Education

Math / Science / Technology

We provide support to programs and initiatives in the area of education that promote success in the areas of math, science and technology. Additionally, we fund educational opportunities that also help to support environmental stewardship in the areas of conservation, habitat restoration and energy efficiency.

Zoological Society of San Diego:
The Sempra Energy Foundation partnered with the Zoological Society of San Diego to support conservation efforts in our region. Funds have been provided to benefit the San Diego Zoo's EnviroSchool program, which brings conservation programs into local schools; the 2009 Cans for Critters program, which encourages recycling throughout the community; and the Baja California Condor Education Effort, which works to raise awareness for this critically endangered species in the region.

Cool Globes Exhibit:
In late 2008, San Diego was host to the “Cool Globes: Hot ideas for a cooler planet” exhibit which raised awareness of global warming and was intended to inspire the public and the community to embrace solutions that can be implemented in everyday life. The Sempra Energy Foundation supported educational outreach programs with the objective of encouraging hundreds of children from underserved areas to learn from the globes in creative and interactive ways by funding guided tours of the globes, including child-friendly educational materials, games and a scavenger hunt in the exhibit guidebook.

USS Midway Museum:
In partnership with the USS Midway Museum, the Sempra Energy Foundation provides funds for the “On Board” program, which provides free classroom visits to the Midway for Title 1 schools. In addition to teaching students about the history of Navy, program curricula includes components on energy and water use, conservation and ways to be energy efficient in today’s world.

Sempra Energy Foundation Math & Science Alliance:
The Sempra Energy Foundation is teaming up with teachers in states like Arizona, Nevada, Texas, California and Louisiana to support math, science and technology programs in classrooms.

YMCA:
The Sempra Energy Foundation has partnered with the YMCA of San Diego County to underwrite a series of Green Days at over 20 local branches. Members of all ages will be able to learn how to make their communities cleaner and greener and will participate in service projects at each of the Y campuses.

New American’s Immigration Museum:
A grant provided by the Sempra Energy Foundation will enable students to document their grandparents and parents immigration to America. These films and art projects will be featured at the Museum as well as in a traveling tour around the nation.

Big Brothers / Big Sisters:
As part of a partnership with the Big Brothers / Big Sisters organizations, Sempra Energy Foundation’s grant will provide for an after-school mentoring and homework help program for more than 20,000 San Diego military children.