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Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-16T18:26:08Z

Dphilli2:

[[File:Dave snow prfile.jpg|thumb]]David Phillips is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

== Related Links ==

[[University of Oregon|University of Oregon]]

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University of Oregon Student Priorities]]

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Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-16T18:25:21Z

Dphilli2:

[[File:Dave snow prfile.jpg]]David Phillips is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

== Related Links ==

[[University of Oregon|University of Oregon]]

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University of Oregon Student Priorities]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|d]]

File:Dave snow prfile.jpg

2016-02-16T18:24:17Z

Dphilli2:

Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-12T23:57:21Z

Dphilli2:

David Phillips is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

== Related Links ==

[[University_of_Oregon|University of Oregon]]

[[University_of_Oregon_Student_Priorities|University of Oregon Student Priorities]]

Priorities:University of Oregon Student Priorities

2016-02-12T04:47:49Z

Dphilli2:

= Overview =

The University of Oregon innovation and entrepreneurship landscape canvas has many opportunities. With two very strong programs at the University, Product Design and Entrepreneurship, there is tremedous opportunity for crossover, collaboration and joint innovation. The biggest issue: how to integrate two fairly segregated disciplines. Design students excel in the product creation side, whereas entrepreneurs tend to excel in implementation (at least as observed at U of O). These two disciplines have alot to offer one another; it is just a matter of getting the right people together. Designers need to create a mindset that the design process does not end at final prototyping; it continues into implimentation. Furthermore, business students can learn a lot about the design process, iterative ideation and rapid prototyping. This is my mission as a UIF at the University of Oregon. 

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= Strategy #1: Design and Entrepreneurship Collaboration through Courses and Student Groups =

== Tactic 1: Interdisciplinary Course in Entreprenuership and Design  ==

'''Overview''': Given the size of our university, many courses are restricted to students who are declared with a certain major. For example, as a design student I cannot take courses in the business school and the inverse of this is also true. What University of Oregon needs is a couple of interdisciplinary courses that combine entrepreneurship and design to create interdisciplinary groups of students with diverse skillsets and knowledge. Motions have been set in place through faculty support to get this course approved for the University of Oregon. 

'''Milestones''': 

March 2014: Faculty applies to get an entreprenueurship and design course approved for the University of Oregon

April 2014: Second Review by Oregon Higher Education Board 

April/May 2014: Student-run (Claire Sakaguchi) focus groups to determine interest levels for the course and what students are seeking to learn 

September 2015: Course is implemented 

September 2016: Given feedback of the first run of the course, it can be altered but is offered repeatedly for interested students

'''Individuals Involved: '''

Nathan Lillegard (Director of Entrepreneurship)

Jason Germany (Professor in Product Design)

== Tactic 2: 3DS Springboard Event  ==

'''Overview: '''3DS Springboard is an excellent platform to bring students together across disciplines. This is an opportunity for students to learn the skills of entrepreneurship and apply them to a wide variety of situations, including creating a company, developing an idea or pursuing a student movement or organization. The format is very interactive, which allows students to collaborate with individuals of different disciplines. 

'''Milestones''': 

April 2nd: Accepted into the 3DS Springboard program

April 2nd-April 12th: Recruitment across the entire campus through contacting department heads, university executives, student leaders, and generating PR for the University

April 13th: Event begins!

Spring 2014: Determine best and most active participants in the event and target them for being recruiters and promoters in the years to come

In order to make this a sustainable event, I will identify key students who participated in the 2014 event and recruit them to help with promotion and organization for 2015, etc.

== Tactic 3: Collaboration of Student Groups ==

'''Overview''': The University of Oregon is pretty well-saturated with different student groups. Of course there is tremendous opportunity for crossover, but I see little awareness for what each student group actually does. Furthermore, there is little awareness for some of the needs of the other groups. For example, our Design for America group could really use some help from Entrepreneurship Club when they get down to implementation and how to move into the market. 

'''Milestones''': 

Winter 2013: Discussion with Dean of Students at the school of Architecture and Allied Arts to discuss areas of opportunity for awareness of different student groups. 

Spring 2014: Follow-up meeting to discuss feasible plans for students to get their student organizations recognized and discussed. 

Spring 2014: Start narrow - Get Design for America and Industrial Design Society of America more connected with the Entrepreneurship Club and establish a relationship between the organizations.

Spring 2014: Continute discussions between DFA, IDSA and EClub.

Spring 2014: Establish student leaders who will be on campus next year to sustain and facilitate the relationship. 

Fall 2014: Reestablish communication and discuss methods to get involved in each other's projects. 

Winter 2014: Continue working together and cycle through as needed. 

= Strategy #2: Spaces for Innovation, Collaboration and Co-Creation  =

== Tactic 1: Allocating Space ==

'''Overview''': We are big university and space is in constant demand. One of the challenges I forsee is finding space in a place that makes sense. This is by no means an impossible task, but it will require heavy networking and communication with the right people. I think the best way to get innovation, design and entrepreneurship to take place on our campus is through finding a maker space! This needs to be a totally communal space that is not allocated to any single discipline. Currently, we have our Romania Studio which is off campus and dedicated to senior Product Design students ONLY. While this is necessary, another space that is similar needs to be available to non-design, non-senior students. Groups like Design for America would love to use a space where they could leave Post-It notes up and work on projects collaboratively. Right now, we are always searching for some space to just sit, work, and pack up and leave. If we could leave ideation material, it may spark interest in other students who come by and use the space as well.

