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School:Prairie View A&M University

2015-02-15T16:18:21Z

Ashleykelsey23:

= Overview – Developing the Culture <sup>8</sup> =

Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie [[Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. PVAMU enrolls about 6,324 undergraduate students and 1,758 graduate students who come from all 50 U.S. states and several countries throughout the world. About 56% of the students are female, and 44% are male.

Dr. George C. Wright is the seventh President of Prairie [[#|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University, the second oldest public institution of [[|higher educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in Texas. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership, PVAMU [[continueshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] to fulfill its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

In 2011 PVAMU began a 3 to 5-year drive to improve innovation and research outputs in the university. There is now also an increasing recognition throughout the university [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] that the five buckets contained in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter provides a blueprint to building successful entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercializing [[programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] and culture.

An innate entrepreneurial culture among PVAMU students has also been a major catalyst for innovation [[#|programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]]. The university’s strong engineering, science, technology, and [[|nursinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] school have also been helpful.

Even so, PVAMU believes that an injection of “seed funding” access to USG grants will encourage faculty to their research rate, and commercialization effort.

Below is an enumeration of Prairie View A&M University programs and initiatives that support the five buckets in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter.

= Student Entrepreneurship =

'''Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE: the Free Enterprise Institute''' in Washington, D.C. has partnered with PVAMU students, since 1976, in several activities that promote free enterprise. The SIFE Team’s programs inform and educate on the importance and benefits of the free enterprise system. These programs include the P-4 [[|Investment Clubhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], and sponsorships include the Personal [[Financehttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] and Fiscal Fitness, Business Ethics, Student Entrepreneur and Business Expo, Entertainment Business Career Fair, Music Business Seminars, and the Changing the World Talent Showcase.

'''Framework for Opportunity Convergence and the Utilization of Sustainable Solutions (FOCUSS) Idea Competition''' provides students a unique opportunity to share and cultivate creative solutions for sponsoring corporations. All current Prairie View A&M students are eligible to participate. Johnson Controls is a major corporate sponsor of the competition.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship =

There does not yet appear to be a formal arrangement to engage PVAMU faculty in entrepreneurship or commercialization of research initiatives. However, a number of PVAMU engagements appear to suggest an effort to engage both faculty and students in research and commercialization initiatives.  These include:

'''The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration''' (CRESSE), a '''''NASA University Research Center''''' (URC) at PVAMU, uses its core intellectual, academic and physical infrastructure to thoroughly investigate the scientific and engineering challenges of space radiation. A better understanding and mitigation of radiation will help realize America’s goal to someday safely return scientists, engineers and explorers to space destinations including Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), Mars, and beyond.

*The prime objective of CRESSE is to merge new materials and technology into innovative radiation shielding systems.
*These shielding systems will keep critical electronic and scientific instruments and astronauts safe from harmful radiation, during future robotic and human missions into deep space.

 

'''Research Focus''': Through September 2013, CRESSE research will focus on reliability issues during future NASA lunar and Martian missions. Specific areas of focus will include the dependability of space flight instrumentation and the health and safety of astronauts.

'''The 2010 RAMP Conference'''—Research Association of Minority Professors— hosted by PVAMU sought to identify the University’s role in enhancing faculty research in education, engineering, health and technology. The conference suggested several incentives to improve faculty research. These include:

*Granting faculty additional release time from teaching
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Typical faculty teaching load is 12 semester;</li>
<li>Grant may provide 25% released time; and</li>
<li>University will grant a limited number of faculty an additional 25% release time for one semester or $3,000 to $6,000 to support faculty development.</li>
</ul>

= University Technology Transfer Functions =

PVAMU technology transfer functions are handled through its parent institution: '''''the Texas A&M University System Office of Technology Commercialization''''' (OTC)'''''.''''' In fiscal year 2010 OTC achieved [[|the followinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] milestone:

*Licensing revenue generated by the Office of Technology Commercialization exceeded $8.5 million;
*The A&M System filed 65 new U.S. and foreign patent applications;
*30 U.S. patents were issued based on A&M System technologies;
*A&M System entered into 46 new license agreements for the development of technologies; and
*On average, OTC staff processed 4 new disclosures per week.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Since 2004, the '''Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University [[|Small Businesshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] Development Center''' (PVAMU SBDC) has provided free consulting and assistance to businesses in Waller and Grimes counties. Services are extended to both start-ups and businesses seeking to scale-up. PVAMU SBDC professional consultants have extensive experience working with businesses in a wide variety of industries and bring practical knowledge and business expertise, from marketing to financial strategy.

= Regional and Local Economic Development =

'''Communi-Versity Economic Development Initiative''' is a first-of-its kind economic development strategy for the City of Prairie [[Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], which is home to Prairie View A&M University. Communi-Versity Advisory Council is comprised of leaders from the Prairie View [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], PVAMU, and the private sector.

The Advisory Council works collaboratively with local city officials and economic development professionals to create jobs and attract additional business and investments that benefit both the university and the local [[Communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].

