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Fellow:Brandon Smith

2015-02-15T21:35:39Z

Brandon11496:

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My Name is Brandon Smith, and im a geek. I love technology, and have an intense passion for creating great things. Im studying Technological Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University. (#GoSunDevils!) I am president of the Maker Club at ASU's startup labs, as well as a member of several other engineering based groups on campus. I hail from Michigan, where the maple syrup is almost always Canadian and the weather is what you would expect, much much colder.

My goal has always been very clear, to do great things. I love the idea that wen great minds come together they can solve complex issues through sharing amazing ideas and working to achieve a common goal. I believe that everything and anything is possible with the right mindset and approach, and that together we can all make the world that much better!

 

== '''Related Links''' ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University Arizona State University]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Arizona_State_University_Polytechnic_Student_Priorities ASU Polytechnic Student Priorities]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-02-10T18:17:55Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 300 majors, across 15 different schools, several certificates, multiple campuses, and satellite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of][https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/  Entrepreneurship & Innovation], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satellite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation website includes:

*Research locations and strategies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceptualize something and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additionally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilize all of the resources available. This is primarily due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== ==

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 6-8 month period

== Tactic #1: A Peer-Led Idea Studio ==

*

Description: An Idea factory is a place where students can bring their ideas and whiteboard them with others, identifying the problem they are trying to solve and creating a solution. This idea of refinement, taking a big idea and making it a smaller concept that can be applied to one problem, is an incredible chance to take the open mind of students and apply them complex problems we face in the world. 

Team Leaders: Brandon Smith and Stephanie Dolinger

Milestones:

#Identify an underutilized location on campus that can be redesigned and branded as a Innovation and Design Center    03/15
#Work with school officials to construct an action plan for building out the Innovation and Design Center                           04/15
#Begin renovation of the Center                                                                                                                                             05/15                                                        
#Begin promotion of new space                                                                                                                                             07/15
#Grand opening of Innovation and Design Center                                                                                                                 08/15

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Students want to be creative. A project like this is at the very core of why the come to this campus at Arizona State University. By encouraging peers to share in the spirit of entreprenuerism, taking on big complex issues and then helping them create solutions that are easily implemented in modern society. This can be done by promoting things such as the MAKE club on campus, which promotes the idea of brainstorming and tackling large complex issues. Also involving other clubs and organizations for freshman, further instilling the idea of entreprenuism in students for generations to come.
*Team Leaders: Brandon Smith
*Milestones:
**Get students to back the creation of a new space                                                                                            03/15
**Gather the most entreprenuerial minded students on campus and start thinking of the best solutions            04/15
**Bring entrepernurial minded students into the new space to mentor fellow students                                       08/15                                                                        

== Tactic #3: Increasing Student Involvement Diversity ==

The rates of involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship for female and underrepresented groups on the campus are not representative of the population. It is important that all student demogpraics are involved and represented in I&E activities and programs. To accomplish this, there will be an active and ongoing campaign to engage the female and under represented groups of students on the Polytechnic campus. The development of the Women's Entrepreneurship Club (WE Club) be a part of the engagement. The WE Club will coordinate events on the Polytechnic campus, other ASU campuses, and in the community that will educated, encourage, and excite students to get involved in entrepreneurship. 

Team Leader: Stephanie Dolinger

Tactic #3 Timeline: 3/21/15

'''Creative Convergence XX (CCXX) -''' A one day summit focused on women's entrepreneurship. The events of the day will include interactive workshops, speed-mentoring sessions, and a Pitch Event sponsored by the Small Business Association. This is the inagural event and will become and annual summit. The Women's Entrepreneurship Club is responsible for organizing the event and will meet biweekly to do so.

April 2015

Hold a Venture for America Event that encourages soon to be graduates with the Venture for America opportunity. 

= =

= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dolinger Stephanie Dolinger]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brandon_Smith Brandon Smith]

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T02:05:29Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 6-8 month period

== Tactic #1: A Peer-Led Idea Studio ==

*

Description: An Idea factory is a place where students can bring their ideas and whiteboard them with others, identifying the problem they are trying to solve and creating a solution. This idea of refinement, taking a big idea and making it a smaller concept that can be applied to one problem, is an incredible chance to take the open mind of students and apply them complex problems we face in the world. 

