University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Topic:Vvna0zdu2pk8rk9d

2020-10-11T19:51:43Z

Ej8uz (talk | contribs) commented on "Meeting with Previous Fellow - Richmond" (As I was talking to our previous fellow, I thought it was really interesting to hear his perspective on what worked and what didn't, as w...)

School:University of Richmond

2020-09-21T02:30:55Z

Ej8uz:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond provides many valuable resources for students to learn and pursue their path of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our school has developed Living-Learning Programs, such as Richmond Endeavor and Sophomore Scholars in Residence. Many professors also incorporate elements of innovation and entrepreneurship into their courses. So, many students are learning the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship from their classes. Additionally, we hold inspirational events for students to engage with I&E in-depth, including speaker series, symposiums, and Jepson Leadership Forum. Our school also offers how-to workshops to teach students how to apply our knowledge to real-world contexts. Our Marketing and Communication strategies effectively help the school let students know these opportunities on campus. Media, such as Spiderbytes, UR Collegian Newspaper and Forum Magazine, presents a clear image of what students can learn and achieve on campus. 

The University of Richmond helps enable students’ passion for innovation and entrepreneurship by directly creating courses for this specific category in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students themselves also create extracurricular activities related to I&E, such as Entrepreneurship Club and Seeds Project. Additionally, students have access to a variety of extracurricular mentorship organizations, both social and professional, that foster personal growth while at the university. Some of these organizations are major or interest-specific, while others have a broader focus on adjusting to university life. Examples of these organizations include Alpha Sigma Kappa (Women in STEM), the Robins Mentoring Program, and so on.

Students are encouraged to enhance their learning by participating in extracurricular competitions such as the Business Pitch Competition, Jepson Ethics Bowl, and more. Career Services at the University of Richmond also offers students tour to the Virginia Startups, where many startups gather. More importantly, the University of Richmond emphasizes how students apply what they have already learned to practice through the Richmond Guarantee and by serving in the community. For example, some student organizations, such as Lakeside Consulting Group, leverage students talents for the good of the greater Richmond community by offering their services to local business. The school provides fundings called Richmond Guarantee for students to participate in research with professors and internships at different corporations. During their time at Richmond, there are hundreds of places where students can gain hands-on experiences, such as brainstorming activities, group projects, experiments, prototypes, and technical training. In addition to the spaces on campus, student employment offers students to experience the real-life work environment and helps them get ready for their professional careers after graduation, beyond what Career Services programming offers. Career consulting, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, and resume checks are all facilitated by Career Services with the aim of providing students with internship and job opportunities 

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond can be characterized as a place where faculty are more recently being supported and urged to be entrepreneurial. While this is true, there seems to be more short-term institutional support compared to long-term. Just last year, the Robins School of Business opened the EY Innovation Lab which is intended for student and faculty use. The purpose is for faculty and students alike to have a creative space in which to brainstorm and prototype their ideas, with unique features such as all whiteboard walls and plenty of screen space. Because of this, faculty in the business school have often opted to hold classes in the room and urge students to take advantage of it. Additionally, while there is a Spatial Analysis lab and various departmental research labs, there are no related graduate or certificate programs. Furthermore, there is a Creativity-Innovation-Entrepreneurship Faculty Committee which is led by the Office of the President. While faculty are more recently being pushed towards entrepreneurship and innovation, students at the University of Richmond seem to have more support and encouragement in this realm. It is also of note that the Robins School of Business may be pushed more heavily in this direction.
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facilitating university-industry collaboration:The University of Richmond provides opportunities for students to engage innovation and entrepreneurship in a number of different ways. The most significant is through the various departmental lab spaces that are available for student use on campus. Frequently, students in Arts and Sciences courses utilize these research spaces to develop something new. The Digital Research and Spatial Analysis labs also provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting edge-research. These are great resources for current students; however, these resources are not extended to alumni use. Post-graduation, the University does not provide much opportunity for students to engage innovation. There are currently no resources related to raising capital at the university, although it is surrounded both regionally and locally by a number of venture capital firms. In general, most students do not utilize the limited networks that are available for their development, if they are aware that those networks exist. For example, if a student wishes, they may reach out to members of the Alumni Network for support, advice, and potential job or internship opportunities. However, it is suspected that not many students take advantage of these opportunities.   
 Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts: 
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.
The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

The University has implemented some initiatives to have greater regional impact, which could possibly act as outlets for entrepreneurship and innovation in the university community. The biggest initiative of the university to engage with the greater community is through UR Downtown, which offers students a 'shared learning environment and platform for engaging together in the heart of a diverse metropolitan area.' It is meant to support cross-sector collaboration and economic impact in the Richmond City, and also facilitate new learning opportunities using Richmond's entrepreneurial, governmental and legal hubs downtown. 

