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Tokyo Electron and Circuit of The Americas Join Forces to Support STEM EducationAUSTIN, Texas --(Business Wire)-- On April 11, 2014, Tokyo Electron (TEL) and Circuit of The Americas (COTA) will host students participating in an educational program that highlights applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. In conjunction with TEL's corporate responsibility initiatives relating to STEM education, TEL is inviting college students from the Texas State University "SPARK" program and high school students from the Harmony School of Excellence in Southeast Austin to the COTA racing facility in Austin, Texas, for the 2014 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas MotoGP event to see demonstrations while participating in discussions relating to STEM. TEL was asked to partner with Texas State as the primary industry representative to the "SPARK" initiative last fall, in an effort to provide support and enrichment opportunities for students studying STEM subjects. As the corporate leader of the "SPARK" program, TEL provides opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, plant tours, and academic/personal mentoring throughout each semester. TEL also has worked with Harmony to provide presentations demonstrating the importance of leadership, accountability and initiative in obtaining a college degree in STEM fields. "Being a part of the local community in Austin and acting as the primary industry partner for the "SPARK" initiative at Texas State University, it has been an incredibly rewarding opportunity for the students & our TEL US employees who have volunteered to act as life coaches, STEM career mentors & friends to these remarkable young students. As they progress throughout their journey in academics, we plan to provide opportunities for them to see how STEM works in everyday life. In the end, it's about the students' economic and social upward mobility through education, and this is something TEL gladly supports!" said Barry Mayer, president of Tokyo Electron US Holdings. This collaboration between TEL and COTA creates a unique opportunity for industry leaders and academia to join together in recognizing these remarkable young students for demonstrating their passion and commitment to pursuing higher education in STEM fields of study. This program aims to inspire students to both continue their STEM education and also allows them an opportunity to see how their education is relevant to everyday settings outside of the classroom while having some fun! MOTOGP CREDENTIALS NEEDED: Media wishing to cover the students' visit to COTA on April 11 must already be accredited to cover the MotoGP event at COTA, April 11-13. Media credentials can be picked up at the Media Accreditation Center, located in the Ticket Office behind COTA's Main Grandstand. About Circuit of The Americas Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, is the homeof world championships and a world-class destination for premium sports and entertainment. COTA has been nominated as the 2014 "Sports Facility of the Year" by SportsBusiness Journal/Daily. The same publication named COTA's annual marquee event, the FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX, "Sports Event of the Year" for 2013. Additionally, COTA is the new North American home for the summer edition of ESPN's (News - Alert) X Games. More than one million visitors come to COTA each year for events such as MotoGP™, United Sportscar Racing, the FIA World Endurance Championships, business and social functions, and more than 20 performances at the venue's acclaimed Austin360 Amphitheater, winner of Pollstar's "Best New Major Concert Venue" award for 2013. COTA's 1,500-acre campus includes a variety of permanent structures, including a 44,000-square foot Event Center, an impressive Main Grandstand with hospitality suites and the Velocity Lounge, a 270,000-square foot Paddock Building with 34 garages, and an iconic 25-story Observation Tower at the heart of the facility. For more information and downloadable video and photos, visit: www.CircuitofTheAmericas.com, www.Austin360Amphitheater.com or COTA's dedicated FTP site, media.circuitoftheamericas.com. Follow COTA on Facebook (News - Alert) at www.facebook.com/CircuitofTheAmericas and Twitter (News - Alert) @circuitamericas and @COTAmedia. About TEL TOKYO ELECTRON LTD. (TEL), established in 1963, is a leading supplier of innovative semiconductor and FPD production equipment worldwide. Product lines include coater/developers, oxidation/diffusion furnaces, dry etchers, CVD systems, surface preparation systems, gas cluster ion beam technologies, and test systems. To support this diverse product base, TEL has strategically located research & development, manufacturing, sales, and service locations all over the world. TEL is a publicly held company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. http://www.tel.com About SPARK The mission of the SPARK program is to inspire, support, and empower undergraduate women majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, and mathematics at Texas State University. This unique program is funded by the National Science Foundation and is part of the College of Science and Engineering's goal to increase the number of women graduating with degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and entering professional STEM careers. This 4-year, $600K grant was awarded under the NSF S-STEM program (Grant #1153688) and is directed at Texas State by Dr. Clara Novoa, Ms. Susan Romanella, Dr. Anne Ngu, and Dr. Reiko Graham. http://www.cose.txstate.edu/spark About Harmony Public Schools Harmony Public Schools is a public charter network of 40 high performing K-12 college preparatory schools across Texas. Harmony blends high standards and expectations with a rigorous math and science-centered curriculum, and dedicated and engaged teachers and families, to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. Founded in 2000, Harmony Public Schools succeeds in preparing Texas children for the careers that are driving the economy of the future. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools and our 40 campuses across Texas, please visit: www.harmonytx.org, and follow us on Twitter at @HarmonyEdu and 'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyTexas.
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