OREANDA-NEWS. From bots, electronic gadgets, and software programs to crafts, music and technology-enhanced clothing, the U.S. is entrenched in a week dedicated to Making. Celebrating those who create and inspiring the youngest of makers, the National Week of Making features makeathons, maker spaces, clinics, workshops and more. Its showcase event, The National Maker Faire, is sponsored by Cognizant.

This year, partnering with the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), Cognizant has been recognized by the White House in conjunction with the Faire. Kathryn Nash, Cognizant’s Associate Director of Education, will participate in the Capitol Hill Maker Faire Panel, Making and Education: K-12.

A pillar of Cognizant’s commitment to promote accessible, stimulating, enriching and fun learning opportunities, Cognizant’s signature Making the Future program is dedicated to expanding and enhancing access to STEM education, and sparking young people’s interest in STEM by creating fun, hands-on learning opportunities through after-school and summer programs, nonprofit partnerships, and college scholarships.

Cognizant believes strong STEM literacy, coupled with the 21st century skills of creativity and collaboration, will help create a brighter future for our children and prepare the next generation to drive innovation and growth in global economy. When the first National Maker’s Faire was launched in 2014, Cognizant committed to triple its maker efforts and provide 1.5 million hours of maker education programs to 25,000 children in 200 communities by 2017.