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33needs - Stories 'bout aligning the best of you with the world's biggest needs

need simple advice - quick!

Dan Pink, author of A Whole New Mind and former speech writer for Al
Gore, gave me the best advice I've ever received: "Figure out what you
love to do and what you're great at -- then find work that allows you
to do those things. The formula is simple, the execution requires some
amount of trial and error."

This is a great book for all that:
http://www.amazon.com/Element-FindingPassion-Changes-Everything/dp/0670020478

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Posted March 8, 2010
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your choice? engineer bs or engineer our future

Question

I am a Physics / Computer Science major. I'm not really sure what kind
of change I would like to be a part of at this point. But right now
I'm considering energy. If you have any ideas as to what projects I
should look into for energy, physics, or computer science, your help
would be greatly appreciated.

Answer

The bottom line: The convergence of an exploding population, rising
urbanism, poverty and environmental stress create opportunities
for you in both fields right now. I would target 10-15
organizations/companies below and email them a crisp message stating
why you are good for them - not the other way around! In particular,
you're positioned extremely well for opportunities w/smart grid
companies. Always (and you know I mean this) let me know what you
think, and stay in touch :).

Engineering Grand Challenges:
http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/movies/GrandChallengesForEngineering.mov

Best info site:
http://www.greentechmedia.com/

Best book:
http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Tech-Revolution-Technologies-Companies/dp/0060896...
http://www.cleanedge.com/ceindex/

Clean-energy companies/organizations:
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/top-ten-smart-grid-3605/
http://www.betterplace.com/
http://www.cleanedge.com/ceindex/
http://www.acore.org/membership/member_directory
http://www.ashdenawards.org/
http://www.ewb-usa.org/index.php
http://www.new-ventures.org/?fuseaction=enterpriseSearchAction&IDsecao=5

Computer Science:
http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/top-ten-smart-grid-3605/
http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/
http://www.gamesforchange.org/
http://playpower.org/
http://www.design21sdn.com/
http://www.powerupthegame.org/
http://www.majescoentertainment.com/games/nintendo-ds/eco-creatures-save-the-...
http://www.globalwarminginteractive.com/
http://laptop.org/en/
http://www.freerangestudios.com/
http://empax.org/
http://www.food-force.com/

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the lego block

Question

Will you provide me a short list of organizations/agencies that are doing a good job advancing science and technology education? Thanks for the Penn talk!

Answer

Great speaking w/you at the event! Take a look at these:

http://www.usfirst.org/Default.aspx

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Posted March 7, 2010
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a better path; 33needs @ Penn

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nudge

Question

I am interested in the intersection of economic and environmental policy - namely how we can utilize economic tools to solve environmental problems. 

You talked about non-profit versus business. I could see myself in non-profit, government, or NGOs. I want to maximize my effect (as economists, that's what we do - maximize everything) The issues that make me tick, as you mentioned in your speech, are environmental degradation, poverty and economic inequality. I am interested in research, economic modeling, social and political policy (my interests are varied). 

Keep up the good work, I am confident that our generation can make a difference.

Answer

Thanks a lot, man; means a lot to me. Your skills and passions are aligned w/lots of pragmatic, positive career paths.

Take a look at below and, if you'd like, we can connect again. If you really want to maximize your impact, then the book, Nudge, is
definitely for you. http://www.grist.org/article/2009-green-nudges-an-interview-with-obama-re http://nudges.wordpress.com/tag/environment/

First choice for you:
Environmental Defense
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1475

Second choice for you:
MIT Poverty Lab
http://www.povertyactionlab.com/

New Ventures
http://www.new-ventures.org/

WRI
http://www.wri.org/markets

RFF
http://www.rff.org/Pages/default.aspx

RMI
http://www.rmi.org/rmi/

REEP
http://www.reeep.org/

CAP
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/energy

Center for Global Development
http://www.cgdev.org/

DOE
http://www.pi.energy.gov/

Ashden Awards
http://www.ashdenawards.org/

UNCTAD (dig deep into their initiatives)
http://www.unctad.org/Templates/StartPage.asp?intItemID=2068


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Paper Making: Empower 100 Ugandan Women With AIDS

33 community; let's help this project thrive.

Women living with AIDS in Africa face many difficulties, from
generating a steady income to planning an uncertain future for their
families—even to communicating with their families given the stigma of
AIDS. This project, in giving skills for paper-making to 10 NACWOLA
members who will train women in their own communities, will provide
much-needed income. The paper will create Memory Books, which help
children cope with losing a parent, and educate them on AIDS and its
effects.

Donate/learn more:
http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/papermaking/

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the right to ...

Question

I am very interested in civil and human rights and public policy. I am currently looking for a summer internship in Chicago that incorporates my interests. I am considering going to graduate school for public policy or public affairs and then on to law school. Any advice you could give me would be extremely helpful. You seem like a very driven individual and I would love the feedback. How can I stand out?


Answer 

I've always found that students make the mistake of saying "this is why your organization/internship program will be good for my life, my career, my future ..." Instead, state clearly why you will be good for them.

Let them see how with concrete details from past experiences A book I love, Make it Stick, is awesome for mastering that skill. Additionally, I definitely wouldn't hesitate to reach out to specific contacts you find on below and other sites. Send them a brief email introducing yourself and see what happens.

I'm ccing Katie, a good friend, who runs an organizations called http://morethanme.org/. They focus on realizing the "right to
education" provision in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

In person-

Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/cities/chicago/committee

Northwestern Clinic
http://www.law.northwestern.edu/humanrights/

Refugee issues
http://icirr.org/

Human Rights Center
http://law.depaul.edu/centers%5Finstitutes/ihrli/about_us/faculty_institute_staff.asp

Separate Amnesty initiative
http://www.amnestyusa.org/outfront

Web-based

Center for Global Development (more research-based)
http://www.cgdev.org/

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Penn students ... turn off "Lost" and come join me :)

http://www.fels.upenn.edu/event/josh-tetrick-connecting-your-career-social-change-how-make-money-and-do-good

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Posted March 1, 2010
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#33needs social entrepreneurship event @ Cornell

via youtube.com

What need bothers you the most?

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Posted February 25, 2010
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the first questions ...

Question:

Hey Josh,

I just wanted to thank you first and foremost for coming and speaking
last night. Your message was really motivating, empowering and
encouraging. In a sense it was challenging as well. I feel that I
genuinely have the determination, work ethic, selflessness and
willingness to change the world but I lack the knowledge of which
specific area or field I want to partake in.

I look forward to gaining some insight and wisdom from you and
possibly arranging another lecture at UCSB with a larger audience. I
feel your lecture is necessary for students to hear. Lets change the
world :).

Answer:

Really good to hear from you, and thank you. What's your major? What
need bothers you the most? What do you love doing? I find out what the
world needs, then I proceed to ... I'd love to come back to UCSB, too.
Looking forward to hearing your answers! - Josh

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