UR also has the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement to connect students, faculty, staff and community stakeholders in social change efforts utilizing the knowledge and potential of these communities. Bonner Scholars are named, and do social work in the area. There seems to be scope for entrepreneurial innovation through this channel as well.

= Related Links =

[[University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities|University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities]]

2019 UIF Team Members

[[Bingjie_Liu|Bingjie_Liu]]

[[Will_Walker|Will_Walker]]

[[Sandeep_Kumar|Sandeep_Kumar]]

[[Xiaodi_Hu|Xiaodi_Hu]]

[[Kartikey_Sharma|Kartikey_Sharma]]
[[Category:Schools]]
[[Category:University_of_Richmond]]
{{CatTree|University_of_Richmond}}

School:University of Richmond

2020-09-21T02:29:05Z

Ej8uz:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond provides many valuable resources for students to learn and pursue their path of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our school has developed Living-Learning Programs, such as Richmond Endeavor and Sophomore Scholars in Residence. Many professors also incorporate elements of innovation and entrepreneurship into their courses. So, many students are learning the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship from their classes. Additionally, we hold inspirational events for students to engage with I&E in-depth, including speaker series, symposiums, and Jepson Leadership Forum. Our school also offers how-to workshops to teach students how to apply our knowledge to real-world contexts. Our Marketing and Communication strategies effectively help the school let students know these opportunities on campus. Media, such as Spiderbytes, UR Collegian Newspaper and Forum Magazine, presents a clear image of what students can learn and achieve on campus. 

The University of Richmond helps enable students’ passion for innovation and entrepreneurship by directly creating courses for this specific category in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students themselves also create extracurricular activities related to I&E, such as Entrepreneurship Club and Seeds Project. Additionally, students have access to a variety of extracurricular mentorship organizations, both social and professional, that foster personal growth while at the university. Some of these organizations are major or interest-specific, while others have a broader focus on adjusting to university life. Examples of these organizations include Alpha Sigma Kappa (Women in STEM), the Robins Mentoring Program, and so on.

Students are encouraged to enhance their learning by participating in extracurricular competitions such as the Business Pitch Competition, Jepson Ethics Bowl, and more. Career Services at the University of Richmond also offers students tour to the Virginia Startups, where many startups gather. More importantly, the University of Richmond emphasizes how students apply what they have already learned to practice through the Richmond Guarantee and by serving in the community. For example, some student organizations, such as Lakeside Consulting Group, leverage students talents for the good of the greater Richmond community by offering their services to local business. The school provides fundings called Richmond Guarantee for students to participate in research with professors and internships at different corporations. During their time at Richmond, there are hundreds of places where students can gain hands-on experiences, such as brainstorming activities, group projects, experiments, prototypes, and technical training. In addition to the spaces on campus, student employment offers students to experience the real-life work environment and helps them get ready for their professional careers after graduation, beyond what Career Services programming offers. Career consulting, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, and resume checks are all facilitated by Career Services with the aim of providing students with internship and job opportunities 

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond can be characterized as a place where faculty are more recently being supported and urged to be entrepreneurial. While this is true, there seems to be more short-term institutional support compared to long-term. Just last year, the Robins School of Business opened the EY Innovation Lab which is intended for student and faculty use. The purpose is for faculty and students alike to have a creative space in which to brainstorm and prototype their ideas, with unique features such as all whiteboard walls and plenty of screen space. Because of this, faculty in the business school have often opted to hold classes in the room and urge students to take advantage of it. Additionally, while there is a Spatial Analysis lab and various departmental research labs, there are no related graduate or certificate programs. Furthermore, there is a Creativity-Innovation-Entrepreneurship Faculty Committee which is led by the Office of the President. While faculty are more recently being pushed towards entrepreneurship and innovation, students at the University of Richmond seem to have more support and encouragement in this realm. It is also of note that the Robins School of Business may be pushed more heavily in this direction.
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facilitating university-industry collaboration:The University of Richmond provides opportunities for students to engage innovation and entrepreneurship in a number of different ways. The most significant is through the various departmental lab spaces that are available for student use on campus. Frequently, students in Arts and Sciences courses utilize these research spaces to develop something new. The Digital Research and Spatial Analysis labs also provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting edge-research. These are great resources for current students; however, these resources are not extended to alumni use. Post-graduation, the University does not provide much opportunity for students to engage innovation. There are currently no resources related to raising capital at the university, although it is surrounded both regionally and locally by a number of venture capital firms. In general, most students do not utilize the limited networks that are available for their development, if they are aware that those networks exist. For example, if.a student wishes, they may reach out to members of the Alumni Network for support, advice, and potential job or internship opportunities. However, it is suspected that not many students take advantage of these opportunities.   
 Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts: 
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.
The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

The University has implemented some initiatives to have greater regional impact, which could possibly act as outlets for entrepreneurship and innovation in the university community. The biggest initiative of the university to engage with the greater community is through UR Downtown, which offers students a 'shared learning environment and platform for engaging together in the heart of a diverse metropolitan area.' It is meant to support cross-sector collaboration and economic impact in the Richmond City, and also facilitate new learning opportunities using Richmond's entrepreneurial, governmental and legal hubs downtown. 

