University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Fellow:Persefoni Lauhon

2014-09-30T12:23:31Z

Persefoni L:

[[File:Persefoni pic.png]]

'''Persefoni Lauhon'''

'''Western Michigan University'''

Persefoni Lauhon is an University Innovation Fellow at Western Michigan University, working to expand the Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem on campus. In doing so, she works with Epicenter leaders at Stanford University and VentureWell (formerly NCIIA) to ensure all students graduate with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Persefoni is passionate about helping students see the benefits of entrepreneurial thinking, whether they are interested in starting their own business, designing a life-saving device for a Fortune-500 company, or managing a group of people. She believes that with the right skills and training, everyone can entrepreneur solutions for a better tomorrow.





Persefoni is currently a Master's student studying Industrial Engineering at Western Michigan Unviersity. She has been in involved in many campus organizations, including the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), Campus Activities Board (CAB), and Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program. She graduated from WMU in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering.

= Related Links =

[[Western Michigan University|Western_Michigan_University]]

[[Western Michigan University Student Priorities|Western_Michigan_University_Student_Priorities]]

File:Persefoni pic.png

2014-09-30T12:07:46Z

Persefoni L:

Fellow:Persefoni Lauhon

2014-09-30T04:15:11Z

Persefoni L:

[[File:PersefoniLauhon.png]]

'''Persefoni Lauhon'''

'''Western Michigan University'''

Persefoni is a Master’s student studying Industrial Engineering at Western Michigan University and is training to be a Fall 2014 University Innovation Fellow. She has been involved in many on campus organizations, including Starting Gate, WMU’s business accelerator program. She graduated from WMU in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering.  

= Related Links =

[[Western Michigan University|Western_Michigan_University]]

[[Western Michigan University Student Priorities|Western_Michigan_University_Student_Priorities]]

Fellow:Persefoni Lauhon

2014-09-30T04:13:17Z

Persefoni L:

[[File:PersefoniLauhon.png|thumb|none]]

'''Persefoni Lauhon'''

'''Western Michigan University'''

Persefoni is a Master’s student studying Industrial Engineering at Western Michigan University and is training to be a Fall 2014 University Innovation Fellow. She has been involved in many on campus organizations, including Starting Gate, WMU’s business accelerator program. She graduated from WMU in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering.  

= Related Links =
[[Western Michigan University|Western_Michigan_University]]

[[Western Michigan University Student Priorities|Western_Michigan_University_Student_Priorities]]

Fellow:Persefoni Lauhon

2014-09-30T04:10:58Z

Persefoni L:

[[File:PersefoniLauhon.png|thumb|none|PersefoniLauhon.png]]

'''Persefoni Lauhon'''

'''Western Michigan University'''

Persefoni is a Master’s student studying Industrial Engineering at Western Michigan University and is training to be a Fall 2014 University Innovation Fellow. She has been involved in many on campus organizations, including Starting Gate, WMU’s business accelerator program. She graduated from WMU in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering.  

University: Western_Michigan_University

Student Priorities: Western_Michigan_University_Student_Priorities

Other WMU Innovation Fellows (Graduated): Christopher Woodward

Current WMU Innovation Fellows: Persefoni_Lauhon, Zach_Crawford, Layla_Farwana, Alexa DeVos

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:38:14Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.

[[File:Wmu senior design.jpg]]

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

[[File:Wmu iie logo.png]]

File:Wmu iie logo.png

2014-09-26T02:37:23Z

Persefoni L:

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:32:20Z

Persefoni L:

File:Wmu senior design.jpg

2014-09-26T02:31:40Z

Persefoni L:

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:31:22Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.

<div> </div>

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:29:59Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.
http://universityinnovation.org/images/3/3e/Wmu_einstein.jpg<div> </div>

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:29:47Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.

[[File:Wmu einstein.jpg|thumb|Wmu einstein.jpg]]
<div> </div>

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:29:24Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.

[[File:Wmu einstein.jpg|border]]
<div> </div>

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

Priorities:Western Michigan University Student Priorities

2014-09-26T02:28:45Z

Persefoni L:

= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.

[[File:Wmu einstein.jpg]]
<div> </div>

= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

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2014-09-26T02:18:33Z

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= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.
<div> </div>
= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

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2014-09-26T02:18:25Z

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= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.
<div> </div>
= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.

Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

Tactic #2: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

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2014-09-26T02:17:49Z

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= Overview of Strategies =

= Strategy 1 =

== First Year Experience (FYE) Class ==

Western Michigan University, like many other colleges, offers a list of courses designed specifically for first year students. These First Year Experience (FYE) classes are designed to connect new students to faculty, staff, student leaders and peers to facilitate their success. Additionally, this two credit course provides great opportunities for students to explore their personal interests and discover the available student organizations that are pursuing these innitiatives at a professional level. A full description of these courses and curriculum can be found here ([http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html http://wmich.edu/fye/firstyear-seminar.html]). As an already existing course that accesses the majority of freshman, this is a very attractive opportunity to instill and promote the values of innovation and entrepreneurship at WMU.

To gain access through these courses, the following tactics should be implemented:

Tactic #1- Begin by meeting with the leaders who design the FYE program and see what is involved in editing curriculum or creating a new section to include entrepreneurship in each FYE section for a few week period.  

Tactic #2- Workclosely with entrepreneurship professors across campus find out what they would want to include in the FYE class schedule. Educate students and help them learn more about what innovation and entrepreneuship are and how their benefits can apply to every professional enterprise.

Successful incorporation of I&E ideals into this program could begin a long lasting tradition of first year student participation in UIF's goals.

[[File:WMU FYE.jpg|none|Western Michigan's First Year Experience Program]]

= Strategy 2 =

== Innovation Space ==

Being a division one university, Western Michigan has a large campus full of often underutilized classroom and community spaces. This availability of space, and input from current students highlights the desire and plausibility for a successfully developed innovation space. Existing labs and spaces are available for student use, but access and availability are limited. Additionally, these spaces only have potential to serve as innovation spaces; they are not labeled or considered as such by current students.

To accomplish this project, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:  Allocate space.  Identify which spaces could be available for innovation and have an in depth understanding for what will need to be done to each for it to be functional.

Tactic #2:Develope an accountability system to make sure that the spaces are being used and reserved in an orderly way.  A system easily available for students to reserve the spaces for limited time and have a system to ensure that the spaces are well kept is a neccesity to encourage participation.

Tactic #3:Student  leaders available to work the rooms and keep things organized.

One of the main functions of innovation spaces are bringing students together to collaborate and improve on each other's ideas. College specific spaces do not encourage this communication across majors. Therefore, the end location would have to satisy the criteria of accessibility, low cost, and continued student support.

[[File:WMU Ergo Lab.jpeg]]
<div> </div>
= Strategy 3 =

== Interdisciplinary Senior Design ==

Senior engineering students at WMU must complete a senior design project as a requirement for graduation from their program. Currently, students only work with other students within their respective major or department. Project presentations occur twice a year in April and October. Completion of a senior design project indicates successful acquisition of major specific knowledge as well as real world application skills. However, the structure of post-graduate corporate America isn’t organized into teams by college major. It is full of interdisciplinary creative groups expressing entrepreneurial and innovative tendencies towards specific challenges. Multiple discipline collaboration within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and beyond during senior projects encourages the continued development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills as students enter the workforce.

To accomplish this, the following tactics should be considered:

Tactic #1:Encourage the acceptance of interdisciplinary projects as viable and long lasting topics for senior design presentations rather than the result of a last minute group and idea formation.

Tactic #2: Meet with and discuss the process involved in approving senior design projects with faculty in charge. Getting an understanding of the requirements allows parameters to be set so that the proper balance of innovation and knowledge recitation can occur.

Tactic #3: Gain student interest. Spread the word about possible senior design collaborations between majors to future seniors to prove the existing interest to faculty and decision makers in charge of approval.
<div> </div>
= Strategy 4 =

== Focus on ''Intra''preneurship ==

Overview: Due to the campus culture at WMU, “entrepreneurship” seems to only be a buzzword. To many students, entrepreneurship only means starting a business from scratch. While this is true, it is not fully representative of the entire scope of entrepreneurship and innovation. The other portion is often called intrapreneurship, or innovation that occurs within existing industries.



