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Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) A SCHLUMBERGER NON PROFIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SMK KING GEORGE V, SEREMBAN Objective of SEED: Connecting experts to youth and youth to one another, worldwide Website :http://www.seed.slb.com/ All about SEED Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development Sharing our passion for learning and science to create opportunities for youth updated January 1, 2006 The Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) program is focused on students aged 10- to 18-year olds. Established as a non-profit organization in 1998, the SEED philosophy is founded on generosity. A volunteer-based program, it provides a channel for members of Schlumberger’s workforce to share their passion for science, technology and learning with youth in developing communities. It is a unique opportunity for employees, who themselves have gained so much in their lives and careers with Schlumberger, to give something back and to impact the next generation. SEED draws upon three particular Schlumberger resources: people who are willing and motivated to share their knowledge and time, expertise in networking technology and a range of science disciplines, and a long-standing presence in over 100 countries. Program Description The program offers young people a tangible opportunity to participate in the economic and social advantages afforded by access to new knowledge and technologies. Our vision is to build a learning community that dissolves barriers and creates connections. SEED operates through four program components:
Key Results School Network Program The School Network Program provides Internet connectivity and technical assistance for underserved school children in economically developing countries where Schlumberger people live and work. To date, 153 schools have been connected serving more than 170,000 children in 36 countries: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Gabon, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania , Mexico, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen. Science Center The Online Science Center, published in 7 languages - English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese and Russian - connects students with SEED Experts: Schlumberger scientists, engineers and mentors. Students and teachers are engaged with Science Watch articles and Science Lab experiments and their results and reports are published online. The Science Center had more than 189,000 visits and over 241 Ask an Expert question this month with approximately 2,500,000 visits in 2005. The site is referenced by over 128 peer science education web sites such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Association of Science Education (ASE, UK), BBC Education Web Guide, Exploratorium, K-12 World, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), SciLinks, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA, USA), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Science Center - Where scientists and engineers share expertise and experiences with learners from around the world.
One year ago a tsunami raced across the Indian Ocean devastating coastal areas in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India. The effects were felt as far away as the east cost of Africa. What is a tsunami? Collaborative Projects Collaborative Projects build a global learning community. Students work together developing teamwork, innovation, research and communication of ideas fostering understanding, tolerance and curiosity. Youth-led community initiatives are supported through the SEED Action Fund. To date, 75 schools from 18 countries are participating in collaborative projects: Mexico, Russia, UK, US, France, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Angola, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Colombia, Venezuela, Kazakhstan and Canada on the themes of: My Country My School, Food and Nutrition, Water and Deforestation. The SEED Collaborative Workshops are hands-on intensive workshops focusing on creative uses of educational technology through project and inquiry based learning techniques. Led by SEED staff, Schlumberger volunteers and collaborators from the Future of Learning Group of the MIT Media Lab, students and teachers are engaged in solving problems that affect their own communities and the global community. There have been 15 workshops in Mexico, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Russia, Colombia and Venezuela since the inception of the program. The SEED School Workshops are an educational and cultural immersion experience for Schlumberger scientists working in SEED schools for a few days to two weeks. Volunteers have conducted 23 workshops since the inception.
Educational Programs The SEED Collaborative Workshops are hands-on intensive workshops focusing on creative uses of educational technology through project and inquiry based learning techniques. Led by SEED staff, Schlumberger volunteers and collaborators from the Future of Learning Group of the MIT Media Lab, students and teachers are engaged in solving problems that affect their own communities and the global community. There have been 15 workshops in Mexico, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Russia, Colombia and Venezuela since the inception of the program. The SEED School Workshops are an educational and cultural immersion experience for Schlumberger scientists working in SEED schools for a few days to two weeks. Volunteers have conducted 23 workshops since the inception of the program. Synergy The various components of SEED are intended to be mutually supportive of one another. Collaborative Workshops are incubators for Collaborative Projects, which are, in turn, supported by School Workshops. The Science Center provides information, access to Schlumberger experts and a place for students to publish the results of their projects. The SEED Connectivity Grant Program supplies the technological infrastructure to schools, while the other SEED programs provide the educational substance and support. Conclusion It is the dedication and commitment of more than 1,500 volunteers, all Schlumberger employees, spouses, children and retirees, that has made SEED such a success. Through collaborative Projects, we are building a learning community by :
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