'''Milestones:'''

Spring 2014: Network, network, network! Find the right people who are aware of open spaces on campus that could be transformed into a student-run maker space. Our Memorial Union is currently being torn down and renovated so there may be an opportunity to include a new maker space in the new architectural plan... 

Spring 2014: Talk to John Hull (Executive Director of the Business School) to find resources within the Business School that could help

Spring 2014: Talk to Innovation Partnership Services 

Spring 2014: Talk to people invovled with EMU renovation

Spring 2014: Have faculty and students in place to help with the process after my graduation

Spring 2014: Hold focus groups with students to see what they want

Spring 2014: Potentially do rapid and low-fidelity prototypes of what a space could look like and how it could be used

Summer 2014: (Hopefully) there is some lead on a space that could be used, if not, continue this search

Fall 2014: Build out space and begin implementation!

== Tactic #2: Allocating Funding ==

'''Overview''': Another challenge I forsee is funding allocation. I won't need millions of dollars to make this work, just need enough to outfit the space with dry erase boards, pens, markers, materials, etc. 

'''Milestones''': 

Spring 2014: Talk to the right people! Find the right people! 

Spring 2014: Talk to people at Innovation Partnership Services and the execs at the Business School. 

Spring 2014: Potentially reach out to companies that may have an invested interest in sponsoring this sort of project

Spring 2014: Apply for grants through NCIIA for University Innovation! 

== Tactic #3: Creating a Board of Students ==

'''Overview''': The last challenge I forsee is the safety and protection of the space. I've witnessed many spaces getting abused by students where they get a little comfortable and begin leaving their coffee cups, old work and everything that they don't feel like throwing away. I would hate to have a communal space intended for innovation and creation get trashed by students. I want the space to be very communal and open for use by anyone, but I also think there would need to be some type of monitoring that takes place. This may require getting a board of students that could help run, monitor and control the space. These could be students from all disciplines. Whether or not there will be paid students that will monitor the space is something that will need to be determined as the budget comes in... 

'''Milestones''': 

Spring 2014: Determine a budget (or not...) 

Spring 2014: Identify key students who would be invested in helping see a maker space be successful!

Spring 2014: Identify key needs of the space 

Fall 2014: Begin getting students to use the space; identify how it is being used

Fall 2014: Connect and communicate with students who are interested in participating as board members

Fall 2014: Potentially connect IDSA with running this space

Fall 2014: Determine plans for use and sustainability

= Related Links =

[[University of Oregon|University of Oregon]]

[[Claire Sakaguchi|Claire Sakaguchi]]

[[David_Phillips|David Phillips]]

[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]

Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-12T04:44:15Z

Dphilli2:

David Phillips is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

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School:University of Oregon

2016-02-11T06:46:50Z

Dphilli2:

= Background =

The University of Oregon is a public research University located in Eugene Oregon and founded in 1876. Our University is a rated very high on research activity and is the main flagship public university in Oregon. The institution is divided into eight individual schools including: school of architecture and allied arts (AAA), the college of arts and sciences, Charles H Lundquist College of Business, College of Education, Robert D Clark Honors College, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Law, School of Music and Dance. Further, the university has one main research institute in the area of molecular biology.

A new program at the UO is the Product Design Program, which allows students to learn theories and applied practices of art, architecture and design to creative collaborative opportunities across disciplines. The program is still very new and growing but is deeply rooted in hands on learning where students can learn to develop projects from a personal, local and global perspective.

Currently, the entrepreneurship program at Oregon is driven by a mission to educate, inspire and empower the future of entrepreneurs by instilling in students the characteristics of innovation, initiative, accountability and dedication. The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship (LCE) combines a foundation of theory with hands-on learning that fosters the mindset of a successful entrepreneur. Oregon believes its students are very career oriented, networked and inspired individuals. A majority of the curriculum that are defined and structured in LCE are: recognizing and evaluating business opportunities, venture planning and implementation, developing and commercializing new products, legal, financial and operational considerations for startups.

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

== '''Programs, Opportunities, Organizations:''' ==

=== '''UO Product Design Program''' ===

*'''Background''': This program provides a strong grounding in the use, invention and production of consumer products. It integrates the theories and applied practices of art, architecture, and design disciplines, creating collaborative opportunities across campus with the business school and anthropology and chemistry departments.
*'''How it works: '''Students can get a BA or BS in Material and Product Studies in Eugene and a fifth year BFA in Product Design in Portland.
*'''Mission: '''Provide students with an in-depth knowledge about materials, idea generation, prototyping and manufacturing in order to allow students to design a better world.
*'''Entrepreneurial Tie: '''In order to provide students with real world opportunities, many studios tie in a competition element allowing students to pitch their designs to industry professionals. In the past competitions have involved Wilsonart Chair designs, which were highlighted at the ICFF, a user interface challenge and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation competition, etc.