Tactic #1: While students within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences are constantly building, creating, and designing solutions, few realize how much innovation is actually occurring, and how the lessons they are learning can be applied to their future career. One option is to bring in industry leaders to speak about how they use design thinking and innovation in their workplace. This could stress the importance of entrepreneurial thinking as a whole, independent of whether the student wanted to open a business or enter the workplace.

 Tactic #1: WMU could also offer intrapreneurship workshops to highlight the skills necessary to be successful in particular industries. Focus would be on the approach and application of the design cycle within the restraints of a company.

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, the '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

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= Related Links =

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

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Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:24:34Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

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= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:24:16Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

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= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:20:39Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

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= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:20:02Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0Als4rKCfmcifdElFRkFxTVEwQkZjT1ltNVFURXlKS3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:19:05Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

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= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:16:41Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0Als4rKCfmcifdElFRkFxTVEwQkZjT1ltNVFURXlKS3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:16:03Z

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= [[File:Wmu logo.jpeg|thumb]] =

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmich.edu/btr/companies].

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0Als4rKCfmcifdElFRkFxTVEwQkZjT1ltNVFURXlKS3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

File:Wmu logo.jpeg

2014-09-14T04:14:40Z

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School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T04:11:58Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0Als4rKCfmcifdElFRkFxTVEwQkZjT1ltNVFURXlKS3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T03:14:49Z

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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T03:14:30Z

Persefoni L:

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

The '''Office of the Vice President for Research''' is home to the I'''ntellectual Property Managment and Commercialization '''(technology transfer) function at WMU. When dealing with research discoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategies. They also provide consulting services.

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:59:58Z

Persefoni L:

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:59:33Z

Persefoni L:

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= <div> </div> =

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:57:49Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= <div> </div> =

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

Graduated Innovation Fellow:  [[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:56:32Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= <div> </div> =

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The theme of the conference was IIE:  Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from a variety of industries and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, and networked with students and faculty from other universities. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:25:39Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= <div> </div> =

= University-Industry Collaboration  =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities.  Example companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-14T02:06:18Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or '''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.

Within IEE, the professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through the different stages of the product design and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that product. Even within the Engineering Economics course, the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new business.

This is the same within the Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from the engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. Generally, the professors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize.

The main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.

Similarly, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''are leading the push for innovation at the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (department chair), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

= <div> </div> =

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The Engineering Campus located off of Parkview Avenue exists within a newly staffed '''Business Technology and Research Park'''. A full list of companies can be found here (http://wmich.edu/btr/companies), but the 42 companies taking residence here all give unique perspectives or job opportunities to WMU Students. Additionally, from competing in the "Chainless Competition" to re-designing residence halls to accommodate more residents, the engineering college is filled with senior design projects of each and every engineering discipline. The projects highlight companies located both in and out of the Business Technology and Research Park which have included Stryker, Hayworth, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp, Fabri-Kal, Denso and many more. There are two semesters worth of work that concludes with the company sponsors and the Kalamazoo Community attending the day long presentation of projects. Each group has a 30 minute window to present their project along with a written report due to the college and sponsor company. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-10T20:50:34Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or'''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurial Extravaganza''', a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

The projects and attitudes regarding Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the different colleges in the University reflect mutual goals. However, although the Haworth College of Business and the Parkview Campus of Engineering are only separated by 5 miles, there is very little information being shared regarding the direction of I&E within their respective colleges. The primary reason preventing this communication is taking place on the student level. Business students with ideas confer with other business students while Engineers tend to work with other engineers.

In terms of Innovation, the college has a great group of professors in the Engineering department that try to push the students to the envelope of coming up with new ideas. The '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation''', Dr. Steven Butt (Chair of Department), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar, have a series of classes called Entrepreneur Engineering (I, II, and III) where their students come up with an innovative solution to a pain point in the form of a product, and learn how to model or produce a working prototype of it using the various labs on Parkview's Campus. 

Entrepreneurship seems to go hand in hand with the Haworth College of Business where they have a great group of mentors and professors that help their students grow and become more mindful of entrepreneurship in their school. The push for Entrepreneurship has come from the Dean of the college, Kay Palan. She has put a team together, along with the head of the Management department, creating the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship '''which consist of Dr. Robert Landeros and his team of entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barcley Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein) who all come from a background of impressive entrepreneurship experience. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

This is major place for WMU to improve upon because they are trying to get their feet off the ground there is more to go in this position. 

