June 2007 In This Issue: Featured TI applauds increased federal funding of advanced research efforts Government Retaining EE graduates a challenge given current immigration laws Community Newsweek magazine list recognizes high school with TI ties TI establishes its first Leadership University outside the U.S. Environment TI to open world’s most environmentally efficient assembly/test site Commute solutions for TI employees aim to reduce ozone levels TI Technology New TI products reduce energy use, increase auto safety

Featured TI applauds increased federal funding of advanced research efforts Texas Instruments and other members of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) enthusiastically supported recent U.S. House passage of H.R. 1868, the Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007. -Read Full Story -   Government Retaining EE graduates a challenge given current immigration laws By Paula Collins, vice president, TI government relations Imagine – every year our country welcomes the best and brightest students from around the world to study at our universities. Then, shortly after graduation, or perhaps a few years after working for a U.S.-based company like Texas Instruments, we send them back overseas to work for foreign competitors. -Read Full Story -

	Community

Newsweek magazine list recognizes high school with TI ties

The news is out from Newsweek magazine, and it’s positive for two Dallas Independent School District high schools that both landed atop the 2007 list of “America’s Best Public High Schools.” The School of Science and Engineering Magnet (SEM), where TI has been involved for more than a decade, ranked second in the nation. Another Dallas school, the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG), took the top spot.

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TI establishes its first Leadership University outside the U.S.

As part of its ongoing efforts to equip leading universities with the tools they need for world-class engineering, math and science programs, TI invited the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to become one of only four Texas Instruments Leadership Universities in the world. Under this program, IISc will join TI’s premier research network as its first Leadership University outside the U.S.

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	Environment

TI to open world’s most environmentally efficient assembly/test site

Continuing its commitment to environmental stewardship and the communities where it operates, TI will expand its assembly/test operations in the Philippines with a new site that aims to be the most environmentally efficient assembly/test site in the world. At 77,000 square meters in size, the site within the Clark Freeport Zone will incorporate many of the environmental and energy design features that TI first used when constructing its Richardson fab (RFAB) semiconductor manufacturing facility.

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Commute solutions for TI employees aim to reduce ozone levels

Since 2001, TI has led an annual Commute Solutions Campaign during ozone season (May-October), to educate employees and promote alternatives to single-occupant commuting in gas-guzzling vehicles. The purpose of the campaign is to reduce emissions and related problems that contribute to pollution and improve quality of life for all.

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	TI Technology

New TI products reduce energy use, increase auto safety

TI is a recognized leader in energy conservation and environmental stewardship in its worldwide operations, but the company also builds products that enhance power efficiency and increase safety. For example, TI digital signal controllers are a key component behind two significant advances in automotive safety and efficiency.

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