===  '''Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship''' ===

*'''Background: '''LCE offers real world experiences and mentoring students through investment competitions, consulting projects, internships, and the Venture Launch Pathway Program.
*'''How it Works: '''Based on student’s area of interest, background and commitment, LCE admits them into one of four centers.
*'''Mission: '''Experiential learning, curriculum to harness opportunity and strong investor and alumni network.

=== '''Oregon New Venture Championship''' ===

*'''Background''': Oregon’s New Venture Championship (NVC) is the original six-round business competition for graduate students. This movement was started at the University of Oregon and provides an opportunity to translate scholastic experiences into real world opportunities.
*'''How it works''': Students get feedback from judges to help turn their business plan into a successful venture and get the chance to capture the attention of angel investors to get their business of the ground.
*'''Mission:''' NVC wants to develop skilled and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders who will successfully confront the ever-changing business environment with creative and innovative solutions.
*'''Competitors: '''MBA students from the top business programs worldwide are invited to compete. Students have come from the US and places like Hong Kong and Thailand
*'''Outcome: '''In 2013 the 1st place prize went to students from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration for a prebiotic syrup. In 2005, a UO student group placed 3rd for a battery replacement for transceivers and sensors.

=== Spark Grants ===

*'''Background''': A brand new, small funding opportunity of $500 to get a project off the ground. Starting Fall 2017.
*'''How it works: '''Any student can submit an idea with a purpose and a plan. Students then have 6 weeks to develop and prototype their project. The students will have to present their product at the end of the 6 weeks. Possibly have their idea funded further with Rainmaker Grants
*'''Mission''': Remove a barrier to starting a project.

=== Rainmaker Grants ===

*'''Background''': Five yearly grants of $5000 for developed ideas and projects.
*'''How it works''': Students will need to demonstrate a well constructed and planned project or prototype. Ideally stemming from a Spark Grant.

=== Civil War Shark Tank ===

*'''Background''': An annual competition based on the TV show 'Shark Tank', University of Oregon and Oregon State University students compete to pitch their ideas in front of judges and an audience. A $1000 first prize and a place at the Willamette Angel Conference where startups compete for seed money. Also included is an elevator pitch competition.
*'''How it works''': Students submit a 2 minute and 5 page executive summary and the best are chosen to represent the school at the event. At the event students must defend their idea and be well prepared for criticism.

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

Oregon is a highly research oriented campus, with faculty working on their own projects of interest. Within the product design program, faculty are developing personal design projects in order to stay actively engaged in the rest of the design world.

== '''Green Product Design Network''' ==

*'''Background:''' The Green Product Design Network began with a group of faculty leaders at UO with interests and expertise in green chemistry, product design, business and journalism and community.
*'''Mission: '''Take ideas from invention to the marketplace in a way that has a more expedient and lasting impact on society.
*'''Outcome: '''Selected as one of five key projects that the UO is supporting and highlighting as a major strategic initiative.

== '''Conferences''' ==

*'''Background''': Conferences are hosted at the Business College to unite faculty in business from around the world. For example, in 2013, the Lunquist College’s biennial Financial Research Conference drew experts from Shanghai, London and New York to meet up in Eugene.
*'''Mission: '''Focus on institutional investors and the asset management industry to benefit presenters and audience members in complementary ways. Belief that research is a collaborative process so there is a strong emphasis on collaboration where researchers can present and discuss their work with peers in face to face interactions

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

== '''Innovation Partnership Services''' ==

*'''Background: '''Innovation Partnership Services (IPS), formerly known as Technology Transfer Services partners with UO innovators, the public and industry to accelerate the adoption of innovations derived from UO research and education
*'''Mission: '''as a fundamental extension of UO’s teaching and public benefits missions, IPS strives to employ a diversity of innovation management pathways to connect University research to societal benefit.
*'''What they do: '''moves innovation into public use by identifying and creating channels for relationships between university innovators and industry, for investment and for development of user communities.

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

The example below highlights how Oregon puts efforts on interdisciplinary research and teaching and always tries to create deep relationships and partnerships with important key players in education and research.

== '''Shared Research and Student Training in Gabon''' ==

*'''Background: '''The UO entered a groundbreaking research and training partnership with African nation, Gabon
*The agreement will result in the creation of the Gabon-Oregon Transnational Research Center on Environmental Development
*Headquartered in Eugene, OR and Libreville, Gabon
*The center represents a new partnership that will enable developed and developing countries to benefit equally from shared research and two way training of students from each nation
*'''Mission: '''Effort to put priority on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Need to reinforce training programs and establish strong and deep partnerships mimicking those created at Oregon.
*'''Leaders: '''UO-led, five-campus Oregon African Studies Consortium: Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland State University, Willamette University and partner with Gabonese Government to fulfill its vision of turning the country into a laboratory for a new model of development for Africa.

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

The example below highlights how University of Oregon likes to work closely with other Oregon universities in order to help the greater community of Oregon reach its potential. Initiatives are very interdisciplinary and collaborative.

