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Intel Commits $200 Million for Math and Science Education

January 6, 2010 /

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Part of President Obama’s ‘Educate to Innovate’ Campaign
100,000 U.S. Teachers to be Trained Through Intel Math and Intel Teach Programs

As students return to school this week, Intel Corporation – in conjunction with President Obama’s "Educate to Innovate" Campaign – has announced a 10-year, $200 million commitment to advance education in math and science. The announcement is part of the Obama Administration’s most recent effort to stress the importance of science and math education in schools throughout the country.

"Intel has worked for decades to improve science and math education, so the president’s initiative is exciting and timely," said Shelly Esque, vice president, Legal and Corporate Affairs director, Corporate Affairs Group. "At Intel, we feel strongly that the real magic to help young minds compete in an innovative society comes from the teachers."

Full Story: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/2010/20100106edu.htm