The Intel® Education Initiative is a sustained worldwide commitment to help improve science, math, engineering and technology education; to increase the effective use of technology in classroom teaching; to broaden access to technology; and to promote academic excellence and development.
Since the company was founded in 1968, through collaboration with educators and governments around the world, Intel delivers a variety of innovative education programs that support the fostering of 21st century skills. Intel® Education Initiative invests more than USD 1 billion in 50 countries every year. This investment is creating opportunities and opening doors in the world ahead.
Intel® Education Initiative has three major goals:
Improve teaching and learning through the effective use of technology.
Advance math, science, and engineering education and research.
Work with education leaders worldwide on solutions that support the creation of twenty-first century skills.
Intel always provides free resources to the primary and secondary school teachers to advance the education in the 21st century.
As the largest professional development program of its kind, Intel® Teach Program trained 5 million teachers in 40 countries around the world, and has been pushing for systematic reform of education since 2000. The teachers may learn from one another how, when and where to incorporate technology tools and resources into their current curriculum. Since its launch in China in July 2000, Intel® Teach Program, with the great support of Ministry of Education (MOE) and local governments, has been implemented in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities across China, and has been well received by the teachers. The program is playing a significant role in changing the educational concept, increasing the use of information technology in classroom, and developing research-based learning.
Jun 2006, Intel® Teach Program Essential Course was accepted by China MoE as designated training content (intermediate level) for National K-12 teachers ICT Capability Standard. Oct 2006, Intel® Teach Program Skill for Success and Getting Started Course was launched in China as well. This course is designed for rural primary and secondary school teachers and students; aim to support China rural modern distance education system and improve their' capability to apply information technology.
By the end of Oct 2007, 1 million primary and secondary school teachers - nearly 10 percent of China's teachers - have completed the Intel® Teach Program since it started in 2000. An estimated 100 millions students have benefited from the program and China is the first of 40 counties where the program is available to reach this milestones.
On Nov 1, 2007, Paul S. Otellini, Intel Corporation President & CEO and Chen Xiaoya, Vice Minister of China MoE announced this significant milestone.
The program has been fully recognized by MOE. Chen Xiaoya, Vice Minister of MOE, said “Intel has introduced world-class educational concept, training mode and management method into our education system. Intel® Teach Program works in conjunction with MOE to support the informatization initiative in teaching and learning through the effective use of technology. In recent years, the program has evolved into the largest education programs for teachers in primary and secondary schools in China. Through our collaboration with Intel, Intel® Teach Program has enabled numerous teachers to apply information technology to improve teaching. As a result, our students gain valuable knowledge and skill sets through the research-based learning concept. The dedicated educational efforts Intel has provided to China are truly in line with our objectives of 'Build an Innovative Country.'”
By now, over 1.07 million primary and secondary teachers have completed training by Intel® Teach Program.
To promote the learning outside classroom and expand the access to technology, Intel has developed a series of after-school programs. Intel® Learn Program is designed as an after-school, community-based curriculum, intended to enable underserved youth to learn technology, critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration skills. By providing applicable after-class activities, and designing a series of valuable, interesting learning projects, the program is designed to build student enthusiasm for learning, and help the youth learn by doing. Since its launch, Intel® Learn Program has helped nearly 500,000 learners in China, Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Mexico, Russia and Turkey. In November 2003, Intel started to work with China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) to pilot the program in community youth centers and after-class activities. By far, the program has been implemented in 29 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, and trained over 240,000 kids.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) is designed to advance mathematics, science and engineering education in primary and secondary schools, and enhance the students' interest in the disciplines.
Intel ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science competition. In 2008, Intel ISEF gathered more than 1,500 students representing 51 countries to Atlanta, USA, and awarded more than 4 million dollars in prizes and scholarships, including three $50,000 awards presented by Intel Foundation. Besides, the Educator Academy is held in conjunction with Intel ISEF each year, where global educators and officials gather to discuss proven approaches of innovation that enable the students to learn science and mathematics through project-based learning.
Started from 2000, Intel has cooperated with CAST to sponsor Chinese students to participate in Intel ISEF finals hosted in the United States. In the past years, 203 students have participated in 132 competition programs and won 142 awards, including one of top prizes-Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award in 2004.
Intel China Ltd. is the major sponsor for China Adolescents Science & Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC), which is designed for selecting excellent Chinese students to Intel ISEF and features the "Intel Young Scientist Award". From 2002, Intel has worked with CAST to hold Teacher Academy during CASTIC, and established the Intel Excellence in Teaching Award to recognize teachers who have demonstrated excellence in encouraging and guiding the innovation of kids.
As part of the Intel® Education Initiative in China, Intel collaborates closely with universities around the world to accelerate the advancement of research and curriculum to meet rapid technology changes. The collaboration includes equipment grants, research grants, curriculum workshops, scholarships and internships, and technical lectures, etc. The
Intel® Higher Education Program has a presence in more than 150 universities in over 34 countries around the world, including 68 universities in five countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Curriculum development
Intel collaborates with top universities worldwide to develop world-class technology curriculum. The model curriculum modules have been developed by leading universities worldwide and are offered for open review through the Intel® Higher Education Curriculum Forum (www.intel.com/education/highered/modelcurriculum.htm).
In China, Intel has cooperated with around 50 universities in the curriculum development efforts. The efforts include introduction of advanced curriculum material from top universities worldwide, invitation of international curriculum authors to give lectures in China, providing curriculum development grants and faculty trainings to Chinese universities. The joint curriculum development covers the areas of Multi-Core technology, VLSI design and fabrication, computer architecture, software technology, network communications technology, embedded systems, packaging and test technology and technology entrepreneurship, etc. Qualified Intel engineers also teach lectures in cooperation with university instructors, establishing a new model for teaching collaboration.
