Community Outreach

Community Outreach

TACC is committed to being a good neighbor and contributing positively to our community. We support programs that provide opportunities for people and communities to access, use, and understand technology.

Austin Black Family Technology Day

The objectives of the Austin Black Family Technology Day are to provide technology awareness to Austin’s black families, to provide hands-on technology demonstrations and displays, and to encourage and assist black families connect to the Internet. TACC volunteer’s introduces participants of all ages to the importance and value of advanced computing technologies in today’s world.

Austin Partners in Educations/Dell TechKnow program - http://www.austinpartners.org/volunteers/technology.shtml#dtk

Dell Computer Corporation and Austin ISD have partnered to make AISD’s program the flagship implementation of Dell TechKnow. This program is a nationwide initiative to build desktop computer proficiency in middle school students. During this 40-hour course, TACC staff help area middle school students take apart and rebuild a computer, install and use software, upgrade components and diagnose and fix basic hardware problems.

The program's primary emphasis is on bridging the digital divide by focusing on students without access to technology at home and by encouraging girls to participate at the same level as boys.

Explore UT - http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/

Explore UT is a special occasion at The University of Texas at Austin, and TACC is proud to participate and welcomes everyone to this day of adventure. By sharing our treasures with visitors of all ages, we open our doors to a world of learning. Explore UT is a day filled with fun, discovery, and friendship that we hope will last a lifetime. TACC is delighted to participate in this annual “open house” whereby we are able to interact with the community and share how it is TACC resources and individuals aid in scientific discovery.

Girlstart – http://www.girlstart.org

Girlstart is a non-profit organization created to empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology. Girlstart offers a variety of educational formats designed for middle school girls through after-school programs, Saturday camps, and summer camps. All Girlstart programs share a common theme of hands-on exploration of science, math, and technology in a fun and girl-friendly environment.

Community Service

TACC is dedicated to helping our local community, and strongly believes in giving back. We do so by getting involved in activities that positively impact our community and environment. TACC community service activities include:

The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas (http://www.bloodandtissue.org/) – TACC hosts quarterly blood drives on the Pickle Campus
FILA Relays, benefiting Austin Police Benevolent Society;
HEB’s ‘Feast of Sharing’ holiday dinner;
Komen Race for the Cure, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation (www.komen.org);
Longhorn Halloween, benefiting the University of Texas at Austin community;
Schlotzsky’s Bun Run, benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps (www.sunshinecamps.org);
Silicon Laboratories Marathon Relay Team, benefiting Junior Achievement (http://www.jacentex.org/);
Statesman Capitol 10,000 (http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/cap10k), benefiting People’s Community Clinic (http://www.pcclinic.org/) and The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas (http://www.willread.org/);
WalkAmerica, benefiting the March of Dimes Austin Chapter;
United Way’s Day of Caring, benefiting Caritas of Austin & Austin’s Empty Bowl Project; and
TACC's own recycling program.