Chevron Announces Opening of Fab Labs at HBCUs
29 Mars 2024 - 11:16PM
Business Wire
Establishment of cutting-edge Fab Labs at
Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M University
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:
CVX), and the Fab Foundation today announced the official opening
of Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and Florida A&M
University (FAMU).
Chevron, in collaboration with the Fab Foundation, has unveiled
the establishment of cutting-edge Fab Labs at Fort Valley State
University and FAMU. These facilities mark a significant step
towards advancing STEM education, research and innovation in the
middle Georgia and Tallahassee communities.
The Chevron Fab Labs aim to provide students, faculty and the
broader communities with state-of-the-art technology and resources
to foster creativity, hands-on learning experiences and
entrepreneurial skills. Through this strategic partnership with the
Fab Foundation, a renowned leader in digital fabrication and STEM
education, Chevron is expanding access to advanced manufacturing
tools and technologies that are shaping the future of work.
"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with the Fab
Foundation to bring Chevron Fab Labs to Fort Valley State
University and FAMU," said Jennifer Michael, Chevron’s Social
Investment Manager. "These labs will serve as innovation hubs to
empower individuals to harness their creative potential, develop
essential STEM skills, and contribute to building a more
sustainable and inclusive future. At Chevron, we strive to empower
people around the world to achieve their aspirations and meet their
full potential. Our partnerships across the globe aim to advance
progress and strengthen communities."
The Chevron Fab Labs will feature state-of-the-art equipment
such as 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics workstations.
Students and community members will have the opportunity to engage
in a wide range of activities, including prototyping, digital
design, coding, robotics and more. By providing access to these
resources, Chevron is empowering individuals to explore new ideas,
collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, and drive impactful
solutions to real-world challenges.
“Historically Black Colleges and Universities are critically
important anchors in our U.S. communities, bringing higher
education and economic opportunity to individuals who have
historically been excluded. They have produced many of this
country’s greatest scientists, mathematicians, politicians,
advocates for social change and thought leaders,” said Sherry
Lassiter, President and CEO of the Fab Foundation. “We are excited
to be working with FAMU and FVSU to add to their incredible
educational portfolios access to advanced technical tools and
education such that their students and communities can participate
in creating their own technologies and designing our shared future.
Chevron-supported Fab Labs include facilities in the following
locations: Bakersfield, Richmond, Santa Clara and Central Coast,
California; New Orleans, Louisiana; Pascagoula, Mississippi;
Houston and Odessa-Midland, Texas. These labs have served thousands
of community members.”
The Chevron Fab Labs at Fort Valley State University and FAMU
underscore Chevron's dedication to education, workforce development
and innovative technology solutions. By investing in these
world-class facilities, Chevron is not only supporting the next
generation of innovators but also fostering a culture of
collaboration, diversity, and digital literacy.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy
is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil
and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants,
petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that
enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and
gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow
lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and
offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information
about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
About Fab Foundation
The Fab Foundation is a U.S. non-profit 501(c) 3 organization
that emerged from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms. Our mission is
to provide access to the tools, the knowledge and the financial
means to educate, innovate and invent using technology and digital
fabrication to allow anyone to make (almost) anything, and thereby
creating opportunities to improve lives and livelihoods around the
world. The foundation partners with mission-aligned organizations,
consultants and Fab Lab technical mentors to serve a global
community of makers and change agents. More information about the
Fab Foundation is available at http://www.fabfoundation.org.
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