= Deep-Dive Questions =

*Is innovation an integral part of PVAMU’s institutional culture?
*Why is it important? And how does it influence entrepreneurship and tech transfer?
*How do you envision your [[|programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in the future?
*What is your vision for each of the case study’s bucket?
*How does your institution leverage (or intend to leverage) geographic endowment?
*Are your innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech transfer [[programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] integrated?
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Why, or why not?</li>
</ul>

*Are there any unique successes (and or challenges) you may wish to highlight?

= Conclusion =

The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration (CRESSE) at the Prairie View A&M University is an example of the promise that the University’s engineering pedigree holds in its quest to enhance student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship. PVAMU’s affiliation with the Texas A&M University System should also provide resources as well as give credibility to innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Comments by Dr. Rick Baldwin have been instructive in better understanding Prairie [[Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University’s quest for expanded innovative entrepreneurship, research, and technology transfer [[|programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]]. It has framed the impact of the NACIE commitment letter by way of PVAMU’s strategic plans and institutional culture.

The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship thanks Howard University’s assistance with this case study, and looks forward to a [[Continuedhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] close and collaborative relationship in building America’s innovation infrastructure.
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<sup>8  </sup>Comments by: Dr. Rick Baldwin, Advisor, SIEF [[Programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].
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SIFE:
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FOCUSS:
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CRESSE:
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RAMP Conference:
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A&M OTC:
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Small Business Development Center:
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Communi-Versity Project:
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<br/><br/>Source: "The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: [[Higher Educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Focus", Department of Commerce, October 2013.

= Related Links =

Prairie View A&M University Website:

[http://www.pvamu.edu http://www.pvamu.edu]

Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities]

Prairie View A&M University Project Pitch:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be]

Ashley S. Kelsey, University Innovation Fellow:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ashley_S._Kelsey http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ashley_S._Kelsey]

[[Category:Deep Dives|Deep_Dives]]<br/>[[Category:Universities]]

School:Prairie View A&M University

2015-02-15T16:17:46Z

Ashleykelsey23:

= Overview – Developing the Culture <sup>8</sup> =

Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie [[#|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. PVAMU enrolls about 6,324 undergraduate students and 1,758 graduate students who come from all 50 U.S. states and several countries throughout the world. About 56% of the students are female, and 44% are male.

Dr. George C. Wright is the seventh President of Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public institution of [[|higher educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in Texas. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership, PVAMU [[#|continueshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] to fulfill its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

In 2011 PVAMU began a 3 to 5-year drive to improve innovation and research outputs in the university. There is now also an increasing recognition throughout the university [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] that the five buckets contained in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter provides a blueprint to building successful entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercializing [[#|programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] and culture.

An innate entrepreneurial culture among PVAMU students has also been a major catalyst for innovation programs. The university’s strong engineering, science, technology, and [[|nursinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] school have also been helpful.

Even so, PVAMU believes that an injection of “seed funding” access to USG grants will encourage faculty to their research rate, and commercialization effort.

Below is an enumeration of Prairie View A&M University programs and initiatives that support the five buckets in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter.

= Student Entrepreneurship =

'''Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE: the Free Enterprise Institute''' in Washington, D.C. has partnered with PVAMU students, since 1976, in several activities that promote free enterprise. The SIFE Team’s programs inform and educate on the importance and benefits of the free enterprise system. These programs include the P-4 [[|Investment Clubhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], and sponsorships include the Personal [[#|Financehttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] and Fiscal Fitness, Business Ethics, Student Entrepreneur and Business Expo, Entertainment Business Career Fair, Music Business Seminars, and the Changing the World Talent Showcase.

'''Framework for Opportunity Convergence and the Utilization of Sustainable Solutions (FOCUSS) Idea Competition''' provides students a unique opportunity to share and cultivate creative solutions for sponsoring corporations. All current Prairie View A&M students are eligible to participate. Johnson Controls is a major corporate sponsor of the competition.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship =

There does not yet appear to be a formal arrangement to engage PVAMU faculty in entrepreneurship or commercialization of research initiatives. However, a number of PVAMU engagements appear to suggest an effort to engage both faculty and students in research and commercialization initiatives.  These include:

'''The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration''' (CRESSE), a '''''NASA University Research Center''''' (URC) at PVAMU, uses its core intellectual, academic and physical infrastructure to thoroughly investigate the scientific and engineering challenges of space radiation. A better understanding and mitigation of radiation will help realize America’s goal to someday safely return scientists, engineers and explorers to space destinations including Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), Mars, and beyond.

*The prime objective of CRESSE is to merge new materials and technology into innovative radiation shielding systems.
*These shielding systems will keep critical electronic and scientific instruments and astronauts safe from harmful radiation, during future robotic and human missions into deep space.

 

'''Research Focus''': Through September 2013, CRESSE research will focus on reliability issues during future NASA lunar and Martian missions. Specific areas of focus will include the dependability of space flight instrumentation and the health and safety of astronauts.

