The National Geographic Society has selected PNY Technologies - a market leader of flash memory and USB drives - for a three year worldwide joint venture as a Mission Partner and “Flash Memory of Choice. PNY intend to work with the select group of corporate partners using National Geographic’s strong brand identity and retail and distribution channels to help inspire people to care about the planet, as part of the Emerging Explorers Program.
The National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers Program recognises and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring young adventurers, scientists, photographers and storytellers- explorers who are already making a difference early in their careers. To help the Emerging Explorers realise their potential, National Geographic awards each of them with USD10,000 for research and exploration. Each year up to 10 explorers are chosen from fields as diverse as anthropology, space exploration, mountaineering and music.