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NEWS

Celebrating Five Years of DIL Impact
The Blum Center is celebrating five years of success implementing the Development Impact Lab; a global consortium of organizations advancing development through science and technology. Learn more about our impact here.
But First, Water 
In a small town in rural Kenya, families must often choose between sending their daughters to school, or sending them for water. Read how Blum Center alumni, Ashley Miller, is bringing water to Mihingoni, Kenya; ensuring no parent has to make that choice again. 
Cooking Up an Outsized Impact  
In the developing world, the simplest technology often has the biggest impact. Learn how Blum affiliate professor, Ashok Gadgil, built a $20 cookstove that is saving women's lives in South Sudan.
Healthcare, Empowerment, Resilience, and Dignity
Meet the Global Poverty and Practice student supporting access to healthcare in rural El Salvador.

AWARDS

Fast Company: Big Ideas Winner, Bolt Threads, One of 'World's Most Innovative Companies'
In 2007 they won $10,000 for their Big Idea. In 2018 Fast Company named them one of the world's most innovative companies.  Click here to learn how Bolt Threads is revolutionizing the fashion industry.
Blum Affiliate Professor Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Congratulations to the inspirational Eric Brewer for receiving the 2018 UC Berkeley CS Distinguished Alumni Award! Read more here!  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Clinton Global Initiative University Accepting Applications
In 2007 President Bill Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. The 11th annual meeting will take place at the University of Chicago. Apply here!  
Blum Center Partners with UNLEASH 
The Blum Center is pleased to serve as a talent partner to the second annual UNLEASH event in Singapore. UNLEASH is a global innovation lab that brings together young innovators from across the world to collaborate on ideas and solutions for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more here
Grants Available through UC Davis Blum Center 
Click here to learn more about grant opportunities available through the UC Davis Blum Center. 

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