University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-23T21:48:18Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University Texas Tech]

[[Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page|Texas Tech Student Priorities]]

Spring 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alvin_Kim Alvin Kim]

Braxton Manley

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saba_Nafees Saba Nafees]

Spring 2016:

[[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[[Isaac Griswold-Steiner|Isaac Griswold-Steiner]]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-23T21:47:13Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University Texas Tech]

[[Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page|Texas Tech Student Priorities]]

Spring 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alvin_Kim Alvin Kim]

Braxton Manley

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saba_Nafees Saba Nafees]

Spring 2016:

[[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[[Isaac Griswold-Steiner|Isaac Griswold-Steiner]]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-23T21:46:49Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].

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= Related Links =

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Texas_Tech_University Texas Tech]

[[Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page|Texas Tech Student Priorities]]

Spring 2017:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alvin_Kim Alvin Kim]

Braxton Manley

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saba_Nafees Saba Nafees]

Spring 2016:

[[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[[Isaac Griswold-Steiner|Isaac Griswold-Steiner]]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

[[Category: |Student_Contributors]]

[[Category:Student Contributors|Student_Contributors]]

Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-10-21T09:20:43Z

Snafees:

= Project Pitch Video =

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= Student Strategies =

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incentivizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

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=== Strategy #6: Help develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ''' ===

Leadership Circle Representative: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

Problem Statement: Texas Tech University has great resources to support students in the business startup process. It has been really challenging to engage college students in Texas Tech´s innovation ecosystem and help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset. More students need to experience that launching a company is a viable career path. There is also a need to develop the future talent that will lead initiatives at the university to support entrepreneurial students.  

Solution Overview: The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will launch the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Lubbock, Texas in October. They want to involve Texas Tech students that have experienced the startup process in the program as mentors to the high school students. The fellows will integrate the program with TTIME (Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship), the entrepreneurship student organization at Tech, to start the mentorship program and to involve high school students in the entrepreneurship events at Tech. 

Background: The [http://www.yeausa.org/ Young Entrepreneurs Academy] (YEA!), is a program that guides students through the process of starting their own company. Throughout the school year, students attend weekly sessions where they conduct market research, validate their business ideas, develop a business plan, pitch to a panel of community leaders, and some of them start companies. 

Tactic #1: Desig a new high-impact community service project for Texas Tech students

Description: Undergraduate and graduate students will have the opportunity to mentor the students participating in the program. 

Milestones:

*May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 class schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify relevant information about the learning sessions.
*June 2016: Draft a description of the program.
*July 2016: Determine the number of student mentors needed per session.
*August 2016: Come up with a list of potential mentors that belong to the entrepreneurship student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. Extend invitations to student entrepreneurs to get involved as mentors as well. 
*September 2016: Conduct interviews to select a small number of mentors.  

Tactic #2: Operating the program throughout the school year

Description: The program will run the whole school year; the academy starts in October and ends in April. The sessions will be scheduled every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub at the Research Park. 

Milestones:

*October 2016: Define the schedule for each mentor and send calendar invites.
*October 2016 to April 2017: Participate in the program and recruit a team to support the program logistics.  

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.</li>
<li>Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes.</li>
<li>Seek partnership with LEDA.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Planning--Events, Invites, & Budgets ===

'''Description:''' The second phase of the meet-up is essentially extensive research. From this research we can begin to outline an event plan that will include invitees, each event within the weekend meet-up, and budgets to cover accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with TTU Administration to discuss I&E funding.</li>
<li>Obtain available dates from UIF Leadership to attend/host workshops at meet-ups.</li>
<li>Choose date.</li>
<li>Begin communication with other schools to find any necessary university held events that TTU should plan around.</li>
</ul>

March 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Calculate approximate number of attendees.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find accompanying accommodation and create budget for meals.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Speak with LEDA about sponsorship.</li>
</ul>

May 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Send Invitations to surrounding schools.</li>
<li>Secure funding from various sources.</li>
</ul>

 '''Video Presentation:'''

