https://universityinnovation.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Samantha.KruzshakUniversity Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]2026-04-22T11:48:38ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.33.1https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Union_College&diff=66161School:Union College2018-02-16T01:14:07Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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= Overview &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; =<br />
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<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Innovation and creativity in all places should primarily be driven by the educators. Union College, according to all statistics and personal experiences, is a wonderfully balanced educational institution. With leading undergraduate engineering program embedded in a liberal arts college setting, Union should be the prime leader in innovation. This is the one thing that Union engineering students always unanimously agree upon. If there is any communication across disciplines it should be happening on this almost unique campus.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Union College admits, educates, and inspires nearly 330 engineering students annually, while the general campus population totals in approximately 2,200 undergraduate students scattered across disciplines. With small class sizes, and 96% of faculty that holds PhD degrees, Union College fosters an educational environment that supports and deeply cares about each individual.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">With the ease of access to every discipline available at Union, students can easily branch out of their area of study. This, seemingly common liberal arts college trait proves to be highly significant in educating future engineers, and Union graduates are frequently praised for their distinguished communication skills, excellent team work, and leadership abilities. One of Union's main goals is to educate well-rounded individuals who are likely to succeed in any area they choose after graduation. Union College fosters and encourages creativity and innovation, leadership and academic research. The campus is a wonderful environment that has simply not worded its efforts as "Innovation and Entrepreneurship".</span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">[[File:Union College.jpg]]</span><br />
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= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
Here at Union College there are a myriad of events that connect students with faculty. E<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">very department holds weekly speaker series, dinner and discussion events happen freequently, and every student can easily obtain &nbsp;some form of leadership position if so desired.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">With a lot of campus events being student-run, Union students are able to acquire excellent advertising, planning, and event facilitating skills during their four years here.</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;Despite a vibrant social atmosphere, Union sometimes feels overwhelmingly educational even outside of the classroom. This has been altered in recent years, however, with the introduction of the Minerva program which aims to bridge the gap between the social and academic sides of campus.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Post graduation, 35% of students pursue a path of continuing their education. It is highly common, as well, for Union engineers to continue their education in business rather than engineering, because their interdisciplinary skills learned here has allowed them to become leaders within their fields.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For those students interested in technological advancement, Union is the place to be. With only undergradute students on campus, the professors are committed to providing research opportunities to all. What makes Union unique is that these research opportunities cross all disciplines and frequently students take on faculty research projects their first or second year, committing to a practicum or summer research.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Students interested in entrepreneurship always find their niche. Although there is no specific entrepreneurialism program, we offer many courses inspiring the entrpreneurial mindset. One to note is our Entrepreneurship Seminar which pairs together science minded students with liberal arts minded students to create their own companies and eventually compete in a pitch competition.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The faculty at Union College strives to change and bring change to the ever-evolving world. Many professors conduct cutting edge research, collaborate with each other, and involve students in their efforts. In particular, Union Aerogel Lab provides a great example of innovative and interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and student researchers.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Hal Fried, of Economics department, and Professor Ron Bucinell, in Mechanical Engineering, are joining their efforts and cooperating with the Alumni Committee on Entrepreneurship, striving to advance Union's current position on entrepreneurship. They are jointly teaching a class on entrepreneurship, offered next trimester.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Fried, in particular, has organized some wonderful international opportunities, such as the Minerva Fellowship (recent graduates' year-long placement in a developing community). One such opportunity is available at a small manufacturing business in India. Professor Harold Fried has also initiated entrepreneurship exchange program to Cambodia. His efforts on campus are a true inspiration.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Bucinell in Mechanical Engineering department is one of the most passionate innovators. He consistently emphasizes importance on entrepreneurship and innovation in all of his engineering classes. He is one of the best connected faculty members when it comes to local businesses and industry.</span><br />
