Students Commit to Pursuing STEM Careers During the First-Ever Virtual Chicago STEM Signing Day
11 July 2020 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
This week, two Chicago companies hosted a special event focused
on the next generation of tech talent. On Thursday, July 9, the
Motorola Solutions Foundation (NYSE: MSI) and Boeing (NYSE: BA)
hosted the annual Chicago Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) “Signing Day” event to celebrate students from
across the Chicagoland area as they made commitments to attend some
of the country’s top technical schools, colleges and universities.
These students will apply their talents in pursuit of STEM careers
in fields such as software development, engineering and user
experience design, putting themselves on the fast track for
success.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was hosted
virtually, with students signing STEM “letters of intent” in
advance. The event was attended by elected officials and included a
keynote address by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Forty-eight
students from across the Chicagoland area were selected to
participate after applying through the Chicago STEM Pathways
Cooperative, a Project Exploration initiative aimed at addressing
inequities in the STEM learning landscape from early childhood to
career.
“This is an exciting day for Chicago’s students and a proud day
for our entire city,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “I want to personally
congratulate every one of our brilliant and talented young people
for their hard-earned accomplishments, and wish them every success
as they take this next step in their education and future careers.
Bold investments in STEM programming with partners like the
Motorola Solutions Foundation and Boeing empower our students to
achieve the historic gains they are making, putting our communities
on a stronger path towards a brighter future for us all.”
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is a proud partner in
Chicago’s STEM Signing Day for the third year in a row and will
award each student with a $1,000 educational scholarship.
“The Motorola Solutions Foundation is committed to supporting
the next generation of innovators,” said Cynthia Yazdi, chief of
staff to the Motorola Solutions Chairman & CEO and senior vice
president of Marketing, Communications and the Motorola Solutions
Foundation. “We know these students will have a great impact on the
tech community, and we are delighted to see them take this
significant step forward toward their very bright futures.”
Boeing's support of STEM Signing Day events extends beyond the
Chicagoland area and into many communities where the company
operates. In 2020, Boeing will support more than 560 students
across the United States through participation in similar STEM
Signing Day events.
“We are proud to support the Chicago STEM Signing Day and all
560 students participating in events like this across the U.S.,”
said Greg Smith, executive vice president of Enterprise Operations
and Communications (interim), and chief financial officer at
Boeing. “Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for
dedicating your bright future to these essential fields.”
Access a replay of the event here.
About the Motorola Solutions Foundation
The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and
philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions. With employees located
around the globe, Motorola Solutions seeks to benefit the
communities where it operates. The Foundation achieves this by
making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships and
fostering innovation. The Motorola Solutions Foundation prioritizes
its funding on public safety programming, technology &
engineering education, disaster relief, and employee volunteerism.
For more information on Motorola Solutions corporate and foundation
giving, visit our website: www.motorolasolutions.com/foundation
About The Boeing Company
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 160,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
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