Archive for septembre, 2006

The Tech Museum today announced that Geekcorps is one of 25 Tech Laureates who will receive Tech Museum Awards in November! The awards recognize “the best of those who are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent critical issues facing our planet.” Geekcorps will receive an award in the Economic Development category for its work on the Desert PC in remote Bourem Inaly, Mali. The San Jose Business Journal wrote about the awards on Thursday. Read more details in the official IESC Geekcorps press release (PDF, 40 Kb). You can also read one volunteer’s account of the first mission to Bourem Inaly or download the Desert PC Spec Sheet.