<br />
= The University Technology Transfer Function =<br />
<br />
Although Union does not have a designated Technology Transfer Office (TTO) there are many methods in which students, faculty, alumni, investors, and industry professionals can foster meaningful relationships and remain connected.<br />
<br />
Union College makes its students a priority, which means the vast majority of faculty gives their best effort to teaching&nbsp;and working closely with undergraduate students on research projects. In engineering, the communication with industry is the greatest. Professors are well connected and often know of industrial opportunities by engaging in consulting work in the region.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
One&nbsp;well-known case of technology transfer&nbsp;comes through an invention by Professor Frank Wicks. For the longest time held a patent for his electricity-producing furnace. He used thermodynamics and heat transfer theories to develop a furnace design that would produce electricity while it operates, which, in turn, allowed for a cost decrease and an advancement in the effort to create environmentally friendly technologies.<br />
<br />
The undergraduate research opportunities at Union are widely available, and often provide not only excellent academic experiences&nbsp;but teach students valuable skills for their future careers as well. There are options for research in basically any field of study you can think of and if there is not already work being done in that field then you can create it on your own. Essentially, conducting research at Union can open as many doors in your life as you let it.<br />
<br />
= University-Industry Collaboration =<br />
<br />
Union College is located in a region full of industrial opportunities. Moreover, Union's close alumni network has consistently offered current students a wide opportunities for internships and mentorship program. For example, Union College collaborate with GE to create a mentorship program called IMPACT with the aim to provide industrial mentors for students on campus. While there is a valuable collaboration between academic departments and local industrial businesses, it is important to note that the majority of students identifies their possibilities and opportunities through Becker Career Center on campus.<br />
<br />
Due to a high demand for engineers, Union College strives to prepare its engineering students for the industrial setting to the best of its ability. Combined with the excellent research opportunities available on campus, Union engineers are prepared for every possible environment through a series of student research projects, presentations, and collaborative opportunities.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
With ASME speaking competitions, GE Prize Day Awards, and IBM internships offered, it is clear that Union maintains a highly successful long-term relationship with local industries.<br />
<br />
= <span style="color:#000000;">Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts</span> =<br />
<br />
Union College and its partners service the community in many ways. General Electric has a large presence in the Schenectady area, and Union has developed a strong relationship with this company over the years. Current professors, as well as, over one hundred alumni have been employed at GE at some point in their careers. GE routinely gives back to nearby towns and the region. Union has also developed a relationship with Wise Labs, who is working to drive local innovation and entrepreneurship in the area. Further, the Kenney Community Center at Union gives students numerous opportunities to contribute to the surrounding community.&nbsp;<br />
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= The Landscape Canvas =<br />
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<span style="font-size:larger;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NSVI3y7yoqmQ_mDhhnujax7iSwxElv4toF3Yav_1_0E/edit#gid=0 2018 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V9WM5zyO-1mhVzCn2RKOs5KCZFxY1GeTyIx7VJ4UCNU/edit#gid=0 <span style="font-size:medium;">2017 Landscape Canvas</span>]<br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sofKiJqVwrf2M5iEg_kI3o0Rm5PrpyfAzHvg2urhSIQ/edit?usp=sharing: 2016 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/a/union.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtGRsz4i6ggadG9LU0ZGUDNZSlEwZ00wZ1IzMFA0b3c&usp=drive_web#gid=0: 2015 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1izHipm9c2BLo3Uuot98buO9Bv8JVoIXrI9C3eX3_b0g/edit#gid=0: 2014 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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= Related Links =<br />
<br />
Union College<br />
<br />
[[Union College Strategic Priorities|Union College Student Priorities]]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2018:&nbsp;<br />
<br />
[[Laurent JP Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Haan.nguyen304#An_.28Ha_An.29_Nguyen An (Ha An) Nguyen]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Samantha_Kruzshak Samantha Kruzshak]<br />
<br />
[[Marina DeLuca|Marina_DeLuca]]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2017:<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elina_Dav%C3%A9 Elina Davé]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Talha_Janjua Talha Janjua]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/An_Nguyen An Nguyen]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Justin_Nguyen Justin Nguyen]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2016:<br />
