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Companies and Organizations Participating in Impact2008
- Abcam, Inc
- Big Tent Design, Inc
- Boston Teacher Residency
- Buro Happold
- The Cadmus Group, Inc
- EnerNOC, Inc
- GreenMountain Engineering
- ICF International
- The MATCH School
- Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.
- Teach For America
Website: http://www.abcam.com
Address: One Kendall Square, Bldg. 200, ste 341, Cambridge, Ma, 02139
Industry: Biology and Biotechnology
Company Description: Our scientists are dedicated to building a catalog of the best antibodies in the world. We make our own antibodies and source other excellent antibodies from institutes, academic laboratories and primary manufacturers. We provide technical support on all of our products to enable you to achieve the result you should expect. Abcam was founded in 1998 out of the University of Cambridge.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Our scientists are dedicated to building a catalog of the best antibodies in the world. We make our own antibodies and source other excellent antibodies from institutes, academic laboratories and primary manufacturers. We provide technical support on all of our products to enable you to achieve the result you should expect. Abcam was founded in 1998 out of the University of Cambridge.
Looking for: Internships, Full Time
Majors of Interest: Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.bigtent.com
Address: 350 Brannan Street, San Francisco, Ca, 94107
Industry: Internet, Startups
Company Description: Big Tent Design is a venture-backed start-up located in San Francisco, CA. We provide a free, secure and user-friendly online resource for community groups and their members. Our vision is for every community group to have access to useful technology and for every community member to stay connected and involved with ease. Big Tent welcomes creative, talented individuals who can wear many hats.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Big Tent is a NJFP company. We are: * passionate about technology's ability to effect positive social change * committed to building a sustainable enterprise * actively building a team that reflects the diversity of the broad community we serve * measuring our success in terms of financial and social value creation
Looking for: Internships, Full Time
Majors of Interest: Architecture and Planning, Engineering, HASS, Management, Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.bpe.org/btr
Address: 6 Beacon Street, suite 615 Boston, MA 02108
Industry: Education
Company Description: MISSION: The mission of Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is to recruit, prepare and sustain excellent teachers in and for the Boston Public Schools. BTR is in the midst of an aggressive scale-up plan. Having prepared cohorts of 12 and 36 teachers, BTR is currently preparing 52 teachers in SY2005-2006 and plans to grow to 75 in SY2006-2007 and 100 in SY2007-2008, which represents an estimated 25% of the total teachers Boston will hire.
MODEL. BTR tackles a crucial urban school district problem in an innovative way: It places teaching preparation in classrooms rather than in the academy. A site-based school of education anchored in the Boston Public Schools (BPS), BTR is highly selective, and recruits talented and committed people from diverse backgrounds who want to be
urban teachers. These aspiring teachers, called Teacher Residents, spend a full school year working with a Mentor teacher in a BPS classroom four days per week. Residents participate in a specialized curriculum tailored to BPS s reform agenda on Fridays, after school, and in summer sessions before and after the school year. They earn a Massachusetts Initial Teacher License in their primary academic content area, partial credit toward dual licensure in special education, and a master s degree in education
from the University of Massachusetts/Boston. During their preparation year, Residents receive a $10,000 stipend to help defray living expenses and incur no cost for the degree or licensure; in return, they commit to teach for at least three years in the BPS. BTR
continues to support its graduates for three more years, helping them develop from novice teacher to teacher-leader with the goal of building a critical mass of like-minded, effective teachers equipped to bolster school and district improvement efforts. RATIONALE. Underlying BTR is the knowledge that there is one educational reform
that we know works: good teachers. Using a medical residency model, BTR draws on the knowledge that effective teachers hold, just as medical interns learn from consulting physicians. By clustering cohorts of Residents at select host schools, BTR builds strong support networks for both Residents and Mentor teachers. BTR also changes the
traditional consumer-producer relationship between school systems and institutions of higher education and ends BPS s total dependence on outside institutions for its teachers. BTR is structured to focus on meeting the BPS s particular needs, to support the Residents to stay in teaching and interrupt the cycle of high teacher turnover, and to
raise the quality and consistency of new teachers. It also addresses the district s goals of recruiting teachers in high-needs areas teachers of color and teachers of math, science, and special education and to keeping them by finding Residents with a strong commitment to Boston and to teaching its children as a long-term career choice. In
its first three cohorts, over half of all BTR Residents have been people of color and over half of middle and high school Residents teach in the areas of mathematics and science.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: The mission of Boston Teacher Residency (BTR) is to recruit, prepare and sustain excellent teachers in and for the Boston Public Schools.
