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Fellow:Bret Henkel

2019-10-23T21:49:36Z

Brethenkel12:

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Hi! I'm Bret Henkel, a sophomore engineering studnet at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.  I am originally from Sacramento, California, where I lived until going to Fox.Things that I am passionate about include community, faith, learning, and travel.  Some of my favorite memories are camping with my family in National Parks in the western half of the United States and traveling overseas on missions trips.  Closer to home I have had many days of laughter, frustration, and fun working on projects with my friends including cannons, PVC rockets, a "diving bell" at the bottom of the pool, an arcade table using a Raspberry Pi, a popsicle stick bridge, and a forge to melt aluminum.  
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I am studying mechanical engineering, but taking a few classes in both computer and biomedical engineering, other fields that fascinate me.  I hope that during my time at George Fox I am able to pursue more projects with my friends where I can grow alongside them in knowing Jesus, in understanding the world, and in helping others.

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= Related Links =

[[George Fox University Student Priorities|George Fox University Student Priorities]]

[[George Fox University|George Fox University]]

University Innovation Fellows

Fall 2018:

[[Gabriel Clark|Gabriel Clark]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/David%20Bacher David Bacher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Venedict%20Matveev Venedict Matveev]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Hull Matthew Hull]

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Gabriel%20Gutierrez Gabriel Gutierrez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Thomas%20Noel Thomas Noel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drake%20Dawson Drake Dawson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alexander%20Knopp Alexander Knopp]

Fall 2016:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kelsey%20Dody Kelsey Dody]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Caleb%20Hubbell Caleb Hubbell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Ethan%20Moss Ethan Moss]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Codi%20Morton Codi Morton]

Fall 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Bryan%20Neufeld Bryan Neufeld]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Keiko%20Fujii Keiko Fujii]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Dieter%20Mueller Dieter Mueller]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drew%20Camp Drew Camp]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20McCleskey Michael McCleskey]
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Fellow:Bret Henkel

2019-10-23T21:48:55Z

Brethenkel12:

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Hi! I'm Bret Henkel, a sophomore engineering studnet at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.  I am originally from Sacramento, California, where I lived until going to Fox.Things that I am passionate about include community, faith, learning, and travel.  Some of my favorite memories are camping with my family in National Parks in the western half of the United States and traveling overseas on missions trips.  Closer to home I have had many days of laughter, frustration, and fun working on projects with my friends including cannons, PVC rockets, a "diving bell" at the bottom of the pool, an arcade table using a Raspberry Pi, a popsicle stick bridge, and a forge to melt aluminum.  
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I am studying mechanical engineering, but taking a few classes in both computer and biomedical engineering, other fields that fascinate me.  I hope that during my time at George Fox I am able to pursue more projects with my friends where I can grow alongside them in knowing Jesus, in understanding the world, and in helping others.

Back To The Main Page:

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= Related Links =

[[George Fox University Student Priorities|George Fox University Student Priorities]]

[[George Fox University|George Fox University]]

University Innovation Fellows

Fall 2018:

[[Gabriel Clark|Gabriel Clark]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/David%20Bacher David Bacher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Venedict%20Matveev Venedict Matveev]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Hull Matthew Hull]

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Gabriel%20Gutierrez Gabriel Gutierrez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Thomas%20Noel Thomas Noel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drake%20Dawson Drake Dawson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alexander%20Knopp Alexander Knopp]

Fall 2016:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kelsey%20Dody Kelsey Dody]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Caleb%20Hubbell Caleb Hubbell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Ethan%20Moss Ethan Moss]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Codi%20Morton Codi Morton]

Fall 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Bryan%20Neufeld Bryan Neufeld]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Keiko%20Fujii Keiko Fujii]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Dieter%20Mueller Dieter Mueller]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drew%20Camp Drew Camp]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20McCleskey Michael McCleskey]
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[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]
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Fellow:Bret Henkel

2019-10-23T21:47:59Z

Brethenkel12:

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Hi! I'm Bret Henkel, a sophomore engineering studnet at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.  I am originally

 from Sacramento, California, where I lived until going to Fox.Things that I am passionate about include community, faith, learning
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, and travel.  Some of my favorite memories are camping with my family in National Parks in the western half of the United States and traveling overseas on missions trips.  Closer to home I have had many days of laughter, frustration, and fun working on projects with my friends including cannons, PVC rockets, a "diving bell" at the bottom of the pool, an

 arcade table using a Raspberry Pi, a popsicle stick bridge, and a forge to melt a

luminum.  

I am studying mechanical engineering, but taking a few classes in both computer and biomedical engineering, other fields that fascinate me.  I hope that during my time at George Fox I am able to pursue more projects with my friends where I can grow alongside them in knowing Jesus, in understanding the world, and in helping others.

