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CHENGDU, China, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today outlined its long-term strategy for manufacturing facilities in Chengdu, China. Future plans include a new assembly/test operation and the expansion of its existing wafer fabrication factory. TI's investments in these operations could total up to $1.69 billion over the next 15 years and potentially include facilities, manufacturing equipment and land. The government of Chengdu has...

Bialik will share her unique journey from child actress to neuroscientist and show how math and science come to life with real-world applications and technology DENVER, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) and its brand ambassador - actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik - are joining thousands of math educators at the NCTM 2013 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, to share innovative new classroom technology including TI-Nspire(TM) Apps for iPad® and the TI-84...

fx-CP400 Offers Easy to Use Color LCD Touch Screen for Students DOVER, N.J., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. is pleased to announce the fx-CP400, which is the latest advancement in the company's ClassPad series of graphing scientific calculators. Designed with a large color touch-panel and slightly oval shape, the new fx-CP400 fits comfortably in a user's hand and offers a variety of superior technological functions beneficial for educators and students. Casio's...

TI's premier professional development event for math and science educators offers innovative ways to integrate technology and content into classrooms to increase student understanding and achievement DALLAS, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Instruments (TI) 25(th) Annual Teachers Teaching with Technology(TM) (T(3)) International Conference will open and close with inspiring STEM-focused keynotes, kicking off with a welcome address by former astronaut and NFL player Leland...

Coming for the fall 2013 school year: A specially adapted version of the Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus calculator will transform STEM education for students who are blind and visually impaired WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Research and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) today announced the introduction of the Orion TI-84 Plus, the world's first fully accessible handheld graphing calculator. Based on the popular TI-84 Plus model from Texas...

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI), the most trusted brand in graphing calculator technology, "took a major step forward in our mission to improve student understanding and achievement in mathematics" with the release today of two new innovative apps: TI-Nspire(TM) App for iPad and TI-Nspire(TM) CAS App for iPad, said Melendy Lovett, president of Texas Instruments Education Technology. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please...

DOVER, N.J., Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. announced today it is partnering with Steve Wolf - stunt scientist, author and producer - in support of the company's educational mission to foster a positive student-centered learning environment for math and science instruction through the use of appropriate tools. Through this partnership, Wolf will demonstrate how movie stunts can help students gain a better understanding of math and science. Wolf now serves as a...

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Studies from the U.S. Department of Labor show that careers in science, technology, engineering and math will be among the most lucrative for today's middle grades and high school students. As students and parents prepare for the new school year, an important product to help them succeed in STEM learning is the Texas Instruments TI-Nspire(TM)CX handheld with TI-Nspire Student Software. (Photo:...

DALLAS, July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The loveable, nerdy neurobiologist on TV's No. 1 hit comedy series is headed back to school this fall. That's when students and teachers at a lucky U.S. school will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Mayim Bialik and receive science and math instruction from the real-life scientist, Emmy-nominated actress and teacher. Students, parents and educators from around the nation are invited to enter the Texas Instruments "Take Mayim Back...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) and Family Giving Tree will host "STEM in the Schoolyard" at Downtown College Prep (DCP) on Friday, July 27. The event kicks off the school year for 130 incoming, low-income DCP freshmen and their families and will include inspiring presentations by elected officials, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities, as well as a welcoming reception for the new ninth grade...