News and Updates
Synopsys Outreach Foundation Updates, News and Press Release
Newsletters
Newsletter: Fall 2023
As educators gear up for the back-to-school season, we are committed to providing them with support. We have new programs launching starting today and new team members who we want to introduce you to.
Newsletter: Summer 2023
Summer is near! Thank you for the amazing work you have done with students all year long. We wanted to share what the SOF has ahead.
Newsletter: Spring 2023
Spring is an exciting time of year and we are eager to share what we have planned!
STEM Program News
Synopsys Outreach Foundation Sets Up ‘Shop’ in Bay Area Communities
Our first series of STEM Shops concluded in September 2022 and we could not be more thrilled! The brainchild of our STEM Programs Manager, Lauren Foote, the STEM Shops program was created in 2022 to ensure we were proactively meeting the ‘back to school’ needs of Bay...
STEM Shop Volunteer Registration
Synopsys Outreach FoundationVolunteer registration for our Fall STEM Shops has now closed, if you'd like to learn more about how to get involved with the Synopsys Outreach Foundation please sign up for our newsletter. [gravityform id="52" title="true"] “Invest in our...
RAFT Teacher of the Year Nominations Open!
RAFT's Teacher of the Year Awards recognize outstanding pre-K-12 teachers in the Bay Area who incorporate effective hands-on learning and/or maker education into their curriculum. This year, RAFT will recognize five teachers for their achievements in teaching STEAM...
Synopsys Outreach Foundation News
Santa Clara County Office of Education Packs Back-to-School Kits with Synopsys Outreach Foundation
On Friday, August 4, 2023, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) partnered with the Synopsys Outreach Foundation to pack 200 Back-to-School kits for new teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
Synopsys Outreach Foundation Leadership Transition
After four years of service, Kate Houston has stepped down as President of the Synopsys Outreach Foundation. We appreciate her dedication and leadership to the organization's mission and adaptability during the pandemic. We wish Kate the best of luck in her next...
Synopsys Outreach Foundation Adopts a New Vision and Mission
At this time, we are thrilled to announce a new mission and focus of our organization that we believe will better empower our marginalized Bay Area students to excel in STEM: Collaborate with Greater Bay Area education stakeholders and community partners to provide equitable and inclusive opportunities in project-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Synopsys Outreach Foundation in the News
Gentry Magazine – Nov 4, 2020
A Synchronous Solution
Synopsys Outreach Foundation works with RAFT and Santa Clara County Office of Education to get kits distributed at meal distribution sites at Title I schools.
NBC – Aug 1, 2019
Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology Outreach Foundation Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Launches Campaign to Honor STEM Teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area