<br />
[[Robert Barsamian]]<br />
<br />
[[Lakhena Leang]]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Vera_Marsova Vera Marsova&nbsp;]<br />
<br />
[[Luke McCaffrey]]<br />
<br />
[[Arielle singer|Arielle Singer]]<br />
<br />
{{#Widget:Youtube|id=Loyoz916208}}<br />
<br />
Spring 2015:<br />
<br />
[[Sean Farrell]]<br />
<br />
Spring 2014:<br />
<br />
[[Hristina Milojevic|Hristina Milojevic&nbsp;]]<br />
<br />
{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xsZWQMqGvsI}}<br />
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[[Category:Universities]]</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Union_College&diff=63759School:Union College2018-01-24T21:56:32Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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= Overview &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; =<br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Innovation and creativity in all places should primarily be driven by the educators. Union College, according to all statistics and personal experiences, is a wonderfully balanced educational institution. With leading undergraduate engineering program embedded in a liberal arts college setting, Union should be the prime leader in innovation. This is the one thing that Union engineering students always unanimously agree upon. If there is any communication across disciplines it should be happening on this almost unique campus.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Union College admits, educates, and inspires nearly 330 engineering students annually, while the general campus population totals in approximately 2,200 undergraduate students scattered across disciplines. With small class sizes, and 96% of faculty that holds PhD degrees, Union College fosters an educational environment that supports and deeply cares about each individual.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">With the ease of access to every discipline available at Union, students can easily branch out of their area of study. This, seemingly common liberal arts college trait proves to be highly significant in educating future engineers, and Union graduates are frequently praised for their distinguished communication skills, excellent team work, and leadership abilities. One of Union's main goals is to educate well-rounded individuals who are likely to succeed in any area they choose after graduation. Union College fosters and encourages creativity and innovation, leadership and academic research. The campus is a wonderful environment that has simply not worded its efforts as "Innovation and Entrepreneurship".</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">[[File:Union College.jpg]]</span><br />
<br />
= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
Here at Union College there are a myriad of events that connect students with faculty. E<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">very department holds weekly speaker series, dinner and discussion events happen freequently, and every student can easily obtain &nbsp;some form of leadership position if so desired.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">With a lot of campus events being student-run, Union students are able to acquire excellent advertising, planning, and event facilitating skills during their four years here.</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;Despite a vibrant social atmosphere, Union sometimes feels overwhelmingly educational even outside of the classroom. This has been altered in recent years, however, with the introduction of the Minerva program which aims to bridge the gap between the social and academic sides of campus.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Post graduation, 35% of students pursue a path of continuing their education. It is highly common, as well, for Union engineers to continue their education in business rather than engineering, because their interdisciplinary skills learned here has allowed them to become leaders within their fields.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For those students interested in technological advancement, Union is the place to be. With only undergradute students on campus, the professors are committed to providing research opportunities to all. What makes Union unique is that these research opportunities cross all disciplines and frequently students take on faculty research projects their first or second year, committing to a practicum or summer research.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Students interested in entrepreneurship always find their niche. Although there is no specific entrepreneurialism program, we offer many courses inspiring the entrpreneurial mindset. One to note is our Entrepreneurship Seminar which pairs together science minded students with liberal arts minded students to create their own companies and eventually compete in a pitch competition.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The faculty at Union College strives to change and bring change to the ever-evolving world. Many professors conduct cutting edge research, collaborate with each other, and involve students in their efforts. In particular, Union Aerogel Lab provides a great example of innovative and interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and student researchers.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Hal Fried, of Economics department, and Professor Ron Bucinell, in Mechanical Engineering, are joining their efforts and cooperating with the Alumni Committee on Entrepreneurship, striving to advance Union's current position on entrepreneurship. They are jointly teaching a class on entrepreneurship, offered next trimester.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Fried, in particular, has organized some wonderful international opportunities, such as the Minerva Fellowship (recent graduates' year-long placement in a developing community). One such opportunity is available at a small manufacturing business in India. Professor Harold Fried has also initiated entrepreneurship exchange program to Cambodia. His efforts on campus are a true inspiration.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Bucinell in Mechanical Engineering department is one of the most passionate innovators. He consistently emphasizes importance on entrepreneurship and innovation in all of his engineering classes. He is one of the best connected faculty members when it comes to local businesses and industry.</span><br />
<br />
= The University Technology Transfer Function =<br />
<br />
Although Union does not have a designated Technology Transfer Office (TTO) there are many methods in which students, faculty, alumni, investors, and industry professionals can foster meaningful relationships and remain connected.<br />
<br />
Union College makes its students a priority, which means the vast majority of faculty gives their best effort to teaching&nbsp;and working closely with undergraduate students on research projects. In engineering, the communication with industry is the greatest. Professors are well connected and often know of industrial opportunities by engaging in consulting work in the region.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
One&nbsp;well-known case of technology transfer&nbsp;comes through an invention by Professor Frank Wicks. For the longest time held a patent for his electricity-producing furnace. He used thermodynamics and heat transfer theories to develop a furnace design that would produce electricity while it operates, which, in turn, allowed for a cost decrease and an advancement in the effort to create environmentally friendly technologies.<br />
<br />
The undergraduate research opportunities at Union are widely available, and often provide not only excellent academic experiences&nbsp;but teach students valuable skills for their future careers as well. There are options for research in basically any field of study you can think of and if there is not already work being done in that field then you can create it on your own. Essentially, conducting research at Union can open as many doors in your life as you let it.<br />
<br />
= University-Industry Collaboration =<br />
<br />
Union College is located in a region full of industrial opportunities. Moreover, Union's close alumni network has consistently offered current students a wide opportunities for internships and mentorship program. For example, Union College collaborate with GE to create a mentorship program called IMPACT with the aim to provide industrial mentors for students on campus. While there is a valuable collaboration between academic departments and local industrial businesses, it is important to note that the majority of students identifies their possibilities and opportunities through Becker Career Center on campus.<br />
<br />
Due to a high demand for engineers, Union College strives to prepare its engineering students for the industrial setting to the best of its ability. Combined with the excellent research opportunities available on campus, Union engineers are prepared for every possible environment through a series of student research projects, presentations, and collaborative opportunities.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
With ASME speaking competitions, GE Prize Day Awards, and IBM internships offered, it is clear that Union maintains a highly successful long-term relationship with local industries.<br />
<br />
= <span style="color:#000000;">Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts</span> =<br />
<br />
Union College and its partners service the community in many ways. General Electric has a large presence in the Schenectady area, and Union has developed a strong relationship with this company over the years. Current professors, as well as, over one hundred alumni have been employed at GE at some point in their careers. GE routinely gives back to nearby towns and the region. Union has also developed a relationship with Wise Labs, who is working to drive local innovation and entrepreneurship in the area. Further, the Kenney Community Center at Union gives students numerous opportunities to contribute to the surrounding community.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= The Landscape Canvas =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:larger;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NSVI3y7yoqmQ_mDhhnujax7iSwxElv4toF3Yav_1_0E/edit#gid=0 2018 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V9WM5zyO-1mhVzCn2RKOs5KCZFxY1GeTyIx7VJ4UCNU/edit#gid=0 <span style="font-size:medium;">2017 Landscape Canvas</span>]<br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sofKiJqVwrf2M5iEg_kI3o0Rm5PrpyfAzHvg2urhSIQ/edit?usp=sharing: 2016 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/a/union.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtGRsz4i6ggadG9LU0ZGUDNZSlEwZ00wZ1IzMFA0b3c&usp=drive_web#gid=0: 2015 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1izHipm9c2BLo3Uuot98buO9Bv8JVoIXrI9C3eX3_b0g/edit#gid=0: 2014 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
Union College<br />
<br />
[[Union College Strategic Priorities]]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2018:&nbsp;<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Haan.nguyen304#An_.28Ha_An.29_Nguyen An (Ha An) Nguyen]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Samantha_Kruzshak Samantha Kruzshak]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2017:<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elina_Dav%C3%A9 Elina Davé]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Talha_Janjua Talha Janjua]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/An_Nguyen An Nguyen]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Justin_Nguyen Justin Nguyen]<br />
