1. Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development
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Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development
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There are 14 slides in this presentation, 4 of which are hidden.
Slide 4 presents a menu of SEED’s programs (SNP, Online Science Center, Educational Programs, and Learning Materials).
Slides 5-8 present individual overviews of each of those programs. These slides are hidden when in presentation mode.
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When finished viewing Slide 5, click on the orange hyperlink return arrow to return to Slide 4. Repeat this process until ending up at Slide 8 (Learning Materials). Then continue with the presentation as normal.
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Igniting passion for science and learning in youth and empowering them to use knowledge and technology creatively to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
November 2009

2. SEED is … Education & Development
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SEED is … Education & Development
SEED was founded in 1998 with the following considerations:
to create a volunteer-based, non-profit educational development program serving youth aged
to encourage Schlumberger people to make personal contributions to spark young people’s interest in science.
to provide access to technological and knowledge resources for students and teachers in underserved communities where Schlumberger people live and work.
to bring together young people from different cultures to share ideas and actions that benefit their communities.
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3. SEED is … Empowering To Schlumberger employees:
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SEED is … Empowering
To Schlumberger employees:
SEED offers a platform for Schlumberger people to express their passion for science and learning.
To students, teachers and their communities:
SEED makes connections and fosters understanding among the world’s diverse individuals and communities.
SEED benefits the communities where Schlumberger people live and work. It is a proud and integral expression of the global Schlumberger service culture.
To Schlumberger:
SEED helps motivate, retain and recruit employees who take pride in belonging to a company that cares about youth and education.
SEED demonstrates to customers the Schlumberger values in action and employees’ voluntary commitment to creating opportunities for youth.
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Schlumberger core strengths and values that SEED is built upon:
a knowledge of networking technology and of a range of science disciplines,
a long-standing presence in over 80 countries of which 40+ are economically developing countries (re UNDP HDI)
most importantly, the people who are willing and motivated to share their knowledge and time.
Inequality of access to these technologies and the knowledge they distribute have widened the technology gap between the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ : the digital divide
. 50% of world’s population [6.2 bn] has never used a telephone
. 7% has access to a computer; 4% has access to the Internet
. 20mhours of connectivity per month:
US = 1% of salary; Mexico = 15%; Bangladesh = 278%; Madagascar = 614%
Exponential growth but leaving countries and individuals behind might exacerbate inequality when there has perhaps never before been available such a powerful technology to eliminate inequalities and alleviate poverty and vulnerability
Science learning: through the on-line Science Center and the interaction with practicing scientists and engineers who are passionate about their work, we want to encourage more personal, less alienating relationships with knowledge – promote an approach to learning that is joyful, process-oriented, life-long and a rich source of human interaction
Generosity and humanity : SEED is an organizational vehicle through which Schlumberger people can contribute to the improvement of children’s chances to shape the forces and participate in decisions that affect their lives. It’s a means through which Schlumberger people can engage in human development and express one of the best of human attributes: the ability to act on concern for the well-being of others

4. SEED is … Science & Learning
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SEED is … Science & Learning
SEED’s program offering includes:
School Network Program
Online Science Center
Educational Programs
Learning Materials
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5. School Network Program
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School Network Program
As of November 30, 2009, SEED has 248 connected schools serving more than 260,000 children in 42 countries
Implemented by teams of Schlumberger volunteers – over 3100 registered!
Connects underserved schools to the Internet, provides computers and tech support
Provides two-year financial grants, technical assistance and related training
Aims for 80% sustainability objective
Promotes community internet access via local “Re-SEED” efforts
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Azerbaijan
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Colombia
Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Ghana
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Iran
Kazakhstan
Libya
Malaysia
Mauritania
Mexico
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Sudan
Syria
Thailand
Trinidad
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
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Countries highlighted in green are those where SEED is most active.
Green dots on map show locations of connected schools.
For more information on the SNP, visit the SEED Web site, at
SNP Overview:
Implemented by teams of Schlumberger volunteers (employees, spouses, retirees)
Promotes wider community access to information resources via local “Re-SEED” efforts
Aims for an 80% sustainability objective
Connects underserved schools to the Internet, provides computers and related technical support
Provides two-year financial grants, technical assistance and related training to provide Internet connectivity

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Online Science Center
Offers a wide range of educational resources and opportunities to students and their teachers
Focus on year olds
Gives direct access to SEED Experts
Published in 7 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian
5.3 million visitors in 2008
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[Click on the Science Lab image to go directly to the SEED Online Science Center.]
Additional points:
SEED Experts are Schlumberger scientists, engineers and mentors who answer questions and provide project guidance
Features educational resources and activities, firsthand stories, science articles, problem challenges, and biographical profiles of scientists and engineers

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Educational Programs
3 GLOBAL THEMES: Climate Change and Energy; Water; Health and Safety
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS – within a single SEED school
Total workshops to date: 58 in 15 countries
Total number of participants: 1,490 students, 247 teachers, 108 volunteers
COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOPS – involving several schools in a country or GeoMarket
Total workshops to date: 48
Total number of participants: 1,160 students, 870 teachers, 381volunteers
VOLUNTEER / FACILITATOR WORKSHOPS – preparation for workshop leadership
Total workshops to date: 51
Total Number of participants: 73 students, 207 teachers, 516 volunteers
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS – activities and knowledge sharing between schools
Total completed projects to date: 78
Participants: 654 students, 170 teachers, 332 volunteers, 18 countries
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SEED Workshops
Provide intensive project-based learning experiences for teachers and students that build awareness, attitudes, and skills essential to help them maintain and improve the quality of life in local communities and the world
Offer cultural immersion experiences for Schlumberger volunteers working in SEED schools around the world for a few days to two weeks
SEED Collaborative Projects
Build a global community of learners from different countries working in teams or individually
Foster participation among students and teachers performing research and sharing information and ideas in ways that build understanding and innovative thinking as well as curiosity and respect

