Microsoft Citizenship Blog

Challenge for Change: Meet 20 Finalists and Vote for Your Favorite

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMT

By Yvonne Thomas, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft YouthSpark After reviewing hundreds of inspiring entries, our judging panel for the YouthSpark Challenge for Change contest has finished the tough job of selecting 20 finalists. Each of the 20 finalists...(read more)

“To a better life” with $1,000

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

By: Jane Meseck, Director of Corporate Citizenship, Microsoft It’s been ten years, and the view doesn’t look that much different. Domineisha, a 24-year-old former high school dropout now headed to college and with an impressive internship offer at the...(read more)

Microsoft grants $1 million to support blended learning and STEM education in D.C. classrooms

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

By Margaret Angell, Director of the Education Innovation Fellowship, CityBridge Foundation As the sun sets behind the Santa Monica Pier, we get on the bus for the final time to head to the airport and fly home to Washington, D.C. Matt Kennedy, a tenth...(read more)

YouthSpark Challenge for Change Generates Hundreds of Inspirational Social Good Project Entries!

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT

By Yvonne Thomas, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft YouthSpark In May, Microsoft launched YouthSpark Challenge for Change . We asked young people aged 18-25 to share a social cause they care about and come up with an idea to address it using Windows...(read more)

Lessons From a Social Media Lead: Using Tech to Prep

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:40:00 GMT

Microsoft has a long history of working with leading humanitarian response organizations dedicated to disaster preparedness and recovery. This week we are proud to team up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help raise awareness of...(read more)

More than 200 High School Students Get a Taste of Computer Science in the Real World

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

By Dan Kasun, Sr. Director of US Public Sector Last Friday, I joined tech industry colleagues and more than 200 students from seven local high schools to kick off the Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) Computer Science Field Trip at...(read more)

Helping You Prepare for a Natural Disaster

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Sun, 26 May 2013 21:31:00 GMT

By: Molly Bull, Senior Communications Manager, Microsoft Disaster Response The devastating tornados that recently tore through communities in Texas and Oklahoma reinforce the importance of both preparedness and aiding in relief efforts during times...(read more)

Congrats to Microsoft Partners Ignify, RBA and Dell for Outstanding Achievements in Citizenship

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

By Lori Harnick, General Manager, Citizenship and Public Affairs Microsoft has an enduring commitment to working to fulfill our public responsibilities and to serving the needs of people in communities worldwide. Fundamental to this commitment is the...(read more)

Helping More High School Students Take Computer Science

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is very proud of our TEALS partnership with Seattle Public Schools and Rainier Beach High School. We commend the leadership, vision and courage of these educators to recognize the opportunities that computer science education opens up for young...(read more)

Tech’s Top Models Tell All for Fashion

Microsoft Citizenship Team — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:02:38 GMT

“Geek 2 Chic events transform young, successful science and technology professionals from big brands, startup companies, government and academia into fashion models for one night.” – Geek 2 Chic producer Mark Drapeau , Director of Innovation Social at...(read more)