'''The 2010 RAMP Conference'''—Research Association of Minority Professors— hosted by PVAMU sought to identify the University’s role in enhancing faculty research in education, engineering, health and technology. The conference suggested several incentives to improve faculty research. These include:

*Granting faculty additional release time from teaching
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Typical faculty teaching load is 12 semester;</li>
<li>Grant may provide 25% released time; and</li>
<li>University will grant a limited number of faculty an additional 25% release time for one semester or $3,000 to $6,000 to support faculty development.</li>
</ul>

= University Technology Transfer Functions =

PVAMU technology transfer functions are handled through its parent institution: '''''the Texas A&M University System Office of Technology Commercialization''''' (OTC)'''''.''''' In fiscal year 2010 OTC achieved [[|the followinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] milestone:

*Licensing revenue generated by the Office of Technology Commercialization exceeded $8.5 million;
*The A&M System filed 65 new U.S. and foreign patent applications;
*30 U.S. patents were issued based on A&M System technologies;
*A&M System entered into 46 new license agreements for the development of technologies; and
*On average, OTC staff processed 4 new disclosures per week.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Since 2004, the '''Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University [[|Small Businesshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] Development Center''' (PVAMU SBDC) has provided free consulting and assistance to businesses in Waller and Grimes counties. Services are extended to both start-ups and businesses seeking to scale-up. PVAMU SBDC professional consultants have extensive experience working with businesses in a wide variety of industries and bring practical knowledge and business expertise, from marketing to financial strategy.

= Regional and Local Economic Development =

'''Communi-Versity Economic Development Initiative''' is a first-of-its kind economic development strategy for the City of Prairie View, which is home to Prairie View A&M University. Communi-Versity Advisory Council is comprised of leaders from the Prairie View [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], PVAMU, and the private sector.

The Advisory Council works collaboratively with local city officials and economic development professionals to create jobs and attract additional business and investments that benefit both the university and the local [[Communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].

= Deep-Dive Questions =

*Is innovation an integral part of PVAMU’s institutional culture?
*Why is it important? And how does it influence entrepreneurship and tech transfer?
*How do you envision your [[|programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in the future?
*What is your vision for each of the case study’s bucket?
*How does your institution leverage (or intend to leverage) geographic endowment?
*Are your innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech transfer programs integrated?
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Why, or why not?</li>
</ul>

*Are there any unique successes (and or challenges) you may wish to highlight?

= Conclusion =

The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration (CRESSE) at the Prairie View A&M University is an example of the promise that the University’s engineering pedigree holds in its quest to enhance student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship. PVAMU’s affiliation with the Texas A&M University System should also provide resources as well as give credibility to innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Comments by Dr. Rick Baldwin have been instructive in better understanding Prairie [[Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University’s quest for expanded innovative entrepreneurship, research, and technology transfer [[|programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]]. It has framed the impact of the NACIE commitment letter by way of PVAMU’s strategic plans and institutional culture.

The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship thanks Howard University’s assistance with this case study, and looks forward to a [[Continuedhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] close and collaborative relationship in building America’s innovation infrastructure.
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<sup>8  </sup>Comments by: Dr. Rick Baldwin, Advisor, SIEF [[Programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].
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SIFE:
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FOCUSS:
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CRESSE:
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RAMP Conference:
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A&M OTC:
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Small Business Development Center:
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Communi-Versity Project:
</div></div>
<br/><br/>Source: "The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: [[Higher Educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Focus", Department of Commerce, October 2013.

= Related Links =

Prairie View A&M University Website:

[http://www.pvamu.edu http://www.pvamu.edu]

Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities]

Prairie View A&M University Project Pitch:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be]

Ashley S. Kelsey, University Innovation Fellow:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ashley_S._Kelsey http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ashley_S._Kelsey]

[[Category:Deep Dives|Deep_Dives]]<br/>[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Ashley S. Kelsey

2015-02-15T16:11:37Z

Ashleykelsey23:

[[File:AshleyKelsey.JPG|thumb|AshleyKelsey.JPG]]

'''Ashley S. Kelsey'''

Graduate Student, Prairie View A&M University

Ashley S. Kelsey is an University Innovation Fellow at Prairie View A&M University, working to expand the ecosystem on campus. In doing so, she works with Epicenter leaders at Stanford University and VentureWell (formerly NCIIA) to ensure all students graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ashley is currently a graduate student seeking a masters of science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communication and Signals. She was inspired to become an engineer because her father is an engineer and she excelled in math and science. She chose to pursue her masters in electrical engineering because she felt like she wasn't prepared to enter the work force with just a bachelors degree. She wanted a more in depth comprehension of the field she was going in and did not feel that this was obtained in her undergraduate years at Prairie View. This inspired her to want to become a University Fellow. She wants to be a change and a voice for other students at Prairie View A&M University. Ashley is involved in various organizations on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the woman's track team. Ashley is always seeking ways to positively impact people she comes in contact with at her school and in her community and is passionate about learning and being a positive impact wherever she goes.

