Back to School Season Kicks-Off with Extended Student Software Licenses,
MakingProfessional Design Software Even More Accessible and
Helping Students Prepare for Careers
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Sep 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
In an effort to strengthen the design and engineering-related
disciplines and better students' educational experiences, Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D
design, engineering, and entertainment software, is extending the
license terms for all free versions of the student software related to
its online Education Community from 13 to 36 months. This license term
extension applies to over 25 products available for free* download on
the Autodesk
Education Community.
The license term extension is part of Autodesk's continued effort to
support students' pursuit of careers in science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, including
architecture and manufacturing. Today's students face a challenging job
market, and Autodesk's goal is to ensure the next generation of
designers, engineers and digital artists have access to the same
software that professionals use every day.
"We are enthusiastic about the growth of the Autodesk Education
Community over the past few years," said Joe Astroth, PhD, Autodesk
chief education officer. "Autodesk provides students with the tools and
practical knowledge their future employers will demand. By extending the
student licenses an additional two years, we are promoting a passion for
design and technology-related disciplines to help students succeed in
their careers."
Since its launch in 2006, the Autodesk Education Community has grown to
more than 1.3 million members in 145 countries. Autodesk continues to
collaborate with faculty and education organizations to provide
curricula, tools and resources to better prepare students for careers in
architecture, engineering and digital arts. This unique perspective
helps to drive change in the fields of design and engineering education,
encouraging student engagement and creating a better learning experience
in the classroom.
About Education Initiatives
Autodesk supports students and educators by providing design software,
innovative programs and other resources designed to inspire the next
generation of professionals. By supporting educators to advance design
education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills,
Autodesk is helping prepare students for future academic and career
success. Autodesk supports schools and institutions of higher learning
worldwide through substantial discounts, subscriptions, grant programs,
training, curriculum development and community resources. For more
information about Autodesk
education programs and solutions, visit http://www.autodesk.com/education.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 15 Academy Award(R)
winners for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design,
visualize and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD
software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio
of state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional
information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/autodesk.
*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the
end-user license agreement that accompanies download of the software.
The software is for personal use for education purposes and is not
intended for classroom or lab use.
Autodesk and AutoCAD, are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names,
product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk
reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and
specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not
responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in
this document.
© 2010 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
Angela Simoes, 415-547-2388
angela.simoes@autodesk.com
