CauseArtist, the news site that features people and products that are creating social good around the world, highlights 11 social innovators that utilize technology to improve and strengthen communities.
Some of the social innovators are from RecycleMatch, Switchboard, Vittana, Project H Design, MyAgro, Digital Democracy, BlocPower, and TechChange among others.
Federal Programs Related to - Engineering & Technology
Programs that conduct research in the area of science which applies mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems for the benefit of society. Applied Technology; Architectural & Construction; Aviation Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Industrial & Manufacturing; Materials; Radar & Sonar Technology; Robotics; Telecommunications
Federal Programs Related to - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Programs that focus on protecting and promoting the broad civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and work to change public policy and opinion in a variety of areas.
See also: +COMMON CODE Advocacy (**B); Hate Crimes Prevention (I02.07); Housing Discrimination (I05.08); Voter Services (W08.05)
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Meet the 11 Social Innovators that Use Technology to Change the World