Higher education

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In addition to producing a 'science savvy citizenry,' ExxonMobil recognizes the urgent need to produce more students — particularly minorities and women — graduating with math- and science-related degrees. We remain committed to supporting and actively participating in programs that encourage students to improve academic performance and seek career opportunities in these fields. Higher education programs supported by ExxonMobil in the United States include:

Project NExT: Project NExT, an acronym for “New Experiences in Teaching,” helps prepare new Ph.D. mathematicians for the challenges of undergraduate teaching. Administered by the Mathematical Association of America, the program gives new teachers access to seasoned professionals and helps acquaint them with a broad array of teaching strategies. This program has benefited more than 1,000 Project NExT fellows at 450 colleges and universities.

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME): NACME, founded more than 30 years ago, and supported by corporations, has the goal of leading the effort to increase the representation of minority men and women in engineering and related careers. Block grants for scholarships are awarded to universities that have a track record and a focus to increase the number of minority engineering graduates.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE): ExxonMobil is the industrial sponsor of ASEE’s National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI), a short course for new engineering faculty which introduces participants to different learning styles and effective classroom interaction.

Outreach programs: ExxonMobil provides funds to selected organizations and universities that seek to improve the career opportunities of women and minorities, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For example, ExxonMobil contributes to Society of Women Engineers programs that strive to attract women to engineering and technical professions. Other organizations funded by ExxonMobil include the United Negro College Fund, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers.