Intern Reflections: Building a Better Future Through STEM Education

By Michele Robinson-Pontbriand, Director Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR Intern reflects on Keysight’s commitment to building a better planet by empowering the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) innovators.

By Katherine "Katie" Murphy

Bachelor of Arts in Statistics; Harvard University

On my first day as an intern on Keysight’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team, I learned about Keysight’s foundational framework of six CSR pillars: ethical governance, the environment, responsible sourcing, our people, communities, and our solutions. But it was only throughout the summer that I began to truly appreciate how these pillars operate as a business strategy to help the company and planet thrive. Each pillar is carefully designed with supporting policies, programs, action plans, and trackable accountability measures. This intentional framework connecting technology innovation and impact explains how Keysight continues to be a leader in sustainability, listed on TIME Magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025, and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.

Though I hate to play pillar framework favorites, I feel especially connected to Keysight’s 'communities' pillar—which includes support for global STEM education—as I pursue a degree in Statistics. As part of this pillar, Keysight facilitates volunteer efforts and supports educational organizations to achieve the company’s social impact goal of engaging more than 2 million students in the current fiscal year. Through STEM education partnerships, Keysight invests in community prosperity and cultivates the talent pipeline that will drive future technological breakthroughs.

Why STEM Education Matters to Keysight

STEM is crucial for both community development and industry advancement. Keysight focuses on investing in hands-on, engaging learning experiences for all students—each fiscal year, the company supports STEM education engagements around the world. This investment reflects the core belief that community prosperity begins with opportunity for all.

Growing the Talent Pipeline

Investing in STEM education is also a strategic move to secure a skilled workforce for the future. K–12 STEM education funding is just one part of engaging a larger talent pipeline that includes:

• Education outreach through Keysight’s signature After School Program including hands-on science experiments
• Internships to provide students direct engagement in technology career paths
• University relations and education programs for engineering students

Supporting STEM talent development from early education to professional stages helps Keysight remain at the forefront of technological advancement.

STEM For All

Through community partnerships, Keysight strives to empower students, support community prosperity, and secure a future skilled workforce. It has been so rewarding to contribute to Keysight’s CSR pillars this summer—to learn more about Keysight’s initiatives, check out the CSR webpage to see the latest news.