Shodor Announces Partnership with Kramden Institute

The alignment of Shodor’s mission to improve math and science education through the effective use of modeling and simulation technologies, and the mission of the Kramden Institute to empower students by providing them with home computers, seems only natural. Both organizations are working to spread the use of technology and computational science in their local communities, doing so through outreach programs and educational resources.

By restoring recycled computers Kramden has awarded over 9,000 refurbished computers to students grades 3-12, who have been nominated by a teacher for being academically motivated, and do not already have a computer in their home. 

Beginning in January 2012, prior to being handed to clients, a version of Shodor’s Interactivate software will be pre-loaded onto each of the over 2,200 computers Kramden awards to students each year.

"We're thrilled for Kramden and Shodor to partner together and make a real impact in helping economically disadvantaged students bridge the digital divide across North Carolina," said Kramden Executive Director Michael Abensour.

This will not only provide students with the physical capabilities to further their academic careers, but will also supply them with educational resources that can be used in conjunction with their academic coursework. 

"Shodor focuses on content, and Kramden provides a way for students to get a computer to use that content to learn and to explore math and science.  This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work together to promote learning for more of the area's students," says Dr. Robert Panoff, Shodor Executive Director.