Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Motorola Innovation Generation Grants

Scott McLeod

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Schools that are interested in promoting innovation, science, technology,

engineering, and math are eligible to apply for one of Motorola’s Innovation

Generation Grants

. Recipients can receive up to $100,000 and you can see what was funded last

year

. The deadline for applications

is March 1. Good luck!

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