During the month of December, UInnovate - a non-profit formed to
develop opportunities for students aspiring to careers in science and
technology - is a participant in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. UInnovate
is a 501(c)3 non-profit launched earlier this year to help students
prepare themselves for hi- tech jobs essential to the US economy.
Currently, the US is at risk of losing its competitive edge in crucial
high-tech industries such as biotechnology. Without adequate
investments and measures to develop talent, students will be unable to
create value in a global market, thus becoming irrelevant.
UInnovate's
training program pushes students to achieve through funding
opportunities, mentoring, seminars, and internships.UInnovate is
currently in the running for $50,000 to give over 20 undergraduate
students the opportunity to take part in a rigorous internship program
that will prepare them for a career in biotechnology.
Each month this year, Pepsi has been giving away
money as a part of their 'Pepsi Refresh' campaign to non-profits and
small businesses that intend to affect change in their communities.
UInnovate is part of the December round. Having started in 387th place,
they have since jumped over 200 places in only three days.
Please vote here or visit the Pepsi Refresh homepage and search keyword: uInnovate.
