An educational program in San Francisco recently received grant money from technology companies in area in an effort to bolster the learning experience for local students, announced San Jose State University.
The Engineering Pathways to Success program, which is intended to foster student interests in science, technology, engineering and math, was awarded a grant totaling $1 million. Additionally, supporters of the EPS program claim it will both result in greater STEM understanding among area students and potentially provide the future workforce for local industries.
"Silicon Valley is the innovation engine of the world, and we need to make sure we are providing enough homegrown engineering talent to keep it running," said SJSU interim president Don Kassing.
Program counselors will undoubtedly use educational technology to teach participants about STEM topics. Therefore, teachers may consider using the grant money to purchase an interactive whiteboard, a robotics kit or a classroom projector.
"We remain strongly committed to Silicon Valley and cultivating educational opportunities that ultimately lead students on a clear path to success in school and their future engineering-related careers," said Rick Wallace, president and CEO of KLA-Tencor, one of the three companies providing EPS with grant money.