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The Engineering Campus located off of Parkview Avenue exists within a newly staffed '''Business Technology and Research Park'''. A full list of companies can be found here (http://wmich.edu/btr/companies), but the 42 companies taking residence here all give unique perspectives or job opportunities to WMU Students. Additionally, from competing in the "Chainless Competition" to re-designing residence halls to accommodate more residents, the engineering college is filled with senior design projects of each and every engineering discipline. The projects highlight companies located both in and out of the Business Technology and Research Park which have included Stryker, Hayworth, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp, Fabri-Kal, Denso and many more. There are two semesters worth of work that concludes with the company sponsors and the Kalamazoo Community attending the day long presentation of projects. Each group has a 30 minute window to present their project along with a written report due to the college and sponsor company. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Dfforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-10T18:56:04Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or'''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the College of Fine Arts hosts an annual '''Entrepreneurship Extravaganza''', complete with student-centered and student-driven workshops on entrepreneurship.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

The projects and attitudes regarding Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the different colleges in the University reflect mutual goals. However, although the Haworth College of Business and the Parkview Campus of Engineering are only separated by 5 miles, there is very little information being shared regarding the direction of I&E within their respective colleges. The primary reason preventing this communication is taking place on the student level. Business students with ideas confer with other business students while Engineers tend to work with other engineers.

In terms of Innovation, the college has a great group of professors in the Engineering department that try to push the students to the envelope of coming up with new ideas. The '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation''', Dr. Steven Butt (Chair of Department), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar, have a series of classes called Entrepreneur Engineering (I, II, and III) where their students come up with an innovative solution to a pain point in the form of a product, and learn how to model or produce a working prototype of it using the various labs on Parkview's Campus. 

Entrepreneurship seems to go hand in hand with the Haworth College of Business where they have a great group of mentors and professors that help their students grow and become more mindful of entrepreneurship in their school. The push for Entrepreneurship has come from the Dean of the college, Kay Palan. She has put a team together, along with the head of the Management department, creating the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship '''which consist of Dr. Robert Landeros and his team of entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barcley Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein) who all come from a background of impressive entrepreneurship experience. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

This is major place for WMU to improve upon because they are trying to get their feet off the ground there is more to go in this position. 

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The Engineering Campus located off of Parkview Avenue exists within a newly staffed '''Business Technology and Research Park'''. A full list of companies can be found here (http://wmich.edu/btr/companies), but the 42 companies taking residence here all give unique perspectives or job opportunities to WMU Students. Additionally, from competing in the "Chainless Competition" to re-designing residence halls to accommodate more residents, the engineering college is filled with senior design projects of each and every engineering discipline. The projects highlight companies located both in and out of the Business Technology and Research Park which have included Stryker, Hayworth, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp, Fabri-Kal, Denso and many more. There are two semesters worth of work that concludes with the company sponsors and the Kalamazoo Community attending the day long presentation of projects. Each group has a 30 minute window to present their project along with a written report due to the college and sponsor company. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Dfforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-10T17:50:08Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or'''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the College of Fine Arts has an '''Entrepreneurship Extravaganza''', complete with student-centered and student-driven workshops on entrepreneurship.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

The projects and attitudes regarding Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the different colleges in the University reflect mutual goals. However, although the Haworth College of Business and the Parkview Campus of Engineering are only separated by 5 miles, there is very little information being shared regarding the direction of I&E within their respective colleges. The primary reason preventing this communication is taking place on the student level. Business students with ideas confer with other business students while Engineers tend to work with other engineers.

In terms of Innovation, the college has a great group of professors in the Engineering department that try to push the students to the envelope of coming up with new ideas. The '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation''', Dr. Steven Butt (Chair of Department), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar, have a series of classes called Entrepreneur Engineering (I, II, and III) where their students come up with an innovative solution to a pain point in the form of a product, and learn how to model or produce a working prototype of it using the various labs on Parkview's Campus. 