<br />
University Innovation Fellows Spring 2016:<br />
<br />
[[Robert Barsamian]]<br />
<br />
[[Lakhena Leang]]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Vera_Marsova Vera Marsova&nbsp;]<br />
<br />
[[Luke McCaffrey]]<br />
<br />
[[Arielle singer|Arielle Singer]]<br />
<br />
{{#Widget:Youtube|id=Loyoz916208}}<br />
<br />
Spring 2015:<br />
<br />
[[Sean Farrell]]<br />
<br />
Spring 2014:<br />
<br />
[[Hristina Milojevic|Hristina Milojevic&nbsp;]]<br />
<br />
{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xsZWQMqGvsI}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Universities]]</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Union_College&diff=63756School:Union College2018-01-24T21:53:55Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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= Overview &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; =<br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Innovation and creativity in all places should primarily be driven by the educators. Union College, according to all statistics and personal experiences, is a wonderfully balanced educational institution. With leading undergraduate engineering program embedded in a liberal arts college setting, Union should be the prime leader in innovation. This is the one thing that Union engineering students always unanimously agree upon. If there is any communication across disciplines it should be happening on this almost unique campus.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Union College admits, educates, and inspires nearly 330 engineering students annually, while the general campus population totals in approximately 2,200 undergraduate students scattered across disciplines. With small class sizes, and 96% of faculty that holds PhD degrees, Union College fosters an educational environment that supports and deeply cares about each individual.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">With the ease of access to every discipline available at Union, students can easily branch out of their area of study. This, seemingly common liberal arts college trait proves to be highly significant in educating future engineers, and Union graduates are frequently praised for their distinguished communication skills, excellent team work, and leadership abilities. One of Union's main goals is to educate well-rounded individuals who are likely to succeed in any area they choose after graduation. Union College fosters and encourages creativity and innovation, leadership and academic research. The campus is a wonderful environment that has simply not worded its efforts as "Innovation and Entrepreneurship".</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">[[File:Union College.jpg]]</span><br />
<br />
= Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
Here at Union College there are a myriad of events that connect students with faculty. E<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">very department holds weekly speaker series, dinner and discussion events happen freequently, and every student can easily obtain &nbsp;some form of leadership position if so desired.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">With a lot of campus events being student-run, Union students are able to acquire excellent advertising, planning, and event facilitating skills during their four years here.</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;Despite a vibrant social atmosphere, Union sometimes feels overwhelmingly educational even outside of the classroom. This has been altered in recent years, however, with the introduction of the Minerva program which aims to bridge the gap between the social and academic sides of campus.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Post graduation, 35% of students pursue a path of continuing their education. It is highly common, as well, for Union engineers to continue their education in business rather than engineering, because their interdisciplinary skills learned here has allowed them to become leaders within their fields.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For those students interested in technological advancement, Union is the place to be. With only undergradute students on campus, the professors are committed to providing research opportunities to all. What makes Union unique is that these research opportunities cross all disciplines and frequently students take on faculty research projects their first or second year, committing to a practicum or summer research.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Students interested in entrepreneurship always find their niche. Although there is no specific entrepreneurialism program, we offer many courses inspiring the entrpreneurial mindset. One to note is our Entrepreneurship Seminar which pairs together science minded students with liberal arts minded students to create their own companies and eventually compete in a pitch competition.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
= Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The faculty at Union College strives to change and bring change to the ever-evolving world. Many professors conduct cutting edge research, collaborate with each other, and involve students in their efforts. In particular, Union Aerogel Lab provides a great example of innovative and interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and student researchers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Hal Fried, of Economics department, and Professor Ron Bucinell, in Mechanical Engineering, are joining their efforts and cooperating with the Alumni Committee on Entrepreneurship, striving to advance Union's current position on entrepreneurship. They are jointly teaching a class on entrepreneurship, offered next trimester.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Fried, in particular, has organized some wonderful international opportunities, such as the Minerva Fellowship (recent graduates' year-long placement in a developing community). One such opportunity is available at a small manufacturing business in India. Professor Harold Fried has also initiated entrepreneurship exchange program to Cambodia. His efforts on campus are a true inspiration.&nbsp;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Professor Bucinell in Mechanical Engineering department is one of the most passionate innovators. He consistently emphasizes importance on entrepreneurship and innovation in all of his engineering classes. He is one of the best connected faculty members when it comes to local businesses and industry.</span><br />
