America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Last fall, 20 students of color from four minority-serving institutions gathered across the country to create digital products that can help communities become more resilient to climate change and support children?s mental health in Puerto Rico.

The Opportunity Project (TOP) University Program, part of Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL), is working to cultivate a new generation of innovators from minority communities.

Continue reading?to learn more about:

• Expanding Census opportunities at minority-serving institutions

• Building a more inclusive talent pipeline

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Challenges undertaken by TOP during the spring of 2022 included finding ways to support children in Puerto Rico and help communities transition to renewable energy.

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