Entrepreneurship seems to go hand in hand with the Haworth College of Business where they have a great group of mentors and professors that help their students grow and become more mindful of entrepreneurship in their school. The push for Entrepreneurship has come from the Dean of the college, Kay Palan. She has put a team together, along with the head of the Management department, creating the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship '''which consist of Dr. Robert Landeros and his team of entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barcley Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein) who all come from a background of impressive entrepreneurship experience. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

This is major place for WMU to improve upon because they are trying to get their feet off the ground there is more to go in this position. 

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The Engineering Campus located off of Parkview Avenue exists within a newly staffed '''Business Technology and Research Park'''. A full list of companies can be found here (http://wmich.edu/btr/companies), but the 42 companies taking residence here all give unique perspectives or job opportunities to WMU Students. Additionally, from competing in the "Chainless Competition" to re-designing residence halls to accommodate more residents, the engineering college is filled with senior design projects of each and every engineering discipline. The projects highlight companies located both in and out of the Business Technology and Research Park which have included Stryker, Hayworth, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp, Fabri-Kal, Denso and many more. There are two semesters worth of work that concludes with the company sponsors and the Kalamazoo Community attending the day long presentation of projects. Each group has a 30 minute window to present their project along with a written report due to the college and sponsor company. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Dfforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

= Landscape Canvas =

{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0AgHBY23xvE2CdHdKY25LRnRqODI4ZndPLW45aldFa3c|width=1300|height=700}}

= Related Links =

[[Christopher Woodward]]

[[Category:Universities]]

School:Western Michigan University

2014-09-10T17:49:09Z

Persefoni L:

= =

= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

While the word ''Entrepreneurship'' has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it is only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''Entrepreneurship major''' or'''Entrepreneurship minor'''. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).

Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.

Within the Haworth College of Business, '''Integrated Supply Management '''program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014, the program was ranked #5 in the nation.

Additionally, the College of Fine Arts has an '''Entrepreneurship Extravaganza''', complete with student-centered and student-driven workshops on entrepreneurship.

Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''.'''

The '''Entrepreneurship Club''' at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and business executives in the spirit of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economy. The purpose of the group is to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking and brainstorming with fellow students. 

*'''Meetings / Speakers: '''The club meets to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring in local entrepreneurs, to help them with ideas and how to achieve goals. Former club president Matt Rumora says that "We provide speakers, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds to participate."

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate''', a business accelerator, to its repertoire in the summer of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these students also participate in the annual '''PITCH Competition '''that is hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the university.

= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =

The projects and attitudes regarding Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the different colleges in the University reflect mutual goals. However, although the Haworth College of Business and the Parkview Campus of Engineering are only separated by 5 miles, there is very little information being shared regarding the direction of I&E within their respective colleges. The primary reason preventing this communication is taking place on the student level. Business students with ideas confer with other business students while Engineers tend to work with other engineers.

In terms of Innovation, the college has a great group of professors in the Engineering department that try to push the students to the envelope of coming up with new ideas. The '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation''', Dr. Steven Butt (Chair of Department), Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. Bob White, and Dr. Azim Houshyar, have a series of classes called Entrepreneur Engineering (I, II, and III) where their students come up with an innovative solution to a pain point in the form of a product, and learn how to model or produce a working prototype of it using the various labs on Parkview's Campus. 

Entrepreneurship seems to go hand in hand with the Haworth College of Business where they have a great group of mentors and professors that help their students grow and become more mindful of entrepreneurship in their school. The push for Entrepreneurship has come from the Dean of the college, Kay Palan. She has put a team together, along with the head of the Management department, creating the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship '''which consist of Dr. Robert Landeros and his team of entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barcley Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein) who all come from a background of impressive entrepreneurship experience. 

= University Technology Transfer Function =

This is major place for WMU to improve upon because they are trying to get their feet off the ground there is more to go in this position. 

= University-Industry Collaboration =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The Engineering Campus located off of Parkview Avenue exists within a newly staffed '''Business Technology and Research Park'''. A full list of companies can be found here (http://wmich.edu/btr/companies), but the 42 companies taking residence here all give unique perspectives or job opportunities to WMU Students. Additionally, from competing in the "Chainless Competition" to re-designing residence halls to accommodate more residents, the engineering college is filled with senior design projects of each and every engineering discipline. The projects highlight companies located both in and out of the Business Technology and Research Park which have included Stryker, Hayworth, Parker Hannifin, Eaton Corp, Fabri-Kal, Denso and many more. There are two semesters worth of work that concludes with the company sponsors and the Kalamazoo Community attending the day long presentation of projects. Each group has a 30 minute window to present their project along with a written report due to the college and sponsor company. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries. 