=Related Links=

Prairie View A&M University Website:

http://www.pvamu.edu

Prairie View A&M University Campus Overview:

http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University

Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities:

http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities

Prairie View A&M University Project Pitch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be

Priorities:Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities

2015-02-15T16:10:15Z

Ashleykelsey23:

<h1> <img src="/images/b/bb/PVAMU_Symbol.png" _fck_mw_filename="PVAMU Symbol.png" _fck_mw_type="frame" alt="PVAMU Symbol.png" class="fck_mw_frame fck_mw_right" />Overview </h1>
<p>Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. Prairie View has a small innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. There is a gap in the undergraduate involvement because of the lack of awareness of the resources that are readily available to them as well as the lack of opportunities to all of the various disciplines offered. The best way to fill this gap is to create a student organization that focuses on being knowledgeable in the current opportunities available on campus as well as determining the needs of the students and working to bring more opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to the campus.
</p><p>The organization will be comprised of students representing the various majors offered on the campus in order to create opportunities for all majors. The purpose of the organization will be to build the students interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, give students the resources needed to begin their innovative journey, help them network, present their projects, and/or launch a business, and connect them to the resources necessary to be independent. This organization will be the key to continuing to build innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View A&M University.
</p>
<h1> Strategy #1: Create a Student Ran Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organization </h1>
<p>There is definitely a need at Prairie View for giving students more opportunities to be innovative. By creating an organization devoted to bringing more innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities to the students this need will be fulfilled. The organization would work to bring programs, seminars, speakers, competitions, and outside help to foster the student’s innovation and entrepreneurship goals.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #1: Build a Council Team Within the Student Organization </h2>
<p>To positively influence and foster more innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View, a council comprised of students from the various majors offered on campus is necessary. This will help the organization bring opportunities for all the students in the various major versus in one particular area. The council member for each major will be responsible for staying up to date with the projects, goals, and needs or their particular field.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #2: Gain Faculty Support </h2>
<p>Faculty support is imperative. The faculty will be advisors to the student organization. The faculty can advise the organization on the direction to take when making decisions and make sure the goals of the organization are being met.
</p>
<h1> Strategy #2: Provide an Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course </h1>
<p>Currently, Prairie View has an Innovation and Entrepreneurship course. However, the class is offered by the college of business and the majority of students who register for the class are business majors. Prairie View should offer a course that allows students to learn about innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship that is open to all disciplines. This will allow students to learn how to approach various problems from various viewpoints and as a result there will be more creative thinking because of the interdisciplinary collaboration. Also, the course will allow the students to network with students from other majors and collaborate have a resource for outside projects.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #1: Ask Professors from Various Disciplines to Team Up and Create a Curriculum that Incorporates Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship </h2>
<p>This will give students outside of the business department an opportunity to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. The course will also help students to see approaches and thought processes of students from different majors. As a result, this will help foster ideas and create innovation teams with various disciplines using the knowledge and resources from their particular fields to help the teams be more successful.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #2: Restructure STEM Courses to Incorporate Discussion Groups </h2>
<p>The purpose of this is to help foster innovation in the classrooms. The discussion groups will convene and discuss current innovation in the field related to their courses. The professors will discuss innovations related to curriculum being taught and as a result the students can think of ideas to create solutions to current problems or improve upon existing projects. The discussion groups can be graded based on participation or completion of a related project.
</p>
<h1> Strategy #3: Establishing a Design Space and Make it Resourceful for all Majors at Prairie View </h1>
<h2> Tactic #1: Identify a Suitable Space and Tailor it to be used for Design Thinking </h2>
<p>By creating a space specifically for design thinking, students will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative and collaborate with other disciplines. Interdisciplinary collaboration is significant because students are able to see different ways of thinking and pushes the students to think and create on a broader scale.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #2: Appoint Innovation Leaders to Man Innovation Space </h2>
<p>Tactic #2 will be accomplished by strategy #1. The student led innovation and entrepreneurship organization will be in charge of the design space. The space will be the organization’s headquarters and the students will work to increase the involvement of the various students from various disciplines on campus. The organization will host hands on events and workshops to help foster innovative ideas.
</p>
<h2> Tactic #3: Maintain Momentum by Continuously Organizing Programs and Events Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship </h2>
<p>By establishing a design space and appointing leaders, the movement to bring more opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship to Prairie View will pick up momentum. The design space will be a space for speakers to come present, have hands-on workshops, host competitions, collaborate with outside businesses and schools, and much more.
</p>
<h1> Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas </h1>
<p><b>Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas:</b>
</p><p>Mapping the assets of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem of Prairie View is a vital first step before determining what strategies will make a positive impact. The landscape canvas is a map of all of the resources available already existing on the campus. Below is a link to Prairie View's landscape canvas.
</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aYWLRK893Kr-PZV4CB25z3WP5YOvEShZM6YWIv0YtQ4/edit#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aYWLRK893Kr-PZV4CB25z3WP5YOvEShZM6YWIv0YtQ4/edit#gid=0</a>
</p>
<h1> Related Links </h1>
<p><b>Prairie View A&M University Website:</b>
</p><p><a href="http://www.pvamu.edu/">http://www.pvamu.edu/</a>
</p><p><b>Prairie View A&M University Campus Overview:</b>
</p><p><a href="http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University">http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University</a>
</p>

School:Prairie View A&M University

2015-02-15T16:09:37Z

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= Overview – Developing the Culture <sup>8</sup> =

Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. PVAMU enrolls about 6,324 undergraduate students and 1,758 graduate students who come from all 50 U.S. states and several countries throughout the world. About 56% of the students are female, and 44% are male.

