SANTA CLARA, California, November 1, 2011–/PRNewswire/–melanjutkan commitment to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, Texas Instruments (TI) announced the initiative "the power of STEM education" $ 1 million, benefited four community recently joined National Semiconductor when purchased at the end of September. "
"The power of STEM education" initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and build student interest in math and science. Grant recipients include educational institutions and nonprofit organizations in California and Maine in the United States; Greenock, Scotland and Melaka, Malaysia-national community in which IT operated and now has a major presence.
"TI, such as national, has long been supportive of STEM education as it is important to the communities where we live and work," said Trisha Cunningham, T.i. 's Chief citizenship. "Strong communities build strong companies, and companies a powerful build strong communities. Together, with our community partners, we want to build a better future for both our company and for our community so that we can provide better together. "
The initial grant recipients are selected based on their impact on local communities in the STEM education. The first $ 225,000 will be distributed in 2011. The remaining $ 775,000 will be distributed for three years.
"The power of STEM Education Initiatives build on the foundation of National Semiconductor's previous education initiatives," said Joan Scott, Director of community relations for Texas Instruments in Silicon Valley. "Earlier this year, nationally awarded $ 1.2 million over three years to support STEM education community in large companies. An additional $ 1 million dollars through Texas Instruments power education STEM initiative allows us to have a much bigger impact on education in our local communities. " Both of these education efforts funded through Texas Instruments Community Fund, formerly National Semiconductor Foundation, a donor advised fund at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.