Philanthropy

Lexmark International Inc. has awarded a math teacher from Paris, Ky., with $1,000 to promote science, technology, engineering and math education at her school. Bethany Neel from the Cane Ridge Elementary School was presented with the INSPIRE: Lexmark’s Teaching Award at an event at the elementary school, Lexmark announced Monday. …

Keene will assist in the foundation’s goal to serve as the “National Park for the Performing Arts” for local and national performing arts communities, SAIC announced Monday. She said the foundation serves the “artistic pursuits” of the arts community both locally and internationally.  Keene is responsible for SAIC’s customer relations, …

Raytheon and WGBH have launched a new portfolio of science, technology, engineering and math resources for K-12 educators in recognition of National Engineers Week. The “Teaching NGSS Engineering Design Through Media” is available through the PBS LearningMedia yo engage and inspire students in K-12 classrooms, Raytheon announced Friday. “By working …

MAXIMUS has partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum and the DEA Educational Foundation to support a national touring exhibit intended to show the effects of drugs on individuals and the society. “Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause” will be housed at the Maryland Science Center in …

Raytheon is working to introduce girls to engineering through “Girl Day,” a series of events that aim to show the creative and collaborative side of engineering. Companies employees will use their experience in the science, technology, engineering and math industries to encourage young women to pursue careers in the field, the …

Siemens has awarded a $66.8 million software grant to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College for access to the company’s product lifecycle management softwar The college’s Center for Innovative Technologies will use the in-kind software donation for its mechanical engineering and industrial design programs, Siemens announced Wednesday. “Manufacturing is the …

Raytheon Co. is celebrating National Engineers Week with a line-up of programs geared towards helping students enjoy science, technology, engineering and math. The programs for the week support the company’s MathMovesU education program for students and faculty members across the country, Raytheon announced Monday. Some of the programs include live …

ZipRealty will work with the U.S. Army to help veterans find jobs as real estate agents through guaranteed job interviews that could lead to possible employment. The Partnership for Youth Success program is comprised of 500 companies and public sector organizations in the real estate industry, ZipRealty announced Tuesday. “Whether just …

Accenture has picked two student teams from the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania as winners of the company’s management consulting and innovation contest. The contest challenged students to create digital tools and strategies for helping nonprofit organizations provide social services and improve the quality of life of youth and …

Twenty-six high school teams and two middle school teams from 14 U.S. states and one Canadian province will participate in the March 28 national finals of the CyberPatriot VI competition, sponsored by Northrop Grumman. This year’s finals will be the first time in the competition’s six-year history that middle school teams …

The Verizon Foundation is investing $100 million in cash and in-kind contributions over the next three years in programs to promote science, technology, engineering and math for students and teachers. Verizon’s planned STEM programs are intended to bolster professional development for teachers on how to use technology to help students …

SAP has awarded the GENYOUth Foundation with a multi-year, $3 million commitment to support a new young entrepreneurs program aimed at improving the nutrition and physical activities in schools. Through the commitment, which includes a mentorship program run by SAP employees, the foundation will be able to help more students …

Accenture has donated $1.5 million to Goodwill Industries International to help fund a new initiative meant to train people to start businesses or to get jobs. The GoodProspects for Credentials to Careers program aims to provide services for career-readiness including help with job searches, technology access, assistance with resume refinement …

Ingalls Shipbuilding has awarded $108,000 in total grants to 25 different science, technology, engineering and math projects from schools in three Gulf Coast states. This is the sixth year of Ingalls’ STEM program and more than $500,000 has been awarded since its launch, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday. “Developing the workforce …

Turner Construction Co. is launching an $8,000 college scholarship and internship program for high schools students studying electrical, civil, environmental, mechanical engineering, sustainability, construction management and architecture. Eligible students must have school and community activities, have a score of 1600 combined SAT scores and complete a written essay, according to …