Dr. George C. Wright is the seventh President of Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public institution of [[|higher educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in Texas. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership, PVAMU continues to fulfill its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

In 2011 PVAMU began a 3 to 5-year drive to improve innovation and research outputs in the university. There is now also an increasing recognition throughout the university [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] that the five buckets contained in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter provides a blueprint to building successful entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercializing programs and culture.

An innate entrepreneurial culture among PVAMU students has also been a major catalyst for innovation programs. The university’s strong engineering, science, technology, and [[|nursinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] school have also been helpful.

Even so, PVAMU believes that an injection of “seed funding” access to USG grants will encourage faculty to their research rate, and commercialization effort.

Below is an enumeration of Prairie View A&M University programs and initiatives that support the five buckets in the NACIE sponsored university commitment letter.

= Student Entrepreneurship =

'''Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE: the Free Enterprise Institute''' in Washington, D.C. has partnered with PVAMU students, since 1976, in several activities that promote free enterprise. The SIFE Team’s programs inform and educate on the importance and benefits of the free enterprise system. These programs include the P-4 [[|Investment Clubhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], and sponsorships include the Personal Finance and Fiscal Fitness, Business Ethics, Student Entrepreneur and Business Expo, Entertainment Business Career Fair, Music Business Seminars, and the Changing the World Talent Showcase.

'''Framework for Opportunity Convergence and the Utilization of Sustainable Solutions (FOCUSS) Idea Competition''' provides students a unique opportunity to share and cultivate creative solutions for sponsoring corporations. All current Prairie View A&M students are eligible to participate. Johnson Controls is a major corporate sponsor of the competition.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship =

There does not yet appear to be a formal arrangement to engage PVAMU faculty in entrepreneurship or commercialization of research initiatives. However, a number of PVAMU engagements appear to suggest an effort to engage both faculty and students in research and commercialization initiatives.  These include:

'''The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration''' (CRESSE), a '''''NASA University Research Center''''' (URC) at PVAMU, uses its core intellectual, academic and physical infrastructure to thoroughly investigate the scientific and engineering challenges of space radiation. A better understanding and mitigation of radiation will help realize America’s goal to someday safely return scientists, engineers and explorers to space destinations including Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs), Mars, and beyond.

*The prime objective of CRESSE is to merge new materials and technology into innovative radiation shielding systems.
*These shielding systems will keep critical electronic and scientific instruments and astronauts safe from harmful radiation, during future robotic and human missions into deep space.

 

'''Research Focus''': Through September 2013, CRESSE research will focus on reliability issues during future NASA lunar and Martian missions. Specific areas of focus will include the dependability of space flight instrumentation and the health and safety of astronauts.

'''The 2010 RAMP Conference'''—Research Association of Minority Professors— hosted by PVAMU sought to identify the University’s role in enhancing faculty research in education, engineering, health and technology. The conference suggested several incentives to improve faculty research. These include:

*Granting faculty additional release time from teaching
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Typical faculty teaching load is 12 semester;</li>
<li>Grant may provide 25% released time; and</li>
<li>University will grant a limited number of faculty an additional 25% release time for one semester or $3,000 to $6,000 to support faculty development.</li>
</ul>

= University Technology Transfer Functions =

PVAMU technology transfer functions are handled through its parent institution: '''''the Texas A&M University System Office of Technology Commercialization''''' (OTC)'''''.''''' In fiscal year 2010 OTC achieved [[|the followinghttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] milestone:

*Licensing revenue generated by the Office of Technology Commercialization exceeded $8.5 million;
*The A&M System filed 65 new U.S. and foreign patent applications;
*30 U.S. patents were issued based on A&M System technologies;
*A&M System entered into 46 new license agreements for the development of technologies; and
*On average, OTC staff processed 4 new disclosures per week.

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Since 2004, the '''Prairie [[|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University [[|Small Businesshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] Development Center''' (PVAMU SBDC) has provided free consulting and assistance to businesses in Waller and Grimes counties. Services are extended to both start-ups and businesses seeking to scale-up. PVAMU SBDC professional consultants have extensive experience working with businesses in a wide variety of industries and bring practical knowledge and business expertise, from marketing to financial strategy.

= Regional and Local Economic Development =

'''Communi-Versity Economic Development Initiative''' is a first-of-its kind economic development strategy for the City of Prairie View, which is home to Prairie View A&M University. Communi-Versity Advisory Council is comprised of leaders from the Prairie View [[|communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], PVAMU, and the private sector.

The Advisory Council works collaboratively with local city officials and economic development professionals to create jobs and attract additional business and investments that benefit both the university and the local [[communityhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].