<br />
= The University Technology Transfer Function =<br />
<br />
Although Union does not have a designated Technology Transfer Office (TTO) there are many methods in which students, faculty, alumni, investors, and industry professionals can foster meaningful relationships and remain connected.<br />
<br />
Union College makes its students a priority, which means the vast majority of faculty gives their best effort to teaching&nbsp;and working closely with undergraduate students on research projects. In engineering, the communication with industry is the greatest. Professors are well connected and often know of industrial opportunities by engaging in consulting work in the region.&nbsp;<br />
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One&nbsp;well-known case of technology transfer&nbsp;comes through an invention by Professor Frank Wicks. For the longest time held a patent for his electricity-producing furnace. He used thermodynamics and heat transfer theories to develop a furnace design that would produce electricity while it operates, which, in turn, allowed for a cost decrease and an advancement in the effort to create environmentally friendly technologies.<br />
<br />
The undergraduate research opportunities at Union are widely available, and often provide not only excellent academic experiences&nbsp;but teach students valuable skills for their future careers as well. There are options for research in basically any field of study you can think of and if there is not already work being done in that field then you can create it on your own. Essentially, conducting research at Union can open as many doors in your life as you let it.<br />
<br />
= University-Industry Collaboration =<br />
<br />
Union College is located in a region full of industrial opportunities. Moreover, Union's close alumni network has consistently offered current students a wide opportunities for internships and mentorship program. For example, Union College collaborate with GE to create a mentorship program called IMPACT with the aim to provide industrial mentors for students on campus. While there is a valuable collaboration between academic departments and local industrial businesses, it is important to note that the majority of students identifies their possibilities and opportunities through Becker Career Center on campus.<br />
<br />
Due to a high demand for engineers, Union College strives to prepare its engineering students for the industrial setting to the best of its ability. Combined with the excellent research opportunities available on campus, Union engineers are prepared for every possible environment through a series of student research projects, presentations, and collaborative opportunities.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
With ASME speaking competitions, GE Prize Day Awards, and IBM internships offered, it is clear that Union maintains a highly successful long-term relationship with local industries.<br />
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= <span style="color:#000000;">Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts</span> =<br />
<br />
Union College and its partners service the community in many ways. General Electric has a large presence in the Schenectady area, and Union has developed a strong relationship with this company over the years. Current professors, as well as, over one hundred alumni have been employed at GE at some point in their careers. GE routinely gives back to nearby towns and the region. Union has also developed a relationship with Wise Labs, who is working to drive local innovation and entrepreneurship in the area. Further, the Kenney Community Center at Union gives students numerous opportunities to contribute to the surrounding community.&nbsp;<br />
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= The Landscape Canvas =<br />
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<span style="font-size:larger;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NSVI3y7yoqmQ_mDhhnujax7iSwxElv4toF3Yav_1_0E/edit#gid=0 2018 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V9WM5zyO-1mhVzCn2RKOs5KCZFxY1GeTyIx7VJ4UCNU/edit#gid=0 <span style="font-size:medium;">2017 Landscape Canvas</span>]<br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sofKiJqVwrf2M5iEg_kI3o0Rm5PrpyfAzHvg2urhSIQ/edit?usp=sharing: 2016 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/a/union.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtGRsz4i6ggadG9LU0ZGUDNZSlEwZ00wZ1IzMFA0b3c&usp=drive_web#gid=0: 2015 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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<span style="font-size:medium;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1izHipm9c2BLo3Uuot98buO9Bv8JVoIXrI9C3eX3_b0g/edit#gid=0: 2014 Landscape Canvas]</span><br />
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= Related Links =<br />
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Union College<br />
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[[Union College Strategic Priorities]]<br />
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University Innovation Fellows Spring 2018:&nbsp;<br />