= Regional and Local Economic Development Dfforts =

The WMU chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers student organization is currently a Gold Member of IIE and last year hosted the entire great lakes region to a conference highlighting the need for innovation featuring keynote speakers from a variety of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial backgrounds. The student group is composed of mostly industrial engineers but they are able to show the region what kind of innovation ways that are taking place at Western Michigan University in the paper competition, where some of the projects from the Entrepreneur engineering courses have been submitted. 

[http://www.wmich.edu/startinggate Starting Gate] is the host of the PITCH competition but also holds semester long competitive entry programs where student groups get an opportunity to develop their startup venture alongside professional advice and access. new project started by the "B-School" to help with startups to present students with the resources to help build and grow their small startups. This is starting gate's third year of activity but they already have a diverse group of students ranging from incoming freshman expanding on a project they had in high school to MBA students trying to potentially start a career. 

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Resource:How to build a space and culture that encourages innovation

2014-09-08T15:34:59Z

Persefoni L:

== Overview ==

So what is an innovation space? It is a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. It is a center for design thinking. It is a place where students from across the campus can come together to pitch and receive help on their entrepreneurial ideas. If your campus currently does not have such a facility, the steps outlined in this tutorial should provide an overview of the main steps and things to consider to make the space a reality.

== Understand campus culture ==

First and foremost, it is essential to understand your campus culture and the attitude towards entrepreneurship and innovation. What resources are currently on your campus? Is an innovation space needed? Do students want (and would they actually use) such a space?

If it is determined that there is a student need for the space, then the next step is to determine the value proposition it provides for different groups of people on campus. These groups can include students, faculty, administrators, or even facility management. They will most likely all have differing value propositions, as they play different roles on campus and will play different roles within the space.

== Recruit help ==

Once a need for an innovation space has been identified, it is essential to form a support system around the idea. Start by pitching the idea to your advisor or another faculty member, then move throughout the ranks of your university to gain momentum. 

An example might look like this:  Advisor > Department Chair > Dean of Engineering College & Dean of Business School > VP of Economic Development > VP of Research

When in meetings with university leaders, it is important to clearly state the purpose of the space and specifically how they can help. This can include information about the necessary funding and the types of roles they can play as a university leader once the space is created. Creating a business plan or a business canvas for these meetings can also be very beneficial.

== Identify space location ==

Perhaps one of the most challenging parts about building an innovation space is determining its location. While it is advisable to have a centralized location that is accessible to all students, that might not be possible. One option is to start with an old lab or unused classroom within your respective college. This could allow you to test out the idea to see <var><cite>if and how</cite></var> students use the space. This will also enable you to determine the operations and logistics of the space on a smaller scale.

If you are able to secure a more centralized location, make sure all students are aware of and are invited to use the facility.

Ideally, the best case scenario would be to have a location that isn't affiliated with any department or college, such as the newly announced Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University.

== Specifics of the space ==

While the specifics of innovation spaces can vary, it is important to include some key elements that help encourage design thinking when using the space. Whiteboard walls, moveable furniture, computers, and a projector or large tv for presentations should all be included when the space is planned. 

== Operations and logistics ==

It is important to keep the main focus of the facility in mind when deciding how to handle the operations and logistics of the space. Something that has worked well for Clemson University is to have two student leads for the space - one from the engineering college and one from the business college. They work together to bring students into the space and to make sure it is being used correctly. There is also a faculty member that serves as an advisor to the students to advocate for them when issues arise.

Overall, the space should serve as a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. Students should be able to pitch ideas to their peers, form teams around those ideas, and work wirth advisors (both internal and external) to help figure out how to bring their idea to market. 

== Materials and funding ==

Securing funding for an innovation space may seem like a daunting task, but it can be made easier if the right people in the university see the need for such a project. Talk to an advisor or another faculty member, and continue talking to the university leadership for different funding sources. If you are given money, make sure to spend it in a timely manner. Waiting too long gives the university more time to shift the funds to another department if monetary issues arise. 