== '''RAIN''' ==

*'''Background: '''The Oregon University Research Information Collaboratory and Metals Manufacturing Initiative will engage Oregon’s universities to help business succeed
*'''Mission:''' advance the formation, growth, and retention of tech-based startups in the South valley in order to triple the current rate of new tech business formation and job creation
*'''Goal: '''Address five key ingredients that transform innovative ideas into viable thriving business for the state of Oregon

#Market opportunities
#High quality ideas
#Management teams
#Access to investment capital
#Strong community connections

*'''Outcome: '''By funding RAIN, Oregon (as a state) will enable these key ingredients by mobilizing and expanding the assets of the South Valley region: nearly $400M of combined research activity at Oregon State, University of Oregon and linked regional economic development initiatives. This will grow the ecosystem of entrepreneurial talent and tech based companies 

= Related Links =

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University_of_Oregon_Student_Priorities]]

[[Claire Sakaguchi|Claire_Sakaguchi]]

[[David_Phillips|David Phillips]]

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-11T06:15:39Z

Dphilli2:

Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-11T06:15:12Z

Dphilli2:

David Phillips is a 3rdyear PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

Fellow:David Phillips

2016-02-11T06:14:50Z

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== David Phillips ==

David Phillips is a 3rd year PhD candidate in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. He is specializing in upper extremity biomechanics and is investigating proprioception and supraspinatus torque at the shoulder for his dissertation.

David is from South Africa where he completed his BA in Human Movement Science and a BA(Hons) degree in Sports Science. After graduating at the end of 2010 he started a business called SportsEye which provided 2D functional movement analysis screening, game play analysis and coaching interventions for school and club teams. In 2011 he relocated to Miami, Fl and enrolled in a masters program in Biomechanics at Barry University. Midway through 2012 he closed SportsEye and focused on academics. He completed his MS in Spring 2013 and enrolled in the PhD program at UO in Fall 2013. He is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics and Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society. His teaching responsibilities have been in biomechanics, anatomy, biostatistics and medical terminology.

School:University of Oregon

2016-02-11T05:41:42Z

Dphilli2:

School:University of Oregon

2016-02-11T05:39:58Z

Dphilli2:

= Background =

The University of Oregon is a public research University located in Eugene Oregon and founded in 1876. Our University is a rated very high on research activity and is the main flagship public university in Oregon. The institution is divided into eight individual schools including: school of architecture and allied arts (AAA), the college of arts and sciences, Charles H Lundquist College of Business, College of Education, Robert D Clark Honors College, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Law, School of Music and Dance. Further, the university has one main research institute in the area of molecular biology.

A new program at the UO is the Product Design Program, which allows students to learn theories and applied practices of art, architecture and design to creative collaborative opportunities across disciplines. The program is still very new and growing but is deeply rooted in hands on learning where students can learn to develop projects from a personal, local and global perspective.

Currently, the entrepreneurship program at Oregon is driven by a mission to educate, inspire and empower the future of entrepreneurs by instilling in students the characteristics of innovation, initiative, accountability and dedication. The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship (LCE) combines a foundation of theory with hands-on learning that fosters the mindset of a successful entrepreneur. Oregon believes its students are very career oriented, networked and inspired individuals. A majority of the curriculum that are defined and structured in LCE are: recognizing and evaluating business opportunities, venture planning and implementation, developing and commercializing new products, legal, financial and operational considerations for startups.

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

== '''Programs, Opportunities, Organizations:''' ==

=== '''UO Product Design Program''' ===

*'''Background''': This program provides a strong grounding in the use, invention and production of consumer products. It integrates the theories and applied practices of art, architecture, and design disciplines, creating collaborative opportunities across campus with the business school and anthropology and chemistry departments.
*'''How it works: '''Students can get a BA or BS in Material and Product Studies in Eugene and a fifth year BFA in Product Design in Portland.
*'''Mission: '''Provide students with an in-depth knowledge about materials, idea generation, prototyping and manufacturing in order to allow students to design a better world.
*'''Entrepreneurial Tie: '''In order to provide students with real world opportunities, many studios tie in a competition element allowing students to pitch their designs to industry professionals. In the past competitions have involved Wilsonart Chair designs, which were highlighted at the ICFF, a user interface challenge and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation competition, etc.

===  '''Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship''' ===

*'''Background: '''LCE offers real world experiences and mentoring students through investment competitions, consulting projects, internships, and the Venture Launch Pathway Program.
*'''How it Works: '''Based on student’s area of interest, background and commitment, LCE admits them into one of four centers.
*'''Mission: '''Experiential learning, curriculum to harness opportunity and strong investor and alumni network.

=== '''Oregon New Venture Championship''' ===

*'''Background''': Oregon’s New Venture Championship (NVC) is the original six-round business competition for graduate students. This movement was started at the University of Oregon and provides an opportunity to translate scholastic experiences into real world opportunities.
*'''How it works''': Students get feedback from judges to help turn their business plan into a successful venture and get the chance to capture the attention of angel investors to get their business of the ground.
*'''Mission:''' NVC wants to develop skilled and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders who will successfully confront the ever-changing business environment with creative and innovative solutions.
*'''Competitors: '''MBA students from the top business programs worldwide are invited to compete. Students have come from the US and places like Hong Kong and Thailand
*'''Outcome: '''In 2013 the 1st place prize went to students from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration for a prebiotic syrup. In 2005, a UO student group placed 3rd for a battery replacement for transceivers and sensors.

