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School:Swarthmore College

2017-10-19T18:51:24Z

Mma1:

= [[File:Lang-center.jpg|frame]]Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus =

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

= Related Links =

2017 Swarthmore University Innovation Fellows

[[Michelle Ma]]

[[Omri_Gal|Omri_Gal]]

[[Natasha_Markov-Riss|Natasha_Markov-Riss]]

[[Mariam_Bahmane|Mariam_Bahmane]]

School:Swarthmore College

2017-10-19T18:51:12Z

Mma1:

= [[File:Lang-center.jpg|frame|Lang-center.jpg]]Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus =

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

= Related Links =

2017 Swarthmore University Innovation Fellows

[[Michelle Ma]]

[[Omri_Gal|Omri_Gal]]

[[Natasha_Markov-Riss|Natasha_Markov-Riss]]

[[Mariam_Bahmane|Mariam_Bahmane]]

School:Swarthmore College

2017-10-19T18:51:01Z

Mma1:

= [[File:Lang-center.jpg|thumb]]Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus =

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

= Related Links =

2017 Swarthmore University Innovation Fellows

[[Michelle Ma]]

[[Omri_Gal|Omri_Gal]]

[[Natasha_Markov-Riss|Natasha_Markov-Riss]]

[[Mariam_Bahmane|Mariam_Bahmane]]

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2017-10-19T18:50:40Z

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Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-10-19T18:48:52Z

Mma1:

[[File:Michelle-Ma.jpg|thumb]]

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

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Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-10-19T18:48:38Z

Mma1:

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Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

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Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-10-19T18:48:19Z

Mma1:

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Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

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Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-10-19T18:47:59Z

Mma1:

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Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

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Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-10-19T18:47:40Z

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As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 
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2017-10-19T18:44:32Z

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Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

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2017-10-19T18:43:06Z

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School:Swarthmore College

2017-10-19T18:41:48Z

Mma1:

= Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus =

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

= Related Links =

2017 Swarthmore University Innovation Fellows

[[Michelle Ma]]

[[Omri_Gal|Omri_Gal]]

[[Natasha_Markov-Riss|Natasha_Markov-Riss]]

[[Mariam_Bahmane|Mariam_Bahmane]]

School:Swarthmore College

2017-10-19T18:40:54Z

Mma1:

= Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus =

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

= Related Links =

Swarthmore Inuagural University Innovation Fellows

[[Michelle Ma]]

Resource:How to hold a 20,000 Passions event on campus to raise innovation awareness

2017-10-19T18:40:21Z

Mma1:

== Introduction ==

The idea of “finding your passion” or “tapping into your personal calling” is a scary enough notion for just about anyone who has spent even a second of their lives pondering the meaning of life. So the mere thought of finding not one passion, but twenty thousandpassions is nothing short of revolutionary, and it’s exactly what Zachary Jones and Matt Criscuolo did at the University of Delaware.

Zach and Matt's 20K Passions Event was born out of a simple question: how do we connect with students, and inspire them to innovate? Typical buzzwords will cause most students to tune out, so this event is an easy way to connect without requiring follow-up. Its purpose is to encourage students to express share what they are passionate about, and facilitate conversation about innovation.

== 1. Identify the theme and goals clearly. ==

To run any successful event, short and long term goals should be identified.

*Take the first step of identifying what our school community is passionate about
*Raise awareness of UIF on campus
*Connect interested students to further resources
*Involve like-minded groups and network

== 2. Make a call for people who might be interested. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>A Facebook post about what you are going to do will work great. Spot who is willing to help, who might become a volunteer and what is the overall reaction of people.</li>
<li>Validate your event.</li>
<li>Build a team with people who directly contacted you and told that they can help.</li>
</ul>

== 3. Meet them for planning and bring post-it notes. ==

Since this event is relatively flexible, it’s important to organize as much as possible beforehand so the actual day goes smoothly.
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>State the overall vision and make sure that everyone is on the same page.</li>
<li>Identify the needs, logistics.</li>
</ul>

'''Plan the funding'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>This event requires under $100 in funding.</li>
</ul>

