Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jennifer Pahlka in News
Today we’re pleased to announce the generous support of the Knight Foundation for Code for America. The Foundation’s $250,000 grant, as part of its Technology for Engagement Initiative, will ensure the participation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Boulder, Colorado, in our …
Posted on August 18, 2010 by Jennifer Pahlka in Commentary, News
362. That’s how many people applied by our Sunday night deadline to become one of the first Code for America Fellows. I’m stunned and thrilled. Code for America is built on an assumption that a few talented and passionate people …
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Jennifer Pahlka in News
It’s the best kind of problem to have. We have received hundreds of applications for our fellowship — hopefully even more by our August 15 deadline — and starting next week we will have to select just 20-25 fellows from …
Posted on August 11, 2010 by Abhi Nemani in Commentary, Get Involved
With only a few days left to apply for the Code for America fellowship, we are starting to review the applications we have received. While we’ve been impressed by the candidates’ credentials and experiences, what stands out the most are …
Posted on August 5, 2010 by Abhi Nemani in Commentary, Get Involved
“If it was up to the NIH to cure polio through a centrally directed program… You’d have the best iron lung in the world but not a polio vaccine.” – Samuel Broder, Former Director, National Cancer Institute. Instead of having …
