Intel actively supports K–12 science, math, engineering, and technology curriculum development. We are currently partnering with local schools to install high-technology manufacturing curriculum at the high school level.
Intel funded the construction of the USD 30 million Rio Rancho High School.
Over the past ten years, Intel has invested millions of dollars and has successfully sustained two-year Manufacturing Technology programs at several New Mexico community colleges.
Intel contributed USD 7 million to our largest community college partner, Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, 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’s Teach to the Future program has trained over 8,500 teachers statewide at a value of $14.8 million. The program is designed to help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms to enhance student learning.
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 1300 Intel New Mexico employees contributed 14,960 hours to 111 local schools during the 2006–2007 school year, earning USD 149,600 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 300,000 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 7,000 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-often. More information.
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–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.
Intel actively supports K–12 science, math, engineering, and technology curriculum development. We are currently partnering with local schools to install high-technology manufacturing curriculum at the high school level.