Intel Exhibiting at National Education Computing Conference (NECC) 2009

Hillsboro, Ore., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the exclusive official breaking news service of the National Education Computing Conference (NECC) 2009, June 28 - July 1, PR Newswire is featuring profiles of the exhibiting organizations.

As the official communications partner for NECC 2009 PR Newswire will be disseminating exhibitor profiles surrounding this show. The following is a profile from a NECC exhibitor:

    Company: Intel
    Booth Number: 2712
    Web URL:  www.intel.com/education
    Media Relations Contact: Gail Dundas
    Phone: 503-816-2382
    Email: gail.dundas@intel.com

At Intel, we believe that young people are the key to solving global challenges. A solid foundation in core content, particularly in math and science, coupled with 21st century skills are crucial for their success. Over the past decade, Intel has invested over $1B and Intel employees have donated over 2.5M hours towards improving education in 50 countries. The Intel(R) Teach Program, which offers K-12 teachers free, proven professional development, is one of many efforts led by Intel to support U.S. competitiveness and enhance 21st century teaching and learning. Visit us to find out more about the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and Intel Science Talent Search, programs of the Society for Science and the Public, the Intel Schools of Distinction award, and our free professional development courses and resources.

For more information about Intel Education programs or free teaching tools and resources, please visit http://www.intel.com/education.

NECC 2009 will be held June 28 - July 1 in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This annual conference is presented by International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). For more information regarding NECC 2009 and a listing of all exhibitors, visit http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/.

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Media Relations Contact: Gail Dundas, Intel, Phone: 503-816-2382

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SOURCE Intel

Released Jun 24, 2009 • 7:55 AM EDT