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== Strategy #8: Bring Student Awareness to Current I & E Resources ==

== Spring 2017 Cohort ==

== Tactic 1: Advertise I&E resources through I&E student organizations ==

*TTIME
*Tech CEO
*Student Government Association
*MEIG

'''Tactic 2: Bring Awareness through I&E Events'''

*Red Raider Startup
*Idea Competition
*iLaunch
*WCOE STEM Challenge
*1 Million Cups
*TTU Accelerator
*Design Challenge
*Appathon
*Geocashing
*BBQ

'''Tactic 3: Publicly Acknowledge other I&E Success from Any Student on Campus'''

*Football game Jumbotron
*Basketball Game
*Baseball Games
*Tech Announce
*The Daily Toreador
*TTU Office of Communications - TTU Today
*Student Orgs. Weekly (Center for Campus Life & Dean of Students)
*SGA Newsletters and Emails

= Related Links: =

= Spring 2017 Leadership Circle Candidates: =

Alvin Kim

Braxton Manley 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship] 

Saba Nafees 

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

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Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-10-21T09:17:52Z

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= Project Pitch Video =

[https://youtu.be/l5jq5d2SwoU 2017 Spring]

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= Student Strategies =

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incentivizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

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=== Strategy #6: Help develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ''' ===

Leadership Circle Representative: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

Problem Statement: Texas Tech University has great resources to support students in the business startup process. It has been really challenging to engage college students in Texas Tech´s innovation ecosystem and help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset. More students need to experience that launching a company is a viable career path. There is also a need to develop the future talent that will lead initiatives at the university to support entrepreneurial students.  

Solution Overview: The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will launch the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Lubbock, Texas in October. They want to involve Texas Tech students that have experienced the startup process in the program as mentors to the high school students. The fellows will integrate the program with TTIME (Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship), the entrepreneurship student organization at Tech, to start the mentorship program and to involve high school students in the entrepreneurship events at Tech. 

Background: The [http://www.yeausa.org/ Young Entrepreneurs Academy] (YEA!), is a program that guides students through the process of starting their own company. Throughout the school year, students attend weekly sessions where they conduct market research, validate their business ideas, develop a business plan, pitch to a panel of community leaders, and some of them start companies. 

Tactic #1: Desig a new high-impact community service project for Texas Tech students

Description: Undergraduate and graduate students will have the opportunity to mentor the students participating in the program. 

Milestones:

*May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 class schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify relevant information about the learning sessions.
*June 2016: Draft a description of the program.
*July 2016: Determine the number of student mentors needed per session.
*August 2016: Come up with a list of potential mentors that belong to the entrepreneurship student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. Extend invitations to student entrepreneurs to get involved as mentors as well. 
*September 2016: Conduct interviews to select a small number of mentors.  

Tactic #2: Operating the program throughout the school year

Description: The program will run the whole school year; the academy starts in October and ends in April. The sessions will be scheduled every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub at the Research Park. 

Milestones:

*October 2016: Define the schedule for each mentor and send calendar invites.
*October 2016 to April 2017: Participate in the program and recruit a team to support the program logistics.  

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.</li>
<li>Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes.</li>
<li>Seek partnership with LEDA.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Planning--Events, Invites, & Budgets ===

'''Description:''' The second phase of the meet-up is essentially extensive research. From this research we can begin to outline an event plan that will include invitees, each event within the weekend meet-up, and budgets to cover accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with TTU Administration to discuss I&E funding.</li>
<li>Obtain available dates from UIF Leadership to attend/host workshops at meet-ups.</li>
<li>Choose date.</li>
<li>Begin communication with other schools to find any necessary university held events that TTU should plan around.</li>
</ul>

March 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Calculate approximate number of attendees.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find accompanying accommodation and create budget for meals.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Speak with LEDA about sponsorship.</li>
</ul>

May 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Send Invitations to surrounding schools.</li>
<li>Secure funding from various sources.</li>
</ul>

 '''Video Presentation:'''

