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Innovation and collaboration are at the core of our sustainability journey. This year, we are excited to feature our Net Zero 2040 Playbook™ in our latest Sustainability Report. Check it out today! https://bit.ly/3xq3LbQ

Is your organization located in or serving Santa Clara County? Thanks to generous funding from the Applied Materials Foundation, all staff and board members of nonprofits that are located in or serving Santa Clara County can still take advantage of deep discounts on any of CEN’s nonprofit professional development workshops! Through this partnership, nonprofits located in or serving Santa Clara County can access these workshops at the discounted rate of $40. Visit the registration page of any workshop through our learning calendar to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gHMjAUq. Thank you to the Applied Materials Foundation for this opportunity.

Volunteer Afternoon at the Central Texas Food Bank! Just another reason why Applied Materials is truly one of the best and rewarding companies out there as I am thrilled to share the experience we had yesterday participating in a volunteer activity organized by the Young Professional Network (YPN) ERG (Employee Resource Group) at the Central Texas Food Bank. It was a truly rewarding afternoon filled with teamwork, community spirit, and a shared commitment to giving back.  I am incredibly proud to work for a company like Applied Materials, which not only encourages but actively organizes these volunteer opportunities. It's inspiring to see a company prioritize community engagement and support initiatives that address critical needs. Partnering with TEKsystems (#Tek) added an extra layer of camaraderie and collaboration, highlighting the power of partnership in driving positive change. Volunteering at the Central Texas Food Bank was more than just a volunteer opportunity; it was a chance to connect with colleagues, build new friendships, and strengthen our bonds while making a difference. It reminded me of the importance of stepping out of our daily routines to give back and the joy that comes from contributing to a cause greater than ourselves. By the end of our shift, we had sorted and packed enough food to provide thousands of meals for families in Central Texas. It was a humbling reminder of the power of collective effort and the tangible impact that volunteer work can have on our community. The Central Texas Food Bank is an impressive facility that plays a crucial role in fighting hunger in our region. As the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas, it distributes millions of pounds of food each year to families, children, and seniors who might otherwise go hungry. The warehouse is a bustling hub of activity, where volunteers and staff work tirelessly to ensure that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. During our shift, we were tasked with sorting through donated food items, checking for quality and expiration dates, and packaging them up for distribution. It was an eye-opening experience to see the volume of food that moves through the facility and the meticulous care taken to ensure that every item meets safety and nutritional standards. By the end of our shift, we had sorted and packed enough food to provide thousands of meals for families in Central Texas. It was a humbling reminder of the power of collective effort and the tangible impact that volunteer work can have on our community. #AppliedMaterialsVolunteers #AppliedPurpose #AppliedVolunteers #MakePossibleABetterFuture #CommunityService #VolunteerWork #GivingBack #AppliedMaterials #TEKsystems #Tek #CentralTexasFoodBank #CorporateSocialResponsibility

Did you know that AI and IoT devices are driving demand for chips and this comes with increased carbon emissions? This #WorldEnvironmentDay, watch our communications colleague Heather ask #sustainability experts, Ben and Elena, to explain climate science and how Applied tackles this challenge. Share this video today! #MakePossibleABetterFuture #GreatThingsHappenHere

【應材苗懂計畫】科教小宇宙爆發，半導體科普教育聯盟成立 還記得半導體特攻隊嗎？串聯教育群星，台灣應材攜手長期合作的國立臺灣科學教育館、LIS情境科學教材及TFT為台灣而教，連結各方在博物館教育課程、教材設計及教育者培訓的核心專長，透過「應材苗懂計畫」將半導體知識帶入多元場域，齊力點亮科普教育的永續生態圈！ 1+1+1+1 絕對大於四—如何共創教育模組？聽聽他們怎麼說 ▍應材台灣區總裁Erix：半導體產業在台灣非常熱門，我們希望普及到科普教育；我們在做的事情，不只思考三年、五年，而是放眼十年後，台灣整個人才培育發展 ▍科教館館長劉火欽：17年來應材長期支持科教館，未來會持續以『半導體未來館』作為全民高科技科普平台，不論什麼年齡都能認識半導體相關基礎科學知識與最新科技 ▍LIS情境科學教材創辦人嚴天浩：透過與應材志工的半導體製程知識交流，LIS發揮教材開發專長，使用海綿、積木及簡易電路設計出獨一無二的學習教案，激發學童像科學家一樣思考 ▍TFT為台灣而教永續長杜瀛：解決問題需要多方合作、需要很多人參與；期待藉由「應材苗懂計畫」增能教師，提升孩童學習動機，串連教育資源注入偏鄉網絡，實踐教育平等 ▍應材全球社區公共事務協理Katie Ferrick：加乘影響力的關鍵是擁有一群願景相同的夥伴，拓寬對教育需求的理解與實踐，提升下一代的科學與科技能力，推動更普及的科普教育 加入科教小宇宙冒險，點亮你我科學夢想。除了持續關注我們之外，不妨週末與親朋好友一起去台北科教館六樓的「半導體未來館」走走！ As a long-standing supporter of science education, Applied Materials Taiwan is excited to announce our collaboration with long-time community partners, the National Taiwan Science Education Center, Learning in Science, and Teach for Taiwan. Together, we are forming an alliance to support semiconductor education for the youth. The goal of the alliance is to create an ecosystem of co-creation for science education, starting with the program Applied Materials Semiconductor Adventurers. From project-based contribution to an alliance collaboration, joining hands with our partners committed to improving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education on a national scale and leveraging each other’s strengths, Applied Materials Taiwan aims to inspire and deepen the connection of various potentials and build a sustainable ecosystem for STEM education. #MakePossibleABetterFuture #GreatThingsHappenHere

What a delightful surprise! Our wonderful community partner, Sunnyvale Community Services, hosted their annual “Our Kids, Our Community,” fundraising event last night which was focused on the needs of local children living in poverty. They generously presented Applied Materials their Partner Award after years of leadership on behalf of Applied Materials by my predecessor, Siobhan Kenney, and their former board member, Duane Loos. They led the effort to increase support to this critical safety net services organization for the last several years. I’m honored to help carry the baton forward as we continue to recognize the vital role of SCS in the community. Thank you, Marie BERNARD, Nivisha Jennifer Mehta , and the entire SCS team for all that you do to create a thriving community for all in the City of Sunnyvale. ❤️ Wonderful to see so many other leaders, helpers, and caring people be recognized, too, as well as give generously so the summer can be a healthy one for all children in Sunnyvale. Thanks for being part of this partnership, Mike DeMuro, Julie Lata, and Jessup Bordson.