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Altice USA Announces Its Second Annual "Summer of STEM" in Arkansas to Provide Students with Access to Real-World Technology EducationAltice USA (NYSE: ATUS), one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States with internet, TV and phone services under the Optimum (News - Alert) and Suddenlink brands, today announces that it is partnering with seven leading colleges and universities in Arkansas to inspire future innovators by providing students with the opportunity to experience the real-world application of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Altice USA's second annual and expanded "Summer of STEM" provides summer camp opportunities for students from local Arkansas communities where they will engage in hands-on STEM activities including robotics, coding and engineering, as well as explore STEM-related careers. U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) said: "Ensuring that students in Arkansas have the skills they need to compete in today's global economy is critical to maintaining America's leadership in the world. That's what makes programs that encourage STEM education so important. I commend Altice USA and our local educational institutions for partnering up to provide young Arkansans with this valuable opportunity." Lee Schroeder, executive vice president, government and community affairs, Altice USA, said: "It is our commitment as a technology and communications company to support and inspire the next generation of leaders, and we are honored to partner with many leading universities in Arkansas who share our commitment. Through this partnership, we can provide innovative ways for our youngest community members to gain year-round learning opportunities so they get the foundational STEM skills and knowledge needed for careers in technology." The "Summer of STEM" partnerships, which include camps held on select dates in June and July, include: Arkansas Science Olympiad at College of the Ouachitas (COTO) Community College, Malvern:
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) Career Center, Russellville:
Camp for Advanced Manufacturing and Production (CAMP) at College of the Ouachitas Community College (COTO), Malvern:
Engineering Camp at University of Arkansas Community College, Batesville (UACCB):
Henderson State University (HSU) STEM Center, Arkadelphia:
Kid's College at University of Arkansas Community College, Batesville (UACCB):
Vanguard Discovery Camp at Arkansas State University-Beebe (ASU Beebe), Heber Springs and Beebe Campuses:
Please contact the individual institutions for additional camp information. To learn more about Altice USA in the community, visit www.alticeconnects.com About Altice USA Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS), the U.S. business of Altice N.V. (Euronext: ATC, ATCB), is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, pay television, telephony services, proprietary content and advertising services to approximately 4.9 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands.
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