=== Spark Grants ===

*'''Background''': A brand new, small funding opportunity of $500 to get a project off the ground. Starting Fall 2017.
*'''How it works: '''Any student can submit an idea with a purpose and a plan. Students then have 6 weeks to develop and prototype their project. The students will have to present their product at the end of the 6 weeks. Possibly have their idea funded further with Rainmaker Grants
*'''Mission''': Remove a barrier to starting a project.

=== Rainmaker Grants ===

*'''Background''': Five yearly grants of $5000 for developed ideas and projects.
*'''How it works''': Students will need to demonstrate a well constructed and planned project or prototype. Ideally stemming from a Spark Grant.

=== Civil War Shark Tank ===

*'''Background''': An annual competition based on the TV show 'Shark Tank', University of Oregon and Oregon State University students compete to pitch their ideas in front of judges and an audience. A $1000 first prize and a place at the Willamette Angel Conference where startups compete for seed money. Also included is an elevator pitch competition.
*'''How it works''': Students submit a 2 minute and 5 page executive summary and the best are chosen to represent the school at the event.

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

Oregon is a highly research oriented campus, with faculty working on their own projects of interest. Within the product design program, faculty are developing personal design projects in order to stay actively engaged in the rest of the design world.

== '''Green Product Design Network''' ==

*'''Background:''' The Green Product Design Network began with a group of faculty leaders at UO with interests and expertise in green chemistry, product design, business and journalism and community.
*'''Mission: '''Take ideas from invention to the marketplace in a way that has a more expedient and lasting impact on society.
*'''Outcome: '''Selected as one of five key projects that the UO is supporting and highlighting as a major strategic initiative.

== '''Conferences''' ==

*'''Background''': Conferences are hosted at the Business College to unite faculty in business from around the world. For example, in 2013, the Lunquist College’s biennial Financial Research Conference drew experts from Shanghai, London and New York to meet up in Eugene.
*'''Mission: '''Focus on institutional investors and the asset management industry to benefit presenters and audience members in complementary ways. Belief that research is a collaborative process so there is a strong emphasis on collaboration where researchers can present and discuss their work with peers in face to face interactions

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

== '''Innovation Partnership Services''' ==

*'''Background: '''Innovation Partnership Services (IPS), formerly known as Technology Transfer Services partners with UO innovators, the public and industry to accelerate the adoption of innovations derived from UO research and education
*'''Mission: '''as a fundamental extension of UO’s teaching and public benefits missions, IPS strives to employ a diversity of innovation management pathways to connect University research to societal benefit.
*'''What they do: '''moves innovation into public use by identifying and creating channels for relationships between university innovators and industry, for investment and for development of user communities.

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

The example below highlights how Oregon puts efforts on interdisciplinary research and teaching and always tries to create deep relationships and partnerships with important key players in education and research.

== '''Shared Research and Student Training in Gabon''' ==

*'''Background: '''The UO entered a groundbreaking research and training partnership with African nation, Gabon
*The agreement will result in the creation of the Gabon-Oregon Transnational Research Center on Environmental Development
*Headquartered in Eugene, OR and Libreville, Gabon
*The center represents a new partnership that will enable developed and developing countries to benefit equally from shared research and two way training of students from each nation
*'''Mission: '''Effort to put priority on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Need to reinforce training programs and establish strong and deep partnerships mimicking those created at Oregon.
*'''Leaders: '''UO-led, five-campus Oregon African Studies Consortium: Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland State University, Willamette University and partner with Gabonese Government to fulfill its vision of turning the country into a laboratory for a new model of development for Africa.

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

The example below highlights how University of Oregon likes to work closely with other Oregon universities in order to help the greater community of Oregon reach its potential. Initiatives are very interdisciplinary and collaborative.

== '''RAIN''' ==

*'''Background: '''The Oregon University Research Information Collaboratory and Metals Manufacturing Initiative will engage Oregon’s universities to help business succeed
*'''Mission:''' advance the formation, growth, and retention of tech-based startups in the South valley in order to triple the current rate of new tech business formation and job creation
*'''Goal: '''Address five key ingredients that transform innovative ideas into viable thriving business for the state of Oregon

#Market opportunities
#High quality ideas
#Management teams
#Access to investment capital
#Strong community connections

*'''Outcome: '''By funding RAIN, Oregon (as a state) will enable these key ingredients by mobilizing and expanding the assets of the South Valley region: nearly $400M of combined research activity at Oregon State, University of Oregon and linked regional economic development initiatives. This will grow the ecosystem of entrepreneurial talent and tech based companies 

= Related Links =

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University_of_Oregon_Student_Priorities]]

[[Claire Sakaguchi|Claire_Sakaguchi]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of Oregon

2016-02-11T05:39:07Z

Dphilli2:

= Background =

The University of Oregon is a public research University located in Eugene Oregon and founded in 1876. Our University is a rated very high on research activity and is the main flagship public university in Oregon. The institution is divided into eight individual schools including: school of architecture and allied arts (AAA), the college of arts and sciences, Charles H Lundquist College of Business, College of Education, Robert D Clark Honors College, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Law, School of Music and Dance. Further, the university has one main research institute in the area of molecular biology.

