University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

School:Berea College

2014-03-16T18:59:36Z

Djirea:

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Berea Innovation Studio '''</span>

==  '''Description:''' ==

Berea Innovation Studio (BIS) is inspired by the need to provide Berea College students from STEAM disciplines a platform to interact with peers on ideas generation, prototype creation, and foster innovation skills.  As innovation becomes essential for competitive and successful organizations and entrepreneurs, we recognize the importance of BIS in exposing Berea College students to the concept, and creating an environment that nurtures the innovative energy and entrepreneurial spirit on campus. BIS will be a collaborative space for students of all majors to design, think and develop projects with their peers. Finally, BIS strives to inspire innovation spirit in all Berea college students, widening their personal and professional horizon and build a national reputation for the College.

==  '''Objectives:''' ==

*Contribute to a culture of interdisciplinary  innovation and entrepreneurship in Berea
*Create a Platform for students to share experiences, ideas and insights
*Build on the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration to support innovation
*Provide resources to launch real life projects

== '''Mission:''' ==

Provide a platform for students to:

*Get to know the basic concept of innovation and entrepreneurship
*Support the building of interdisciplinary networks and teams
*Create an ecosystem of innovative organizations and individuals
*Nurture business ideas to advance them to the incubation and initial funding stage

== '''Values:''' ==

*Encourage  the participation of all Berea College students from different academic backgrounds
*Value all ideas and input from all involved students and faculty
*Promote creativity, a spirit of collaboration, and an environment for exchanging of ideas

== '''Activities:''' ==

*Coding Saturdays
*P2P Ideas review
*Prototype and design sessions
*Hacker Camps
*Startups Weekends
*Makers Faire
*Designing projects for business and community partners

== '''Team:''' ==

Ali Djire                            Ability Kakama                           Solomon Alolga                Sandra Tombe

[mailto:direa@berea.edu direa@berea.edu]           [mailto:kakamaa@berea.edu kakamaa@berea.edu]               [mailto:Alolgas@berea.edu Alolgas@berea.edu]         [mailto:Tombes@berea.edu Tombes@berea.edu]

'''Name of Sponsor''': Dr. Peter Hackbert

'''Partners''': Computer Science Department, Technology and Applied Design, Appalachia Studies, Business and Economics

School:Berea College

2014-03-16T18:57:42Z

Djirea:

== '''Berea Innovation Studio ''' ==

 

'''Description:'''

Berea Innovation Studio (BIS) is inspired by the need to provide Berea College students from STEAM disciplines a platform to interact with peers on ideas generation, prototype creation, and foster innovation skills.  As innovation becomes essential for competitive and successful organizations and entrepreneurs, we recognize the importance of BIS in exposing Berea College students to the concept, and creating an environment that nurtures the innovative energy and entrepreneurial spirit on campus. BIS will be a collaborative space for students of all majors to design, think and develop projects with their peers. Finally, BIS strives to inspire innovation spirit in all Berea college students, widening their personal and professional horizon and build a national reputation for the College.

 '''Objectives:'''

*Contribute to a culture of interdisciplinary  innovation and entrepreneurship in Berea
*Create a Platform for students to share experiences, ideas and insights
*Build on the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration to support innovation
*Provide resources to launch real life projects

'''Mission:'''

Provide a platform for students to:

*Get to know the basic concept of innovation and entrepreneurship
*Support the building of interdisciplinary networks and teams
*Create an ecosystem of innovative organizations and individuals
*Nurture business ideas to advance them to the incubation and initial funding stage

'''Values:'''

*Encourage  the participation of all Berea College students from different academic backgrounds
*Value all ideas and input from all involved students and faculty
*Promote creativity, a spirit of collaboration, and an environment for exchanging of ideas

'''Activities:'''

*Coding Saturdays
*P2P Ideas review
*Prototype and design sessions
*Hacker Camps
*Startups Weekends
*Makers Faire
*Designing projects for business and community partners

'''TEAM:'''

Ali Djire                            Ability Kakama                           Solomon Alolga                Sandra Tombe

[mailto:direa@berea.edu direa@berea.edu]           [mailto:kakamaa@berea.edu kakamaa@berea.edu]               [mailto:Alolgas@berea.edu Alolgas@berea.edu]         [mailto:Tombes@berea.edu Tombes@berea.edu]

'''Name of Sponsor''': Dr. Peter Hackbert

'''Partners''': Computer Science Department, Technology and Applied Design, Appalachia Studies, Business and Economics

Fellow:Ali Djire

2014-02-28T03:10:11Z

Djirea: Created page with "Ali Djire.jpg My name is Ali Djire and I am currently a Junior Business Administration and Agriculture double major at Berea College.  I was..."

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My name is Ali Djire and I am currently a Junior Business Administration and Agriculture double major at Berea College.  I was born and raised in Burkina Faso, also known as “the Country of Upright Men”, up until 2009 when I joined the African Leadership Academy in South Africa to further my education.

     The African Leadership Academy (ALA), which is a Pan-African school seeking to develop the next generation of Leaders, is a prestigious school that gather the brightest young people from all over the African continent .  For a period of two years, ALA provides students with an intense education in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, African Studies as well as the Cambridge A-level. Upon completion of my education at ALA, I embarked on another journey to Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. A historic school that is not only committed to excellence but also equal opportunity for all, Berea has provided me with a great opportunity for self-awareness, service and leadership.

      The work-study program of Berea enables me to enhance my professional development while nurturing my work ethic. Additionally, my involvement with the Students Government Association, the African Students Association and the Mortar Board Honor Society has added a different flavor to my understanding of service and leadership. In fact, it only took me a few months to understand that great leaders are primarily great at providing services. Beside academics and labor, I stay active while having fun. I am part of the school track and field and the ultimate Frisbee team.

File:Ali Djire.jpg

2014-02-28T03:00:40Z

Djirea: Djirea uploaded a new version of "File:Ali Djire.jpg": Berea College, UI Fellow Spring 2014

My name is Ali Djire and I am currently a Junior Business Administration and Agriculture double major at Berea College. I was born and raised in Burkina Faso, also known as “the Country of Upright Men”, up until 2009 when I joined the African Leadership Academy in South Africa to further my education.
The African Leadership Academy (ALA), which is a Pan-African school seeking to develop the next generation of Leaders, is a prestigious school that gather the brightest young people from all over the African continent . For a period of two years, ALA provides students with an intense education in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, African Studies as well as the Cambridge A-level. Upon completion of my education at ALA, I embarked on another journey to Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. A historic school that is not only committed to excellence but also equal opportunity for all, Berea has provided me with a great opportunity for self-awareness, service and leadership.
The work-study program of Berea enables me to enhance my professional development while nurturing my work ethic. Additionally, my involvement with the Students Government Association, the African Students Association and the Mortar Board Honor Society has added a different flavor to my understanding of service and leadership. In fact, it only took me a few months to understand that great leaders are primarily great at providing services. Beside academics and labor, I stay active while having fun. I am part of the school track and field and the ultimate Frisbee team.

File:Ali Djire.jpg

2014-02-28T02:33:19Z

Djirea: My name is Ali Djire and I am currently a Junior Business Administration and Agriculture double major at Berea College. I was born and raised in Burkina Faso, also known as “the Country of Upright Men”, up until 2009 when I joined the African Lead...