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== Strategy #8: Bring Student Awareness to Current I & E Resources ==

== Spring 2017 Cohort ==

== Tactic 1: Advertise I&E resources through I&E student organizations ==

*TTIME
*Tech CEO
*Student Government Association
*MEIG

'''Tactic 2: Bring Awareness through I&E Events'''

*Red Raider Startup
*Idea Competition
*iLaunch
*WCOE STEM Challenge
*1 Million Cups
*TTU Accelerator
*Design Challenge
*Appathon
*Geocashing
*BBQ

'''Tactic 3: Publicly Acknowledge other I&E Success from Any Student on Campus'''

*Football game Jumbotron
*Basketball Game
*Baseball Games
*Tech Announce
*The Daily Toreador
*TTU Office of Communications - TTU Today
*Student Orgs. Weekly (Center for Campus Life & Dean of Students)
*SGA Newsletters and Emails

= Related Links: =

= Spring 2017 Leadership Circle Candidates: =

Alvin Kim

Braxton Manley 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship] 

Saba Nafees 

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

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[[Category:Student Priorities|t]]

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-21T05:16:41Z

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Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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[[Category: Student Contributors]]

School:Texas Tech University

2016-10-21T03:56:48Z

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= [[File:DoubleT.gif|right|DoubleT.gif]]Introduction<big>:</big> =

With over [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/centers-institutes.php 60 centers and institutes] in addition to recently being named a Tier 1 Research Instiution by the Carnegie Foundation, research is strong throughout many departments within Texas Tech University.  However, efforts are continuously being made to translate this research and innovation into industry and commerical application. With the recent construction of the [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/research-park/about/index.php Research Park & Innovation Hub], resources are readily available to startups and technology commercialization initiatives. When summed together, these effots result in massive strides forward for the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Texas Tech. 

= Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Texas Tech University hosts a number of student organizations that promote the concepts and practice of and engage students in innovation and entrepreneurship:

[http://doubletimettu.org Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship and Entrepreneurship (TTIME)] is a student organization for both undergraduate and graduate students of any discipline. This program promotes entrepreneurship through connecting students with innovative faculty mentors, local entrepreneurs, and the resource channels to go from concept to customer.

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) currently hosts Red Raider Startup, an intensive, bi-annual, weekend-long event that exposes students to the science of successfully starting a business. From idea, to market validation, to the investor pitch, students gain invaluable entrepreneurial experience while simultaneously expanding their skill set.The OVPR also hosts the [http://www.kineticaccelerator.com/ Kinetic accelerator cohort], an annual, semester-long program. Kinetic contains two sections; technology commercialization and student entrepreneurs who are looking thorough mentorship and guidance for their own startup.

The [https://www.facebook.com/ttumeig/?fref=ts Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group] is a student organization from the College of Media and Communications that promotes startup media companies and entrepreneurial projects. They host multiple pitch competitions, speaker series, and events where student entrepreneurs can come together and share ideas and experiences.

Texas Tech also has a chapter of the [https://www.facebook.com/ttuceo/?fref=ts Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization], which through the College of Business promotes entrepreneurship.

For those who are interested in a technical entrepreneurial experience, the [https://www.facebook.com/SDCTTU/?fref=ts Software Development Club] aims to help members hone their skills and channel it into ways to solve real-world problems. Although being a relatively new organization, the leadership team is making efforts to become an impactful part the entrepreneurship community at Texas Tech.

At the undergraduate level, student innovation is fostered through the many research [http://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/researchers/undergraduate-research.php opportunities]. While funding is available for students to travel to conferences to present their research, little assistance is available for student to turn their research into a startup.  

= Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship: =

Faculty's primary responsibility lies in research; however, moderate participation in entrepreneurial endeavors (60/40) should also be encouraged. With extensive dedication to teaching and research responsibilities, faculty can devote upwards of 60 to 80 hours of their time on these two areas.Therefore, expecting them to also chase after companies to buy into their research or consider their patent portfolio should be incentivized for doing extra work.