'''Time and Date'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Choose a day and time that works with your school’s academic calendar. Ideally something during a busy time, when most students are on campus</li>
<li>Reserve two locations on campus: one inside, one outside</li>
</ul>

'''Materials'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>two foam boards, black, 48’’x 96’’</li>
<li>200 packs of 100/per sticky notes</li>
<li>sharpies (at least 4)</li>
<li>bluetooth speakers and an upbeat playlist 2 tables (optional)</li>
<li>UIF signage (optional)</li>
</ul>

'''Design the protoype event'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Single space, few people, no budget</li>
<li>Look for validation</li>
</ul>

== 4. Prototype the event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Pick a day to go workshop this activity. Spend 30 minutes interacting with students, with sticky notes, to practice what tactics work best for you and for the people at your school.</li>
<li>Record the protoype event to use in the marketing phase.</li>
</ul>

== 5. Prepare a hype teaser video and spread the word. ==

*A hype video will let you reach the people in your community.

== 6. Prepare a guide for volunteers who will work in your event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Non-prescriptive, flexible but keeping people in the track.</li>
<li>Volunteers need to know exactly what they are going to do.</li>
<li>Prepare a simple guide and send them before the event day.</li>
</ul>

== 7. Run the event with energy and fun! ==

To have this be the most fun and successful project it can be, the logistics will be organized so our enthusiastic volunteers can hear about the passions of as many students as possible.

1)Volunteers
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>UIF team members (of course!)</li>
<li>Any partnering school groups, like members of the Entrepreneur Club or Volunteer Services. Make sure they are as passionate as you are.</li>
</ul>

 2)Documentation
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Make sure one of your Fellows/Volunteers is taking pictures and video. This will come in handy later for your Hype Video!</li>
</ul>

 3)Fun!
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Your energy sets the tone for this event. Music, dancing, no matter what you do: make sure it is a good time!</li>
</ul>

== 8. Follow up for the next big thing. ==

''What happens when it’s over? Ideally we’ve had several participants not only share their passions, but talk to us further about innovation.''

1) Hold a debriefing meeting with students involved in the event and supervisors.

*Measure how the real event went in comparison to your prototyping
*Consider what you think went well versus what you could improve on next time.

2) Further Documention

*Transcribe your sticky notes into a google sheet. Keep this list for future projects. You now have a valuable resource: knowing the passions of your school!
*Edit your hype video by adding music, text, and more! This is a sneak preview for future collaborators.

3) Proudly display your foam boards!

== Written by: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brooke_Schroeder Brooke Schroeder] and [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Orhun_Canca Orhun Canca] and[[Michelle_Ma|Michelle Ma]] and [[Songyun Gu|Songyun Gu]]

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T22:05:31Z

Mma1:

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T22:05:02Z

Mma1:

= Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

=Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus=

''Swat Tank''

Swat Tank, an idea competition, focuses on an inclusive model, one that provides students with the opportunity to take a rough idea, product, or concept and develop it towards its next incarnation, ideation, or realization. However, SwatTank is more than just a competition; it is a chance to transform the ideas you think and dream about into a business or social enterprise.

''Lang Opportunity Scholarship''

The Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) Program each year selects members of Swarthmore’s sophomore class as Lang Scholars. Selection criteria include distinguished academic and co-curricular achievement, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to civic and social responsibility. This program offers a diverse range of benefits including a $10,000 grant, a designated adviser, and networking opportunities to support the development of a project that creates a needed social resource in the U.S. or abroad. The program was conceived and endowed by Eugene M. Lang ’38.

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T22:01:55Z

Mma1:

= Introduction =

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.”

= Faculty Entrepreneurship on Campus =

Because Swarthmore is a teaching rather than research based university, professors are encouraged to focus on students and classes rather than their own projects. Nevertheless, the Lang Visiting Professor, Denise Crossan, is a prime example of faculty entrepreneurship on campus. She is working on a social innovation map, which charts all kinds of entrepreneurial activities going on at Swarthmore. She has also created a Swarthmore Social Innovation Lab and has helped to spearhead the Presidential Sustainability Research Fellowship Program, which connects faculty and students over sustainability initiatives on campus. Denise is also the faculty advisor for the University Innovation Fellows chapter at Swarthmore. We hope that she will encourage entrepreneurial activity in other faculty and staff!

