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Genentech: Science Education
Futurelab is a collaborative program with the South San Francisco Unified School District to support STEM education. Futurelab builds on Genentech's long-standing commitment to science education and seeks to make a difference in the lives of local students by empowering teachers and inspiring employees.
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Eastside Prep
Eastside Prep offers East Palo Alto students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a college education. With Genentech's support, the school has grown from humble beginnings to a beautiful campus serving over 300 students.
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First Descents offers free outdoor adventures -- kayaking, surfing, climbing -- to young adults dealing with cancer. In August 2012, Genentech employees and cancer fighters joined First Descents on a kayaking trip to learn how this amazing organization empowers young people to look beyond their diagnosis.
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Genentech helps the Dream Foundation make dreams come true for adults facing life-threatening illness.
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Now in its fifth year, Genentech Gives Back encourages all employees to participate in activities supporting local and global nonprofits in a variety of ways over the course of a week.
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Fueling the Future - Genentech & Solazyme
In July 2011, the two companies collaborated on a fuel demonstration using Solazyme's 100% algae-derived renewable diesel, SoladieselRD®, in Genentech's employee transportation program, gRide.
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Better Chemistry
Learn about Genentech's grassroots Green BioPharma program, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of our research and development.
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Genentech: News Features | Genentech's gRide Program Achieves Landmark Milestone
In the summer of 2012, gRide, Genentech's employee commuting program, surpassed a major milestone, saving 100 million driving miles since it's inception in late 2006. See the growth and impact of the program in this infographic.
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100M Miles Saved and Counting
gRide, Genentech's employee commuting program, encourages the use of cleaner transportion, such as buses, bicycles, carpools and vanpools. In the summer of 2012, the program surpassed a major milestone, saving 100 million driving miles since it's inception in late 2006.
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Now in its third year, Genentech Gives Back encourages all employees to participate in activities supporting local and global nonprofits in a variety of ways over the course of one week.