The [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/vpr/commercialization/ Office of Research Commercialization] (ORC) does provide a way for research to be patented and commercialized, however, the system doesn't have the best reputation. One professor has had several research discoveries rejected as patents, and within weeks or months of publishing his research large companies came forward to ask him to give a talk on it. So the university missed out on an opportunity because people in the ORC didn't understand the potential value of the research. The old system (according to faculty and staff) didn't include a rigorous enough process for evaluating the value of research. It's currently undergoing changes that were started after new leadership took over.

= Actively Supporting the University Technology Transfer Function: =

It is the responsibility of the Office of Research Commercialization to recognize when a technology is considered groundbreaking, especially after winning many accolades (i.e. Dr. Harvinder Gill's Pollen and Microneedle patents). Staff should be taught to analyze and interface with faculty regularly following up with faculty on their projects and  interest in industry partners. It would help if there were subject matter experts in the office with technical qualifications in the faculty disciplines; be it a PhD in engineering, Biology, Computer Science and MBA and a JD. The staff in the commercialization office needs to be motivated

A relatively new avenue for research commercialization is the Kinetic accelerator. It's run by someone with many years of experience in this field and they specifically encourage students to take on the task of commercializing TTU research and patents.

= Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration: =

There needs to be a reward or incentive for faculty to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. Such a reward could be university sponsored funding for the most innovative technology idea. Also, faculty needs to know their interests will be protected and that the technology will be licensed to qualified personnel or businesses.

Additional resources for building up your startup are available through the OVPR and ORC, including the best mentors available in the area. One of the main facilities is the Innovation Hub at Research Park, where startups can have office space (sometimes free for a limited time).

= Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts: =

Improvements can be made regarding the establsihment and maitenance of alumni network relations. Whenever new technologies are developed that can interface with industry, it is important to utilize the knowledge and experince of alumni by presenting opportunities,seeking their input, and utilizing their connections to the applicable industry.

Another present insufficiency is the lack of community outreach and involvement. There are several people in the community who are trying to get projects going that will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and it would be beneficial to have TTU helping bring these projects forward (either through advice or advertising through the student population). The more intermixing and collaboration between Texas Tech and Lubbock communities, the more robust and profound each entrepreneurship community will be. A notable organzation worth collaboration with is [http://ulabstx.com/ ULabs]. Despite being new, the stakeholders involved exercise a passionate vision to make it a permanent feature of the Lubbock community.

= Landscape Slidedeck/Canvas: =

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[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19Vk8LX6LL-oVgSeraZpYLjtrEUA72Eoqm6Y8smb2Hy8/edit?usp=sharing Click here to view the Spring 2016 Landscape Slidedeck.]

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= Related Links =

'''Texas Tech'''

[[Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page|Texas Tech Student Priorities]]

Spring 2017:

Alvin Kim

Braxton Manley

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saba_Nafees Saba Nafees]

Spring 2016:

[[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[[Isaac Griswold-Steiner|Isaac Griswold-Steiner]]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection

Spring 2016:

[[Tad Davis|Tad Davis]]

Spring 2015:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

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[[Category:Universities]]

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-21T03:55:22Z

Snafees:

Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-21T03:52:33Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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2016-10-21T03:52:09Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for [[File:SabaNafeesPhoto.JPG|thumb]][http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-21T03:51:18Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC] Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a [http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for[http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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Fellow:Saba Nafees

2016-10-21T03:50:35Z

Snafees:

Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter] inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth] in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador] for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist] at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC]Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a[http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider] tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship] program and implementing a business plan for[http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP] for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve] as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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2016-10-21T03:48:51Z

