Strauss Foundation News
Working with Mahabir Pun from Nepal, the internet connection Mark brought to one village seven years ago has grown to the solar-powered Nepal Wireless Network, serving 80 villages.
The CIW Prison Garden Project is a Finalist in the Mountain Dew Energize Your Community Contest.
Sam's project culminates in a 5-day Conference, attended by Chief Economic Advisor to President Medvedev and 34 delegates. Sam will spend 2010-2011 in Russia on a Fulbright Fellowship.
Kevin attended the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference, and his project is among those that received funding. It appears on the Outstanding Commitment Award Map, under the Commitment Tab.
Thomas Oliver (2008 Scholar from Caltech) is part of the effort to expand the reach of a non-profit organization making wheelchairs from used mountain bikes. Intelligent Mobility has been named a Top 10 New World-Changing Innovation.
Josh has received $50,000 in grants to set up his cell phone medical-monitoring network in 20 African countries. He's been selected to set up a pilot program for the Global Virus Forecasting Initiative in Cameroon.
The Hep B Project placed 5th in the Pepsi Refresh contest. http://www.refresheverything.com/grant-recipients
Jessica's project was among those recognized on stage.