[[Category:Guides]]

Resource:How to build a space and culture that encourages innovation

2014-09-05T16:30:51Z

Persefoni L:

== Overview ==

So what is an innovation space? It is a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. It is a center for design thinking. It is a place where students from across the campus can come together to pitch and receive help on their entrepreneurial ideas. If your campus currently does not have such a facility, the steps outlined in this tutorial should provide an overview of the main steps and things to consider to make the space a reality.

== Understand campus culture ==

First and foremost, it is essential to understand your campus culture and the attitude towards entrepreneurship and innovation. What resources are currently on your campus? Is an innovation space needed? Do students want (and would they actually use) such a space? 

If it is determined that there is a student need for the space, then the next step is to determine the value proposition it provides for different groups of people on campus. These groups can include students, faculty, administrators, or even facility management. They will most likely all have differing value propositions, as they play different roles on campus and will play different roles within the space.

== Recruit help ==

Once a need for an innovation space has been identified, it is essential to form a support system around the idea. Start by pitching the idea to your advisor or another faculty member, then move throughout the ranks of your university to gain momentum. 

An example might look like this:  Advisor > Department Chair > Dean of Engineering College & Dean of Business School > VP of Economic Development > VP of Research

When in meetings with university leaders, it is important to clearly state the purpose of the space and specifically how they can help. This can include information about the necessary funding and the types of roles they can play as a university leader once the space is created. Creating a business plan or a business canvas for these meetings can also be very beneficial.

== Identify space location ==

Perhaps one of the most challenging parts about building an innovation space is determining its location. While it is advisable to have a centralized location that is accessible to all students, that might not be possible. One option is to start with an old lab or unused classroom within your respective college. This could allow you to test out the idea to see <var><cite>if and how</cite></var> students use the space. This will also enable you to determine the operations and logistics of the space on a smaller scale.

If you are able to secure a more centralized location, make sure all students are aware of and are invited to use the facility.

Ideally, the best case scenario would be to have a location that isn't affiliated with any department or college, such as the newly announced Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University.

== Specifics of the space ==

While the specifics of innovation spaces can vary, it is important to include some key elements that help encourage design thinking when using the space. Whiteboard walls, moveable furniture, computers, and a projector or large tv for presentations should all be included when the space is planned. 

== Operations and logistics ==

It is important to keep the main focus of the facility in mind when deciding how to handle the operations and logistics of the space. Something that has worked well for Clemson University is to have two student leads for the space - one from the engineering college and one from the business college. They work together to bring students into the space and to make sure it is being used correctly. There is also a faculty member that serves as an advisor to the students to advocate for them when issues arise.

Overall, the space should serve as a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. Students should be able to pitch ideas to their peers, form teams around those ideas, and work wirth advisors (both internal and external) to help figure out how to bring their idea to market. 

== Materials and funding ==

Securing funding for an innovation space may seem like a daunting task, but it can be made easier if the right people in the university see the need for such a project. Talk to an advisor or another faculty member, and continue talking to the university leadership for different funding sources. If you are given money, make sure to spend it in a timely manner. Waiting too long gives the university more time to shift the funds to another department if monetary issues arise.

Resource:How to build a space and culture that encourages innovation

2014-09-05T16:30:19Z

Persefoni L:

== Overview ==

So what is an innovation space? It is a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. It is a center for design thinking. It is a place where students from across the campus can come together to pitch and receive help on their entrepreneurial ideas. If your campus currently does not have such a facility, the steps outlined in this tutorial should provide an overview of the main steps and things to consider when getting the space ready. 

== Understand campus culture ==

First and foremost, it is essential to understand your campus culture and the attitude towards entrepreneurship and innovation. What resources are currently on your campus? Is an innovation space needed? Do students want (and would they actually use) such a space? 

If it is determined that there is a student need for the space, then the next step is to determine the value proposition it provides for different groups of people on campus. These groups can include students, faculty, administrators, or even facility management. They will most likely all have differing value propositions, as they play different roles on campus and will play different roles within the space.