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Saba Nafees is currently pursuing a PhD with research focused in mathematical biology at Texas Tech University. She graduated in May of 2014 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics with Highest Honors. As an undergraduate, she conducted research with Dr. Sean Rice, a theoretical evolutionary biologist, through the TTU Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program. In her undergrad, she founded multiple student organizations such as the first ever [http://mashable.com/2015/10/15/define-american-college-chapters/#ZJAoAXCtlEq7 Define American chapter]inspired by Jose Antonio Vargas to encourage [https://www.depts.ttu.edu/artsandsciences/news/student-profile-SabaNafeesMSNBC.php DACAmented youth]in West Texas. Through her civic engagement activities, she has spoken at the [http://tedx.ttu.edu/saba-nafees.php TEDx stage], has served as an [https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/09/18/whiaapi-announces-its-2014-2015-e3-ambassadors E3! Ambassador]for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, has spoken as a [http://sites.ed.gov/aapi/white-house-summit/presenter-biographies/#Nafees panelist]at the WHIAAPI Summit in Washington D.C., has appeared twice on [http://www.msnbc.com/jos--d-az-balart/watch/-this-is-where-my-american-journey-has-led--498883139606 MSNBC]Live, and has led an unforgettable journey as a[http://dreamriders.us/meet-the-dream-riders/ Dream Rider]tour with fellow young minority leaders throughout eastern and southern United States. She is passionate about entrepreneurship at Tech and abroad, helping lead the [http://doubletimettu.org/ Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship]program and implementing a business plan for[http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2015/07/texas-tech-wins-tibetan-innovation-challenge Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal]. During the past school year, she served as the [http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=391ed1a1fcf049b99594f6de273d969a&nm=contact+us%2Fmedia&type=media&mod=media+manager&mid=e7ee56e0a53445cdaa30e8b9b00efb34&tier=3&rid=37498B1A2D904E37896B621A16C54C83 SGA VP]for Graduate Affairs at TTU and continues to [http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-young-world/future-leaders-have-their-own-stories-to-tell-30671171.html serve]as a [https://www.oneyoungworld.com/news/meet-ambassador-who-helping-tibetan-people-settlements-india-and-nepal One Young World Ambassador].
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Priorities:Texas Tech University Student Priorities Page

2016-10-21T02:05:54Z

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= Project Pitch Video =

2016 Spring {{#Widget:Youtube|id=q215_OUzDSw}}

2015 Spring {{#Widget:Youtube|id=JgicWR6wN-M}}

= Student Strategies =

== Strategy # 1: Resource Consolidation on Website ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Valente Rodriguez

=== Tactic #1: Organize each resource by category ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Create a user-friendly interface for students/faculty/staff to easily access I&E related resources<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Milestones:<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with OVPR administration</li>
<li>Meet with point of contact for each resource</li>
<li>Develop draft for web layout</li>
<li>Relay information to director of communication for web development</li>
</ol></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is no longer run by a UI Fellow at TTU, instead the OVPR has taken ownership of it and is currently working on a page. UIF is contributing by making the landscape canvas and working on display tools, like a Google Map.

== Strategy # 2: OTC opportunities and collaboration between colleges ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Have interdisciplinary classes that are taught by at least two professors from different departments or colleges ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Train and provide hands on learning on how to design around a problem from conceptual to finished product in a one semester course.  </li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to current departments and colleges to facilitate cross talk and find volunteers: 2/14</li>
<li>Either create an institute for design in the research park or retro fit existing department: 3/15</li>
<li>Obtain funding for the program at $500 per student group and funding for travel to need areas (market) : 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate seniors and graduate students 7/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Internship opportunities in the Office of Technology Commercialization for students ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Gain hands on learning on how to market technology and form a business around a technology</li>
<li>Milestones<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Reach out to the office of the VPR on openness to do program: 2/15</li>
<li>Find funding sources for the program and the IP backlog in the OTC: 3/15</li>
<li>Send out student survey for program: 4/15</li>
<li>Promote program to undergraduate and graduate students: 5/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #3: Departmental “Champions” or points of contact for entrepreneurial design and studies ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Be a point of reference for faculty to communicate their current research endeavors and a reference for the OTC to relay market or industry interests to faculty.</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find experienced and enthusiastic innovators: 3/15</li>
<li>Create a database or knowledge base for faculty to vote on each others ideas or suggestions (before posting, they rank others ideas, but not theirs): 4/15</li>
<li>Discuss funding availability with the OVPR 5/15</li>
<li>Discuss with OTC about employing subject matter experts in the OTC to be counterparts to the departmental champions.9/15</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

Update: This project is discontinued, but we like the vision of it and will try to get around to it (or similar goals) in the future.

