiconductor is proud to support professional development through $750,000 in grants to our Power of Education Partners, science education experts in our key U.S. communities: California (Silicon Valley) Santa Clara County Office of Education
Maine (entire state) Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance Texas (Tarrant County) Arlington Independent School District
Along with the game, the PowerUp site features classroom lesson plans associated with the game’s energy transformation topics. (IBM) Presentations and Site Visits Micron regularly hosts teachers to acquaint educators with the connections between the classroom and our workplace. In 2003, Micron leadership organized a community-wide Business Education Exchange. The program, sponsored by the Boise area Chamber of Commerce and the Boise and Meridian, ID School Districts, brings together 100 secondary teachers and 22 businesses for half-day site visits. Teachers learn what businesses and industries require of employees and see how the content they teach has application in work environments. (Micron). ADI is involved in participation in local schools’ career days, classroom presentations, student shadowing programs and teacher-engineer paired partnerships. They also provide a guest lecturer at a local high school in NH for a Mechanical/General Engineering class, 20 senior high school students. (ADI) Project K-Nect Through Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach™* initiative and in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Digital Millennial Consulting, Qualcomm is supporting Project K-Nect. Project K-Nect is a pilot program that began during the 2007-2008 school year to discover if 24/7 connected smart phones could play a role in enhancing student engagement and learning. The project addressed the need to improve math skills among at-risk students in North Carolina who scored poorly in math and did not have access to Internet connectivity at home. Algebra I digital content aligned with the current lesson plan was created, and students were encouraged to learn from each other in and out of the classroom using collaborative learning applications, as well as other Internet resources such as algebra.com. For two consecutive years, classes participating in Project K-Nect continue to outperform those not in the pilot. Due to these results, the Department of Defense Education Activity granted a participating school district $2.5 million to expand Project K-Nect to nearly 2,000 algebra I students. (Qualcomm) ___________ * Qualcomm believes access to advanced wireless voice and data services improves people’s lives. Qualcomm’s Wireless ReachTM initiative supports programs and solutions that bring the benefits of connectivity to developing communities globally. By working with partners, Wireless Reach projects create new ways for people to communicate, learn, access health care and reach global markets. Project Lead the Way Intel also develops and supports customized programs and initiatives to support local needs in states where Intel has a business presence. In 2007 over $2M funded such initiatives. For example to create interest and experiences in engineering Intel supports partner schools in six states with equipment labs and professional development to implement Project Lead the Way, a nationwide, college prep based high school engineering curriculum and middle school outreach program. (Intel) Qualcomm supports the California State affiliate, SDSU, to train teachers in the PLTW curriculum and pedagogy. (Qualcomm) Project Mesa (California) AMD supports the MESA Schools Program at San Jose State University, which assists students at middle and senior high schools to excel in math and science and become competitively eligible for the most rigorous colleges and universities. (AMD) Qualcomm Career Experience High school students visit Qualcomm’s corporate headquarters to learn first-hand about life as a Qualcomm engineer. A panel of employee volunteers share their experiences, background, career path, and inspirations. Students also take a tour of Qualcomm high-tech manufacturing facilities. (Qualcomm) Reading Companion Reading Companion (www.readingcompanion.org) is IBM’s interactive web-based technology that is helping children and adults around the world gain literacy skills in English. Reading Companion uses innovative speech-recognition technology that “listens” and provides individualized feedback to the user, enabling emerging readers to practice their pronunciation as they acquire fundamental English reading skills. The software also incorporates an online reading “tutor” that examines student performance to help teachers make student assessments and recommendations. In independent evaluations with children and adults, the technology increased both reading and pronunciation skills. Hundreds of schools and not-for-profit organizations around the world are using Reading Companion in their literacy programs. (IBM) Reinventing Education Through Reinventing Education, IBM is contributing its expertise and knowledge to improve schools throughout the world. Launched in 1994, Reinventing Education is a $75+ million initiative, encompassing 25 school districts and states in the U.S. and 12 countries throughout the world -- Australia, China, Germany, India, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Mexico, and the State of Rio in Brazil. Through Reinventing Education, IBM has been working closely with teachers, administrators and parents to drive systemic changes through the innovative use of technology. To this end, IBM is contributing more than just money; we are dedicating our world-renowned researchers, educational consultants, and technology. Through these contributions, we are finding new ways for technology to overcome deeply-entrenched barriers to education in order to improve schools and raise student achievement. Most importantly, our efforts are making a difference; an independent evaluation in the U.S. found significant student gains in core academic areas in grades 7-11 and reported that many of the technological and educational changes induced by the grants are becoming institutionalized. An independent evaluation in China found that teachers’ ability to apply ICT to teaching and learning was improved. In Japan, an independent evaluation found that students had shown a more “positive attitude toward learning” and “an ability to utilize and organize information better.” (IBM) RESEED RE-SEED is a nonprofit dedicated to helping retirees from the technology sector share their knowledge and excitement with local students. (ADI, National Semiconductor) Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT) RAFT provides needed classroom supplies to teachers for hands-on instruction for students, trains teachers to use hands-on methods for science and math, and effectively recycles corporate discards and overstocked or discontinued products, all while providing an unofficial forum for teacher collaboration. The organization is an integral part of corporate recycling programs, receiving office discards and other in-kind donations for reuse by teachers and nonprofit organizations. In addition, AMD, National Semiconductor, Spansion and Xilinx provide the organization with ongoing financial support and volunteers. (AMD, National Semiconductor, Qualcomm) Rocket Launch These programs are offered to 4th – 5th grade students in select partner schools. Engineers volunteer to help students design and build small rockets over a series of 6 one-hour meetings, and then one morning to meet and shoot off the rockets in a controlled environment, measuring height and distance of travel. The students are given awards for their hard work. (Freescale) Sally Ride Science Sally Ride Science™ is an innovative science education company dedicated to supporting girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. We believe that when children are encouraged to pursue their interests they are inspired to think about their futures, and are better prepared to pursue a wide range of exciting opportunities in high school, college and beyond. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded Sally Ride Science in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. A key part of our corporate mission is to make a difference in girls' lives, and in society's perceptions of their roles in technical fields. Our school programs, classroom materials, and teacher trainings bring science to life to show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating, and fun. (ON Semiconductor) San Diego Science and Engineering Fair The mission is to maintain a continuous process that encourages and rewards professional excellence, promotes educational enrichment, and provides unique opportunities for independent achievement in science and technology for the thousands of seventh through twelfth grade students of all private, parochial, and public schools of the Greater San Diego Region wishing to participate. (Qualcomm) San Diego Science Alliance San Diego Science Alliance is the catalyst for improving K-12 science education in San Diego County. They deliver quality experiential programs, build bridges between the region’s diverse business, education and scientific research communities, and foster public/private partnerships to increase science literacy. (Qualcomm) School Supply Drives Employees donated school supplies and volunteered their time to support under-served children getting the needed supplies to start school. Freescale and ON Semiconductor participated in the Salvation Army Pack-to-School Supply Drive. Freescale participated in the Manos de Cristo “Back to School Program”, Communities in Schools and the “For the Children” annual drive addressing 10 Central Texas School districts. (Freescale, ON Semiconductor) Science Buddies Through this online mentoring program, scientists and engineers volunteer as advisors to help students in grades 7-9 complete science fair projects. The young “explorers” get the help they need as their high-school mentor and industry advisor guide them through successful completion of their project using a powerful online project management tool. By working with industry volunteers, students also gaining a better understanding of how science is applied in the workplace, thus strengthening the school-to-work connection for students. Science Buddies is a non-profit organization empowering students from all walks of life to develop a love of science and an understanding of the scientific method. With the help of mentors and advisors, Science Buddies helps students improve their science skills and literacy, and inspires them to consider additional study or careers in science. (AMD, National Semiconductor, Qualcomm) Science Discovery Museum Designed for Elementary, Middle, and High School students in the Boston, Massachusetts area. The Science Discovery Museum offers powerful interactions with hands-on physical science exhibits that elicit curiosity and encourage observation, questioning, testing, and sharing ideas. (ADI) Science Expeditionary Force Freescale provides sponsorship to the Science Expeditionary Force in Austin, Texas. The Science Expeditionary Force is working to improve current elementary school science curriculum by bringing innovative standards based science programs into the classroom. (Freescale) Science in Action Initiative For most teachers, the greatest barrier to reforming science curriculum is lack of time for planning. National Semiconductor is proud to support professional development through $750,000 in grants to our Science in Action Partners, science education experts in our key U.S. communities: California (Silicon Valley) Santa Clara County Office of Education RAFT- Resource Area for Teaching Maine (entire state) Maine Mathematics & Science Alliance Texas (Tarrant County) Arlington Independent School District Mansfield Independent School District The second greatest barrier for science teachers is a shortage of materials and resources. National Semiconductor’s Science in Action Awards provide up to $2,000 for individual classrooms and up to $5,000 for groups to purchase tools for hands-on science projects. In total, more than $300,000 in grants will be given to support classroom hands-on science activities. (National Semiconductor) Science Screen Report (SSR), Austin Freescale provides a DVD series focused on science and technology to elementary and middle schools in five surrounding school districts. (Freescale) Secondary Science Olympiad For the past 25 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to more than 5,700 teams in 48 states. Science Olympiad's ever-changing event lineup provides a variety of career choices and exposure to practicing scientists and mentors. In the words of a Science Olympiad alumnus: "I consider Science Olympiad the most important and influential activity I participated in during my middle school and high school career." (Qualcomm) Site Visits Micron provides visits to its facilities with presentations customized to meet specific learning objectives for students in grades 7-12. Additionally, Micron offers specialized site visits for students of partner schools who have the opportunity to pursue pre-engineering curricula like Project Lead the Way or electronics courses. These site visits allow students to see application of the content they are learning in the classroom. (Micron) Skillpoint Alliance AMD has been an active partner with Skillpoint Alliance whose mission it is to build partnerships among industry, education and the community, thus leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce. In 2009, AMD funded Game On!, a 4-week project-based internship experience in which 20 high school students designed and produced socially conscious video games in Austin, Texas as well as, providing leadership on the Texas Technology & Education Executive Council. (AMD) Solar System Unit ADI organizes and delivers a unit on the solar system to entire 4th grade, approximately 700 children, of Wilmington, MA, designed to get students in this early grade excited about science. (ADI) Southwest Key Southwest Key is a National Nonprofit Organization headquartered in Austin, Texas and provides services that positively impact the lives of youth and families. AMD sponsored the Community Technology Center at Southwest Key’s new East Austin Community Development Project. The center provides Boys & Girls Club Computer programming classes, a college connections program, GED/ESL classes and bilingual computer literacy classes. (AMD) Spark a Passion for Science and Math Micron hosts workshops for elementary teachers involving entire school faculties. Teachers learn how to incorporate Micron lessons into their curricula to enhance their science and math programs. (Micron) Directory: clientuploads -> directory -> DocumentSIA DocumentSIA -> A. O. Smith Corporation aaon coil Products, Inc directory -> Strategic Action Plan clientuploads -> Job Fair Vendors 2017 clientuploads -> Outer banks chamber of commerce clientuploads -> Business development board of palm beach county, inc DocumentSIA -> May 23 & 25 Agenda clientuploads -> Banks atlantic south bank Download 352.15 Kb. Share with your friends:
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