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Investing in our Communities
Agilent Philanthropy
In 2010, Agilent and the Agilent Foundation provided $3.4 million in university grants supporting science and technology research at the forefront of electronic and bio-analytic measurement technologies. In addition, $1.2 million in pre-university science education grants supported programs reaching more than 6,500 educators and 580,000 students worldwide. In total, Agilent and the Agilent Foundation invested $5.6 million in philanthropic cash and equipment during 2010.
Employee Giving
Despite the difficult economy, Agilent employees in 2010 contributed more than $779,000, which was matched by the Agilent Foundation. Their generous gifts helped fund vital health and human-care programs worldwide. In addition to formal charity campaigns, Agilent held numerous fundraisers and collection drives to gather food and supplies for local humanitarian organizations. Employee engagement is a key element in Agilent community programs. Thanks to a volunteer policy that allows up to four hours a month of company-paid time for Agilent-supported or -sponsored activities, approximately 25 percent of employees contributed more than 50,000 hours to make their cities, towns and neighborhoods better places to live and work.
Science Education
Agilent grants and volunteer time are strategically deployed to reach the largest number of students and have the widest possible influence in communities where Agilent has a significant presence. Our aim is to help students appreciate and achieve the creative and critical-thinking skills necessary for the jobs of the future. In 2010, Agilent and its foundation provided more than $1.2 million for programs and partnerships that cultivate hands-on, inquiry-based science in alignment with local and national standards and initiatives.
- Fifteen regional grants made to Silicon Valley organizations enabled more than 3,000 secondary school students to attend public science centers; we supported more than 300 community college students pursuing teaching careers and we helped to improve math achievement among more than 2,500 middle school students.
- Agilent After School, a hands-on, kit-based science program for ages 9 to 13 has reached more than 500,000 students around the worlds since its inception in 2001. The program is used in more than 14 countries, with participation from 6,000 Agilent employees.
University Relations
University Relations programs, Agilent and the Agilent Foundation support scientific research by professors and students working at the forefront of electronic and bio-analytical measurement and applications. In 2010, approximately 83 Agilent employees from 17 nations acted as mentors to university research programs. Besides giving practical experience and measurement expertise to the next generation of scientists and engineers, Agilent gained insights into measurement challenges and leading-edge technologies.
A gift to the University of California at Davis will support research to enable rapid identification of foodborne pathogens, contributing to the safety of the world's food supply. The contribution also supplies specialized post-doctoral training for tomorrow's research scientists and provides a critical research infrastructure to UC Davis.
Agilent's University Funds Matching Program encourages Agilent employee contributions to colleges and universities. This global program is an important part of the company's overall support of higher education. In 2010, $253,000 was made available by the Agilent Foundation to match employee donations.
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