Aditi Patil, Founder of XX Coders, On STEM Donations

We are witnessing a technological revolution. We really on technology for a wide variety of reasons. From communication to travel and everything in between, technology is a mainstay in our society. So, it stands to reason, that tech companies have become incredibly powerful in recent years. Google, Apple and Microsoft are three of the world’s most powerful businesses. Because of technology’s importance, STEM education is just as important. We need the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. And without a proper STEM education system, these tech companies will not have access to the brightest and most talented individuals possible. Luckily, tech companies are donating to make sure that doesn’t happen.

According to a recent report from InsidePhilanthropy.com, Akamai Technologies has recently announced that it is creating a $50 million endowment in order to advocate for K-12 STEM education. While the donation will include all STEM fields, it will have a slight focus on math.

Akamai Technologies is no stranger to STEM education and philanthropy, having already donated $5 million, however, this latest push is aimed at offering a boost to STEM education on a global scale. The cloud company hopes to improve the STEM education systems in some of the cities it has offices. The Akamai Foundation, the philanthropic entity that is handling the donation, is also focused on partnering with sponsors and organizations that advocate for young women to become interested in STEM fields.

To read the full article, written by Aditi Patil, make sure to click the link.

About Aditi Patil

Aditi Patil is a highly-motivated and bright student looking to bring awareness and attention to the gender and minority gaps in STEM. Aditi Patil is based out of New York, and is the founder of XX Coders, a club dedicated to empowering young females to pursue their passion in coding. Aditi Patil is currently studying computer science at Columbia University.