UR also has the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement to connect students, faculty, staff and community stakeholders in social change efforts utilizing the knowledge and potential of these communities. Bonner Scholars are named, and do social work in the area. There seems to be scope for entrepreneurial innovation through this channel as well.

= Related Links =

[[University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities|University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities]]

2019 UIF Team Members

[[Bingjie_Liu|Bingjie_Liu]]

[[Will_Walker|Will_Walker]]

[[Sandeep_Kumar|Sandeep_Kumar]]

[[Xiaodi_Hu|Xiaodi_Hu]]

[[Kartikey_Sharma|Kartikey_Sharma]]
[[Category:Schools]]
[[Category:University_of_Richmond]]
{{CatTree|University_of_Richmond}}

School:University of Richmond

2020-09-20T20:20:15Z

Ej8uz:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond provides many valuable resources for students to learn and pursue their path of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our school has developed Living-Learning Programs, such as Richmond Endeavor and Sophomore Scholars in Residence. Many professors also incorporate elements of innovation and entrepreneurship into their courses. So, many students are learning the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship from their classes. Additionally, we hold inspirational events for students to engage with I&E in-depth, including speaker series, symposiums, and Jepson Leadership Forum. Our school also offers how-to workshops to teach students how to apply our knowledge to real-world contexts. Our Marketing and Communication strategies effectively help the school let students know these opportunities on campus. Media, such as Spiderbytes, UR Collegian Newspaper and Forum Magazine, presents a clear image of what students can learn and achieve on campus. 

The University of Richmond helps enable students’ passion for innovation and entrepreneurship by directly creating courses for this specific category in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students themselves also create extracurricular activities related to I&E, such as Entrepreneurship Club and Seeds Project. Additionally, students have access to a variety of extracurricular mentorship organizations, both social and professional, that foster personal growth while at the university. Some of these organizations are major or interest-specific, while others have a broader focus on adjusting to university life. Examples of these organizations include Alpha Sigma Kappa (Women in STEM), the Robins Mentoring Program, and so on.

Students are encouraged to enhance their learning by participating in extracurricular competitions such as the Business Pitch Competition, Jepson Ethics Bowl, and more. Career Services at the University of Richmond also offers students tour to the Virginia Startups, where many startups gather. More importantly, the University of Richmond emphasizes how students apply what they have already learned to practice through the Richmond Guarantee and by serving in the community. For example, some student organizations, such as Lakeside Consulting Group, leverage students talents for the good of the greater Richmond community by offering their services to local business. The school provides fundings called Richmond Guarantee for students to participate in research with professors and internships at different corporations. During their time at Richmond, there are hundreds of places where students can gain hands-on experiences, such as brainstorming activities, group projects, experiments, prototypes, and technical training. In addition to the spaces on campus, student employment offers students to experience the real-life work environment and helps them get ready for their professional careers after graduation, beyond what Career Services programming offers. Career consulting, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, and resume checks are all facilitated by Career Services with the aim of providing students with internship and job opportunities 

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond can be characterized as a place where faculty are more recently being supported and urged to be entrepreneurial. While this is true, there seems to be more short-term institutional support compared to long-term. Just last year, the Robins School of Business opened the EY Innovation Lab which is intended for student and faculty use. The purpose is for faculty and students alike to have a creative space in which to brainstorm and prototype their ideas, with unique features such as all whiteboard walls and plenty of screen space. Because of this, faculty in the business school have often opted to hold classes in the room and urge students to take advantage of it. Additionally, while there is a Spatial Analysis lab and various departmental research labs, there are no related graduate or certificate programs. Furthermore, there is a Creativity-Innovation-Entrepreneurship Faculty Committee which is led by the Office of the President. While faculty are more recently being pushed towards entrepreneurship and innovation, students at the University of Richmond seem to have more support and encouragement in this realm. It is also of note that the Robins School of Business may be pushed more heavily in this direction.
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facilitating university-industry collaboration:The University of Richmond provides opportunities for students to engage innovation and entrepreneurship in a number of different ways. The most significant is through the various departmental lab spaces that are available for student use on campus. Frequently, students in Arts and Sciences courses utilize these research spaces to develop something new. The Digital Research and Spatial Analysis labs also provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting edge-research. These are great resources for current students; however, these resources are not extended to alumni use. Post-graduation, the University does not provide much opportunity for students to engage innovation. There are currently no resources related to raising capital, and most students do not utilize the limited networks that are available. However, if.a student wishes, they may reach out to members of the Alumni Network for support, advice, and potential job or internship opportunities.   
 Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts: 
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.
The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

