On April 21, 100 students from four middle schools in Salt Lake School District will have the unique opportunity to test out some of the latest technologies in a one-day hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) event at Northwest Middle School. Comcast partners We Are Makers, alongside the Salt Lake Education Foundation and Salt […]
Utah STEM Bus Ribbon Cutting
Comcast participated in the STEM bus ribbon cutting ceremony at the Utah State Capitol on August 16. With the help of a robot, Governor Gary R. Herbert and STEM industry leaders cut the ribbon unveiling the new bus. The Utah STEM Bus travels to schools and other organizations across the state to provide hands-on, real […]
Centro de la Familia de Utah and Comcast Team up to Expose West Side SLC Students to STEM Careers
Centro De La Familia de Utah’s (CDLFU) mission is to develop educational opportunities that empower Latinos. In particular, CDLFU wants to empower youth with the necessary digital tools and 21st century skills to become strong community leaders. Comcast Foundation provides funding for CDLFU’s Digital Tools for Success & Leadership class for at-risk youth residing on […]
Virtual Sundance: Salt Lake City Youth Get Connected to Film, Media, Arts and Technology with Comcast NBCUniversal
On Saturday, January 21, Comcast NBCUniversal hosted their first ever 360 Virtual Reality Workshop in Park City during the Sundance International Film Festival opening weekend to provide hands-on virtual reality 360 video training for local 6th through 11th grade students. “Virtual reality technology is a way we can take field trips and experience the world…from […]
Expanding digital literacy, promoting community service and helping build youth leadership skills
The Comcast Foundation announced today that it has awarded nearly $245,000 in grants to 7 nonprofit organizations in Utah in 2015. The grants support programs aimed at the Comcast Foundation’s areas of focus – expanding digital literacy, promoting community service, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Boys and Girls Club of Utah, Big Brothers Big Sisters of […]