President Obama Recognizes Time Warner Cable's Commitment to Advancing STEM Education Opportunities for our Nation's Youth

"Change the Equation" initiative launched to increase student  interest In science, technology, engineering and math

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, at a White House Press Conference, President Obama launched Change the Equation (CTEq), a new, CEO-led initiative of more than 100 companies from across industry sectors, including Time Warner Cable (TWC), dedicated to promoting innovation and investment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). CTEq is part of the President's Educate to Innovate campaign aimed at improving the participation and performance of America's students in STEM subjects.

"Our success as a nation depends on strengthening America's role as the world's engine of discovery and innovation," said President Obama.  "I applaud Change the Equation for lending their resources, expertise, and their enthusiasm to the task of strengthening America's leadership in the 21st century by improving education in science, technology, engineering and math."

Sharing the stage with President Obama at today's press conference were Glenn Britt, CEO of TWC and founding member of CTEq, as well as Mary Pinnell, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Hill Elementary School in Lincoln, NE. Mary was invited as a guest of Mr. Britt and TWC because of her love for robotics, a new passion discovered through her involvement with TWC's local STEM efforts in her home town. It is students like Mary who are the embodiment of the curiosity in our nation's youth that the President and TWC are striving to connect with through their respective STEM programs.  (view video B-roll)

"The future success of our country will depend on the education we give our children, and I'm pleased that Time Warner Cable shares President Obama's commitment to increasing the opportunities available to our students," stated Britt. "With the global job market placing a greater demand on STEM, the US can no longer afford to lag behind our foreign competitors in these vital areas of study and education."

In November 2009, TWC launched Connect a Million Minds (CAMM), a five-year, $100 million philanthropic initiative to connect youth to ideas, people and opportunities that will inspire them to pursue education and careers in STEM.

For more information about Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds program, please visit http://www.connectamillionminds.com.

About Time Warner Cable:

TWC is committed to connecting people and businesses with information, entertainment and each other.  TWC delivers the latest innovations for your home—from high-definition television, to enhanced TV features, to high-speed data and digital phone services. TWC also believe in the power of community, demonstrated through signature education programs, countless hours of volunteerism and by contributing cash and in-kind support to benefit the communities where they operate.

About Connect a Million Minds:

CAMM is a five-year philanthropic commitment by Time Warner Cable of $100 million cash and in-kind donations designed to inspire students to pursue learning opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

About Change the Equation:

Change the Equation (CTEq) is a non-profit organization whose 100 member companies from across industry sectors are dedicated to promoting innovation and investment in STEM teaching and learning. CTEq aims to give STEM education a central place in the national lexicon of excellence and achievements, establishing a national movement to support, promote and implement excellent STEM education for every child.

SOURCE Time Warner Cable