The University has implemented some initiatives to have greater regional impact, which could possibly act as outlets for entrepreneurship and innovation in the university community. The biggest initiative of the university to engage with the greater community is through UR Downtown, which offers students a 'shared learning environment and platform for engaging together in the heart of a diverse metropolitan area.' It is meant to support cross-sector collaboration and economic impact in the Richmond City, and also facilitate new learning opportunities using Richmond's entrepreneurial, governmental and legal hubs downtown. 

UR also has the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement to connect students, faculty, staff and community stakeholders in social change efforts utilizing the knowledge and potential of these communities. Bonner Scholars are named, and do social work in the area. There seems to be scope for entrepreneurial innovation through this channel as well.

= Related Links =

[[University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities|University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities]]

2019 UIF Team Members

[[Bingjie_Liu|Bingjie_Liu]]

[[Will_Walker|Will_Walker]]

[[Sandeep_Kumar|Sandeep_Kumar]]

[[Xiaodi_Hu|Xiaodi_Hu]]

[[Kartikey_Sharma|Kartikey_Sharma]]
[[Category:Schools]]
[[Category:University_of_Richmond]]
{{CatTree|University_of_Richmond}}

School:University of Richmond

2020-09-20T20:14:36Z

Ej8uz:

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond provides many valuable resources for students to learn and pursue their path of innovation and entrepreneurship. Our school has developed Living-Learning Programs, such as Richmond Endeavor and Sophomore Scholars in Residence. Many professors also incorporate elements of innovation and entrepreneurship into their courses. So, many students are learning the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship from their classes. Additionally, we hold inspirational events for students to engage with I&E in-depth, including speaker series, symposiums, and Jepson Leadership Forum. Our school also offers how-to workshops to teach students how to apply our knowledge to real-world contexts. Our Marketing and Communication strategies effectively help the school let students know these opportunities on campus. Media, such as Spiderbytes, UR Collegian Newspaper and Forum Magazine, presents a clear image of what students can learn and achieve on campus. 

The University of Richmond helps enable students’ passion for innovation and entrepreneurship by directly creating courses for this specific category in both undergraduate and graduate levels. Students themselves also create extracurricular activities related to I&E, such as Entrepreneurship Club and Seeds Project. Additionally, students have access to a variety of extracurricular mentorship organizations, both social and professional, that foster personal growth while at the university. Some of these organizations are major or interest-specific, while others have a broader focus on adjusting to university life. Examples of these organizations include Alpha Sigma Kappa (Women in STEM), the Robins Mentoring Program, and so on.

Students are encouraged to enhance their learning by participating in extracurricular competitions such as the Business Pitch Competition, Jepson Ethics Bowl, and more. Career Services at the University of Richmond also offers students tour to the Virginia Startups, where many startups gather. More importantly, the University of Richmond emphasizes how students apply what they have already learned to practice. The school provides fundings called Richmond Guarantee for students to participate in research with professors and internships at different corporations. During their time at Richmond, there are hundreds of places where students can gain hands-on experiences, such as brainstorming activities, group projects, experiments, prototypes, and technical training. In addition to the spaces on campus, student employment offers students to experience the real-life work environment and helps them get ready for their professional careers after graduation, beyond what Career Services programming offers.

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:

