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Organization:Cornell BOOM

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= Overview =
[http://boom.cornell.edu/ BOOM] (Bits On Our Minds)&nbsp;is an a<span style="font-size:smaller;"></span>n annual showcase of student cutting-edge research in digital technology at Cornell University. It is in its 17th year of running and is organized by the Department of Computing and Information Science in collaboration with the College of Engineering. Cornell students present their projects which feature a variety of disciplines in digital technology such as games, robotics, autonomius vehicles, and smartphone apps. Prizes are awarded to the most creative and innovative projects, and some of the names of the categories are based of the corporate sponsors. BOOM originally started as a simple science fair that only featured Computer Science students. However, it is now an event that promotes large collaboration across many different departments at Cornell University.&nbsp;[[File:Boom2011.png|thumb|Boom2011.png]]
= Purpose =
Graduating from Columbia Law School, Andrew Yang was conflicted with what According to do for his career. &nbsp;As with many other young professionalsAmy Fish, Yang knew the options outside of working on Wall Street were slim and likely career[http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2008/03/boom-exhibition-shows-digital-projects-all-diverting. over BOOM 2008&nbsp;After working with]coordinator, and starting several companies (rising BOOM is a "chance to the rank of CEO in Manhattan GMAT)say, Yang founded Venture for America'Congratulations, to increase the accessibility to the start-up process for college graduatesyou've been working hard.We think your project is really fabulous; let's show it off!"&nbsp;
The problem today is that qualified college graduates crave hands-on business experience In addition to learn how to start a business. &nbsp;Meanwhile, start-up companies struggle to hire due to lack showcasing the creativity and talent of resources since they have yet to establish their brand. &nbsp;Venture for America bridges this gap; the organization gives companies access to high quality, motivated young workers. OverallCornell students, the goal BOOM is to funnel top young people into American startups, socialize them also sponsored by well known and provide future structures large corporations such as Google and role models for others. &nbsp;Venture fo America wishes Lockheed Martin who send representatives to rebrand entrepreneurship as the most prestigious professional aspiration, as evident in one event for scouting and nurturing of their mottos: "Smart people should build thingstalent."&nbsp;
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