Intel believes in the value of education and implements a wide variety of education programs that promote math, science, engineering and technology in Colorado schools. These programs assist in developing the workforce of the future and promoting educational opportunities among females and minorities.
These programs include:
Intel® Teach Program
The Intel® Teach Program is a worldwide effort that is designed to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms to enhance student learning. More information.
The Intel Teach Program has trained more than 4,000 teachers in Colorado—exceeding the goal! Intel in Colorado also held the first training for deaf teachers who work with students at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind in Colorado Springs.
Computer Clubhouse
The Intel Computer Clubhouse is a successful and replicable model that uses technology creatively to enable under–served youth to acquire the tools, problem solving skills, and confidence necessary for successful lives. More information.
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) is the world's largest pre–college science competition that provides an opportunity for the world's best young scientists to come together to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science projects, and compete for over U.S. 3 million dollars in awards and scholarships. More information.
In 2001, Intel in Colorado was proud to call a 2001 ISEF grand prize winner one of our own. Ryan Patterson of Grand Junction took top honors in the 2001 competition with his winning invention, a glove laced with computer sensors that are able to decipher sign language. The glove sensors relay signals to a customized computer program, that Ryan also designed, and those signals are then translated and displayed on a hand held display.
Intel Science Talent Search
The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is the United States' oldest and most prestigious science competition for U.S. high school seniors. More information.
The 2001 ISEF Grand Prize Winner, Ryan Patterson from Grand Junction, also won STS in Washington D.C. in 2002. Ryan and his sign language glove competed with 40 other young scientists and had an opportunity to meet with our President, George W. Bush, as well!
Volunteer Matching Grant Program
Under the Volunteer Matching Grant Program, the Intel Foundation donates $200 in unrestricted funds for every 20 hours of Intel employee volunteer time at a school or qualified education activity. Intel Computer Clubhouses and public and private schools are eligible to receive matching grants.
Over 80 employees volunteered their valuable time during the 2006–2007 school year accumulating 3280 hours at 27 schools. This resulted in $32,800 being donated. Many hours have been spent in local classrooms mentoring students and helping teachers.
The Journey InsideSM
The Journey Inside is an interactive, media-rich Web site that answers important questions about computers and the Internet through activities that help explain how technology works and impacts our society. Recommended for 5th – 9th grade math, science and technology classes. Parts of it are suitable for even younger or older students (as well as the learner in us all). More information.
Odyssey
Discover how teachers around the world use technology to support student learning. An Innovation Odyssey Web site features an exciting new story every school day. More information.
Higher education
To keep pace with the worldwide demand for semiconductors, Intel works with area high schools and community colleges through the Workforce Development Program.
Intel supports programs in the colleges through development of course materials, donation of laboratory equipment, faculty training sessions, and financial aid. By combining a specially developed curriculum with faculty and student development, Intel and the community colleges have formed a cohesive relationship between technology, placement, and staffing. More information.
Worldwide