= Deep-Dive Questions =

*Is innovation an integral part of PVAMU’s institutional culture?
*Why is it important? And how does it influence entrepreneurship and tech transfer?
*How do you envision your [[|programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] in the future?
*What is your vision for each of the case study’s bucket?
*How does your institution leverage (or intend to leverage) geographic endowment?
*Are your innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech transfer programs integrated?
<ul style="margin-left: 40px; list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Why, or why not?</li>
</ul>

*Are there any unique successes (and or challenges) you may wish to highlight?

= Conclusion =

The Center for Radiation Engineering and Science for Space Exploration (CRESSE) at the Prairie View A&M University is an example of the promise that the University’s engineering pedigree holds in its quest to enhance student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship. PVAMU’s affiliation with the Texas A&M University System should also provide resources as well as give credibility to innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Comments by Dr. Rick Baldwin have been instructive in better understanding Prairie [[Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University’s quest for expanded innovative entrepreneurship, research, and technology transfer [[#|programshttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]]. It has framed the impact of the NACIE commitment letter by way of PVAMU’s strategic plans and institutional culture.

The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship thanks Howard University’s assistance with this case study, and looks forward to a [[continuedhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] close and collaborative relationship in building America’s innovation infrastructure.
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<sup>8  </sup>Comments by: Dr. Rick Baldwin, Advisor, SIEF [[Programhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]].
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SIFE:
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FOCUSS:
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CRESSE:
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RAMP Conference:
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A&M OTC:
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Small Business Development Center:
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Communi-Versity Project:
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<br/><br/>Source: "The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: [[Higher Educationhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]], Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Focus", Department of Commerce, October 2013.

= Related Links =

Prairie [[#|Viewhttp://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]] A&M University Website:

[http://www.pvamu.edu http://www.pvamu.edu]

Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University_Student_Priorities]

Prairie View A&M University Project Pitch:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a5hfVSduno&feature=youtu.be]

[[Category:Deep Dives|Deep_Dives]]<br/>[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Ashley S. Kelsey

2015-02-02T16:40:56Z

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'''Ashley S. Kelsey'''

Graduate Student, Prairie View A&M University

Ashley S. Kelsey is an University Innovation Fellow at Prairie View A&M University, working to expand the ecosystem on campus. In doing so, she works with Epicenter leaders at Stanford University and VentureWell (formerly NCIIA) to ensure all students graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ashley is currently a graduate student seeking a masters of science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communication and Signals. She was inspired to become an engineer because her father is an engineer and she excelled in math and science. She chose to pursue her masters in electrical engineering because she felt like she wasn't prepared to enter the work force with just a bachelors degree. She wanted a more in depth comprehension of the field she was going in and did not feel that this was obtained in her undergraduate years at Prairie View. This inspired her to want to become a University Fellow. She wants to be a change and a voice for other students at Prairie View A&M University. Ashley is involved in various organizations on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the woman's track team. Ashley is always seeking ways to positively impact people she comes in contact with at her school and in her community and is passionate about learning and being a positive impact wherever she goes.

Fellow:Ashley S. Kelsey

2015-02-02T16:40:33Z

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'''Ashley S. Kelsey'''

Graduate Student, Prairie View A&M University

Ashley S. Kelsey is an University Innovation Fellow at Prairie View A&M University, working to expand the ecosystem on campus. In doing so, she works with Epicenter leaders at Stanford University and VentureWell (formerly NCIIA) to ensure all students graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset. Ashley is currently a graduate student seeking a masters of science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communication and Signals. She was inspired to become an engineer because her father is an engineer and she excelled in math and science. She chose to pursue her masters in electrical engineering because she felt like she wasn't prepared to enter the work force with just a bachelors degree. She wanted a more in depth comprehension of the field she was going in and did not feel that this was obtained in her undergraduate years at Prairie View. This inspired her to want to become a University Fellow. She wants to be a change and a voice for other students at Prairie View A&M University. Ashley is involved in various organizations on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the woman's track team. Ashley is always seeking ways to positively impact people she comes in contact with at her school and in her community and is passionate about learning and being a positive impact wherever she goes.

Priorities:Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities

2015-01-29T20:52:39Z

Ashleykelsey23:

= [[File:PVAMU Symbol.png|frame]]Overview =

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. Prairie View has a small innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. There is a gap in the undergraduate involvement because of the lack of awareness of the resources that are readily available to them as well as the lack of opportunities to all of the various disciplines offered. The best way to fill this gap is to create a student organization that focuses on being knowledgeable in the current opportunities available on campus as well as determining the needs of the students and working to bring more opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to the campus.

The organization will be comprised of students representing the various majors offered on the campus in order to create opportunities for all majors. The purpose of the organization will be to build the students interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, give students the resources needed to begin their innovative journey, help them network, present their projects, and/or launch a business, and connect them to the resources necessary to be independent. This organization will be the key to continuing to build innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View A&M University.