Intel also organizes curriculum workshops in specialized technology for engineering universities. Through the workshops, universities can keep ahead of the latest technological development trends, communicate with each other and update their course content.
Joint research
Research is the key to developing next-generation technologies. In China, Intel is working with about 30 universities through joint research programs and supports the establishment of more than dozens of research projects every year for the advancement of cutting-edge research. Research areas include: nano materials, semiconductor manufacturing, IC packaging technology, high-volume manufacturing, computer architecture, Multi-core technology, software technology, wireless and communications technology, etc. Intel has the plan to support 100 joint research projects with Chinese universities in the next five years (2006-2010).
Aug 2007, Intel reached agreement with MoE on setting up "Intel-MoE Joint Research Fund", to specifically support national universities research in advanced information technology industry.
Faculty program
Intel organizes various forms of faculty forums and training workshops to facilitate exchanges between industry and academia, and support the faculty development in Chinese universities. Intel also invites young, distinguished faculties to Intel as visiting scholars to further promote exchanges between industry and academia.
Intel Academic Forums bring together world-class experts, scholars and Intel technologists to engage in discussions regarding the advancement of research and curriculum to meet rapid changes in technology.
Academic Forums render a great opportunity to help enhance university knowledge of the most advanced technologies, through channels like Intel executive keynotes, R&D sessions and faculty presentations. Through the forums, the faculty members have the opportunity to exchange views with a variety of experts to solve challenges and gain insight on the industry’s future directly from the visionaries shaping it.
The annual Intel Asia Academic Forum is very successful demonstration of Intel’s cooperation with academia. In 2007, academic and government representatives from around Asia met at the Intel Asia Academic Forum in India, to discuss the role of higher education in sustaining national competitiveness into the 21st century. With talent becoming a critical differentiator for nations, delegates met to discuss the role of public-private partnerships – such as the Intel® Higher Education Program – in building a pipeline of world-class talent.
Student program
Intel sets a pipeline of student support programs for undergraduate and graduate students, such as campus lectures, student contests and Intel fellowships and internship opportunities for excellent students. 300 students received Intel fellowships during the past 10 years in China. Moreover, Intel’s R&D centers in Beijing and Shanghai provide internships for students. Intel has received over 1,000 student interns for the past three years in its China R&D centers. Every year, Intel holds over 100 campus lectures to facilitate intellectual exchange amongst industry, academia and students, on the ideas and trends that are shaping the technology world.
Intel Cup Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest, started in 2002, is a bi-annual science contest hosted by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education and the Department of Personnel of the Ministry of Information Industry for undergraduate students. It attracts the active participation of undergraduate students at home and abroad. The contest, emphasizing both theory design and realistic production, is aimed to foster higher quality education in universities, boost undergraduate innovation ability, and encourage a collaborative spirit. The Contest helps to link theory with practice, give undergraduate students an opportunity to apply their engineering tools and improve their electronic design skills.
Software College Program
Intel partners with the China Ministry of Education to run the Software College Program. Intel works with 36 Software Colleges around China in faculty training and curriculum development. The Software College Program gives universities the opportunity to work with industry on leading technology and project development. In addition, Intel has established an Internship Program with 10 universities, aimed at developing practical talent to satisfy the demands of the fast-paced IT industry. Based on years of cooperation, Intel continues to offer all-round support including curriculum development, research support, faculty training, internship opportunities, visiting scholars and campus lectures, etc.
Intel Multi-core University Program
In 2006, Intel announced a global effort to partner with select universities by providing grants and expertise to incorporate multi-core and multi-threading concepts into their computer science curricula. The objective was to provide advanced technology and support and to prepare university students for a new paradigm of software development on Multi-Core Processors.
Currently in its second phase that extends through 2008, the effort will scale to reach over 400 Universities worldwide, enabling students all over to gain the skills and knowledge required to successfully transition into the industry, and create tomorrow’s compelling products.
In 2006, Intel launched the Intel Multi-core University Program in China, and supported five universities on the multi-core curriculum development with establishment of joint labs at these universities. The labs are equipped with latest multi-core technology based equipment and will directly support the university curriculum development and teaching related to multi-core technology. In 2006, Intel held over 20 multi-core technology lectures in 19 universities with more than 3,200 students participated.
In 2007, Intel announced the expansion of its Multi-core University program to 37 universities in China. In February 2007, the Intel-MOE Model Curriculum Program jointly developed by Ministry of Education and Intel covering multi-core technologies was kicked off. Also, the Intel Cup National Multi-core Programming Contest and 2007 Intel National Multi-Core Forum was successfully held in 2007.
In 2008, Intel Multi-Core University Program reached 100 universities. These efforts will heighten the momentum of multi-core education among Chinese universities.
Five-year collaboration agreement with China MoE
In early November of 2006, Intel signed a five-year collaboration agreement with China Ministry of Education (MoE) to further expand the collaborations between the two parties. Intel and China’s MoE will train additional 1 million Chinese primary and secondary school teachers on the effective use of technology through Intel® Teach Program to enhance classroom learning. Intel will fund more than 100 joint university research projects and help 100 universities establish labs to instruct engineering students on multi-core processor architecture and software design.
For more information do log onto www.intel.com/education/cn. This site is in Simplified Chinese.
