Presented by Patrick M. Gusman and Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science (MS)2 Students during panel discussion: Innovative Programs to Reach Youth at Do Something Better - A Nonprofit Technology Summit. Do Something Better - A Nonprofit Technology Summit was hosted by Connect.DC - the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer's (OCTO) digital inclusion program, national nonprofit EveryoneOn and the Mayor's Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS) at Arena Stage in Washington, DC on March 25, 2014.

1. Startup Middle School (SUMS)
Presented by:
Patrick M. Gusman and Howard University Middle School of
Mathematics and Science (MS)2 Students
March 2014

2. BRIDGING THE OPPORTUNITY DIVIDE

4. 1%Percentage of Black
entrepreneurs that
received tech
investments in 2010.
Racial Composition of VC-Backed
Founders vs. Census (Jan 30-June 2010)
Source: CB Insights
White Black Asian
77%
87%
11%
1%
4%
12%
U.S. Population
(18+)
Founders
Blacks and Latinos are <3% of the entire Silicon Valley tech
workforce, <1% of all tech start-up entrepreneurs, and even
less are in cutting-edge disruptive technologies.
Challenge = Creating Pipelines for Diverse Talent in the Innovation
Economy

5. Challenge = Ensuring Schools Create a Pipeline
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Computer
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Calculus Physics Biology Chemistry
Students Passing College Board AP Exams in the NY and VA
Blacks NY
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Latinos NY
Latinos VA
Whites NY
Whites VA

6. Solution: Entrepreneurship

7. Solution: JOBS

8. Solution: Venture Capital

9. Way Forward = Startup Middle School
3-Step Plan
1. Training and Education: Create a sustainable pipeline of early-
stage masters in innovative technologies from underrepresented
backgrounds
2. Mentorship: Connect diverse C-suite leaders to top youth talent
3. Entrepreneurship: Link schools to Innovation Ecosystems
(internships and apprenticeships)

10. In School: Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science
(MS)2

11. Innovation Afternoons
Google Glass Day

12. Summer Program: http://www.startupmiddleschool.com/summer-camps/

13. (SUMS) in Schools, After-School, and
Summer Programs
Startup
Middle
School
(SUMS)
Global
Innovation, Leadership
& Technology
Curriculum
TEDX, Next Generation
Learning & Social Media
Platforms
Global Network of
Mentors & Coaches
Innovation
Competitions & Field
Trips
Teacher Training
Parent Engagement
Youth Innovation
Spaces
(Labs, Incubators, &
Museums)
Research &
Development Hub

14. Student Solutions to Today’s Problems

15. Trash Tracker
• Trash Tracker is a way to make the lives of trash men and house owners
easier.
• With the app you can just put the trash on the curb on any day, go on the
app and push the “Take Out My Trash” button, and your local trash men
will be notified knowing that on their pick-up date they will go to your
address and pick up your trash.
• It makes it easier on the trash men because on Monday morning, it’s
exhausting having to go to every house in the area to get trash that might
not even be there in some houses.
• This is helpful because this can reduce they amount of pollution as well.
By making sure trash isn’t just sitting on the curb for a full week maybe
even two, we are reducing our carbon foot print.
By: Xavier Manning

16. Newz Connect
Problem:
• The problem that our app deals with is the fact that most people in
communities don’t learn about problems or events until it spreads around
through gossip.
Solution:
• Our app will allow those people to have quick access to the hyper local
information to check up on their loved ones or learn about fun events.
By: Mika Mathurin

17. InstaTrainer
Problem:
• America has an obesity problem. Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not
the same as being overweight which means weighing too much.
• Another problem with the American diet is it is way too many much high calorie
foods. These foods often lead to diabetes, heart problems, and many other
diseases.
Solution:
• InstaTrainer will help you lose weight and build your body.
• When you put in your info, a schedule will be created.
• Or if you want to just want to work out you can click on the particular part of your
body you want to work on. It also will give you nutrition suggestions, daily
workouts, music suggestions and all necessities to do a particular workout.
By: Miles Peterson

18. Contact Information
Point of Contact: Patrick M. Gusman, Co-Founder
Website: www.startupmiddleschool.org
Twitter: @startupmiddle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StartupMiddleSchool
Email: startupmiddleschool@gmail.com