University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:46:02Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

 

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course''' (Parker Jensen)

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community. We would first pitch this idea to many faculty and advisors to get their feedback as we have the layout plan of our curriculum. Sitting down with a chosen professor to teach this course for the first time would be a great time to construct the curriculum to their needs and desires to ensure they can be comfortable and fulfill our vision.

 

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match'''  (Nico Lindell)

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network. We have already constructed an early prototype of this idea. To improve it for the next iteration, we would implement our feedback, and possibly create a rough draft of a working app.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework '''(Parker Jensen)

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO. To start this, we would connect with the innovation and entrepreneurial professors and faculty on our south campus to pitch the idea and find out which class we can implement at, "Collaborative Team Up" activity. We would then use that as a jumping spot to create a whole curriculum for two class or a class partnered with a student organization to ensure they are gaining the skills we are focusing on.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation '''(Nico Lindell)

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus. We would first spread the word in hopes of exciting next year’s cohort and help direct them towards the resource they need to improve their chances and  skills needed for this opportunity. We would also talk with the staff that supports us right now to set up a long-term commitment in place for each group that goes through this process.

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:45:48Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

 

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course''' (Parker Jensen)

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community. We would first pitch this idea to many faculty and advisors to get their feedback as we have the layout plan of our curriculum. Sitting down with a chosen professor to teach this course for the first time would be a great time to construct the curriculum to their needs and desires to ensure they can be comfortable and fulfill our vision.

 

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match'''  (Nico Lindell)

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network. We have already constructed an early prototype of this idea. To improve it for the next iteration, we would implement our feedback, and possibly create a rough draft of a working app.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework '''(Parker Jensen)

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO. To start this, we would connect with the innovation and entrepreneurial professors and faculty on our south campus to pitch the idea and find out which class we can implement at, "Collaborative Team Up" activity. We would then use that as a jumping spot to create a whole curriculum for two class or a class partnered with a student organization to ensure they are gaining the skills we are focusing on.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation '''(Nico Lindell)

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus. We would first spread the word in hopes of exciting next year’s cohort and help direct them towards the resource they need to improve their chances and  skills needed for this opportunity. We would also talk with the staff that supports us right now to set up a long-term commitment in place for each group that goes through this process.

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:37:49Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course''' (Parker Jensen)

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community.

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match'''  (Nico Lindell)

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework '''(Parker Jensen)

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation '''(Nico Lindell)

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus.

 

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:36:27Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course''' (Parker Jensen)

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community.

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match'''  (Nico Lindell)

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework '''(Parker Jensen)

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation '''(Nico Lindell)

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus.

 

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:33:14Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course'''

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community.

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match''' 

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework'''

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation'''

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus.

 

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

Priorities:University of Nebraska Omaha Student Priorities

2018-10-05T00:31:53Z

Pbjensen:

'''1. Reworking the System'''

Affordable and accessible higher education is a major challenge in Omaha, Nebraska. Especially at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). Many students can not financially afford to attend UNO and end up with a hefty amount of student debt. Those fortunate enough to obtain funds for college either work many hours into exhaustion, or score scholarships and grants. Even with provided funds for college, many struggle to fit into the cookie cutout that the university and many other educational systems desires. To combat this, students need support from mentors, tutors, or other resources to level the playing field for those that can play the game of "standardized education". Currently, there are a few pushes for improvement of UNO's accessibility but don't gain much traction within the university for various reasons.

*'''Tactic #1 Design Flaw Course'''

Many students see these issues on campus, however they struggle with implementing a solution with support from a majority of campus. One of our proposed solutions is to develop a class called "Design Flaw" which simplifies design thinking to any disciplinary major. The classes would start simple showcasing common design flaws such as the "Norman Door." After students grasp the concept of defining an issue, they would then be shown how to ideate possible solutions through informative questions such as, "Why is it a bad design? How could you improve it? Who can help you improve it?" Later in the course, students will start noticing broader design flaws such as the educational system in Nebraska, but more specifically, areas that it could be improved upon. This will hopefully end up resulting in students focusing on how to improve not only the university they are attending, but the surrounding community.

