Microsoft looks to academia for talent
MCP Magazine | at | by Mike
Although Bill Gates' massive philanthropic foundation tends to get the most attention for its efforts to transform education, the company he co-founded also is paying close attention to the world of academia.
Microsoft sponsors technology contests, partners with academics, runs extensive research centers around the world and donates products to educators.
While many of its competitors have similar programs, academics and analysts say the Redmond company's extensive involvement, especially through its Microsoft Research centers, seems to go further than most.