Edison Tom, EqOpTech intern (left), Jasmine Suchoski (Quantum Biosystems USA, Inc.)
Since 2015, EqOpTech, a student-led nonprofit has launched various programs to refurbish and reuse unwanted laptops to support and teach the Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) program benefiting underserved students in Mountain View, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, San Jose and East Palo Alto. Students from low-income families will now have free access to computers for home use to take online classes and collaborate with classmates in online homework and research.
Quantum Biosystems USA, Inc., a biotech startup in Menlo Park has donated its surplus computer equipment to support EqOpTech's computer reuse program. EqOpTech interns will refurbish the donated laptops and reinstall all operating systems and software to restore the computer to its original full functionality. Over the years, EqOpTech has given a new and purposeful second life to thousands of used laptop computers and put them back to productive use for students in need.
About EqOpTech
EqOpTech Inc., located in Los Altos, CA, is a 501(c)(3) IRS-designated tax exempt nonprofit organization that promotes and enables equal opportunity free access to technology for computer learning and STEM education in under-served communities. Visit EqOpTech at www.EqOpTech.org
About Quantum Biosystems USA, Inc.
Quantum Biosystems (QB), founded in 2013, applies quantum mechanics to the development of single-molecule DNA sequencers. QB is developing a single-molecule sequencing analyzer using innovative and cutting-edge processing technology of semiconductor and highly sensitive current measurement systems.
The Equal Opportunity Technology program is made possible thanks to the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation community grant award. Visit here for more