Team Members in Action
NXP team members are passionate about having a positive impact on our local communities. Across the globe, our team members are generous with their time, resources and talents to make a difference in the areas in which we work and live.
Throughout the year, team members supported a variety of community and/or non-profit organizations. They gave their time and resources to events that promoted STEM education, offered food, clothing, computer equipment, and basic necessities to those in need, helped to beautify the environment, supported local blood drives, and more.
The following list is just a sampling of the selfless acts team members performed in 2023.
Investing in STEM Education
NXP team members share examples of the efforts they put forth to promote science, technology, engineering and math in the community.
Belgium
NXP Belgium hosted a series of guest lectures on STEM
| Lecture | Date | Guest | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Design | Feb 23 | Rudolph Alexander | UCLouvain |
| Waves and Antennas | May 23 | Brecht De Beelde | Universiteit Gent |
| Low Power IC design | Oct 23 | Jeroen Coninx | KU Leuven |
| Automotive Audio and Speech Processing | Dec 23 | Bruno Defreene | KU Leuven |
| Microarchitectural Attacks | Mar 23 | Nikita Veshchikov | ULB - École Polytechnique De Bruxelles |
Mainland China
- Hosted a AIOT Lab Tour in Tianjin, as well as provided an open period for graduated students (with a focus on women team members) to promote the NXP brand.
- Collaborated with Soochow University on Technology Innovation and IC Talent Cultivation – a collaborative innovation center was setup for creative NXP MCU/MPU system application and SW design. We launched multiple NXP expert lectures, organized NXP Open Days and sponsored an NXP Electronics Design Contest. Our contribution to IC talent cultivation and NCG hiring have been highly recognized by Soochow University and the government.
- Three years ago, NXP was the first and the only IC company that had a joint lab (called the NXP-SJTU Joint Lab) set up in the SJTU Student Science Creation Center. In 2023, NXP evaluation boards were added in the joint lab for daily education and experiments. We also hosted training courses done for RT, PowerQuad and RISC-V, furthering Security & Connect Edge-related training courses under the plan.
- SJTU also added an NXP chip introduction (RT series, etc.) into the related courses to undergraduates, and we are also working to build an Automatic Guided Vehicle Demonstration, based on 8MPlus AI Robot platform. Provided trainings/lectures to Tianjin University, Nankai University, Tiangong University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Soochow University to help students in these universities broaden their horizons and strengthen their technical skills.
Germany
- NXP is promoting young talent and supporting initiatives that help children and students connect with experts and feel inspired about the exciting field of technology. Among those are “Kids Future Day” and other activities offered by mint pink, a program that helps high school girls develop an interest in STEM education and work. We are committed to getting girls excited about technology and have been recognized as a “MINT Minded Company.”
- NXP programs like HoverGames, NXP Cup and e-ignition support students and young professionals, specifically focused on helping developers and students in autonomous driving and robotics fields to solve real world problems.
- NXP Germany supports various organizations and schools across the country with IT and financial donations, for example, providing breakfast for school children and supporting homeless people and/or providing clothing donations.
Mexico
- Sponsored for the seventh year in a row, the Technovation Program in Mexico. The program gives girls (8-19 years old) an opportunity to experiment with programming for social good. For three months, girls work in teams to create a mobile app that solves a community problem. The girls are guided by a mentor and an online curriculum that covers coding and entrepreneurship. For most participants, it is their first experience with coding. Last year, 250 girls from Guadalajara and nearby cities, completed the program in Mexico. NXP supported the regional events by providing tablets for prizes for the winning teams , as well as technical support, a judge and a motivational speech.
- Participated in a new project, called “The Beautiful Patterns Camps,” which was a five-day workshop developed jointly by the MIT Geospatial Laboratory and the School of Engineering and Sciences of the Tecnologico de Monterrey. The program focused on girls (ages 13 to 17 years old) in middle and high school, who wishes to develop their algorithmic skills with dynamics and fun activities that motivate them to study careers in engineering and science. It is the only program of its kind taught by women engineering students as role models for the next generations.
Taiwan
- Partnered with the mentoring programs of two top-tier STEM universities, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), to develop the students' skills for their future careers. Over a six-month period, students used classroom training to enhance their knowledge of the semiconductor industry while also working on personal development and professional preparation.
- To cultivate future high-tech elites, stimulate innovative thinking and promote the sustainable development of the industry, NXP sponsored:
- The National Taiwan University Maker Makerthon Event.
- The IEEE Signal Processing Taipei Chapter’s 2023 7th Innovation AioT Competition that is organized by the Consumer Electronics Society of China (TCES).
- The Meizhu Hackathon Competition jointly organized by National Tsing Hua University(NTHU) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU).
