Enhancing Engineering and Science Education
Many of the world’s most significant engineering challenges will be solved decades into the future by the next generation of engineers and scientists. To inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s innovators, NI invests heavily in improving science and engineering education, engaging students with technology, and equipping educators with resources to help them teach fundamental engineering concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Specifically, the company provides interactive, real-world learning experiences; low-cost and free training opportunities; a strong global mentorship program; and technology and funding.
In This Section
Empowering Educators and Engaging Students
NI offers complete teaching solutions and affordable technology to help educators create interactive, hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to become engineers and scientists.
Creating an Innovative Future Workforce
NI invests in a wealth of training programs to help students build resume-ready skills using professional tools so they can graduate well prepared for technical careers.
Supporting Engineering and Science Education Worldwide
NI anchors its community outreach program on enhancing engineering education through classroom mentorship, robotics competitions, and collaborations with nonprofits to inspire students to achieve greater technological proficiency.
Encouraging Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
NI supports education programs that engage students in hands-on learning activities through multiyear, multifaceted initiatives, for which corporate donations, R&D investment, and in-kind technology product gifts can have the biggest impact.
LEGO, the LEGO logo, and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2012 the LEGO Group.
BY THE NUMBERS
454
free courseware resources made available to educators
2,016
teams in robotics competitions used LabVIEW for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® software donated by NI FIRST
Dr. Dennis Hong
Roboticist and Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering
"I often ask my students, ‘how many times in your life do you have the opportunity to change the world?’ With NI tools, we continue to work with our students to inspire them to develop new and exciting applications that may one day change the world."