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration =

''Center for Innovation and Leadership trip to San Francisco''

The Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) at Swarthmore seeks to build capacity for entrepreneurship and leadership, by fostering collaboration and innovation while promoting experimentation, collaboration, and reflection. One of the ways the CIL implements its mission, is a fully funded 6-day intensive trip to San Francisco. During this trip, a group of ten students visit Swarthmore alumni at major companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The tech-oriented nature of the trip, allows students to engage with a variety of entrepreneurs in start-up, venture capital, and tech communities.

''Externship Program''

Swarthmore’s externship program allows students to participate in a one-week shadowing experience with alumni, which in turn gives a glimpse into specific careers. The externships offered encompass a variety of different sectors, and provide students with the ability to learn from, and connect with alumni that are experts in their respective fields.

=Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts=

Firstly, '''180 Degrees Consulting''' is a national student consulting group that offers free consulting services to nonprofits. A selected few students at Swarthmore are trained to support startups and nonprofits in various fields from education to healthcare with consulting services. These startups and nonprofits can be located all over the US and students carry weekly meetings with their management teams to provide their services.

Secondly, the '''Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility''' is heading Swarthmore’s Regional and Local Economic Development. The mission of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility is to connect “curriculum, campus and community through engaged scholarship and collaborative action.” Not only does it provide students with engagement, counseling, and networking opportunities for action outside of Swarthmore College, but it also provides students with funding opportunities that can last beyond a summer project. The most prominent example is Project Pericles.

'''Project Pericles''' empowers students to take on “social and civic action projects whose scope and sustainability will advance solutions for the issues in question and also promote recognition of students' motivation and capability to address such major issues effectively.” It offers grants of up to $25, 000 for regional, national, or international projects. Some of the Project Pericles awardees went on to develop sustainable eyewear in Iran or implement geospatial analysis tools to increase wider scope food security in the Philadelphia area.

However, outside of the Lang Center for Social and Civic Responsibility and 180 Degrees Consulting, there are no concrete technology/industrial/wet lab spaces nor outside Lang Center financing opportunities (i.e. VC, angels) that encourage and support grassroot student commercialized enterprises/projects to continue and pivot over a 3 to 10 year span.

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T22:00:44Z

Mma1:

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T22:00:14Z

Mma1:

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T21:59:30Z

Mma1:

School:Swarthmore College

2017-09-21T21:58:29Z

Mma1:

Resource:How to hold a 20,000 Passions event on campus to raise innovation awareness

2017-09-10T23:15:15Z

Mma1:

== Introduction ==

The idea of “finding your passion” or “tapping into your personal calling” is a scary enough notion for just about anyone who has spent even a second of their lives pondering the meaning of life. So the mere thought of finding not one passion, but twenty thousandpassions is nothing short of revolutionary, and it’s exactly what Zachary Jones and Matt Criscuolo did at the University of Delaware. 

Zach and Matt's 20K Passions Event was born out of a simple question: how do we connect with students, and inspire them to innovate? Typical buzzwords will cause most students to tune out, so this event is an easy way to connect without requiring follow-up. Its purpose is to encourage students to express share what they are passionate about, and facilitate conversation about innovation.

== 1. Identify the theme and goals clearly. ==

To run any successful event, short and long term goals should be identified.

*Take the first step of identifying what our school community is passionate about
*Raise awareness of UIF on campus
*Connect interested students to further resources
*Involve like-minded groups and network

== 2. Make a call for people who might be interested. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>A Facebook post about what you are going to do will work great. Spot who is willing to help, who might become a volunteer and what is the overall reaction of people.</li>
<li>Validate your event.</li>
<li>Build a team with people who directly contacted you and told that they can help.</li>
</ul>

== 3. Meet them for planning and bring post-it notes. ==

Since this event is relatively flexible, it’s important to organize as much as possible beforehand so the actual day goes smoothly.
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>State the overall vision and make sure that everyone is on the same page.</li>
<li>Identify the needs, logistics.</li>
</ul>