A new program at the UO is the Product Design Program, which allows students to learn theories and applied practices of art, architecture and design to creative collaborative opportunities across disciplines. The program is still very new and growing but is deeply rooted in hands on learning where students can learn to develop projects from a personal, local and global perspective.

Currently, the entrepreneurship program at Oregon is driven by a mission to educate, inspire and empower the future of entrepreneurs by instilling in students the characteristics of innovation, initiative, accountability and dedication. The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship (LCE) combines a foundation of theory with hands-on learning that fosters the mindset of a successful entrepreneur. Oregon believes its students are very career oriented, networked and inspired individuals. A majority of the curriculum that are defined and structured in LCE are: recognizing and evaluating business opportunities, venture planning and implementation, developing and commercializing new products, legal, financial and operational considerations for startups.

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

== '''Programs, Opportunities, Organizations:''' ==

=== '''UO Product Design Program''' ===

*'''Background''': This program provides a strong grounding in the use, invention and production of consumer products. It integrates the theories and applied practices of art, architecture, and design disciplines, creating collaborative opportunities across campus with the business school and anthropology and chemistry departments.
*'''How it works: '''Students can get a BA or BS in Material and Product Studies in Eugene and a fifth year BFA in Product Design in Portland.
*'''Mission: '''Provide students with an in-depth knowledge about materials, idea generation, prototyping and manufacturing in order to allow students to design a better world.
*'''Entrepreneurial Tie: '''In order to provide students with real world opportunities, many studios tie in a competition element allowing students to pitch their designs to industry professionals. In the past competitions have involved Wilsonart Chair designs, which were highlighted at the ICFF, a user interface challenge and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation competition, etc.

===  '''Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship''' ===

*'''Background: '''LCE offers real world experiences and mentoring students through investment competitions, consulting projects, internships, and the Venture Launch Pathway Program.
*'''How it Works: '''Based on student’s area of interest, background and commitment, LCE admits them into one of four centers.
*'''Mission: '''Experiential learning, curriculum to harness opportunity and strong investor and alumni network.

=== '''Oregon New Venture Championship''' ===

*'''Background''': Oregon’s New Venture Championship (NVC) is the original six-round business competition for graduate students. This movement was started at the University of Oregon and provides an opportunity to translate scholastic experiences into real world opportunities.
*'''How it works''': Students get feedback from judges to help turn their business plan into a successful venture and get the chance to capture the attention of angel investors to get their business of the ground.
*'''Mission:''' NVC wants to develop skilled and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders who will successfully confront the ever-changing business environment with creative and innovative solutions.
*'''Competitors: '''MBA students from the top business programs worldwide are invited to compete. Students have come from the US and places like Hong Kong and Thailand
*'''Outcome: '''In 2013 the 1st place prize went to students from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration for a prebiotic syrup. In 2005, a UO student group placed 3rd for a battery replacement for transceivers and sensors.

=== Spark Grants ===

*'''Background''': A brand new, small funding opportunity of $500 to get a project off the ground. Starting Fall 2017.
*'''How it works: '''Any student can submit an idea with a purpose and a plan. Students then have 6 weeks to develop and prototype their project. The students will have to present their product at the end of the 6 weeks. Possibly have their idea funded further with Rainmaker Grants
*'''Mission''': Remove a barrier to starting a project.

=== Rainmaker Grants ===

*'''Background''': Five yearly grants of $5000 for developed ideas and projects.
*'''How it works''': Students will need to demonstrate a well constructed and planned project or prototype. Ideally stemming from a Spark Grant.

=== Civil War Shark Tank ===

*'''Background''': Based on the TV show 'Shark Tank', University of Oregon and Oregon State University students compete to pitch their ideas in front of judges and an audience. A $1000 first prize and a place at the Willamette Angel Conference where startups compete for seed money. Also included is an elevator pitch competition.
*'''How it works''': Students submit a 2 minute and 5 page executive summary and the best are chosen to represent the school at the event.

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

Oregon is a highly research oriented campus, with faculty working on their own projects of interest. Within the product design program, faculty are developing personal design projects in order to stay actively engaged in the rest of the design world.

== '''Green Product Design Network''' ==

*'''Background:''' The Green Product Design Network began with a group of faculty leaders at UO with interests and expertise in green chemistry, product design, business and journalism and community.
*'''Mission: '''Take ideas from invention to the marketplace in a way that has a more expedient and lasting impact on society.
*'''Outcome: '''Selected as one of five key projects that the UO is supporting and highlighting as a major strategic initiative.

