Newsroom: Infosys USA Foundation Supports NYC Science Education Initiative
Newsroom: Infosys USA Foundation Supports NYC Science Education Initiative
August 21, 2010: The Infosys USA Foundation has provided lead funding for the New York City (NYC) Science Education Initiative of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). The program is developed in association with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to train and mentor students of underserved communities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
The unique afterschool program provides world-class education by:
- Matching graduate student members of the Academy’s Science Alliance with programs through the NYAS Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program
- Developing a community of science educators and connecting educators and their students to scientists and their research through the NYAS Science Teachers Program
Speaking on the Infosys USA Foundation’s grant, Ashok Vemuri, Executive Council Member, Infosys Technologies and Member of the Honorary Committee of the NYC Science Education Initiative said, “As an organization, Infosys has always laid emphasis on encouraging interest among students and researchers in science and technology, through the Infosys Science Foundation and the ACM-Infosys Foundation Award. As the Infosys USA Foundation evaluated programs for its first grant, this initiative stood out with the unique way it aims at providing underserved children exposure to science and technology. We are pleased to be associated with this program which will enable these communities to develop a strong foundation in science.”
The New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to advancing science, technology and society globally. NYAS advances scientific knowledge, addresses global challenges with science-based solutions and increases the number of scientifically informed individuals in society.