Motorola Foundation Provides Solar Technology to Two Chicago Public Schools
Technology company expands involvement with Chicago Public Schools through green energy initiative and Principal for a Day program
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – At a news conference with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Motorola Foundation announced that it will fund solar panel installations at the Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy and Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy to provide experiential learning opportunities for students at both schools. This commitment reinforces the company’s focus on science education and sustainability, and expands its relationship with Chicago Public Schools.
“Motorola has built strong relationships with Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy and Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy,” said Eileen Sweeney, director, Motorola Foundation. “By continuing to work with Chicago Public Schools and through initiatives like the solar panel installation, we hope to use real-world experiences to inspire students’ interest and involvement in math and science as well as alternative energy solutions.”
Working with the non-profit organization Climate Cycle, the Motorola-funded solar panels will be installed by the end of this year. Part of a one- to two-kilowatt photovoltaic system, the solar panels come with a display showing how much power the panels are providing and when, offering real-time educational observation for the students. Along with daily observation, new lesson plans will include coursework on green and solar technologies, further driving student interest in the field.
Earlier this week, local Motorola employees visited students at both schools as part of the company’s Global Day of Service. At Talcott, the employee volunteers delivered a lesson plan on climate change and renewable energy and taught the students about solar energy through a hands-on project of building and racing miniature solar-powered cars.
In addition to science programming, Motorola announced its continued involvement in Mayor Daley’s Principal for a Day program, currently in its 12th year, which allows business leaders to volunteer their time to serve as principals in Chicago Public Schools. More than 1,100 people from community groups, corporations, celebrities and other individuals are signed up to serve on the Oct. 30 Principal for a Day, including several Motorola leaders.
About the Motorola Foundation
The Motorola Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola. With employees located around the globe, Motorola seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. The Motorola Foundation focuses its funding on education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information, on Motorola Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorola.com/giving.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – At a news conference with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Motorola Foundation announced that it will fund solar panel installations at the Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy and Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy to provide experiential learning opportunities for students at both schools. This commitment reinforces the company’s focus on science education and sustainability, and expands its relationship with Chicago Public Schools.
“Motorola has built strong relationships with Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy and Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy,” said Eileen Sweeney, director, Motorola Foundation. “By continuing to work with Chicago Public Schools and through initiatives like the solar panel installation, we hope to use real-world experiences to inspire students’ interest and involvement in math and science as well as alternative energy solutions.”
Working with the non-profit organization Climate Cycle, the Motorola-funded solar panels will be installed by the end of this year. Part of a one- to two-kilowatt photovoltaic system, the solar panels come with a display showing how much power the panels are providing and when, offering real-time educational observation for the students. Along with daily observation, new lesson plans will include coursework on green and solar technologies, further driving student interest in the field.
Earlier this week, local Motorola employees visited students at both schools as part of the company’s Global Day of Service. At Talcott, the employee volunteers delivered a lesson plan on climate change and renewable energy and taught the students about solar energy through a hands-on project of building and racing miniature solar-powered cars.
In addition to science programming, Motorola announced its continued involvement in Mayor Daley’s Principal for a Day program, currently in its 12th year, which allows business leaders to volunteer their time to serve as principals in Chicago Public Schools. More than 1,100 people from community groups, corporations, celebrities and other individuals are signed up to serve on the Oct. 30 Principal for a Day, including several Motorola leaders.
About the Motorola Foundation
The Motorola Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola. With employees located around the globe, Motorola seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. The Motorola Foundation focuses its funding on education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information, on Motorola Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorola.com/giving.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.
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