== Recruit help ==

Once a need for an innovation space has been identified, it is essential to form a support system around the idea. Start by pitching the idea to your advisor or another faculty member, then move throughout the ranks of your university to gain momentum. 

An example might look like this:  Advisor > Department Chair > Dean of Engineering College & Dean of Business School > VP of Economic Development > VP of Research

When in meetings with university leaders, it is important to clearly state the purpose of the space and specifically how they can help. This can include information about the necessary funding and the types of roles they can play as a university leader once the space is created. Creating a business plan or a business canvas for these meetings can also be very beneficial.

== Identify space location ==

Perhaps one of the most challenging parts about building an innovation space is determining its location. While it is advisable to have a centralized location that is accessible to all students, that might not be possible. One option is to start with an old lab or unused classroom within your respective college. This could allow you to test out the idea to see <var><cite>if and how</cite></var> students use the space. This will also enable you to determine the operations and logistics of the space on a smaller scale.

If you are able to secure a more centralized location, make sure all students are aware of and are invited to use the facility.

Ideally, the best case scenario would be to have a location that isn't affiliated with any department or college, such as the newly announced Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University.

== Specifics of the space ==

While the specifics of innovation spaces can vary, it is important to include some key elements that help encourage design thinking when using the space. Whiteboard walls, moveable furniture, computers, and a projector or large tv for presentations should all be included when the space is planned. 

== Operations and logistics ==

It is important to keep the main focus of the facility in mind when deciding how to handle the operations and logistics of the space. Something that has worked well for Clemson University is to have two student leads for the space - one from the engineering college and one from the business college. They work together to bring students into the space and to make sure it is being used correctly. There is also a faculty member that serves as an advisor to the students to advocate for them when issues arise.

Overall, the space should serve as a platform of idea sharing between students of all different majors. Students should be able to pitch ideas to their peers, form teams around those ideas, and work wirth advisors (both internal and external) to help figure out how to bring their idea to market. 

== Materials and funding ==

Securing funding for an innovation space may seem like a daunting task, but it can be made easier if the right people in the university see the need for such a project. Talk to an advisor or another faculty member, and continue talking to the university leadership for different funding sources. If you are given money, make sure to spend it in a timely manner. Waiting too long gives the university more time to shift the funds to another department if monetary issues arise.

Resource:How to build a space and culture that encourages innovation

2014-09-04T23:12:40Z

Persefoni L:

== Overview ==



== Understand campus culture ==

First and foremost, it is essential to understand your campus culture and the attitude towards entrepreneurship and innovation. What resources are currently on your campus? Is an innovation space needed? Do students want (and would they actually use) such a space? 

If it is determined that there is a student need for the space, then the next step is to determine the value proposition it provides for different groups of people on campus. These groups can include students, faculty, administrators, or even facility management. They will most likely all have differing value propositions, as they play different roles on campus and will play different roles within the space.

== Recruit help ==

Once a need for an innovation space has been identified, it is essential to form a support system around the idea. Start by pitching the idea to your advisor or another faculty member, then move throughout the ranks of your university to gain momentum. 

An example might look like this:  Advisor > Department Chair > Dean of Engineering College & Dean of Business School > VP of Economic Development > VP of Research

When in meetings with university leaders, it is important to clearly state the purpose of the space and specifically how they can help. This can include information about the necessary funding and the types of roles they can play as a university leader once the space is created. Creating a business plan or a business canvas for these meetings can also be very beneficial.

== Identify space location ==

Perhaps one of the most challenging parts about building an innovation space is determining its location. While it is advisable to have a centralized location that is accessible to all students, that might not be possible. One option is to start with an old lab or unused classroom within your respective college. This could allow you to test out the idea to see <var><cite>if and how</cite></var> students use the space. This will also enable you to determine the operations and logistics of the space on a smaller scale.

If you are able to secure a more centralized location, make sure all students are aware of and are invited to use the facility.

Ideally, the best case scenario would be to have a location that isn't affiliated with any department or college, such as the newly announced Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University.

== Specifics of the space ==

While the specifics of innovation spaces can vary, it is important to include some key elements that help encourage design thinking when using the space. Whiteboard walls, moveable furniture, projector or large tv for presentations, and computers should all be included when the space is planned. 

== Operations and logistics of the space ==

== Materials and funding ==