CSR best practices

How MIND Research Institute moved quickly to offer free math education to students learning at home

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ST Math, MIND Research Institute's flagship visual instructional program, is available at no cost to parents. Since it’s visually-based, students who speak all languages can benefit. We sat down with their CEO, Brett Woudenberg, to learn more.

How TalkingPoints is helping teachers and parents stay connected to enhance student success and well-being

5 min read

We sat down with Heejae Lim, founder and CEO of TalkingPoints, to learn more about how TalkingPoints is serving as a bridge between teachers and parents right now, as well as serving as a platform that delivers critical information on behalf of schools.

Research Triangle Park: Update on our environmental progress

2 min read

In 2018, we announced goals to achieve 100 percent renewable energy, water neutrality, and zero waste by FY20 at Cisco’s campus in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina. Here’s how we made progress in FY19.

Why we need field-based data systems for water quality

4 min read

Find out how Akvo’s world-class field-based water quality testing solution saves lives by making data available about the presence of contaminants that make water unsafe to drink.

Global problem solving through STEM: What Cisco’s nonprofit partners are doing to support learning at home

3 min read

As school closures impact students, we realize how important it is for them to have access to quality educational content while they learn from home. Cisco's nonprofit partners like Science Buddies, Code.org, Technovation Families, and MIND Research Institute have developed engaging ways to learn STEM subjects remotely.

Stepping up our work on circularity

3 min read

The circular economy is a natural extension of Cisco’s own business transformation. Learn more about our efforts.

One woman’s career journey from student to cybersecurity professional

4 min read

Samantha faced sexism at school but it didn't slow her down in pursuing the technical job of her dreams.

How a digital data collection tool is helping humanitarians

7 min read

KoBoToolbox is a free, open-source digital data collection and analysis tool for the NGO sector. This tool makes it possible for disaster-relief workers to create surveys and collect data in any language.