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Score one for U.S. education

Posted: November 22, 2010 by Ken Cohen

As a company that utilizes advanced technology in every aspect of its business, ExxonMobil understands that the United States’ future success depends on the best and brightest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). But declining proficiency among American students in math and science – the building blocks of innovation – is posing a direct and potent threat to U.S. competitiveness.

Fueling jobs

Posted: November 15, 2010 by Ken Cohen

When we stop and think about it, it’s obvious how critical energy is to our daily lives. But, because energy is supplied reliably 24 hours a day with little or no disruption, we sometimes take it for granted. But for millions of hard-working Americans, energy is just as important to their livelihoods – and they certainly don’t take it for granted. According to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the oil and natural gas industry supports more than 9.2 million jobs in the United States, accounting for 5.2 percent of total U.S. employment.


Caring for Africa

Posted: November 5, 2010 by Darius Mans

I’d like to thank Ken and ExxonMobil for giving me this opportunity to talk about the role of Africare and the importance of continuing to provide support for development and progress in Africa. Since our founding in 1970, Africare has provided more than $1 billion in assistance and supported more than 2,500 projects in 36 countries.

Fighting poverty through energy

Posted: November 1, 2010 by Ken Cohen

Recently, the International Energy Agency issued an insightful and important report. It was released in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly annual meeting, and focuses on the role of energy in reducing extreme poverty and meeting other global development goals. Of the many challenges related to energy, I think this one is often overlooked, at least in more developed countries.


A forward-looking forum

Posted: October 1, 2010 by Ken Cohen

Yesterday, I attended the Washington Ideas Forum in D.C. – an impressive gathering of leaders from government, business, civil society and the media focused on current and future issues, and sponsored by The Atlantic, the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum.

A meeting of the minds

Posted: September 16, 2010 by Ken Cohen

You may have read discouraging reports about declining performance among U.S. students in math and science, and the trouble it spells for America’s economic future. Today, however, I’m pleased to report another step for a growing movement to reverse this trend and get more students back on the path to excellence in these critical areas of learning. I’m talking about the launch of Change the Equation, a new initiative announced today at the White House by President Obama.



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