== '''Conferences''' ==

*'''Background''': Conferences are hosted at the Business College to unite faculty in business from around the world. For example, in 2013, the Lunquist College’s biennial Financial Research Conference drew experts from Shanghai, London and New York to meet up in Eugene.
*'''Mission: '''Focus on institutional investors and the asset management industry to benefit presenters and audience members in complementary ways. Belief that research is a collaborative process so there is a strong emphasis on collaboration where researchers can present and discuss their work with peers in face to face interactions

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

== '''Innovation Partnership Services''' ==

*'''Background: '''Innovation Partnership Services (IPS), formerly known as Technology Transfer Services partners with UO innovators, the public and industry to accelerate the adoption of innovations derived from UO research and education
*'''Mission: '''as a fundamental extension of UO’s teaching and public benefits missions, IPS strives to employ a diversity of innovation management pathways to connect University research to societal benefit.
*'''What they do: '''moves innovation into public use by identifying and creating channels for relationships between university innovators and industry, for investment and for development of user communities.

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

The example below highlights how Oregon puts efforts on interdisciplinary research and teaching and always tries to create deep relationships and partnerships with important key players in education and research.

== '''Shared Research and Student Training in Gabon''' ==

*'''Background: '''The UO entered a groundbreaking research and training partnership with African nation, Gabon
*The agreement will result in the creation of the Gabon-Oregon Transnational Research Center on Environmental Development
*Headquartered in Eugene, OR and Libreville, Gabon
*The center represents a new partnership that will enable developed and developing countries to benefit equally from shared research and two way training of students from each nation
*'''Mission: '''Effort to put priority on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Need to reinforce training programs and establish strong and deep partnerships mimicking those created at Oregon.
*'''Leaders: '''UO-led, five-campus Oregon African Studies Consortium: Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland State University, Willamette University and partner with Gabonese Government to fulfill its vision of turning the country into a laboratory for a new model of development for Africa.

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

The example below highlights how University of Oregon likes to work closely with other Oregon universities in order to help the greater community of Oregon reach its potential. Initiatives are very interdisciplinary and collaborative.

== '''RAIN''' ==

*'''Background: '''The Oregon University Research Information Collaboratory and Metals Manufacturing Initiative will engage Oregon’s universities to help business succeed
*'''Mission:''' advance the formation, growth, and retention of tech-based startups in the South valley in order to triple the current rate of new tech business formation and job creation
*'''Goal: '''Address five key ingredients that transform innovative ideas into viable thriving business for the state of Oregon

#Market opportunities
#High quality ideas
#Management teams
#Access to investment capital
#Strong community connections

*'''Outcome: '''By funding RAIN, Oregon (as a state) will enable these key ingredients by mobilizing and expanding the assets of the South Valley region: nearly $400M of combined research activity at Oregon State, University of Oregon and linked regional economic development initiatives. This will grow the ecosystem of entrepreneurial talent and tech based companies 

= Related Links =

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University_of_Oregon_Student_Priorities]]

[[Claire Sakaguchi|Claire_Sakaguchi]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of Oregon

2016-02-11T05:22:16Z

Dphilli2:

= Background =

The University of Oregon is a public research University located in Eugene Oregon and founded in 1876. Our University is a rated very high on research activity and is the main flagship public university in Oregon. The institution is divided into eight individual schools including: school of architecture and allied arts (AAA), the college of arts and sciences, Charles H Lundquist College of Business, College of Education, Robert D Clark Honors College, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Law, School of Music and Dance. Further, the university has one main research institute in the area of molecular biology.

A new program at the UO is the Product Design Program, which allows students to learn theories and applied practices of art, architecture and design to creative collaborative opportunities across disciplines. The program is still very new and growing but is deeply rooted in hands on learning where students can learn to develop projects from a personal, local and global perspective.

Currently, the entrepreneurship program at Oregon is driven by a mission to educate, inspire and empower the future of entrepreneurs by instilling in students the characteristics of innovation, initiative, accountability and dedication. The Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship (LCE) combines a foundation of theory with hands-on learning that fosters the mindset of a successful entrepreneur. Oregon believes its students are very career oriented, networked and inspired individuals. A majority of the curriculum that are defined and structured in LCE are: recognizing and evaluating business opportunities, venture planning and implementation, developing and commercializing new products, legal, financial and operational considerations for startups.

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

== '''Programs, Opportunities, Organizations:''' ==

=== '''UO Product Design Program''' ===

*'''Background''': This program provides a strong grounding in the use, invention and production of consumer products. It integrates the theories and applied practices of art, architecture, and design disciplines, creating collaborative opportunities across campus with the business school and anthropology and chemistry departments.
*'''How it works: '''Students can get a BA or BS in Material and Product Studies in Eugene and a fifth year BFA in Product Design in Portland.
*'''Mission: '''Provide students with an in-depth knowledge about materials, idea generation, prototyping and manufacturing in order to allow students to design a better world.
*'''Entrepreneurial Tie: '''In order to provide students with real world opportunities, many studios tie in a competition element allowing students to pitch their designs to industry professionals. In the past competitions have involved Wilsonart Chair designs, which were highlighted at the ICFF, a user interface challenge and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation competition, etc.

===  '''Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship''' ===

*'''Background: '''LCE offers real world experiences and mentoring students through investment competitions, consulting projects, internships, and the Venture Launch Pathway Program.
*'''How it Works: '''Based on student’s area of interest, background and commitment, LCE admits them into one of four centers.
*'''Mission: '''Experiential learning, curriculum to harness opportunity and strong investor and alumni network.