Team Leader: Brandon Smith

Milestones:

-Find a place on campus that is being underutilized to be revamed into an idea space  03/15

-Work with school officials to set a plan in motion to create this new space                    04/15

-Begin work on revamping new space                                                                             05/15                                                                

-Begin promotion of new space                                                                                        07/15

-First brainstorming sessions begin                                                                                  08/15 (New School Year)

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Students want to be creative. A project like this is at the very core of why the come to this campus at Arizona State University. By encouraging peers to share in the spirit of entreprenuerism, taking on big complex issues and then helping them create solutions that are easily implemented in modern society. This can be done by promoting things such as the MAKE club on campus, which promotes the idea of brainstorming and tackling large complex issues. Also involving other clubs and organizations for freshman, further instilling the idea of entreprenuism in students for generations to come.
*Team Leaders: Brandon Smith
*Milestones:
**Get students to back the creation of a new space                                                                                            03/15
**Gather the most entreprenuerial minded students on campus and start thinking of the best solutions            04/15
**Bring entrepernurial minded students into the new space to mentor fellow students                                       08/15                                                                        

= =

= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T02:02:02Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: A Peer-Led Idea Studio ==

*

Description: An Idea factory is a place where students can bring their ideas and whiteboard them with others, identifying the problem they are trying to solve and creating a solution. This idea of refinement, taking a big idea and making it a smaller concept that can be applied to one problem, is an incredible chance to take the open mind of students and apply them complex problems we face in the world. 

Team Leader: Brandon Smith

Milestones:

-Find a place on campus that is being underutilized to be revamed into an idea space  03/15

-Work with school officials to set a plan in motion to create this new space                    04/15

-Begin work on revamping new space                                                                             05/15                                                                

-Begin promotion of new space                                                                                        07/15

-First brainstorming sessions begin                                                                                  08/15 (New School Year)

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Students want to be creative. A project like this is at the very core of why the come to this campus at Arizona State University. By encouraging peers to share in the spirit of entreprenuerism, taking on big complex issues and then helping them create solutions that are easily implemented in modern society. This can be done by promoting things such as the MAKE club on campus, which promotes the idea of brainstorming and tackling large complex issues. Also involving other clubs and organizations for freshman, further instilling the idea of entreprenuism in students for generations to come.
*Team Leaders: Brandon Smith
*Milestones:
**Get students to back the creation of a new space                                                                                            03/15
**Gather the most entreprenuerial minded students on campus and start thinking of the best solutions            04/15
**Bring entrepernurial minded students into the new space to mentor fellow students                                       08/15                                                                        

= =

= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:41:27Z

Brandon11496:

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:41:14Z

Brandon11496:

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:40:35Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: A Peer-Led Idea Studio ==

*
Description: An Idea factory is a place where students can bring their ideas and whiteboard them with others, identifying the problem they are trying to solve and creating a solution. This idea of refinement, taking a big idea and making it a smaller concept that can be applied to one problem, is an incredible chance to take the open mind of students and apply them complex problems we face in the world. 

*
Team Leader: Brandon Smith

*
Milestones:

**
Find a place on campus that is being underutilized to be revamed into an idea space  03/15

**
Work with school officials to set a plan in motion to create this new space                    04/15

**
Begin work on revamping new space                                                                             05/15                                                                 

**
Begin promotion of new space                                                                                        07/15

**
First brainstorming sessions begin                                                                                  08/15 (New School Year)

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Inspiring a call to action for more student entrepreneurialism on campus by having a weekly seminiar series of innovators and entrepreneurs on campus. This is to be held in the Starup Village, and there are plans to host a full-blown TEDx event at the beginning of the spring semester.
*Team Leaders: Members of Startup Village
*Milestones:
**Get commitments from all the speakers for the weekly series                                                        07/14
**Collaborate with Fellows that have hosted TEDx to learn how to best accomplish the task            05/14
**Begin planning the TEDx event                                                                                                       05/14

= =

= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:40:09Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: A Peer-Led Idea Studio ==