8. Learning Materials Handy tools for hands-on projects SMARTWIRED
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Learning Materials
Handy tools for hands-on projects
SMARTWIRED
An activity dedicated to bringing out the best in every child and promoting intellectual and learning diversity
GOGO BOARD
A simple, low-cost, open source device that links a computer to various sensors
SCRATCH & OTHER LOGO SOFTWARE
Computer-based learning environments for people of all ages
SEEDKITS
Multimedia science activities that enable students to explore themes like solar power, viscosity and earth science with volunteers and teachers in any classroom
… and others!
SmartWired
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Scratch and other Logo Software can easily be used for projects in science, math, language, music, robotics and other fields of study.
GoGo Board: acts as a link between a computer and a variety of sensors, like those that detect light or temperature, and as a control for simple motors, relays and displays.
SEEDKITS: science activities that include material and instructions for projects to do with a teacher or SEED volunteer, on topics such as malaria, fruit power, road safety, smartwired, and viscosity.
SEED also maintains SEEDLABs, ie., Schlumberger facilities that promote volunteer involvement and development of SEED activities and applications, located at SPC Sugar Land and at SRPC Clamart, and soon in Tyumen, Russia
A SEEDKIT
A GoGo Board

9. SEEDKITS Fruit Power SEEDKIT Viscosity SEEDKIT
Demonstrates the basic principles of generating electricity
Students and teachers make their own batteries out of. simple kit materials and local fruit, such as lemons.
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Fruit Power and Viscosity are two examples of SEEDKITS available to volunteers and teachers. Other SEEDKITS available today include:
Fruit Power
Viscosity
Malaria and You
SmartWired
Connected Wisdom
SEEDKITS coming soon:
Evaporation
Buoyancy
Road Safety
Solar Water Heater
Water testing
What is a SEEDKIT?
Multimedia activities that enable volunteers and teachers to explore various science themes with students at local schools.
Each SEEDKIT contains the materials and support documentation needed to conduct a Fruit Power workshop at a school.
All of the content is available in seven languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish).
Ordering a SEEDKIT
Volunteers can order their own Fruit Power SEEDKIT from SWPS (Schlumberger people only) and the SEEDSTORE, or download it from the SEED Web site.
The Fruit Power SEEDKIT
The Fruit Power SEEDKIT is the first of five SEEDKITS ready for classrooms in 2009, with more to follow in 2010.
A workshop using the Fruit Power SEEDKIT takes about 1-2 hours to complete with students aged 10-18, and requires familiarity with the basic principles of electricity and the relevant articles on the SEED Web site.
The kit includes articles from the Online Science Center, such as Fruit Power, A Supersized Cell!, Build a Better Battery and How the Lemon Battery Works.
The Viscosity SEEDKIT
SEED created the “Viscosity” SEEDKIT so that volunteers and teachers can teach students about different liquids and their amazing properties.
Viscosity SEEDKIT
Participants can learn about the measure of a liquid’s resistance to flow and other interesting properities.
Wet and sticky fun for everyone!

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School Network Program
Volunteering
Workshops
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[History of SEED in your country, interesting facts, noteworthy achievements, etc.]
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SEED is … Volunteering
SEED owes its success to more than 3,100 Schlumberger volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include:
Develop and test a new Science Lab experiment or Engineering Challenge
Demonstrate SEED Learning Materials at a local school
Introduce a local class to the SEED website
Explain how you use science and technology in your daily life
Host a field trip to a local site [SLB base, water treatment plant, power plant, etc.]
Become an Askable Expert through the SEED website
Help students design and build an Energy-efficient Building or Energy Playground
Work with a group of students to monitor the quality of a local body of water
Facilitate students and teachers working on a SEED project
Work with groups of parents and children to carry out science activities at home
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Volunteers can be Schlumberger employees, spouses and retirees. There is a web-based SEED Volunteer Center on the SEED Website at where volunteers can register for service and find opportunities.

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SEED is … Meaningful
SEED is part of our operations and it is as essential to Schlumberger principles as the air we breathe is to life. PDVSA and the communities respect us for our real efforts, which they see in the personal commitment and involvement of our volunteers.
– Hatem Soliman, General Manager. Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, and Caribbean (VTT)
From the bottom of my heart, SEED is beneficial to the community. In my opinion, SEED not only organizes educational programs but also makes someone’s dreams come true.
– Simon Lim Kok Loong, SEED student, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SEED continuously gives me the opportunity to experience the joy of learning and discovery with children. For every moment of time, energy, knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm that I give, I receive double the amount of joy in return.
– Sylvia Sundqvist, SEED volunteer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
By addressing the desire of young people to express their creative talent, SEED has harmonized with their needs and provided an opportunity for them to express themselves while addressing global issues, such as water and climate change.
– Svetlana Belova, SEED coordinator, Russia
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14. For more information on SEED, visit www.seed.slb.com.
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Our Mission is to inspire, influence and enable educators in underserved communities where Schlumberger people live and work to engage youth in science and technology.
This will be achieved by building multicultural learning communities and knowledge-sharing environments in which students and educators collaborate in their local languages with scientists and volunteers on projects that address global issues.
For more information on SEED, visit
© 2009 Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to make copies of this document for educational purposes only, provided that this copyright notice is reproduced in full. Contact SEED at for further information.
© 2009 Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development, Inc. All rights reserved.
Permission is granted to make copies of this document for educational purposes only, provided that this copyright notice is reproduced in full. Contact SEED at for further information.