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University Innovation Fellows Spring 2017:<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Elina_Dav%C3%A9 Elina Davé]<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Talha_Janjua Talha Janjua]<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/An_Nguyen An Nguyen]<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/User:Justin_Nguyen Justin Nguyen]<br />
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University Innovation Fellows Spring 2016:<br />
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[[Robert Barsamian]]<br />
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[[Lakhena Leang]]<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Vera_Marsova Vera Marsova&nbsp;]<br />
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[[Luke McCaffrey]]<br />
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[[Arielle singer|Arielle Singer]]<br />
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Spring 2015:<br />
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[[Sean Farrell]]<br />
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Spring 2014:<br />
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[[Hristina Milojevic|Hristina Milojevic&nbsp;]]<br />
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{{#Widget:Youtube|id=xsZWQMqGvsI}}<br />
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[[Category:Universities]]</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62762Organization:Giddy2018-01-14T00:33:09Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use, and individuals do not have to undergo any kind of interviewing in order to gain access. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&nbsp;one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent JP Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Samantha_Kruzshak Samantha Kruzshak]</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Fellow:Samantha_Kruzshak&diff=62761Fellow:Samantha Kruzshak2018-01-14T00:32:48Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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<div>Samantha Kruzshak is a biology major and German language minor at Union College in Schenectady, New York. She is originally from Newtown, Connecticut.<br />
<br />
Samantha builds upon her molecular biology focus as an evolutionary genetics research student. In addition, she manages Union’s student-run newspaper and acts as an admissions ambassador for prospective undergraduates.<br />
<br />
Samantha is eager to pursue scientifically-oriented initiatives through UIF programs and fellow collaborations, and to incorporate entrepreneurial and creative methodologies into STEM-heavy programs. &nbsp;</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62759Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:58:46Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
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<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use, and individuals do not have to undergo any kind of interviewing in order to gain access. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&nbsp;one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent JP Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62758Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:54:35Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use, and individuals do not have to undergo any kind of interviewing in order to gain access. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&nbsp;one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62757Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:53:04Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&nbsp;one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62756Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:52:50Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website <a href="[https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]"> one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62755Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:52:34Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy. These workships would also be helpful in supporting student groups of any size to utilize the app and collaborate on challanges as a team.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website <a href="[https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]">[https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&lt;/a&gt;, one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62754Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:51:12Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website <a href="[https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]">[https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io]&lt;/a&gt;, one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62753Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:50:56Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<h1> Contact Information </h1><br />
<p>The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website <a href="https://www.giddy.io">https://www.giddy.io</a>, one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&#160;<br />
</p><p>The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings &gt; report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&#160;<br />
</p><br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62752Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:50:40Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The action of reporting an issue or providing feedback can be fulfilled through the app as well. This option can be found in the app under Settings > report an issue, give feedback. Accounts can also be deleted at any time.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62751Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:48:36Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Giddy can be readily accessed by any individual or organization by downloading the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. No additional operations or temporal requirements are required for use. Upon downloading the app, one has immediate access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62750Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:44:34Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