- Since the Covid-19 pandemic, NXP Taiwan has donated company laptops to children’s homes and small schools in the rural area in Kaohsiung, where the education resource is limited. The laptops support the children and students’ further study and improvement in STEM education. In 2023, more than 60 children benefitted from our laptop donation.
- To encourage more women to join the tech industry, NXP hosted two events to helping women students understand the different opportunities that will be available to them if they pursue a STEM major in school.
- In the Taipei site, Woman in Tech was a gathering of more than 35 women students with engineering background, who talked up their challenges and learned from senior leaders.
- In partnership with the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, we supported NICHE, the gathering of 40 women students with different background. Through colleagues’ experience sharing, the students were encouraged to move past barriers and prepare for a meaningful career path.
United Kingdom
- Operated a STEM team, whose primary goal was to help inspire our young people to have a genuine passion for STEM, our industry and NXP, and to provide guidance, direction, and support to help maximize potential. Collaborating with our University Relations Team, NXP developed a ‘Talent Pipeline’ plan to drive activities – from primary school through secondary school and on to university – to increase the number and diversity of students to become the next generation of bright minds for our company.
- Supported week-long work placements for local high school students, who were partnered with a company mentor to build a sensor-enabled car. The students built their electronics and programming skills together and were informed of the exciting career opportunities within our industry.
- As part of the Girls in STEM Program, four local high school students worked at NXP every Friday afternoon at the Glasgow site for six months to develop a drone-based competition for local High Schools. The ‘Welcome to the Jungle!’ competition was an unparalleled success, attracting 34 pupils from seven schools, who showcased their energy, ingenuity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to rescue hidden LEGO® figures and program drones to fly through a three-dimensional maze.
- Plans for 2023-2024 include 3D printing projects in primary schools, the use of Sphero robots and senor-enabled remote-controlled cars to simulate Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and continues support of local Careers Fairs and Innovation Days.
United States
NXP hosted 50 middle school students from IDA Public School to its site to learn how to make a microbit board, tour the SMART Home Lab, FAB, and enjoy lunch with team-members in May 2023. The school is starting a STEM-focused program next year and exposing children to STEM early on was important.
Giving
- NXP team members have a heart for giving, sharing their financial resources and donating basic necessities, like clothing and computer equipment, to help those who need it most.
Austria
- In celebration of Christmas, employees donated meal coins and money to benefit Caritas, SOS Kinderdorf. NXP supplemented the donation to help further the reach of these funds.
- Collaborated with the local Red Cross to organize an on-site Blood Donation event.
- Supported the local Red Cross via a yearly donation, which is recognized by the placement of the NXP logo on the Red Cross truck.
- Supported Turkey earthquake victims by hosting a Cake Bazaar drive and donating the proceeds. Contributed to the creation of the Herberstein Animal Park's Tierisch ("beast") App, which shares insights on park wildlife and quizzes visitors. The app features NFC technology from NXP Gratkorn.
- Donated used company laptops to support students at a local school in Ghana.
Mainland China
- Donated 104 used company laptops to Shanghai Jing’an Youth Impact Charity institution, a local charity organization, to improve the educational environment for rural youth and empower them to pursue their college degrees.
- Donated 600 pairs of sunglasses to help cataract patients in Plateau recover after cataract surgery.
- Visited low-income, disabled elderly, families with serious illnesses and the elderly living alone during traditional China holidays (i.e., dragon boat festival, mid-autumn festival, etc.).
- Participated in a blood donation drive, organized by the Shanghai Blood Center, which engaged more than 38 Shanghai team members.
- Invited 10 groups of families with autistic children to attend in the Shanghai Family Day in Shanghai Printing Museum, which helps the autistic children learn about the Chinese printing culture, participate in printing activities, and integrate into the activities with the children of NXP employees.
- Participated in the Shanghai Pudong Software Park Charity month in November, which included a charity sale and book donation, with all proceeds benefiting children in the mountain.
Czech Republic
- Conducted a laptop charity buy-out, focused on raising money to benefit a to-be-selected charity organization. To date, the drive has raised more than $70K USD.
- Conducted a used furniture buy-out, focused on raising money to benefit local organizations. More than $159K USD was raised and split between the following three organizations:
- Retirement Home Roznov – received $25k USD.
- Strom Zivota – $50K USD donated, to be used for day-to-day medicine and sanitary equipment.
- Salamandr – $50K USD donated, to be used toward the purchase of a new vehicle.
India
- Donated desktops to schools in the rural areas to support the online learning needs of students, as well as conducted sessions/workshops on the introduction of Microbit and awareness on careers in Electronics.