*Description: An Idea factory is a place where students can bring their ideas and whiteboard them with others, identifying the problem they are trying to solve and creating a solution. This idea of refinement, taking a big idea and making it a smaller concept that can be applied to one problem, is an incredible chance to take the open mind of students and apply them complex problems we face in the world. 
*Team Leader: Brandon Smith
*Milestones:
**Find a place on campus that is being underutilized to be revamed into an idea space  03/15
**Work with school officials to set a plan in motion to create this new space                    04/15
**Begin work on revamping new space                                                                             05/15                                                                 
**Begin promotion of new space                                                                                        07/15
**First brainstorming sessions begin                                                                                  08/15 (New School Year)

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Inspiring a call to action for more student entrepreneurialism on campus by having a weekly seminiar series of innovators and entrepreneurs on campus. This is to be held in the Starup Village, and there are plans to host a full-blown TEDx event at the beginning of the spring semester.
*Team Leaders: Members of Startup Village
*Milestones:
**Get commitments from all the speakers for the weekly series                                                        07/14
**Collaborate with Fellows that have hosted TEDx to learn how to best accomplish the task            05/14
**Begin planning the TEDx event                                                                                                       05/14

= =

= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:27:42Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: Peer-Led Residential Makerspace ==

*Description: Startup Village will serve as the primary launchpad where a culrural infusion of the campus and innovation and entrepreneurship begins. This group of people will also serve as the leasership circle for lasting change on campus regarding innovation and  
*Team Leader: Jorge Sanchez
*Milestones:
**Finish selection of the first class                                                                04/14
**Confirm plans for the design of the physical spaces                                  05/14
**Finish the transformation of the physical spaces                                       08/14                                                                                                                
**Full launch                                                                                                 09/14
**Continue to make improvements                                                                                                    

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Inspiring a call to action for more student entrepreneurialism on campus by having a weekly seminiar series of innovators and entrepreneurs on campus. This is to be held in the Starup Village, and there are plans to host a full-blown TEDx event at the beginning of the spring semester.
*Team Leaders: Members of Startup Village
*Milestones:
**Get commitments from all the speakers for the weekly series                                                        07/14
**Collaborate with Fellows that have hosted TEDx to learn how to best accomplish the task            05/14
**Begin planning the TEDx event                                                                                                       05/14

= =

= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:24:26Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 
*Resources and funding oppertinities for entreprenuers

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional resources such as Techshop in Chandler, AZ, have transformed the way students interact with their ideas. Students can now conceputalize somthing and then take it to the production phase simply by seeking out the tools and knowledge to make it happen. Additinoally, the creation and remodeling of the Startup Labs have added to the number of resources that students have at their disposal to make and tinker with. 

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available. This is primairly due to the lack of a place where students can come in and share ideas, brainstorming them into fruition. Students need to be able to come into a space with an idea and leave with the confidence that they can then head over to Techshop or the Startup labs able to bring it into reality. 

== '''YouTube Video''' ==

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= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: Peer-Led Residential Makerspace ==

*Description: Startup Village will serve as the primary launchpad where a culrural infusion of the campus and innovation and entrepreneurship begins. This group of people will also serve as the leasership circle for lasting change on campus regarding innovation and  
*Team Leader: Jorge Sanchez
*Milestones:
**Finish selection of the first class                                                                04/14
**Confirm plans for the design of the physical spaces                                  05/14
**Finish the transformation of the physical spaces                                       08/14                                                                                                                
**Full launch                                                                                                 09/14
**Continue to make improvements                                                                                                    

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Inspiring a call to action for more student entrepreneurialism on campus by having a weekly seminiar series of innovators and entrepreneurs on campus. This is to be held in the Starup Village, and there are plans to host a full-blown TEDx event at the beginning of the spring semester.
*Team Leaders: Members of Startup Village
*Milestones:
**Get commitments from all the speakers for the weekly series                                                        07/14
**Collaborate with Fellows that have hosted TEDx to learn how to best accomplish the task            05/14
**Begin planning the TEDx event                                                                                                       05/14

= Impact =

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= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Priorities:Arizona State University Polytechnic Student Priorities