Back To The Main Page:

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= Related Links =

[[George Fox University Student Priorities|George Fox University Student Priorities]]

[[George Fox University|George Fox University]]

University Innovation Fellows

Fall 2018:

[[Gabriel Clark|Gabriel Clark]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/David%20Bacher David Bacher]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Venedict%20Matveev Venedict Matveev]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Hull Matthew Hull]

Fall 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Gabriel%20Gutierrez Gabriel Gutierrez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Thomas%20Noel Thomas Noel]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drake%20Dawson Drake Dawson]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Alexander%20Knopp Alexander Knopp]

Fall 2016:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Kelsey%20Dody Kelsey Dody]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Caleb%20Hubbell Caleb Hubbell]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Ethan%20Moss Ethan Moss]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Codi%20Morton Codi Morton]

Fall 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/Bryan%20Neufeld Bryan Neufeld]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Keiko%20Fujii Keiko Fujii]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Dieter%20Mueller Dieter Mueller]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Drew%20Camp Drew Camp]

[http://universityinnovation.org/Michael%20McCleskey Michael McCleskey]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]
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2019-09-23T23:35:47Z

Brethenkel12:

2019-09-23T22:17:21Z

Brethenkel12:

= Overview =

George Fox University has a community that is ready to encourage an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. The physical resources and infrastructure have been heavily improved, and hands-on learning is a priority among the faculty. Where it is lacking is in implementation. Students face a lack of resourses and mentoring which makes spinout difficult.

= '''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

George Fox University promotes many opportunities for students to discover innovation and entrepreneurship. One way this is done is through classes that encourage innovative thinking through projects. These are classes like Engineering Principles, which is two parts, each part consisting of an end of semester project with an open-ended way to solve a problem; and Microprocessors, where students are allowed to design a completely custom circuit board that does whatever they want as long as they meet a few requirements.  In the business department, George Fox offers a variety of entrepreneurship and start-up focused classes which attempt to be as close to real business settings as possible. In a managerial accounting class students have to create their own hypothetical campground business and present financial projections. There are multiple marketing and entreprenurship classes that give students the opportunity to work on real business projects for real companies. In A manufacturing class offered at the school, students learn about manufacturing processes before visiting a variety of factories so that they may make educated observations and suggestions. All around the business and engineering departments George Fox University has the ability to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through their many communication channels and deep industry connections. 

Another Avenue for student entrepreneurship is through the newly built Maker's space. The impressive 16,000 sq. ft engineering playground boasts a full machine shop, surveying shop, woodworking equipment, an additive manufacturing and prototype lab, an extensive tool room, and several computer labs. It is here that every freshman engineer learns to build an engine which they will compete against their classmates for a final grade with. It is here students learn to fail. It is here where full-size arcade machines, and pendulum-based clocks are everday personal projects for students across many disciplines.

= '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' =

George Fox faculty do not conduct as much research as most universities because George Fox encourages teaching as a high priority. In order to advance at George Fox as a faculty member, you need to show quality teaching and some form of continuing scholarship, where scholarship is an article in a peer-reviewed journal or at a conference. That said, the faculty have diverse industrial backgrounds and passion projects, and they are beginning to share those with the students. As an example of this, several faculty members with experience in the developing world have been attempting to recruit students for a summer service trip to Peru. The faculty's passion for service has the potential to foster a positive I&E culture on campus.

= '''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function''' =

Unfortunately, George Fox University has no technology transfer office or any means of aiding students in connecting with industry to share new ideas. 

= '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' =

George Fox has connections with many local businesses such as A-dec, Legacy Health, and Nike, to name a few. Employees of these companies serve on advisory boads and attend regular career fairs. Many are also George Fox alums. Classes in manufacturing and start-up style business make trips to see companies practicing the principles they are learning about in class. The engineering program also has close relations with local industry through Senior Design, a capstone class in which senior students develop a product in conjuction with an industry partner.

= '''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts''' =

Despite our close ties with local industries, George Fox University makes a minimal effort to benefit the community economically. At the beginning of the year, students receive a 'coupon card' with various discounts that students can use at local shops and restaurants, but the focus of this is to plug students into the community, and not necessarily to benefit the local economic development efforts. Some outside contracting is done through the maker's space, print shop, ceramics labs, sporting events, or other resources on campus but very little advertising goes into these functions and they are not widely encouraged.

= The Landscape Canvas  =

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1lvvYaJdQ50dz8ty0VFH8yNPNJvkYF8kKtCgViSvgCdE/edit?usp=drive_web Landscape Canvas Spreadsheet]

= Related Links =

'''George Fox University'''

[[George Fox University Student Priorities|George Fox University Student Priorities]]

University Innovation Fellows

Fall 2018:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Gabriel_Clark Gabriel Clark]

[[David Bacher|David Bacher]]

[[Venedict Matveev|Venedict Matveev]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Matthew_Hull Matthew Hull]

Fall 2017:

[[Gabriel Gutierrez|Gabriel Gutierrez]]

[[Thomas Noel|Thomas Noel]]

[[Drake Dawson|Drake Dawson]]

[[Alexander Knopp|Alexander Knopp]]

Fall 2016:

[[Kelsey Dody|Kelsey Dody]]

[[Caleb Hubbell|Caleb Hubbell]]

[[Ethan Moss|Ethan Moss]]

[[Codi Morton|Codi Morton]]

Fall 2015:

[[Bryan Neufeld|Bryan Neufeld]]

[[Keiko Fujii|Keiko Fujii]]

[[Dieter Mueller|Dieter Mueller]]

[[Drew Camp|Drew Camp]]

[[Michael McCleskey|Michael McCleskey]]

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