IBM initiatives in education Alexander Sorokin, University Relations Manager Russia / CIS, alexander_sorokin@ru.ibm.com 1. Academic programs IBM Academic Initiative is a global program that facilitates the collaboration between IBM and educators to teach students the information technology skills they need to be competitive and keep pace with changes in the workplace. Shared University Research - SUR program is designed to establish or enhance a strong IBM technical presence at selected leading research universities. Faculty Awards are competitive, cash-only awards. Faculty Awards are granted annually on a global basis. Ph.D. Fellowships is intended to award, attract and recruit exceptional technical talent into IBM, to strengthen IBM's relationships with premier faculty. 2. Initiative for students Internship Program is specifically for students entering their final course of studies, and who are interested in committing at least 20 hours per week in both professional development and their own diploma work. Great Minds student internships is a competition for internship positions at IBM Research - Zurich, the European branch of IBM Research, aimed at students from central and Eastern Europe. Academic Qualification Program designed to help students to use materials of IBM “Academic Initiative� in laboratory works, seminars and university projects. 3. KidSmart Early Learning Program The IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program integrates new interactive teaching and learning activities using the latest technology into the pre-kindergarten curricula. The program is now being implemented in 60 countries internationally, serving more than 2 million children from remote geographic areas.
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