= Strategy #1: Create a Student Ran Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organization =

There is definitely a need at Prairie View for giving students more opportunities to be innovative. By creating an organization devoted to bringing more innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities to the students this need will be fulfilled. The organization would work to bring programs, seminars, speakers, competitions, and outside help to foster the student’s innovation and entrepreneurship goals.

== Tactic #1: Build a Council Team Within the Student Organization ==

To positively influence and foster more innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View, a council comprised of students from the various majors offered on campus is necessary. This will help the organization bring opportunities for all the students in the various major versus in one particular area. The council member for each major will be responsible for staying up to date with the projects, goals, and needs or their particular field.

== Tactic #2: Gain Faculty Support ==

Faculty support is imperative. The faculty will be advisors to the student organization. The faculty can advise the organization on the direction to take when making decisions and make sure the goals of the organization are being met.

= Strategy #2: Provide an Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course =

Currently, Prairie View has an Innovation and Entrepreneurship course. However, the class is offered by the college of business and the majority of students who register for the class are business majors. Prairie View should offer a course that allows students to learn about innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship that is open to all disciplines. This will allow students to learn how to approach various problems from various viewpoints and as a result there will be more creative thinking because of the interdisciplinary collaboration. Also, the course will allow the students to network with students from other majors and collaborate have a resource for outside projects.

== Tactic #1: Ask Professors from Various Disciplines to Team Up and Create a Curriculum that Incorporates Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship ==

This will give students outside of the business department an opportunity to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. The course will also help students to see approaches and thought processes of students from different majors. As a result, this will help foster ideas and create innovation teams with various disciplines using the knowledge and resources from their particular fields to help the teams be more successful.

== Tactic #2: Restructure STEM Courses to Incorporate Discussion Groups ==

The purpose of this is to help foster innovation in the classrooms. The discussion groups will convene and discuss current innovation in the field related to their courses. The professors will discuss innovations related to curriculum being taught and as a result the students can think of ideas to create solutions to current problems or improve upon existing projects. The discussion groups can be graded based on participation or completion of a related project.

= Strategy #3: Establishing a Design Space and Make it Resourceful for all Majors at Prairie View =

== Tactic #1: Identify a Suitable Space and Tailor it to be used for Design Thinking ==

By creating a space specifically for design thinking, students will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative and collaborate with other disciplines. Interdisciplinary collaboration is significant because students are able to see different ways of thinking and pushes the students to think and create on a broader scale.

== Tactic #2: Appoint Innovation Leaders to Man Innovation Space ==

Tactic #2 will be accomplished by strategy #1. The student led innovation and entrepreneurship organization will be in charge of the design space. The space will be the organization’s headquarters and the students will work to increase the involvement of the various students from various disciplines on campus. The organization will host hands on events and workshops to help foster innovative ideas.

== Tactic #3: Maintain Momentum by Continuously Organizing Programs and Events Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

By establishing a design space and appointing leaders, the movement to bring more opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship to Prairie View will pick up momentum. The design space will be a space for speakers to come present, have hands-on workshops, host competitions, collaborate with outside businesses and schools, and much more.

= Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas =

'''Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas:'''

Mapping the assets of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem of Prairie View is a vital first step before determining what strategies will make a positive impact. The landscape canvas is a map of all of the resources available already existing on the campus. Below is a link to Prairie View's landscape canvas.

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aYWLRK893Kr-PZV4CB25z3WP5YOvEShZM6YWIv0YtQ4/edit#gid=0 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aYWLRK893Kr-PZV4CB25z3WP5YOvEShZM6YWIv0YtQ4/edit#gid=0]

= Related Links =

'''Prairie View A&M University Website:'''

[http://www.pvamu.edu/ http://www.pvamu.edu/]

'''Prairie View A&M University Campus Overview:'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University]

Priorities:Prairie View A&M University Student Priorities

2015-01-29T20:47:58Z

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= Overview =

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas, and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. Prairie View has a small innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. There is a gap in the undergraduate involvement because of the lack of awareness of the resources that are readily available to them as well as the lack of opportunities to all of the various disciplines offered. The best way to fill this gap is to create a student organization that focuses on being knowledgeable in the current opportunities available on campus as well as determining the needs of the students and working to bring more opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to the campus.

The organization will be comprised of students representing the various majors offered on the campus in order to create opportunities for all majors. The purpose of the organization will be to build the students interest in innovation and entrepreneurship, give students the resources needed to begin their innovative journey, help them network, present their projects, and/or launch a business, and connect them to the resources necessary to be independent. This organization will be the key to continuing to build innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View A&M University.

= Strategy #1: Create a Student Ran Innovation and Entrepreneurship Organization =

There is definitely a need at Prairie View for giving students more opportunities to be innovative. By creating an organization devoted to bringing more innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities to the students this need will be fulfilled. The organization would work to bring programs, seminars, speakers, competitions, and outside help to foster the student’s innovation and entrepreneurship goals.