Looking for: Internships, Full Time
Majors of Interest:Architecture and Planning; Engineering; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Management; Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.burohappold.com/
Address: 100 Broadway, New York, NY 10005
Industry: Architecture, Planning, Construction, and Sustainability Consulting
Company Description: Buro Happold Sustainability Consulting Group develops sustainability strategies for buildings, master plans, infrastructure plans and corporate strategic plans. Buro Happold is a 1,500 person design and engineering firm based in London, with a 100 person firm in New York with a 10 person Sustainability Team in New York.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Buro Happold Sustainability Consulting Group works with architects, planners, contractors and building owners to improve the environmental quality and social diversity of the built environment on building and planning projects throughout the world.
Looking for: Internships, Full Time
Majors of Interest: Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.cadmusgroup.com/
Address: 57 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Industry: Environmental and Management Consulting
Company Description: Since 1983, Cadmus has been helping government, non-profit, and corporate clients address complex challenges in the environmental and energy sectors. Our multidisciplinary staff of innovative consultants, scientists, engineers, and public policy professionals provides an array of research and analytical services. The demand for our environmental and energy services continues to increase, and we are seeking exceptionally skilled technical and managerial professionals to join our growing organization. Cadmus offers a vibrant, collegial, and flexible work environment. Our staff frequently collaborates on projects, and our work is team-based, with participating team members located in offices throughout the country. We place a high value on learning and mastery, and provide many opportunities for staff to grow in their professional areas. Our projects are led by experts in selected areas of the sciences, engineering, statistics, policy, economics, and finance, and we focus on complex problems that demand innovative, multidisciplinary thinking. We are a team and everyone contributes to the overall success of Cadmus. Cadmus is an employee-owned company. Our corporate headquarters are located in Watertown, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. We also have offices in Santa Monica, California; Helena, Montana; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Arlington, Virginia. Benefits Cadmus offers a very competitive benefits program, designed to give eligible Cadmus employees a comprehensive total compensation package. Our benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time; the ability to save for retirement through a 401(k) Plan, which includes company matching contributions and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; encouragement to continue your professional development through Tuition Reimbursement and Publication Bonus programs; and the benefits of working in a supportive, interactive,professional, and collegial environment. Employment Opportunities Cadmus is looking for high-quality candidates for all levels of positions within our three technical Groups: Voluntary Programs. Cadmus is a market leader in designing, marketing, implementing, and evaluating voluntary programs of all types. Drinking Water and Water Quality. Our staff includes leading experts in protecting drinking water, surface water quality, and watersheds. Environmental Risk Assessment and Management. Cadmus nationally recognized scientists, engineers, economists, and statisticians offer innovative strategies for sound evaluation and management of chemicals, sites, and natural resources.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: The Cadmus Group, Inc. focuses on air and water issues, energy efficiency, global climate change, sustainable development, and risk assessment. Our mission is to improve the quality of our environment and well being. For example, Cadmus is a part of EPA's Best Workplaces for Commuters program in Boston and DC.
Looking for: Full Time
Majors of Interest: Architecture and Planning; Engineering; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Management; Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.enernoc.com
Address: 2859 75 Federal Street, Ste. 300, Boston, Ma, 02110
Industry: Energy
Company Description: EnerNOC,Inc is a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, as well as electric power grid operators and utilities. Our technology-enabled demand response and energy management solutions help optimize the balance of electric supply and demand.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: EnerNOC is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and actively strives to make the world cleaner and greener for future generations. In October 2006, EnerNOC became a carbon neutral company the first in the energy management industry. EnerNOC offsets 100% of our carbon footprint with Green-e certified wind, solar, and other renewable energy credits. Our carbon footprint includes our daily business operations and all of our customers backup generation assets.
Looking for: Internships, Full Time
Majors of Interest: Not Specified
Website: http://GreenMountainEngineering
Address: 350 Brannan St. Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115 (headquarters)
Local Office: One Broadway, Fourteenth Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142
Industry: Engineering - Clean Technology
Company Description: GreenMountain Engineering, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in the design of new devices, products and production systems for clients in renewable energy and other clean technologies. GreenMountain is known for innovative approaches to new products and new manufacturing equipment. The firm s solar power practice with clients such as Evergreen Solar, SunPower Corporation and SolFocus encompasses the entire supply chain, from fundamental technologies and cells to modules and systems. GreenMountain also works in such industries as water purification, medical devices, environmental nanotechnology, energy efficiency, biofuels and windpower. GreenMountain Offices are in San Francisco and just outside Boston in Waltham, MA. We are looking for talented engineers committed to making a difference in the world and environment to join our highly motivated, values-driven team.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Our firm provides engineering services to renewable energy and other clean technology companies. In addition we follow a number of internal practices including monitoring the environmental impact and energy use of our office, purchasing greentags to offset our carbon impact, and encouraging employee participation in service groups like Engineers Without Borders. Our San Francisco office is a certified Green Business.