The University of Richmond can be characterized as a place where faculty are more recently being supported and urged to be entrepreneurial. While this is true, there seems to be more short-term institutional support compared to long-term. Just last year, the Robins School of Business opened the EY Innovation Lab which is intended for student and faculty use. The purpose is for faculty and students alike to have a creative space in which to brainstorm and prototype their ideas, with unique features such as all whiteboard walls. Because of this, faculty in the business school have often opted to hold classes in the room and urge students to take advantage of it. Additionally, while there is a Spatial Analysis lab and various departmental research labs, there are no related graduate or certificate programs. Furthermore, there is a Creativity-Innovation-Entrepreneurship Faculty Committee which is led by the Office of the President. While faculty are more recently being pushed towards entrepreneurship and innovation, students at the University of Richmond seem to have more support and encouragement in this realm. It is also of note that the Robins School of Business may be pushed more heavily in this direction.
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facilitating university-industry collaboration:The University of Richmond provides opportunities for students to engage innovation and entrepreneurship in a number of different ways. The most significant is through the various departmental lab spaces that are available for student use on campus. Frequently, students in Arts and Sciences courses utilize these research spaces to develop something new. The Digital Research and Spatial Analysis labs also provide opportunities for students to engage in cutting edge-research. These are great resources for current students; however, these resources are not extended to alumni use. Post-graduation, the University does not provide much opportunity for students to engage innovation. There are currently no resources related to raising capital, and most students do not utilize the limited networks that are available. However, if.a student wishes, they may reach out to members of the Alumni Network for support, advice, and potential job or internship opportunities.   
 Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts: 
<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.
The University of Richmond approaches regional and local innovation and entrepreneurship in very limited ways. Upon review, the University of Richmond offers connections with a variety of regional innovation opportunities and networks such as the Greater Richmond Chamber, The Venture Forum, and Feast RVA. These networks and organizations provide some resources to University of Richmond students, but looking at current student outcomes, it seems that these services and networks are not highly utilized or even highlighted or pointed out to students who might possesses an interest in exploring or developing a startup culture after the completion of the undergraduate studies.

The University has implemented some initiatives to have greater regional impact, which could possibly act as outlets for entrepreneurship and innovation in the university community. The biggest initiative of the university to engage with the greater community is through UR Downtown, which offers students a 'shared learning environment and platform for engaging together in the heart of a diverse metropolitan area.' It is meant to support cross-sector collaboration and economic impact in the Richmond City, and also facilitate new learning opportunities using Richmond's entrepreneurial, governmental and legal hubs downtown. 

UR also has the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement to connect students, faculty, staff and community stakeholders in social change efforts utilizing the knowledge and potential of these communities. Bonner Scholars are named, and do social work in the area. There seems to be scope for entrepreneurial innovation through this channel as well.

= Related Links =

[[University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities|University_of_Richmond_Student_Priorities]]

2019 UIF Team Members

[[Bingjie_Liu|Bingjie_Liu]]

[[Will_Walker|Will_Walker]]

[[Sandeep_Kumar|Sandeep_Kumar]]

[[Xiaodi_Hu|Xiaodi_Hu]]

[[Kartikey_Sharma|Kartikey_Sharma]]
[[Category:Schools]]
[[Category:University_of_Richmond]]
{{CatTree|University_of_Richmond}}

Topic:Vtfdf3iadlwgvgwh

2020-09-05T22:58:14Z

Ej8uz (talk | contribs) commented on "University of Richmond" (Our university is currently hosting a trivia challenge between all of the residence halls on campus!)

Resource talk:How to teach faculty and students about the design and delivery of pop-up classes

2020-09-05T22:48:43Z

Ej8uz: Created page with "Really love the idea of having a pop-up class that could count for credit! Fantastic article!"

Really love the idea of having a pop-up class that could count for credit! Fantastic article!

Topic:Vtfcdn1gqrh115jl

2020-09-05T22:39:33Z

Ej8uz (talk | contribs) commented on "Better Than I Found It" (When I had my entrance interview for my university, I was asked about what I hoped I could do there. My answer: "I hope I can leave this...)

Fellow:Emma Johnson

2020-09-04T15:32:23Z

Ej8uz:

{| class="wikitable" style="border: 5px ridge grey; float:right;"
|-
|[[File:Johnson_Emma_2022-9296.JPG|300px]]
|-
|
;Name:Emma Johnson
;School (Cohort):University of Richmond (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in:Healthcare Studies and Russian, with minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies
;Country:United States
;Email:[[Special:EmailUser/Ej8uz]]
|}

==Bio==
Emma is an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, where she has majors in Healthcare Studies and Russian and minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Although this combination of majors and minors may seem strange, to Emma, it represents the value of interdisciplinary interests and how they have shaped the trajectory of her life, both professionally and personally.

Growing up in debate and around government officials, Emma developed a passion for policymaking early on that continues to influence her work. This policymaking experience is also what sparked her curiosity about healthcare, the field she is poised to enter within the next few years. Specifically, she worked on legislation related to the opioid crisis, which was the first time she deeply considered the importance of various ethical leanings. Although she didn't know it at the time, these "bigger" questions she was struggling with would undergird her minor in Philosophy.

Since entering Richmond, Emma has become involved in a number of different organizations and projects, including Interpoint, Next Generation Healthcare Collective, and so on. Emma serves as the Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer for Interpoint, which is a national organization dedicated to facilitating conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Since its inception in 2018, Interpoint has encouraged students to challenge their own beliefs about who they are and how they understand the humanity of those around them. Now, in its second year, Interpoint is expanding its reach beyond the University of Richmond's campus to other universities across the nation. Information about Interpoint, including its history, the team, and ways to get involved, can be found at www.inteproint.org.