=== '''Oregon New Venture Championship''' ===

*'''Background''': Oregon’s New Venture Championship (NVC) is the original six-round business competition for graduate students. This movement was started at the University of Oregon and provides an opportunity to translate scholastic experiences into real world opportunities.
*'''How it works''': Students get feedback from judges to help turn their business plan into a successful venture and get the chance to capture the attention of angel investors to get their business of the ground.
*'''Mission:''' NVC wants to develop skilled and knowledgeable entrepreneurial leaders who will successfully confront the ever-changing business environment with creative and innovative solutions.
*'''Competitors: '''MBA students from the top business programs worldwide are invited to compete. Students have come from the US and places like Hong Kong and Thailand
*'''Outcome: '''In 2013 the 1st place prize went to students from Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration for a prebiotic syrup. In 2005, a UO student group placed 3rd for a battery replacement for transceivers and sensors.

=== Spark Grants ===

*'''Background''': A brand new, small funding opportunity of $500 to get a project off the ground. Starting Fall 2017.
*'''How it works: '''Any student can submit an idea with a purpose and a plan. Students then have 6 weeks to develop and prototype their project. The students will have to present their product at the end of the 6 weeks. Possibly have their idea funded further with Rainmaker Grants
*'''Mission''': Remove a barrier to starting a project.

=== Rainmaker Grants ===

*'''Background''': Five yearly grants of $5000 for developed ideas and projects.
*'''How it works''': Students will need to demonstrate a well constructed and planned project or prototype. Ideally stemming from a Spark Grant.

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

Oregon is a highly research oriented campus, with faculty working on their own projects of interest. Within the product design program, faculty are developing personal design projects in order to stay actively engaged in the rest of the design world.

== '''Green Product Design Network''' ==

*'''Background:''' The Green Product Design Network began with a group of faculty leaders at UO with interests and expertise in green chemistry, product design, business and journalism and community.
*'''Mission: '''Take ideas from invention to the marketplace in a way that has a more expedient and lasting impact on society.
*'''Outcome: '''Selected as one of five key projects that the UO is supporting and highlighting as a major strategic initiative.

== '''Conferences''' ==

*'''Background''': Conferences are hosted at the Business College to unite faculty in business from around the world. For example, in 2013, the Lunquist College’s biennial Financial Research Conference drew experts from Shanghai, London and New York to meet up in Eugene.
*'''Mission: '''Focus on institutional investors and the asset management industry to benefit presenters and audience members in complementary ways. Belief that research is a collaborative process so there is a strong emphasis on collaboration where researchers can present and discuss their work with peers in face to face interactions

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

== '''Innovation Partnership Services''' ==

*'''Background: '''Innovation Partnership Services (IPS), formerly known as Technology Transfer Services partners with UO innovators, the public and industry to accelerate the adoption of innovations derived from UO research and education
*'''Mission: '''as a fundamental extension of UO’s teaching and public benefits missions, IPS strives to employ a diversity of innovation management pathways to connect University research to societal benefit.
*'''What they do: '''moves innovation into public use by identifying and creating channels for relationships between university innovators and industry, for investment and for development of user communities.

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

The example below highlights how Oregon puts efforts on interdisciplinary research and teaching and always tries to create deep relationships and partnerships with important key players in education and research.

== '''Shared Research and Student Training in Gabon''' ==

*'''Background: '''The UO entered a groundbreaking research and training partnership with African nation, Gabon
*The agreement will result in the creation of the Gabon-Oregon Transnational Research Center on Environmental Development
*Headquartered in Eugene, OR and Libreville, Gabon
*The center represents a new partnership that will enable developed and developing countries to benefit equally from shared research and two way training of students from each nation
*'''Mission: '''Effort to put priority on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Need to reinforce training programs and establish strong and deep partnerships mimicking those created at Oregon.
*'''Leaders: '''UO-led, five-campus Oregon African Studies Consortium: Oregon State University, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland State University, Willamette University and partner with Gabonese Government to fulfill its vision of turning the country into a laboratory for a new model of development for Africa.

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

The example below highlights how University of Oregon likes to work closely with other Oregon universities in order to help the greater community of Oregon reach its potential. Initiatives are very interdisciplinary and collaborative.

== '''RAIN''' ==

*'''Background: '''The Oregon University Research Information Collaboratory and Metals Manufacturing Initiative will engage Oregon’s universities to help business succeed
*'''Mission:''' advance the formation, growth, and retention of tech-based startups in the South valley in order to triple the current rate of new tech business formation and job creation
*'''Goal: '''Address five key ingredients that transform innovative ideas into viable thriving business for the state of Oregon

#Market opportunities
#High quality ideas
#Management teams
#Access to investment capital
#Strong community connections

*'''Outcome: '''By funding RAIN, Oregon (as a state) will enable these key ingredients by mobilizing and expanding the assets of the South Valley region: nearly $400M of combined research activity at Oregon State, University of Oregon and linked regional economic development initiatives. This will grow the ecosystem of entrepreneurial talent and tech based companies 

= Related Links =

[[University of Oregon Student Priorities|University_of_Oregon_Student_Priorities]]

[[Claire Sakaguchi|Claire_Sakaguchi]]

[[Category:Universities]]