'''Plan the funding'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>This event requires under $100 in funding.</li>
</ul>

'''Time and Date'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Choose a day and time that works with your school’s academic calendar. Ideally something during a busy time, when most students are on campus</li>
<li>Reserve two locations on campus: one inside, one outside</li>
</ul>

'''Materials'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>two foam boards, black, 48’’x 96’’</li>
<li>200 packs of 100/per sticky notes</li>
<li>sharpies (at least 4)</li>
<li>bluetooth speakers and an upbeat playlist 2 tables (optional)</li>
<li>IUF signage (optional)</li>
</ul>

'''Design the protoype event'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Single space, few people, no budget</li>
<li>Look for validation</li>
</ul>

== 4. Prototype the event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Pick a day to go workshop this activity. Spend 30 minutes interacting with students, with sticky notes, to practice what tactics work best for you and for the people at your school.</li>
<li>Record the protoype event to use in the marketing phase.</li>
</ul>

== 5. Prepare a hype teaser video and spread the word. ==

*A hype video will let you reach the people in your community.

== 6. Prepare a guide for volunteers who will work in your event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Non-prescriptive, flexible but keeping people in the track.</li>
<li>Volunteers need to know exactly what they are going to do.</li>
<li>Prepare a simple guide and send them before the event day.</li>
</ul>

== 7. Run the event with energy and fun! ==

To have this be the most fun and successful project it can be, the logistics will be organized so our enthusiastic volunteers can hear about the passions of as many students as possible.

1)Volunteers
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>IUF team members (of course!)</li>
<li>Any partnering school groups, like members of the Entrepreneur Club or Volunteer Services. Make sure they are as passionate as you are.</li>
</ul>

 2)Documentation
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Make sure one of your Fellows/Volunteers is taking pictures and video. This will come in handy later for your Hype Video!</li>
</ul>

 3)Fun!
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Your energy sets the tone for this event. Music, dancing, no matter what you do: make sure it is a good time!</li>
</ul>

== 8. Follow up for the next big thing. ==

''What happens when it’s over? Ideally we’ve had several participants not only share their passions, but talk to us further about innovation.''

1) Hold a debriefing meeting with students involved in the event and supervisors.

*Measure how the real event went in comparison to your prototyping
*Consider what you think went well versus what you could improve on next time.

2) Further Documention

*Transcribe your sticky notes into a google sheet. Keep this list for future projects. You now have a valuable resource: knowing the passions of your school!
*Edit your hype video by adding music, text, and more! This is a sneak preview for future collaborators.

3) Proudly display your foam boards!

== Written by: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brooke_Schroeder Brooke Schroeder] and [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Orhun_Canca Orhun Canca] and [[Michelle_Ma|Michelle Ma]]

Resource:How to hold a 20,000 Passions event on campus to raise innovation awareness

2017-09-10T23:14:45Z

Mma1:

== Introduction ==

The idea of “finding your passion” or “tapping into your personal calling” is a scary enough notion for just about anyone who has spent even a second of their lives pondering the meaning of life. So the mere thought of finding not one passion, but twenty thousandpassions is nothing short of revolutionary, and it’s exactly what Zachary Jones and Matt Criscuolo did at the University of Delaware. 

Zach and Matt's 20K Passions Event was born out of a simple question: how do we connect with students, and inspire them to innovate? Typical buzzwords will cause most students to tune out, so this event is an easy way to connect without requiring follow-up. Its purpose is to encourage students to express share what they are passionate about, and facilitate conversation about innovation.

== 1. Identify the theme and goals clearly. ==

To run any successful event, short and long term goals should be identified.