In addition to her work with Interpoint, Emma is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next Generation Healthcare Collective. Founded in April 2020 with one of her friends, this group was created to function as a space for current and future healthcare professionals to discuss industry trends and connect with each other. Emma sees the lack of collaboration in the healthcare industry as a pressing issue, and she hopes that this group will help students and professionals find great value in working together.

Outside of her work with Interpoint and Next Generation Healthcare Collective, Emma is passionate about healthcare innovation, and she aims to attend graduate school or law school in a healthcare-related capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys absurdist humor, hiking, playing the harp, and spending time with her family (including her dog and snail) and friends. She especially loves annoying her dog, Darcy, by incessantly taking pictures of her and sending them to everyone she knows.

==Achievements==
Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer of Interpoint, a national organization dedicated to advancing conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice.

Selected to present original research on Soviet history, political humor, and the philosophy of legitimacy at three separate conferences in Spring 2020.

Currently serving as an intern at MATTER, a healthcare innovation non-profit in Chicago.

Co-Chair and Founder of Next Generation Healthcare Collective, a student-run and founded organization that aims to connect those with interest or current employment in the field of healthcare together.

==Social media profiles==
linkedin.com/in/emma-johnson-337b23196

[[Category:University of Richmond (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|University of Richmond}}

Fellow:Emma Johnson

2020-09-04T15:28:42Z

Ej8uz: /* Bio */

{| class="wikitable" style="border: 5px ridge grey; float:right;"
|-
|[[File:Johnson_Emma_2022-9296.JPG|300px]]
|-
|
;Name:Emma Johnson
;School (Cohort):University of Richmond (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in:Healthcare Studies and Russian, with minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies
;Country:United States
;Email:[[Special:EmailUser/Ej8uz]]
|}

==Bio==
Emma is an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, where she has majors in Healthcare Studies and Russian and minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Although this combination of majors and minors may seem strange, to Emma, it represents the value of interdisciplinary interests and how they have shaped the trajectory of her life, both professionally and personally.

Growing up in debate and around government officials, Emma developed a passion for policymaking early on that continues to influence her work. This policymaking experience is also what sparked her curiosity about healthcare, the field she is poised to enter within the next few years. Specifically, she worked on legislation related to the opioid crisis, which was the first time she deeply considered the importance of various ethical leanings. Although she didn't know it at the time, these "bigger" questions she was struggling with would undergird her minor in Philosophy.

Since entering Richmond, Emma has become involved in a number of different organizations and projects, including Interpoint, Next Generation Healthcare Collective, and so on. Emma serves as the Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer for Interpoint, which is a national organization dedicated to facilitating conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Since its inception in 2018, Interpoint has encouraged students to challenge their own beliefs about who they are and how they understand the humanity of those around them. Now, in its second year, Interpoint is expanding its reach beyond the University of Richmond's campus to other universities across the nation. Information about Interpoint, including its history, the team, and ways to get involved, can be found [[Www.interpoint.org|here]].

In addition to her work with Interpoint, Emma is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next Generation Healthcare Collective. Founded in April 2020 with one of her friends, this group was created to function as a space for current and future healthcare professionals to discuss industry trends and connect with each other. Emma sees the lack of collaboration in the healthcare industry as a pressing issue, and she hopes that this group will help students and professionals find great value in working together.

Outside of her work with Interpoint and Next Generation Healthcare Collective, Emma is passionate about healthcare innovation, and she aims to attend graduate school or law school for a healthcare-related capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys absurdist humor, hiking, playing the harp, and spending time with her family (including her dog and snail) and friends. She especially loves annoying her dog, Darcy, by incessantly taking pictures of her and sending them to everyone she knows.

==Achievements==
Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer of Interpoint, a national organization dedicated to advancing conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice.

Selected to present original research on Soviet history, political humor, and the philosophy of legitimacy at three separate conferences in Spring 2020.

Currently serving as an intern at MATTER, a healthcare innovation non-profit in Chicago.

Co-Chair and Founder of Next Generation Healthcare Collective, a student-run and founded organization that aims to connect those with interest or current employment in the field of healthcare together.

==Social media profiles==
linkedin.com/in/emma-johnson-337b23196

[[Category:University of Richmond (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|University of Richmond}}

Fellow:Emma Johnson

2020-09-04T15:27:41Z

Ej8uz: /* Social media profiles */

{| class="wikitable" style="border: 5px ridge grey; float:right;"
|-
|[[File:Johnson_Emma_2022-9296.JPG|300px]]
|-
|
;Name:Emma Johnson
;School (Cohort):University of Richmond (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in:Healthcare Studies and Russian, with minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies
;Country:United States
;Email:[[Special:EmailUser/Ej8uz]]
|}

==Bio==
Emma is an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, where she has majors in Healthcare Studies and Russian and minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Although this combination of majors and minors may seem strange, to Emma, it represents the value of interdisciplinary interests and how they have shaped the trajectory of her life, both professionally and personally.

