Bernard Harris, ExxonMobil Announce 20 New Summer Camps
02 Mars 2007 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Former astronaut Bernard Harris and the ExxonMobil Foundation have
announced the 19 university campus locations that will host the
2007 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps this June
through August. The two-week residential camps offer innovative
programs which enhance middle school students� knowledge in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while
encouraging youth to stay in school and fostering leadership and
citizenship. Each university will host one camp, except the
University of Houston, which will be home to two camps. Together,
the 20 camps will reach more than 1,000 students. �With similar
goals to improve education and career opportunities for
disadvantaged students, particularly in the math and science
fields, ExxonMobil is proud to join with Dr. Harris in support of
this incredible educational opportunity,� said Rex Tillerson,
chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil. �Now, with 20 camps, the program is
able to extend its reach nationwide, encouraging a diverse and
talented group of young people to prepare for exciting
opportunities in the STEM fields.� Studies have shown that the
United States will face a critical shortage of engineers,
scientists and other technically trained workers in the near
future. To help address the nation�s math and science crisis,
ExxonMobil is committed to supporting programs and organizations
that focus on improving math and science education from pre-school
through higher education. The Company supports programs to increase
the numbers of newly-graduating highly effective science and math
teachers, provide professional development and training
opportunities for teachers, and attract bright, talented students
to pursue science and math-related disciplines in middle school,
high school and college. �Last year we were struck by the number of
qualified applicants for fewer than 100 slots in our two camps in
Houston and Oklahoma,� said Harris, veteran of two space shuttle
missions and the first African-American to conduct a space walk.
�This year, with ExxonMobil's support, we will expand to
universities and colleges across the country to give more talented
students the opportunity to participate in the summer camp
experience.� A unique aspect of the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris
Summer Science Camp is that there is no fee for the campers.
Instead, young people who are academically qualified, are
recommended by their teachers, and are genuinely interested in math
and science can be rewarded with the opportunity to attend these
fun and educational camps. During camp, the students will attend
daily classes in natural science, engineering, mathematics and
technology, and will be taught by the faculty of the participating
universities and secondary classroom teachers. Activities include
classroom study, experiments, individual/team/group projects,
weekly field excursions and guest speakers who motivate the
students into fulfilling their dreams. For more information about
campus activities, student eligibility and selection criteria,
please visit the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
website at www.theharrisfoundation.org. About ExxonMobil Foundation
ExxonMobil Foundation is the primary philanthropic arm of the Exxon
Mobil Corporation in the United States. The Foundation and the
Corporation engage in a range of philanthropic activities that
advance education, health and science in the communities where
ExxonMobil has significant operations. In the United States,
ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science
education at the K-12 and higher education levels. Globally,
ExxonMobil provides funding to improve basic education and combat
malaria and other infectious diseases in developing countries. In
2006, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, and
ExxonMobil Foundation provided $139 million in contributions
worldwide, with $54 million dedicated to education. Additional
information on ExxonMobil�s community partnerships and
contributions programs is available at
http://www.exxonmobil.com/community. About Harris Foundation
Founded in 1998, The Harris Foundation (THF) is a 501 (c) (3),
non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, whose overall
mission is to invest in community-based initiatives to support
education, health and wealth. THF supports programs that empower
individuals, in particular minorities and economically and/or
socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue
their dreams. The Education Mission of the Harris Foundation is to
enable youth to develop and achieve their full potential through
the support of social, recreational, and educational programs for
grades K-12. Through two primary initiatives -- the Bernard Harris
Summer Science Camp and Dare to Dream -- the Foundation encourages
math and science education, motivates youth to stay in school,
fosters youth leadership and citizenship, as well as instills the
values of responsibility, fairness and respect. To date, more than
2,500 K-12 students have participated and benefited from THF
programs. www.theharrisfoundation.org Attachment: List of 2007
ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp locations. ExxonMobil
Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps 2007 University Locations �
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD Florida International University,
Miami, FL Howard University, Washington, D.C. Lamar University,
Beaumont, TX New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ North
Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro,
NC Northeastern University, Boston, MA Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR Prairie View A&M, Prairie View, TX Southern
University, Baton Rouge, LA Southwest Oklahoma State University,
Weatherford, OK University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
University of Houston, Houston, TX 1 University of New Orleans, New
Orleans, LA University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK University of
Southern California, Los Angeles, CA University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, VA Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Washington
University, St. Louis, MO � 1 NOTE: The University of Houston will
host two camps.
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