- Hosted a scholarship program for sponsoring higher education of underprivileged students.
- Contributed to the Prime Minister National Relief Fund, which caters to National level calamities.
- Hosted two local giving initiatives: The Giving Tree and Joy of Giving Week.
Japan
Donated 756K JPY to the Turkish Embassy in response to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Thailand
- Donated 60 kids motorcycle helmets to support “Road safety awareness project for youth,” a project initiated by Lak Si District Office to encourage children to safely participate in road activities, cultivate public consciousness, comply with regulations, understand rules, and traffic signs. The target group is students in community government primary school.
- Donated 20 used canteen tables and eight used office chairs to Rattanakosin Technology College (School nearby ATBK)
United Kingdom
- Raised £2,400 for Action for Children, through a Christmas raffle.
- Collected donations of food and other essential items for Loaves & Fishes, a local foodbank to support those most in need in our community.
United States
- The top three employee-led giving campaigns in the US in 2023 were the Central Texas Food Bank (raising $1,970 USD), the Laura Bush Welsch Elementary PTA (raising $350 USD from 35 donors), and the Si Se Puede Foundation (raising $1,040 USD).
- Sponsored the “I Live Here I Give Here “campaign at the $10K level, which was supplemented by 119 Austinites donating more than $30K USD in 2023 to an Austin cause they were passionate about.
- Employees donated more than $4K USE to One-N-Ten, provided seven hygiene kits, and volunteered for the organization to serve LGBTQ+ youth.
- NXP donated $12,500 USD to The Tech to promote STEM education in BIPOC girls.
- NXP donated $2,500 USD to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to provide healthy foods for economically disadvantaged families.
- NXP donated a total of $600K USD across four universities: Austin Community College, Maricopa Community College, Prairie View A&M University, and Arizona State University (ASU). A portion of the donation to ASU is allocated to sponsoring gender and historically underrepresented equality through their SWE, SHPE and NSBE student chapters.
Volunteering
Through volunteerism, NXP team members around the globe support a variety of projects that range from park maintenance and cleanups to mentoring and helping to educate the youth.
Mainland China
- Completed a local garbage clean-up activity at Shanghai Pudong Software Park.
- Planted seedlings in the mountain to help with the recovery from wildfires.
- Volunteers spent hundreds of hours serving as companions for orphans and intellectually disabled children in Tianjin.
Czech Republic
- Supported the beautification, clean up and/or tree planting activities in a number of public spaces, including:
- Iskerka Garden
- Salamander Wetland Podolanky
India
- Provided computer training for parents in partnership with the Saksham Foundation charitable organization, as well as facilitated skill development trainings under their Vocational/Employability Center.
- Hosted trainings on EQ, leadership, and mentoring skills to teachers in association with Samridhi Trust.
- Worked with local organizations, including Nai Disha, Diksha, National Workers Welfare Trust, and the Samridhi Kasvahalli Centre, to educate and support children.
- Supported a skill development workshop and scholarship program for underprivileged children seeking higher technical education, in collaboration with the Joining Hands youth organization.
- Celebrated Earth Week with events like Green Café, Cleanliness & Plantation drive, Workspace Clean Up and Distribution of Vermicompost.
Romania
- Hosted a blood donation drive
- Donated laptop computers to support higher learning in the local communities
- Promoted Earth Week activities, centered around conserving energy, low carbon footprint transportation, green habits, and recycling. Also hosted an onsite recycling event, encouraging employees to bring recyclable items from home.
- Donated basic products to help make the everyday lives of those experiencing hardship in the community
- Donated school bags and supplies to help 50 underprivileged children at the start of the year
Thailand
Volunteered to plant 150 mangroves at Bang Khun Thian Seashore, Bangkok to restore the mangrove forest, maintain the balance of the ecosystem and offset our carbon footprint.
United States
- 65 volunteers volunteered 749 hours with during these top three 2023 events: the Bangladesh Theatre of Arizona, FIRST, and Scare for A Cure in Austin.
- Hosted a Kayak Clean Up with Keep Austin Beautiful, involving 30 employees. NXP is also Keep Austin Beautiful ($15K USD) to support the beautification of Austin, Texas.
- 130 employees supported the Gazelle Foundation in the Run 4 The Water – the event aims to provide clean drinking water for people in Burundi. Additionally, 140 employees attended an event to learn more about The Gazelle Foundation and ways they can support and get involved.
- Engaged more than 10 employees in the For Our City Day Chandler for community revitalization in neighborhoods.
Looking Ahead
In 2024, NXP will expand the opportunity for team members to use its NXP Gives Back, A global platform that'll make it easier for all team members to give, volunteer and make a bigger impact in our communities.