*'''Tactic #2 Mav-Match''' 

Many students are daunted by their first year of college. Here at our university, we have a scholarship program called the Thompson Learning Community which provides mentors for each student. Many of these students have stated that the support of said mentors is what kept them in college. The Thompson Learning Community has a graduation rate greater than 90 percent. With Mav-Match, each first-year student will be paired with a social college to help they with their college experience. This app could also be useful for meeting new people on campus to grow each student’s personal network.

 

*'''Tactic #3 Collaborative Coursework'''

Classwork here at UNO lacks many hands-on skills found within the career’s students are preparing for. Some courses do offer internship course work, or hands on learning, however, lectures tend to be the popular teaching style for many classes. These are great in some instances, but not amount that they are seen on campus. Collaborative coursework gives students the opportunity to delve into unknown subjects/paths of thinking through the academic lens. This could look like two dissimilar courses working on one project together, or even one class teaming up with a student org. This would offer the so desired hands on learning experience that many students seek. Not to mention, the collaboration between different resources on campus would greatly improve many aspects here at UNO.

 

*'''Tactic #4 UIF Continuation'''

As the first cohort from the University of Nebraska at Omaha partaking in the University of Innovations Fellowship program, we find it extremely important to continue the cycle of likeminded students to develop the skills that are gained in this program so that each succeeding cohort can continue our teams long term goals as well as leave a legacy behind for themselves in further improving our campus.

 

[[Category:Student Priorities|u]]

School:University of Nebraska Omaha

2018-10-04T23:37:14Z

Pbjensen:

'''Campus Overview'''

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship: '''The University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) is gradually growing their I&E learning opportunities through Entrepreneurial and Innovative courses for Entrepreneurship minors and IT Innovation Majors. The campus offers a few events that inspire students to improve their skills in I&E. UNO has quite a few student organizations and regular competitions that utilize the students' Innovation and Entrepreneurial skills in the process. UNO has a few workshops and studios for I&E iterative prototyping, designing, and creating. However, many of these spaces are unknown or restricted to a select group of students and/or faculty. Criss Library, UNO's main library on campus, is the home of the Creative Production Lab which is open to all students and faculty to utilize with a reduced cost for certain materials if needed.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship: '''Many undergraduate students ideate and develop capstone projects in and outside of class. With the gradual improvement of I&E overall on campus, students can easily find assistance from innovative and entrepreneurial staff and faculty. The community at UNO is motivated by the staff and faculty behind each club, organization, or class as the students take the wheel in the process of successfully creating change in some meaningful way. For example, the student government is coached by faculty, pushing them to implement positive change. 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:''' Currently, UNO does not have a technology transfer office.

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:''' There are many creative spaces surrounding UNO that are open to the public for collaborating and practicing I&E skills. UNO is home to a collaborative meeting ground in a building called the Community Engagement Center that brings in neighboring nonprofits, organizations, and business to allow exposure to the students. In turn, this opens up internships and job positions. Job fairs are thrown frequently over the course of each year bring new businesses and organizations for students to get involved with. Many smaller businesses or startups attend these job fairs allowing for each student to have a sense of change within their new acquainted position. UNO also has mentoring programs such as the Success Academy or Thompson Learning Community that help guide students through the college experience during their time at the university. 

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:''' With recent budget cuts for UNO, many staff and students had to adapt to save money where possible. UNO has always been greatly involved with the local community via events, fundraising, partnerships, etc. UNO is a great helper in the field of community service in strengthening our bonds with the surrounding community in hopes of improving our economic support. 

[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of Nebraska Omaha

2018-09-28T01:34:21Z

Pbjensen:

*'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship: '''The University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) is gradually growing their I&E learning opportunities through Entrepreneurial and Innovative courses for Entrepreneurship minors and IT Innovation Majors. The campus offers a few events that inspire students to improve their skills in I&E. UNO has quite a few student organizations and regular competitions that utilize the students' Innovation and Entrepreneurial skills in the process. UNO has a few workshops and studios for I&E iterative prototyping, designing, and creating. However, many of these spaces are unknown or restricted to a select group of students and/or faculty. Criss Library, UNO's main library on campus, is the home of the Creative Production Lab which is open to all students and faculty to utilize with a reduced cost for certain materials if needed.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship: '''Many undergraduate students ideate and develop capstone projects in and outside of class. With the gradual improvement of I&E overall on campus, students can easily find assistance from innovative and entrepreneurial staff and faculty. The community at UNO is motivated by the staff and faculty behind each club, organization, or class as the students take the wheel in the process of successfully creating change in some meaningful way. For example, the student government is coached by faculty, pushing them to implement positive change. 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:''' Currently, UNO does not have a technology transfer office.