== Tactic #1: Build a Council Team Within the Student Organization ==

To positively influence and foster more innovation and entrepreneurship at Prairie View, a council comprised of students from the various majors offered on campus is necessary. This will help the organization bring opportunities for all the students in the various major versus in one particular area. The council member for each major will be responsible for staying up to date with the projects, goals, and needs or their particular field.

== Tactic #2: Gain Faculty Support ==

Faculty support is imperative. The faculty will be advisors to the student organization. The faculty can advise the organization on the direction to take when making decisions and make sure the goals of the organization are being met.

= Strategy #2: Provide an Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course =

Currently, Prairie View has an Innovation and Entrepreneurship course. However, the class is offered by the college of business and the majority of students who register for the class are business majors. Prairie View should offer a course that allows students to learn about innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship that is open to all disciplines. This will allow students to learn how to approach various problems from various viewpoints and as a result there will be more creative thinking because of the interdisciplinary collaboration. Also, the course will allow the students to network with students from other majors and collaborate have a resource for outside projects.

== Tactic #1: Ask Professors from Various Disciplines to Team Up and Create a Curriculum that Incorporates Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship ==

This will give students outside of the business department an opportunity to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship. The course will also help students to see approaches and thought processes of students from different majors. As a result, this will help foster ideas and create innovation teams with various disciplines using the knowledge and resources from their particular fields to help the teams be more successful.

== Tactic #2: Restructure STEM Courses to Incorporate Discussion Groups ==

The purpose of this is to help foster innovation in the classrooms. The discussion groups will convene and discuss current innovation in the field related to their courses. The professors will discuss innovations related to curriculum being taught and as a result the students can think of ideas to create solutions to current problems or improve upon existing projects. The discussion groups can be graded based on participation or completion of a related project.

= Strategy #3: Establishing a Design Space and Make it Resourceful for all Majors at Prairie View =

== Tactic #1: Identify a Suitable Space and Tailor it to be used for Design Thinking ==

By creating a space specifically for design thinking, students will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative and collaborate with other disciplines. Interdisciplinary collaboration is significant because students are able to see different ways of thinking and pushes the students to think and create on a broader scale.

== Tactic #2: Appoint Innovation Leaders to Man Innovation Space ==

Tactic #2 will be accomplished by strategy #1. The student led innovation and entrepreneurship organization will be in charge of the design space. The space will be the organization’s headquarters and the students will work to increase the involvement of the various students from various disciplines on campus. The organization will host hands on events and workshops to help foster innovative ideas.

== Tactic #3: Maintain Momentum by Continuously Organizing Programs and Events Focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship ==

By establishing a design space and appointing leaders, the movement to bring more opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship to Prairie View will pick up momentum. The design space will be a space for speakers to come present, have hands-on workshops, host competitions, collaborate with outside businesses and schools, and much more.

= Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas =

'''Prairie View A&M University Landscape Canvas:'''

Mapping the assets of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem of Prairie View is a vital first step before determining what strategies will make a positive impact. The landscape canvas is a map of all of the resources available already existing on the campus. Below is a link to Prairie View's landscape canvas.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aYWLRK893Kr-PZV4CB25z3WP5YOvEShZM6YWIv0YtQ4/edit#gid=0

= Related Links =

'''Prairie View A&M University Website:'''

http://www.pvamu.edu/

'''Prairie View A&M University Campus Overview:'''

http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Prairie_View_A%26M_University

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2015-01-29T20:06:38Z

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Fellow:Ashley S. Kelsey

2015-01-28T20:42:48Z

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Ashley S. Kelsey

Graduate Student, Prairie View A&M University

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I am currently a graduate student seeking a masters of science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communication and Signals. I was inspired to become an engineer because my father is an engineer and I excelled in math and science. I chose to pursue my masters in electrical engineering because I felt like I wasn't prepared to enter the work force with just a bachelors degree. I wanted a more in depth comprehension of the field I was going in and I did not feel that this was obtained in my undergraduate years at Prairie View. This inspired me to want to become a University Fellow. I want to be a change and a voice for other students here at Prairie View A&M University. I am involved in various organizations on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the woman's track team. I am always seeking ways to positively impact people I come in contact with at my school and in my community. I am passionate about learning and being a positive impact wherever I go.

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2015-01-28T20:28:57Z

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<div>file:///Users/ashleykelsey/Desktop/NCP_9822.JPG</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:larger;">'''Ashley S. Kelsey'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:larger;">'''Graduate Student, Prairie View A&M University '''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:larger;"</span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>I am currently a graduate student seeking a masters of science in Electrical Engineering with a focus in Communication and Signals. I was inspired to become an engineer because my father is an engineer and I excelled in math and science. I chose to pursue my masters in electrical engineering because I felt like I wasn't prepared to enter the work force with just a bachelors degree. I wanted a more in depth comprehension of the field I was going in and I did not feel that this was obtained in my undergraduate years at Prairie View. This inspired me to want to become a University Fellow. I want to be a change and a voice for other students here at Prairie View A&M University. I am involved in various organizations on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the woman's track team. I am always seeking ways to positively impact people I come in contact with at my school and in my community. I am passionate about learning and being a positive impact wherever I go.</div>