The primary way to gain access to this resource is to download the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. From there, one has access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62749Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:43:57Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
The primary way to gian access to this resource is to download the "Giddy" app on an IOS or Android device. From there, one has access to all challenges, latest entries, and an entire community of creators.The app keeps track of one's personal challenges and connections.<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62748Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:41:52Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be augmented through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62746Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:39:59Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app can be brought to campus in a variety of different ways, all of which involve influencing student participants to download the app on their own devices. Although Giddy can be used within groups, it is steered towards the individual, making it important for each on-campus participant to cultivate their own creative skillset in addition to contributing to a broader, campus-wide purpose.<br />
<br />
A broad campus initiative, such as a seminar or student-run workshop, would be helpful in explaining how various majors can be expressed through the challenges and oppertunities made possible by Giddy.<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website [https://www.giddy.io https://www.giddy.io], one also has the opportunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and opportunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62744Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:31:26Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
The "Giddy" app is available to be downloaded for IOS or Android. On the website https://www.giddy.io, one also has the oppertunity to subscrible to an e-mail newsletter to keep them informed on the latest news and oppertunities offered by Giddy.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshakhttps://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Organization:Giddy&diff=62743Organization:Giddy2018-01-13T23:28:26Z<p>Samantha.Kruzshak: </p>
<hr />
<div>= [[File:Giddy logo.jpg]]<br/> =<br />
<br />
= Site: [Http://giddy.io Http://giddy.io] =<br />
<br />
= Overview =<br />
<br />
Giddy is a company that offers its services through both the IOS and Android app stores. The app allows users to accept requests offered by businesses to receive payment in exchange for that work. The company is still rather young and as of January, 2018, the average rating of its app is about 91% positive between both platforms. While the apple app store statistics are masked, the google play app store reports about 5,000 downloads so far. The app allows for both email account sign ups and facebook integration.<br />
<br />
Companies like General Electric for example will post a challenge to the app with monetary prizes available for the top 3 responses and a 4th in the form of a Community Favorite. Challenges are typically problems that the company itself faces that accepts solutions from users. Users are encouraged to come up with innovative designs for their solutions.<br />
<br />
= Purpose =<br />
<br />
"We are connecting creators and brands to propel great ideas to life." Giddy encourages individuals of different skillsets and experiences to pursue goals that are both unique to them and beneficial to a wide demographic. Giddy intends to act as a portfolio of these goals, and provide individuals with the momentum they need to do what they love, as well as reward individuals for their creative and hard-working initiatives. Giddy also intends to act as a platform for recognition, where personally-fulfilling projects can also be viewed by hundreds of brands as well as one's peers.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Distinct Differences From Other Offerings =<br />
<br />
There are many companies in existence today that offer to be the catalyst or connection between the company and the user. An example of this is Fiverr, which connects users to each other to complete work starting at $5. Giddy is unique in that it offers a cash prize only to the top submissions selected by the company, rather than having users contract one another like Fiverr.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus =<br />
<br />
It could be incredibly beneficial to a student or a team of student's list of accomplishments to have successfully placed in the top 3 or Community Favorite position for a Giddy challenge. These are competetive challenges and students will have to overcome the other product designers and entrepreneurs trying to out-innovate one another. A club dedicated to winning Giddy challenges could also potentially aquire some degree of fame if they could win multiple challenges per year. It could display to the outside world that the community within the campus is comprised of innovative and driven individuals.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Notes About How This Resource is Deployed =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Contact Information =<br />
<br />
Add text here...<br />
<br />
= Contributors =<br />
<br />
[[Laurent_JP_Treguier|Laurent_JP_Treguier]]<br />
<br />
Samantha Kruzshak</div>Samantha.Kruzshak