Tech Museum to honor 25 innovators
The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose announced the 25 laureates for
the 2004 Tech Museum Awards, presented by Applied Materials, Inc. On
Nov. 10, Silicon Valley leaders and representatives will honor all 25
for their pioneering work in developing technology.
The Tech Awards are designed to honor individuals and for-profit, public
and not-for-profit organizations from around the world who are applying
technology to profoundly improve the human condition in the areas of
environment, economic development, education, equality and health.
The Intel Environment Award went to: Dine' Citizens Against Ruining our
Environment (Dine' CARE), Durango; Frost Protection Corp., Montevideo,
Uruguay; David Kuykendall and Jim Hunter, Agricultural Research Service,
USDA, Beltsville; Dr. Kenneth Owens, Jr. and Paul Burgess, Humboldt
State University, Arcata; Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha (SSS), Dhaka,
Bangladesh
The Accenture Economic Development Award went to: Centre for Development
of Disadvantaged People, Chennai, India; Grameen Foundation USA -
Grameen Technology Center, Seattle; Indigenous Stock Exchange,
Barrengarry, New South Wales, Australia; International Development
Enterprises-International, Lakewood; Dr. Bir Bahadur Singh, Kano,
Nigeria
The Microsoft Education Award went to: Baruch College Computer Center
for Visually Impaired People & Touch Graphics, Inc., New York City;
DonorsChoose, New York City; iEARN-USA, New York City; Andrew E.
Lieberman, Asociacion Ajb'atz' Enlace Quiche, Santa Cruz del Quiche,
Guatemala; National Society for Earthquake Technology - Nepal,
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Agilent Technologies Equality Award went to: Rodrigo Baggio,
Committee for the Democratization of Information Technology-CDI, Rio De
Janeiro, Brazil; CARE, San Francisco; Engineers Without Borders,
Toronto, Canada; NetHope, San Jose; Whirlwind Wheelchair International
at San Francisco State University, San Francisco
Skotos game channel adds Z-Opolis
Berkeley-based game channel Skotos said it recently added the
family-oriented Z-Opolis massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) to its
portfolio of games.
Z-Opolis is a virtual world in which players develops their Intelligence
Quotient (IQ) and Social Quotient (SQ), as well as their proficiency at
any of the six different types of job they can take: Gatherer, Hunter,
Miner, Chef, Designer, Engineer or Trader.
Elo moves headquarters
Elo TouchSystems recently moved its headquarters. The company's new
address is: 301 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Elo makes touch screen and touch monitor products.
Credant to provide security for HP
San Francisco-based Credant Technologies, a maker of software that
enables organizations to control security enterprise-wide for mobile
workers, said its Mobile Guardian client security software will be
embedded in the new
HP iPAQ hx4700 series Pocket PCs.
The enhanced security offering enables users to control access to their
handheld devices and protect stored sensitive data.
Levy honored by AeA
Santa Clara-based AeA, the nation's largest high-tech trade association,
said Richard M. Levy, Ph.D., chairman, president, and CEO of Varian
Medical Systems, will receive its 2004 Medal of Achievement Award.
The award will be presented at AeA's annual dinner on Oct. 7 in San
Jose, Calif. The AeA Medal of Achievement is presented annually to
recognize an individual who makes significant contributions to the
advancement and service of their community, the high-tech industry, and
humankind.
Kellogg new Mark Logic CEO
Dave Kellogg has been made president and chief executive officer of San
Mateo-based Mark Logic Corp., which sells content database management
systems.
Kellogg was senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Business
Objects, a software company, where he was part of the executive team
that grew the company from $30 million in revenue and 250 people to over
$850 million and over 4,000 people during his nine-year tenure.
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