Growing up in debate and around government officials, Emma developed a passion for policymaking early on that continues to influence her work. This policymaking experience is also what sparked her curiosity about healthcare, the field she is poised to enter within the next few years. Specifically, she worked on legislation related to the opioid crisis, which was the first time she deeply considered the importance of various ethical leanings. Although she didn't know it at the time, these "bigger" questions she was struggling with would undergird her minor in Philosophy.

Since entering Richmond, Emma has become involved in a number of different organizations and projects, including Interpoint, Next Generation Healthcare Collective, and so on. Emma serves as the Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer for Interpoint, which is a national organization dedicated to facilitating conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Since its inception in 2018, Interpoint has encouraged students to challenge their own beliefs about who they are and how they understand the humanity of those around them. Now, in its second year, Interpoint is expanding its reach beyond the University of Richmond's campus to other universities across the nation. Information about Interpoint, including its history, the team, and ways to get involved, can be found at www.interpoint.org.

In addition to her work with Interpoint, Emma is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next Generation Healthcare Collective. Founded in April 2020 with one of her friends, this group was created to function as a space for current and future healthcare professionals to discuss industry trends and connect with each other. Emma sees the lack of collaboration in the healthcare industry as a pressing issue, and she hopes that this group will help students and professionals find great value in working together.

Outside of her work with Interpoint and Next Generation Healthcare Collective, Emma is passionate about healthcare innovation, and she aims to attend graduate school or law school for a healthcare-related capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys absurdist humor, hiking, playing the harp, and spending time with her family (including her dog and snail) and friends. She especially loves annoying her dog, Darcy, by incessantly taking pictures of her and sending them to everyone she knows.

==Achievements==
Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer of Interpoint, a national organization dedicated to advancing conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice.

Selected to present original research on Soviet history, political humor, and the philosophy of legitimacy at three separate conferences in Spring 2020.

Currently serving as an intern at MATTER, a healthcare innovation non-profit in Chicago.

Co-Chair and Founder of Next Generation Healthcare Collective, a student-run and founded organization that aims to connect those with interest or current employment in the field of healthcare together.

==Social media profiles==
linkedin.com/in/emma-johnson-337b23196

[[Category:University of Richmond (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|University of Richmond}}

Fellow:Emma Johnson

2020-09-04T15:22:49Z

Ej8uz: /* Achievements */

{| class="wikitable" style="border: 5px ridge grey; float:right;"
|-
|[[File:Johnson_Emma_2022-9296.JPG|300px]]
|-
|
;Name:Emma Johnson
;School (Cohort):University of Richmond (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in:Healthcare Studies and Russian
;Country:United States
;Email:[[Special:EmailUser/Ej8uz]]
|}

==Bio==
Emma is an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, where she has majors in Healthcare Studies and Russian and minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Although this combination of majors and minors may seem strange, to Emma, it represents the value of interdisciplinary interests and how they have shaped the trajectory of her life, both professionally and personally.

Growing up in debate and around government officials, Emma developed a passion for policymaking early on that continues to influence her work. This policymaking experience is also what sparked her curiosity about healthcare, the field she is poised to enter within the next few years. Specifically, she worked on legislation related to the opioid crisis, which was the first time she deeply considered the importance of various ethical leanings. Although she didn't know it at the time, these "bigger" questions she was struggling with would undergird her minor in Philosophy.

Since entering Richmond, Emma has become involved in a number of different organizations and projects, including Interpoint, Next Generation Healthcare Collective, and so on. Emma serves as the Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer for Interpoint, which is a national organization dedicated to facilitating conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Since its inception in 2018, Interpoint has encouraged students to challenge their own beliefs about who they are and how they understand the humanity of those around them. Now, in its second year, Interpoint is expanding its reach beyond the University of Richmond's campus to other universities across the nation. Information about Interpoint, including its history, the team, and ways to get involved, can be found at www.interpoint.org.

In addition to her work with Interpoint, Emma is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next Generation Healthcare Collective. Founded in April 2020 with one of her friends, this group was created to function as a space for current and future healthcare professionals to discuss industry trends and connect with each other. Emma sees the lack of collaboration in the healthcare industry as a pressing issue, and she hopes that this group will help students and professionals find great value in working together.

