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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.
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The support of technical education is one element of Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc.’s corporate mission, and it is manifested in the nonprofit research institution’s commitment to advancing engineering and science education through its K-12 educational outreach programs in Greater Boston. Draper runs a highly competitive biomedical engineering summer internship for Cambridge students, places Rindge School of Technical Arts pre-engineering seniors in technical internships, and provides a number of scholarships that support young people engaged in the sciences.
“What could be more rewarding than to see students get excited about what they’re doing and to recognize the opportunities for careers in these fields for themselves?” said Kathleen Granchelli, who leads the community relations work that Draper does.
Reaching out to a younger population, approximately 20 Draper employees volunteer annually in the KeyPal program at the Kennedy-Longfellow School which pairs each student in the sixth grade one-to-one with a Draper employee for a yearlong mentorship.
Citizenship facts
Total cash contributions in New England in 2008: $169,325
Number of volunteer hours in New England in 2008: 1,611
In-kind contributions of equipment and services in New England in 2008: $129,110
Principal recipients of charitable activities in 2008: The Kendall Community Group, United Way Math, Science & Technology Initiative at the East End House, the Boston Regional FIRST Robotics competition and the Cambridge Science Festival.
Interesting philanthropic activities: Through its community grant program, Draper provides grants to nonprofits serving Cambridge. Particular emphasis is placed on educational programs in engineering, mathematics and science, followed by those in human services and arts and culture.
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