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ITI Highlights Texas Instruments' Commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Information Technology Industry Council issued the following news release: Dean Garfield, president and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) (http://www.itic.org/), today released the following statement on Texas Instruments Foundation's planned multi-million-dollar gift to theDallas-based Perot Museum of Nature and Science: "The high-tech sector recognizes we must continue to do everything we can to provide the tools and resources necessary to train America's workforce while also preparing our next generation of scientists, researchers and innovators. Thus, even at a time when budgets are tight, the high-tech industry is stepping up and demonstrating a clear and unending commitment to STEM education, essential to building and maintaining strong and competitive economy. "For decades, Texas Instruments has been a pioneer in this regard and today I commend the Texas Instruments Foundation for its $4.4 million gift to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. "Today's announcement comes as the president prepares to address the issue of immigration reform. Within this debate, we must give serious consideration to retaining the best and brightest minds within our borders. Doing so is critical to our nation's economic health and well being and will play a central role in ensuring that America remains competitive for decades to come." TNS MD66-MD66 110511-3382956 61MariaDonald (c) 2011 Targeted News Service [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |