At Intel, we believe that all students deserve to have the skills needed to be part of our next generation of innovators. In New Mexico, we form partnerships with local schools, universities, government and nonprofit organizations to support education programs that advance 21st century skills and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
In 2008, Intel New Mexico partnered with KOAT TV and IF Inc. to launch “Research Rocks,” a campaign to inspire New Mexico’s young innovators. The program showcases the creativity and imagination of local student research and highlights educational programs that promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) across.
For every 20 hours of Intel employee volunteer time in K-16 classrooms, the schools earn USD 200. Intel employees have volunteered more than 500,000 hours in New Mexico classrooms, and have generated over USD 1 million for local schools.
Ten thousand New Mexico educators have been trained through the Intel® Teach program at a value of USD 1,750 per teacher or USD 17.5 million overall. The Intel® Teach program is designed to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms to enhance student learning.
Intel invested USD 30 million for the construction of Rio Rancho High School.
New Mexico hosted the 2007 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Albuquerque. Over 1,500 young scientists from 50 countries, regions and territories, competed for USD 5 million in scholarships, awards and prizes.
Over 7,000 New Mexico mid school students attended the fair to meet and be inspired by the world’s top student researchers.
Intel contributed USD 7 million to our largest community college partner, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute (now CNM), for the creation of a clean room training lab, the first of its kind in the nation.
Intel also donated equipment to the University of New Mexico College of Engineering, to create a research and training lab at the UNM Manufacturing Training and Technology Center.
As part of the Intel Native American Initiative, Intel has donated over USD 1.75 million in equipment and cash or technology programs at Santa Fe Indian School.
Intel has donated more than USD 1 million to the Explora Children’s Museum.
Volunteer Matching Grants Program
Under this program, the Intel Foundation donates USD 200 in unrestricted funds for every 20 hours of Intel employee volunteer time at a school or qualified education activity. Public and private schools are eligible to receive matching grants.
Over 500 Intel New Mexico employees contributed 9,428 hours to 102 local schools during the 2007–2008 school year, earning USD 88,530 for the schools.
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. Since its launch in 2000, the program has now trained more than 5 million teachers around the world. More information.
In New Mexico, this program is being managed by the University of New Mexico College of Education Technology and Education Center. More than 10,000 teachers have been trained to date.
Intel 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. There are 100 Computer Clubhouses worldwide. More information.
There are four Computer Clubhouses in New Mexico. Three Intel Computer Clubhouse Network programs were launched in 2000 and 2001 at Youth Development, Inc. (YDI) in Albuquerque, Santa Fe Boys and Girls Clubs, and Bernalillo County Parks & Recreation's Westside Community Center. In 2003, a fourth Intel Computer Clubhouse in New Mexico was launched at Bernalillo Public Schools' High School Campus in Bernalillo, and it is the second Clubhouse to be managed by YDI in New Mexico.
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 USD 3 million dollars in awards and scholarships. ISEF is an annual event, and was held in New Mexico in 2007. More information.
Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS)
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.
New Mexico was proud to have a student finalist represented in the 2008 Intel STS competition.
The Journey InsideSM
The Journey InsideSM 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 fifth to ninth 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.
