Biotechnology Institute
In addition to his work with Teacher’s Village in Newark, New Jersey, Allen Chi has sought out opportunities to benefit other education-based nonprofits. Going hand-in-hand with his love and passion for technology, Chi has supported activities and programs offered by the Biotechnology Institute. The Institute seeks to foster and encourage education in the area of biotechnology through offering resources to a variety of audiences. This is made possible through the national activities and programs that the Institute hosts, including:
- The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI)
- The Adopt-a-School Program
- Leadership Award Ceremony
The Biotechnology Institute also hosts what are known as the BioGENEius Challenges. This program in particular is what drew Allen Chi to the Institute’s philanthropic activities. A gamer by nature, Allen Chi was intrigued by the competitive atmosphere and hands-on educational opportunities offered by the Challenges. Events within this program include:
- Global Environment Challenge (Focus: industrial/environmental biotechnology)
- Global Sustainability Challenge (Focus: agricultural biotechnology)
- Global Healthcare Challenge (Focus: medical biotechnology)
Giving Back to the Community
Allen Chi also actively supports various charities based in the chess, technology and gaming communities. He is a strong believer that, when possible, individuals should always turn their passions into philanthropy. When posed with the opportunity to give back to the communities that helped shape and form him into the man he is today, Allen Chi fully embraces the chance. Over the years, he has been a proud participant in the following charitable organizations and events:
Gaming Charities
- Extra Life
- Games Done Quick
- The AbleGamers Foundation
Chess Charities
- The U.S. Chess Trust
- The United States Chess Federation
- Charity Chess
- Girls Who Code
- One Laptop Per Child
- Center for Democracy and Technology
In the coming year, Allen Chi hopes to lay down the early groundwork for a philanthropic platform of his own. For more information, keep up with his blog posts and articles on the subject matter at https://allen-chi.blogspot.com/.
