Author: Joshua Rehak

2016 Innovator, Cindy Rodriguez, cites the Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp as a central reason she founded her new company, Adirondack Diversity Solutions. It's not just the education: "[t]he presenters and networking opportunities that Bootcamp provided paved the way to lasting professional relationships. Years later, I still find myself reaching out to cohort members and advisors to bounce business ideas. The support you find in this community is truly exceptional." Cindy's company focuses on helping companies of all shapes and sizes in and around the Adirondacks recruit and retain diverse workforces. "Climate change and its impacts do not simply pertain to scientists and environmentalists. Thus, they should not be only ones to bear the burden of solving these issues," she wrote. "I recently decided to cofound Adirondack Diversity Solutions to address these needs…

Bootcamp is only a week away! Check out the schedule: 2017 Bootcamp Schedule

We heard that some of you still want to apply, and need a little bit more time. We listened, and we've extended the deadline for Student Applications to March 1, 2017. Students will be notified about acceptance by March 31, 2017. The Professional Applications will stay open through June, and we will evaluate applications on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply the more likely there will still be space. Check out what our past students and have said about the program and where they've gone so far! - Ian Hamilton - Aries Loumis - Megan Casper - Jing Hu