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:''' There are many creative spaces surrounding UNO that are open to the public for collaborating and practicing I&E skills. UNO is home to a collaborative meeting ground in a building called the Community Engagement Center that brings in neighboring nonprofits, organizations, and business to allow exposure to the students. In turn, this opens up internships and job positions. Job fairs are thrown frequently over the course of each year bring new businesses and organizations for students to get involved with. Many smaller businesses or startups attend these job fairs allowing for each student to have a sense of change within their new acquainted position. UNO also has mentoring programs such as the Success Academy or Thompson Learning Community that help guide students through the college experience during their time at the university. 

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:''' With recent budget cuts for UNO, many staff and students had to adapt to save money where possible. UNO has always been greatly involved with the local community via events, fundraising, partnerships, etc. UNO is a great helper in the field of community service in strengthening our bonds with the surrounding community in hopes of improving our economic support. 

[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of Nebraska Omaha

2018-09-28T01:26:43Z

Pbjensen:

'''Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship:''' The research you conducted for your Landscape Canvas corresponds to the five parameters. Your research will be most robust in this section (Discover, Learn and Experiment), related to "Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship."

The Univsity of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO) is gradually growing their I&E learning oppurtunities through Entrepreneurial and Innovative courses for Entrepreneurship minors and IT Innovation Majors. The campus offeres a few events that inspire students to improve their skills in I&E. UNO has quite a few student organizations and regular competitions that utilize the students Innovation and Entrepreneurial skills in the process. UNO has a few workshops and studios for I&E iterative prototyping, desinging, and creating. However, many of these spaces are unknown or restricted to a select group of students and/or faculty. Criss Library, UNO's main library on campus, is the home of the Creative Production Lab which is open to all studdents and faculty to utilize with a reduced cost for certain materials if needed.

'''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship:''' While it doesn't seem as though it directly impacts you, the extent to which faculty are encouraged to innovate and pursue entrepreneurial pathways really does help determine the extent to which they will encourage students to explore their innovative and entrepreneurial potential. Encouragement at the faculty level is one of the things that differentiates more developed I&E ecosystems. Under the "Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship" category, please provide a succinct view of whether faculty are supported to be entrepreneurial or commercialize their research.

Many undergraduate students ideate and develop capstone projects in and outside of class. With the gradual improvement of I&E overall on campus, students can easily find assistance from innovative and entrepreneurial staff and faculty. The community at UNO is motivated by the staff and faculty behind each club, organization, or class as the students take the wheel in the process of successfulling creating change in some meaningful way. For example, the student government is coached by faculty, pushing them to implement positive change. 

'''Actively supporting the university technology transfer function:''' Your research about IP policies in "Pursue" in the Landscape Canvas will give you a view into the resources your technology transfer office provides. Include this overview in "Actively supporting the university technology transfer function". If your school doesn't have a technology transfer office, you can skip this section.

'''Facilitating university-industry collaboration:''' The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas relates to research centers, industrial parks and industry/mentor networks and will give you a sense of whether the University is "Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration."

There are many creative spaces surrounding UNO that are open to the public for collaborating and practicing I&E skills. UNO is home to a collaborative meetnig ground in a building called the Community Engagement Center that brings in neighboring nonprofits, organizations, and business to allow exposure to the studnets. In turn, this opens up internships and job positions. Job fairs are thrown frequently over the course of each year bring new businesses and oganizations for studnets to get involved with. Many smaller businesses or startups attend these job fairs allowing for each students to have a sence of change within their new acquainted position. UNO also has mentoring programs such as the Success Academy or Thompson Learning Community that help guide students through the college experince during their time at the university. 