*Take the first step of identifying what our school community is passionate about
*Raise awareness of UIF on campus
*Connect interested students to further resources
*Involve like-minded groups and network

== 2. Make a call for people who might be interested. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>A Facebook post about what you are going to do will work great. Spot who is willing to help, who might become a volunteer and what is the overall reaction of people.</li>
<li>Validate your event.</li>
<li>Build a team with people who directly contacted you and told that they can help.</li>
</ul>

== 3. Meet them for planning and bring post-it notes. ==

Since this event is relatively flexible, it’s important to organize as much as possible beforehand so the actual day goes smoothly.
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>State the overall vision and make sure that everyone is on the same page.</li>
<li>Identify the needs, logistics.</li>
</ul>



'''Plan the funding'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>This event requires under $100 in funding.</li>
</ul>

'''Time and Date'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Choose a day and time that works with your school’s academic calendar. Ideally something during a busy time, when most students are on campus</li>
<li>Reserve two locations on campus: one inside, one outside</li>
</ul>

'''Materials'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>two foam boards, black, 48’’x 96’’</li>
<li>200 packs of 100/per sticky notes</li>
<li>sharpies (at least 4)</li>
<li>bluetooth speakers and an upbeat playlist 2 tables (optional)</li>
<li>IUF signage (optional)</li>
</ul>

'''Design the protoype event'''
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Single space, few people, no budget</li>
<li>Look for validation</li>
</ul>

== 4. Prototype the event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Pick a day to go workshop this activity. Spend 30 minutes interacting with students, with sticky notes, to practice what tactics work best for you and for the people at your school.</li>
<li>Record the protoype event to use in the marketing phase.</li>
</ul>

== 5. Prepare a hype teaser video and spread the word. ==

*A hype video will let you reach the people in your community.

== 6. Prepare a guide for volunteers who will work in your event. ==
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Non-prescriptive, flexible but keeping people in the track.</li>
<li>Volunteers need to know exactly what they are going to do.</li>
<li>Prepare a simple guide and send them before the event day.</li>
</ul>

== 7. Run the event with energy and fun! ==

To have this be the most fun and successful project it can be, the logistics will be organized so our enthusiastic volunteers can hear about the passions of as many students as possible.

1)Volunteers
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>IUF team members (of course!)</li>
<li>Any partnering school groups, like members of the Entrepreneur Club or Volunteer Services. Make sure they are as passionate as you are.</li>
</ul>

 2)Documentation
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Make sure one of your Fellows/Volunteers is taking pictures and video. This will come in handy later for your Hype Video!</li>
</ul>

 3)Fun!
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Your energy sets the tone for this event. Music, dancing, no matter what you do: make sure it is a good time!</li>
</ul>

== 8. Follow up for the next big thing. ==

''What happens when it’s over? Ideally we’ve had several participants not only share their passions, but talk to us further about innovation.''

1) Hold a debriefing meeting with students involved in the event and supervisors.

*Measure how the real event went in comparison to your prototyping
*Consider what you think went well versus what you could improve on next time.

2) Further Documention

*Transcribe your sticky notes into a google sheet. Keep this list for future projects. You now have a valuable resource: knowing the passions of your school!
*Edit your hype video by adding music, text, and more! This is a sneak preview for future collaborators.

3) Proudly display your foam boards!

== Written by: ==

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Brooke_Schroeder Brooke Schroeder] and [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Orhun_Canca Orhun Canca]

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:11:37Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first. 

[[Category:Student Contributors]]

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:11:11Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:10:47Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.
<div> </div>
 [[Category:Student Contributors]] 

[[Category:Student Contributors]]

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:10:21Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace. As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.
<div> </div>
 [[Category:Student Contributors]]

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:10:07Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace. As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.
<div> </div>
 

[[Category:Student Contributor]]

Fellow:Michelle Ma

2017-09-10T23:09:33Z

Mma1:

Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.
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Fellow:Michelle Ma

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Michelle Ma is a University Innovation Fellow and a sophomore at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, she studies Computer Science and Philosophy, and is deeply interested by the intersection of the two disciplines -- namely Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Ethics of Technology. On campus, she serves as an Associate at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore’s premier social entrepreneurship hub, a Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science Department, and an Executive Board Member of the Women in Computer Science club on campus -- in addition to being on the point team for developing the Social Innovation Lab, Swarthmore’s first-ever makerspace.

As someone who is also motivated by the intersection of tech and social good, Michelle is excited to embark on the University Innovation Fellow journey in order to have an even deeper and more holistic conception of Design Thinking. She adamantly believes that a “why”-centric approach to solving problems is the only way to go about crafting a solution -- one that strives to put people first.
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