Outside of her work with Interpoint and Next Generation Healthcare Collective, Emma is passionate about healthcare innovation, and she aims to attend graduate school or law school for a healthcare-related capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys absurdist humor, hiking, playing the harp, and spending time with her family (including her dog and snail) and friends. She especially loves annoying her dog, Darcy, by incessantly taking pictures of her and sending them to everyone she knows.

==Achievements==
Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer of Interpoint, a national organization dedicated to advancing conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Selected to present original research on Soviet history, political humor, and the philosophy of legitimacy at three separate conferences in Spring 2020. Currently serving as an intern at MATTER, a healthcare innovation non-profit in Chicago. Co-Chair and Founder of Next Generation Healthcare Collective, a student-run and founded organization that aims to connect those with interest or current employment in the field of healthcare together.

==Social media profiles==
linkedin.com/in/emma-johnson-337b23196

[[Category:University of Richmond (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|University of Richmond}}

User:Ej8uz

2020-09-04T15:22:04Z

Ej8uz: Redirect to Fellow Page

#REDIRECT [[Fellow:Emma Johnson (2020)]]

Fellow:Emma Johnson

2020-09-04T15:22:03Z

Ej8uz: Created Fellow Page - 2020

{| class="wikitable" style="border: 5px ridge grey; float:right;"
|-
|[[File:Johnson_Emma_2022-9296.JPG|300px]]
|-
|
;Name: Emma Johnson
;School (Cohort): University of Richmond (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in: Healthcare Studies and Russian
;Country: United States
;Email: [[Special:EmailUser/Ej8uz]]
|}

==Bio==
Emma is an undergraduate at the University of Richmond, where she has majors in Healthcare Studies and Russian and minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies. Although this combination of majors and minors may seem strange, to Emma, it represents the value of interdisciplinary interests and how they have shaped the trajectory of her life, both professionally and personally.

Growing up in debate and around government officials, Emma developed a passion for policymaking early on that continues to influence her work. This policymaking experience is also what sparked her curiosity about healthcare, the field she is poised to enter within the next few years. Specifically, she worked on legislation related to the opioid crisis, which was the first time she deeply considered the importance of various ethical leanings. Although she didn't know it at the time, these "bigger" questions she was struggling with would undergird her minor in Philosophy.

Since entering Richmond, Emma has become involved in a number of different organizations and projects, including Interpoint, Next Generation Healthcare Collective, and so on. Emma serves as the Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer for Interpoint, which is a national organization dedicated to facilitating conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice. Since its inception in 2018, Interpoint has encouraged students to challenge their own beliefs about who they are and how they understand the humanity of those around them. Now, in its second year, Interpoint is expanding its reach beyond the University of Richmond's campus to other universities across the nation. Information about Interpoint, including its history, the team, and ways to get involved, can be found at www.interpoint.org.

In addition to her work with Interpoint, Emma is the Founder and Co-Chair of Next Generation Healthcare Collective. Founded in April 2020 with one of her friends, this group was created to function as a space for current and future healthcare professionals to discuss industry trends and connect with each other. Emma sees the lack of collaboration in the healthcare industry as a pressing issue, and she hopes that this group will help students and professionals find great value in working together.

Outside of her work with Interpoint and Next Generation Healthcare Collective, Emma is passionate about healthcare innovation, and she aims to attend graduate school or law school for a healthcare-related capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys absurdist humor, hiking, playing the harp, and spending time with her family (including her dog and snail) and friends. She especially loves annoying her dog, Darcy, by incessantly taking pictures of her and sending them to everyone she knows.

==Achievements==
- Co-Founder and Assistant Organizer of Interpoint, a national organization dedicated to advancing conversations around diversity, inclusion, and systemic injustice
- Selected to present original research on Soviet history, political humor, and the philosophy of legitimacy at three separate conferences in Spring 2020
- Currently serving as an intern at MATTER, a healthcare innovation non-profit in Chicago
- Co-Chair and Founder of Next Generation Healthcare Collective, a student-run and founded organization that aims to connect those with interest or current employment in the field of healthcare together

==Social media profiles==
linkedin.com/in/emma-johnson-337b23196

[[Category:University of Richmond (2020 cohort)]]
[[Category:Student Contributors]]

{{CatTree|University of Richmond}}

User:Ej8uz

2020-09-04T15:22:03Z

Ej8uz: Redirect to Fellow Page

#REDIRECT [[Fellow:Emma Johnson]]

File:Johnson Emma 2022-9296.JPG

2020-09-04T15:21:44Z

Ej8uz:

File:Johnson Profile Picture.jpg

2020-09-03T19:53:38Z

Ej8uz:

File:70459819 122991659090998 2813898508883460096 o.jpg

2020-09-03T19:50:00Z

Ej8uz: