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Intel® Teach to the Future
Mexico started participating in the Intel® Teach to the Future program last year, in four of its 32 states. With an initial goal of 3,000 trained teachers at the end of 2001, Mexico emerged at the end of the year with almost 8,000 teachers completing the program. This phenomenal achievement surpassed all expectations, and is even more remarkable considering that two of the states are the poorest in the country. Mexico's President Fox has initiated a goal to train all Mexican teachers in the use of technology through the Intel Teach to the Future program.
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
With the support of Mexican Government and Vamos Foundation, the first Intel Computer Clubhouse has opened its doors. Vamos Foundation is a partner with International Youth Foundation, and has long experience working with low-income Mexican youth. The inaugural Clubhouse is located in Mexico City in the historic Postal Palace, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Mexico City. Two more Computer Clubhouses will open in 2002, one in Mexico City and one in Guadalajara.
Higher Education
The e-Business Applied Research Center supports and develops e-businesses focused on academic, business, and start-up endeavors. With access to high-level technology, multi-million $U.S. commitments, and cash awards, Mexican students are ideally positioned to create world-class e-business solutions. The lab, based at Tecnologico de Monterrey, was created in 1999 under a joint partnership with Intel.
 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF)
For the first time in Mexico, Intel is supporting the Mexican science fair affiliate to Intel ISEF by assisting with organization and execution of the local fair. With the additional support, the science fair grew to become a nationwide event that included 100 projects. At the international level, Mexican participation continues to grow in both quality and quantity. This year for example, 11 students with six projects went to Louisville, Kentucky, USA to compete with contestants from other countries. The Mexican government has been pleased with the results and plans to further develop a science fair culture in Mexico.
- More than 40,000 Mexican teachers will participate in the Intel Teach to the Future program by the end of 2002.
- Intel partnered with Tecnologico de Monterrey to create the first e-Business Applied Research Center in Latin America.
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The Ministry of Education, through ILCE (Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicación Educativa) is developing secondary-level model schools that incorporate technology in all classes. Mathematics, biology, geography, physics, Spanish, and chemistry classes are now equipped with tools such as "smart boards," special calculators, sensors, a TV, and PCs. Intel is the first private company to support this program. The company is working directly with the educational administrators to benefit more than 50,000 students.
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