'''Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts:''' The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas also reveals the extent to which the University is engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. Many campuses also have an economic development office and staff whose responsibility it is to leverage the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

With recent budget cuts for UNO, many staff and students had to adapt to save money where possible. UNO has always been greatly involved with the local community via events, fundraising, partnerships, etc. UNO is a great helper in the field of community service in strengthening our bonds with the surrounding community in hopes of improving our econmic support. 

[[Category:Universities]]

School:University of Nebraska Omaha

2018-09-28T00:29:20Z

Pbjensen:

School:University of Nebraska Omaha

2018-09-28T00:27:21Z

Pbjensen:

Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship: The research you conducted for your Landscape Canvas corresponds to the five parameters. Your research will be most robust in this section (Discover, Learn and Experiment), related to "Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship."

Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship: While it doesn't seem as though it directly impacts you, the extent to which faculty are encouraged to innovate and pursue entrepreneurial pathways really does help determine the extent to which they will encourage students to explore their innovative and entrepreneurial potential. Encouragement at the faculty level is one of the things that differentiates more developed I&E ecosystems. Under the "Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship" category, please provide a succinct view of whether faculty are supported to be entrepreneurial or commercialize their research. Actively supporting the university technology transfer function: Your research about IP policies in "Pursue" in the Landscape Canvas will give you a view into the resources your technology transfer office provides. Include this overview in "Actively supporting the university technology transfer function". If your school doesn't have a technology transfer office, you can skip this section.

Facilitating university-industry collaboration: The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas relates to research centers, industrial parks and industry/mentor networks and will give you a sense of whether the University is "Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration."

Engaging with regional and local economic development efforts: The "Spin Out" section of your Landscape Canvas also reveals the extent to which the University is engaging with regional and local economic development efforts. Many campuses also have an economic development office and staff whose responsibility it is to leverage the University's research and development for positive local economic benefit.

[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Parker Jensen

2018-09-27T23:27:17Z

Pbjensen:

[[File:Parker Jensen CEC Face Portrait 2M.jpg|thumb|200x300px]]Parker Jensen is a University Innovation Fellow and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). He grew up in Lincoln, NE eventually moving to the Omaha, NE for college in hopes of many new experiences. Parker is involved in multiple organizations on campus such as planning student events with Maverick Productions, inspiring others' creativity as the President of UNO Maker Group, and working in the Office of Civic and Social Responsibility as part of the Collaborative. Through the Collaborative, he passionately brings the local community together for service events and gets to also work with a local nonprofit, Omaha Street School, to empower at risk youth through education, inspiration, and mentorship. It was through his connections in the Collaborative, he was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows Program. In his free time, you can find Parker woodworking, camping, or improving his Photoshop skills.

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2018-09-14T19:25:49Z

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= Parker Jensen = [[File:Parker Jensen CEC Face Portrait 2M.jpg|thumb|200x300px]] Parker Jensen is a University Innovation Fellow and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). He grew up in Lincoln, NE eventually moving to the Omaha, NE for college in hopes of many new experiences. Parker is involved in multiple organizations on campus such as planning student events with Maverick Productions, inspiring others' creativity as the President of UNO Maker Group, and working in the Office of Civic and Social Responsibility as part of the Collaborative. Through the Collaborative, he passionately brings the local community together for service events and gets to also work with a local nonprofit, Omaha Street School, to empower at risk youth through education, inspiration, and mentorship. It was through his connections in the Collaborative, he was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows Program. In his free time, you can find Parker woodworking, camping, or improving his Photoshop skills.

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2018-09-14T19:20:19Z

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2018-09-14T18:41:16Z

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= Parker Jensen =

Parker Jensen is a University Innovation Fellow and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Nebraska, Omaha (UNO). He grew up in Lincoln, NE eventually moving to the Omaha, NE for college in hopes of many new experiences.

Parker is involved in multiple organizations on campus such as planning student events with Maverick Productions, inspiring others' creativity as the President of UNO Maker Group, and working in the Office of Civic and Social Responsibility as part of the Collaborative. Through the Collaborative, he passionately brings the local community together for service events and gets to also work with a local nonprofit, Omaha Street School, to empower at risk youth through education, inspiration, and mentorship. It was through his connections in the Collaborative, he was exposed to the University Innovation Fellows Program. In his free time, you can find Parker woodworking, camping, or improving his Photoshop skills.