Highlights from the Class of 2009 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows presenting on the PopTech stage.
Nominations are now open for Class of 2010: http://poptech.org/nominate (deadline March 31, 2010)
Highlights from the Class of 2009 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows presenting on the PopTech stage.
Nominations are now open for Class of 2010: http://poptech.org/nominate (deadline March 31, 2010)
http://poptech.org/class2009
PopTech Social Innovation Fellows are high potential young leaders with new approaches poised for transformational impact. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, nationally and internationally (as far away as India, South Africa, and Brazil), and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth. They are the world-changers of tomorrow.
Aviva Presser Aiden & Hugo Van Vuuren Lebônê, Jason Aramburu re:char, Eben Bayer Ecovative Design, Paula Kahumbu WildlifeDirect, Deb Levine ISIS, Inc., Josh Nesbit FrontlineSMS:Medic, James OBrien Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School, Ory Okolloh Ushahidi, Emily Pilloton Project H Design, Hayat Sindi Diagnostics For All, Taylor Stuckert & Mark Rembert
Energize Clinton County, Nigel Waller Movirtu
Hayat Sindi co-founded Diagnostics For All to offer point-of-care diagnostic tools micro-fabricated in paper. These technologies allow healthcare workers to monitor the treatment of the 60% of people living beyond the reach of medical infrastructures. Sindi is also an advocate for science education and careers for women in the Middle East.
http://www.dfa.org/
Eben Bayer is co-founder of Ecovative Design, an initiative that transforms low-value agricultural byproducts into strong biological composites that can be used as biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics, foams, and packaging materials.
http://www.ecovativedesign.com/
In 2006, principal James O'Brien assembled a staff of like-minded educators to create BCAM – Brooklyn Community Arts & Media High School. The fledgling educational-innovation tank combines performance-based academics and professional training in media and arts to prepare teenagers for success in the 21st century.
http://www.bcamhs.org/
Each year, PopTech selects 10-20 high potential change agents from around the world who are working on highly disruptive innovations in areas like healthcare, energy, development, climate, education, and civic engagement, among many others. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, have a minimum of 3-5 years experience, and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth.
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