Draper Laboratory has a long-standing and extensive community outreach program that was formalized in 1984. Aligned to our business interests and educational mission, this program demonstrates a strong investment in the local community's quality of life. Draper supports nonprofit, community, civic, and educational programs in Cambridge that benefit Cambridge residents. Each year, more than $140,000 is distributed through our Community Relations Programs.

Our support to the community is done through three programs:

• Educational Outreach
  • High School Biomedical Summer Research Internships
  • Rindge School of Technical Arts Pre-Engineering Coop Program
  • National Engineers Week
  • United Way Math, Science and Technology Initiative
  • Cambridge Science Festival
  • Rindge School of Technical Arts Pre-Engineering and General Advisory Councils
  • Communications Office Internships
  • Science Fairs
  • Tours, Speakers, Events
  • Scholarships
  • Financial Contributions
    
• Community Relations
  • Community Grant Program
  • Corporate Sponsorships
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Community Collaborations
  • Employee Giving
• Volunteer Programs
  • Cambridge School Volunteers KeyPal Program
  • Draper Volunteers!
  • Annual Holiday Toy Drive

 

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