NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Analog
Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is celebrating its
50th anniversary by expanding support of FIRST®
(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a
not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire
young people's interest and participation in science and technology. A
global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing
applications, ADI has contributed to the FIRST mission since 2004
through employees volunteering as mentors and judges, donations of
converters, sensors and other products, as well as monetary donations
and support of FIRST competition teams.
"Through the world of robotics, FIRST empowers young people and
starts them on the road to becoming innovators of tomorrow," said Ray
Stata cofounder and chairman of the board, Analog Devices. "It is truly
amazing and inspiring to see these students developing robots while in
middle school and high school with capabilities that surpass the most
advanced systems in development back in 1965 when ADI was founded. We
are honored to be a part of FIRST and we are proud of the many
ADI employees who support the teams."
To commemorate the company's 50th anniversary, ADI made
donations of over $50,000 through a corporate sponsorship that will help
to fund FIRST events in New England and California, and as a
diamond-level supplier to the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®),
donating materials such as MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems)
components and controllers that will be used by competition teams around
the world. FRC offers high school students the opportunity to work
directly with professional engineers to gain hands-on experience by
building and programming task-oriented robots. ADI and its employees
also are continuing to provide support for this effort by serving as
volunteer mentors, judges, and fundraisers at FRC and the closely
affiliated FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®) team events throughout
North America.
"FIRST shares our commitment to STEM programs in the communities
where we work and live by inspiring the next generation of young people
to pursue careers in engineering and math," said Vincent Roche,
president and CEO, Analog Devices. "As we begin our next 50 years as a
leading technology provider, ADI is pleased to continue our
support—financially and through the talents of our dedicated
employee-volunteers."
"We congratulate Analog Devices on a half-century of innovation and
appreciate the generous support they have shown FIRST over the
years," said Donald E. Bossi, president, FIRST. "It's through
partnerships like this that FIRST will inspire the coming
generations of inventors and innovators who will shape our world."
About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® (For Inspiration
and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an
appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in
Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs
to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating
young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and
engineering. With support from over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies and
more than $20 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit
organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC® ) for
students in Grades 9-12; FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC® ) for Grades
7-12; FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL® ) for Grades 4-8; and Junior FIRST®
LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®) for Grades K-3. Gracious Professionalism® is a
way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the
value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn
more about FIRST, go to www.usFIRST.org.
About Analog Devices, Inc.
Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on
which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest
growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged
industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal
conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 100,000 customers,
representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Analog Devices
is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and
manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices is
included in the S&P 500 Index. http://www.analog.com
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Analog Devices, Inc.
Linda Kincaid, 781-937-1472
linda.kincaid@analog.com
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Source: Analog Devices, Inc.
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