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Remember Back to the Future — the 1980’s time-traveling trilogy in which Marty McFly and Doc Brown time travel 30 years (yes, you read correctly — THIRTY YEARS) into the future and find themselves in a world where cars fly, teenagers skate on hoverboards and sneakers lace themselves? Well, guess what — THE FUTURE IS NOW! In honor of 2015 as the year in which Marty and Doc travel, we are offering a one of a kind futuristic experience.  Five lucky middle or upper school students will each get to bring a friend on a futuristic company visit to an innovative company that is pushing the boundaries of technology. The winning students can explore their interest in science, technology, and entrepreneurship while learning about one of these amazing companies and getting to know the entrepreneurs.

• Bolt Threads (pioneering the field of synthetic biology applied to natural fibers — www.boltthreads.com )
• Boosted Boards (electric powered skateboard — www.boostedboards.com)
• Faraday Bicycles (beautifully designed electric bike — www.faradaybikes.com
• Guardant Health (biopsy-free tumor sequencing test that tracks tumor genomics in real time – www.guardanthealth.com)
• Hampton Creek (providing a more sustainable way to eat — www.hamptoncreek.com)
• Lytro Camera (light field photography camera — www.lytro.com)
• Renovo Motors (electric supercar — www.renovomotors.com)
• Roblox (build, publish, share, and play games – www.roblox.com)

Full descriptions of each of these companies and the executive who will be hosting you are available here.

But that’s not all! Participants are invited to meet renowned American rocket scientist, Dr. Thomas Markusic, on April 21 during a casual dinner at Nueva. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and hear real-life stories about his time at Firefly Space Systems, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, NASA, and more.  In addition, all Back to the Future participants are invited to visit Steve Jurvetson’s out of this world collection of robots and space artifacts, including parts of the lunar landers brought back from the moon, and Baxter the Robot. This auction package includes: 1) a half-day, on-site company experience at one of these amazing futuristic companies (lunch will be included with each company visit). You may bring a friend or sibling, or come on your own; 2) dinner with Firefly Space Systems CEO and rocket scientist Thomas Markusic on April 21, 2015 at Nueva; and 3) a group visit to Nueva dad Steve Jurvetson’s amazing collection of robots and space artifacts at his office in Menlo Park on October 21, 2015, from 4 to 6 pm. This item is open to any Nueva student, alum, or sibling between the ages of 10 and 18. Each winning bidder can choose to attend the company visit and space collection visit on his/her own or to bring a friend/sibling. Winning bidders will be matched to one of their top five choices. Bid now for this incredible opportunity to see the inner workings of an amazing futuristic company and to spend time getting to know a potential mentor or role model.

Donor(s): Participating Companies and Executives, Maureen Gannon, Steve Jurvertson, Dr. Thomas Markusic, and Julia Popowitz

Fair Market Value: Priceless!