2015-01-29T01:01:12Z

Brandon11496:

= Overview =

[http://asu.edu Arizona State University] has a slew of impressive innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities with which students may engage themselves.  With over 7 majors, across 5 different schools, several certficates, multiple campuses, and satalite research and innovation centers geared towards pushing students towards entrepreneurship, ASU has made it a priority to harness the ideas and talents of its students.  The central hub for entrepreneurship at Arizona State University is located online through the [http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/ Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development], as well as on campus resources such as Changemaker Central and the Startup Village.  These offices span the resources available on the ASU Tempe, Polytechnic, and SkySong campuses (those most involved with entrepreneurship and technological innovation) as well as other satalite research institutions affiliated with ASU.  Information contained on the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development website includes:

*Research locations and stragies on campus 
*Technology transfer services and programs 
*The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group 
*Additional services and support for student and faculty entrepreneurs 

 With the new focus of ASU's entrepreneurship programming, the SkySong campus houses the [http://studentventures.asu.edu/ Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative], a program which produces approximately 20 student-led startups each year.  Additional programming, including the Great Little Company Network, have been added to more than double the capacity of Skysong to produce student-led ventures.  SkySong is posited as a hub where industry connections, and other ASU networks, are leveraged to produce well-founded  student ventures. 

Additionally, new focus is being directed towards increasing makerspace, and providing access to advanced tools and resources to facilitate venture and product development. A new and very large project, which is still under construction, is the [http://magazine.asu.edu/december-2012/articles/university-news/asu-chandler-innovation-center-host-techshop Chandler Innovation Center].

Though there appears to be a wealth of opportunities and resources available to students at ASU, there still needs to be a cultural evolution of the student body to become culturally motivated to utilze all of the resources available

== '''YouTube Pitch Video''' ==

 {{#Widget:Youtube|id=f88WiFjIZ2g}}   

= Strategy #1: Cultural Evolution  =

 The following are an array of tactics that will be implemented over a 1-2 year period

== Tactic #1: Peer-Led Residential Makerspace ==

*Description: Startup Village will serve as the primary launchpad where a culrural infusion of the campus and innovation and entrepreneurship begins. This group of people will also serve as the leasership circle for lasting change on campus regarding innovation and  
*Team Leader: Jorge Sanchez
*Milestones:
**Finish selection of the first class                                                                04/14
**Confirm plans for the design of the physical spaces                                  05/14
**Finish the transformation of the physical spaces                                       08/14                                                                                                                
**Full launch                                                                                                 09/14
**Continue to make improvements                                                                                                    

== Tactic #2: Inspiring Students To Action ==

*Description: Inspiring a call to action for more student entrepreneurialism on campus by having a weekly seminiar series of innovators and entrepreneurs on campus. This is to be held in the Starup Village, and there are plans to host a full-blown TEDx event at the beginning of the spring semester.
*Team Leaders: Members of Startup Village
*Milestones:
**Get commitments from all the speakers for the weekly series                                                        07/14
**Collaborate with Fellows that have hosted TEDx to learn how to best accomplish the task            05/14
**Begin planning the TEDx event                                                                                                       05/14

= Impact =

 {{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHpyaXBEdE1MTWdRRVh2LWozUFRPOVE|width=1400|height=250}}

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= Related Links =

 [[Jorge Sanchez|Jorge Sanchez]]

[[Arizona State University|Arizona State University]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Fellow:Brandon Smith

2015-01-02T17:58:04Z

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My Name is Brandon Smith, and im a geek. I love technology, and have an intense passion for creating great things. Im studying Technological Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University. (#GoSunDevils!) I am president of the Maker Club at ASU's startup labs, as well as a member of several other engineering based groups on campus. I hail from Michigan, where the maple syrup is almost always Canadian and the weather is what you would expect, much much colder.

My goal has always been very clear, to do great things. I love the idea that wen great minds come together they can solve complex issues through sharing amazing ideas and working to achieve a common goal. I believe that everything and anything is possible with the right mindset and approach, and that together we can all make the world that much better!

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2015-01-02T17:51:52Z

Brandon11496: Arizona State University - UIF Spring 2014

Arizona State University - UIF Spring 2014