Looking for: Internships, Full Time, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Intern, Electrical Engineer
Majors of Interest: Engineering
Website: http://www.icfi
Address: 9300 Lee Highway, Fairfax, Va, 22031
Industry: Consulting
Company Description: ICF International (NASDAQ: ICFI) is a global professional services firm that combines the entrepreneurship and dynamism of a new company with the solid consulting reputation that comes after nearly 40 years of superior performance. ICF provides consulting and implementation services to address today s most complex management, technology, and policy challenges. Our work is primarily focused in four key markets: energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense. Since 1969, ICF has been serving all levels of government, major corporations and multilateral institutions. Across our markets, we provide end-to-end services throughout the entire life of programs, projects and initiatives. More than 2,500 employees on four continents combine passion for our work with industry and technical expertise to protect and improve the quality of life.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: ICF International is a responsible citizen of the community in which it operates. We are committed to sustainable environmental development. We will remain scrupulous in complying with public policies, laws, and regulations affecting such environmental concerns as clean air, clean water, and the proper management of wastes. We also will adopt our own standards to avoid placing unacceptable burdens on the environment in locations where protective laws and regulations do not exist.
Looking for: Full Time
Majors of Interest: Architecture and Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, HASS, Management
Website: http://www.matchschool
Address: 1001 Commonwealth, Ave, Boston, Ma, 02215
Industry: Education
Company Description: The MATCH Corps program began in 2004 - the first of its kind in the nation. The Corps is a group of 45 recent college graduates who work one-on-one with MATCH Charter Public High School students each day for one entire academic year. This full-time service year program is designed to fully close the academic Achievement Gap between minority students and their non-minority peers, one student at a time.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Each Corps member works to guarantee the academic success of MATCH students while building personal relationships. Corps members live in modern dorm-style housing on the 3rd floor of the MATCH school. Corps members also have secondary projects such as teaching assistant to a classroom subject teacher, coaching teams, leading clubs or assisting the faculty and administration. The MATCH Corps allows idealistic and dedicated young people to invest their time and energy in depth over breadth, focusing their attention on a few students and their needs and goals. After their hands-on introduction to urban education, some MATCH Corps members go on to become teachers, often in schools serving low-income students. Others enroll in law school or medical school. Many MATCH Corps members also go on to become leaders in the educational and non-profit worlds, acting as crucial advocates for schools, students, youth, and families.
Looking for: Full Time
Majors of Interest: HASS, Natural Sciences
Website: http://www.synapse-energy.com
Address: 22 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Industry: Energy and Economic Consulting
Company Description: Synapse Energy Economics is a research and consulting firm specializing in energy, economic, and environmental topics. We apply analytical tools to complex resource and policy issues. We provide support to consumer advocates, environmental organizations, regulatory commissions, state energy offices, and others. Our work is typically presented in testimony or reports which are intended to inform sound decisions with regard to ratemaking, regulation, planning, operations, and policy. Synapse was founded in May 1996 by an MIT alum. We have a staff of eighteen professionals with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, and our office is located in Central Square in Cambridge.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Synapse Energy Economics is a strong advocate of environmentally sound policies and consumer protection. Our recent work has included the following: Quantifying carbon reduction credits for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Consulting for environmental groups on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Testimony on incorporating carbon costs into prudent electric utility planning Quantification of carbon emissions reductions associated with clean energy and demand management projects Development of regional clean energy plans that stabilize and reduce carbon emissions by aggressively developing energy efficiency and renewable generating resources Contributing four chapters to the EPA's guidebook of clean energy policies Assisting the U.S. Department of Justice in lawsuits involving the Clean Air Act Testimony in support of a new power plant mercury emissions rule in Illinois Expert witness testimony and technical assistance to dozens of consumer advocates, public interest groups, and state attorneys generals. Our clients include: U.S. EPA, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club, Izaak Walton League of America, U.S. Department of Justice, and many other environmental, consumer, and public interest groups
Looking for: Internships, Full Time, Research Analyst
Majors of Interest: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Website: http://www.teachforamerica.org
Address: 315 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
Industry: Non-Profit Education
Company Description: Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in underserved urban and rural public schools. Our mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort. In the short run, our corps members work relentlessly to ensure that more students growing up in our nation's lowest-income communities have the educational opportunities they deserve. In the long run, we are building a force of leaders who, with the insight and added conviction that come from having taught in a low-income community, work from inside education and many other professional sectors to effect the fundamental changes needed to ensure that all children have an equal chance in life.
How it is Socially and/or Environmentally Conscious: Today in our country, 9 year olds growing up in low-income communities are already three grade levels behind their peers in high-income communities. Half of them will never graduate from high school, and those who do will, on average, read and do math at the level of eighth graders in high-income communities. Our corps members' students begin the year, on average, at the 14th percentile against the national norm. It certainly doesn't have to be this way. While the scope of the problem is daunting, we see evidence every day in classrooms across the country that when students in low-income communities are given the educational opportunities they deserve, they reach their highest potential.
Looking for: Full Time
Majors of Interest: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
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