== Strategy # 3: Transportation improvement ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' Frank Atore

=== Tactic #1: Rental Bikes on Campus ===
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Description: Have bikes stationed on areas around parking lots and campus perimeter</li>
<li>Milestones:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Liability and restrictions</li>
<li>Funding availability in current transportation budget</li>
<li>Establish payment system (use student ID)</li>
<li>Security cameras at bike stations</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

== Strategy #4: Reduce Shortage of Software Developers for I&E ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

'''Problem Statement:''' Tech has many students with ideas, but most of these ideas require software developers (and talented ones) to some degree. Our Computer Science department is mostly theory focused and most students don't do side projects, which causes many students studying CS to not feel comfortable working on industry level projects as undergrads.

'''Solution Overview:''' Solving this issue is going to require several overall strategies. These involve working with the department to have more software engineering projects (and ones with more rigor), working with student organizations to develop more of a "try, fail, try again till you succeed" culture. It's entirely possible to learn everything you need to know on your own, and as a full-time engineer you'll be required to do this. Finally, the last part involves creating coding courses for non-CS majors that help them gain the confidence to go out and learn on their own.

=== Tactic #1: Implementing Web-CAT Autograder in CS Department ===

*Description: Have the Computer Science department use an auto-grader for labs and develop better programming assignments.
*Milestones:
**December 2015:
***Get the chair and associate chair of the department onboard with the project.
***Secure funding for a server to run the system.
**January 2016:
***Get a working Web-CAT server up and running (and capable of grading Python, Java, or C++ assignments)
**February 2016:
***Find professors willing to test the autograder
***Finish getting Python, Java, and C++ working on Web-CAT
**March 2016:
***Finish documenting how to setup and use Web-CAT (hopefully make some videos for that as well).
***Create additional demo projects to show how to use Web-CAT
***Trial run the system with students and TAs/Faculty and get feedback.
**April 2016:
***Secure a way for students to get elective credit if they develop good programming assignments for courses (or plugins for the system).
**May-August 2016:
***Test run the system with TAs, Students, and Professors. Take additional feedback and try to solve issues.
**Fall 2016:
***Run a course or courses using this system.
**2017 and after:
***Expand the system to other departments at TTU.
***Maintain and build a support structure for the system in the CS department.
***Reach out to other schools and try to help them do the same.

=== Tactic #2: Programming Courses for Non-CS Majors ===

*Description: Have a course in the concepts of programming (run by students or the department) for non-CS majors.
*Milestones:
**May-August 2016:
***Use CS For All (from Harvey Mudd) to create a trial run of a course for Non-CS majors (2-6 motivated individuals).
***Use the feedback to develop a larger course that can be run by students each semester.
**Fall 2016 and Spring 2017:
***Run a trial course for non-CS majors, larger this time (10-20 students).
***Take feedback and improve
**Stretch Goals for 2017+ (or, if I can find the support):
***Build enough interest to get the CS department to have an official course based off of CS For All.
***Use the CS For All course as a way to improve CS education within the department as a whole (more implementation in addition to the theory).

=== Tactic #3: Software Development Club Community Integration ===

*Description: Currently the Software Development Club is somewhat small and casual. The goal is to make it larger and more driven, integrating it more with the I&E community on campus (and hopefully the country).
*Milestones:
**Summer 2016:
***Build a framework for integrating new officers and motivating them to overachieve. Possibly build a points system for the entire club. Rewards would include getting money to go to conferences.
***Take select individuals and ensure they have (and continue) projects through the summer to act as inspiration for the rest of the team.
***Train officers to relate on a personal level with members.
**Fall 2016:
***Get the members more self-motivated and in smaller teams (3-5 per team).
***Change the culture and encourage members to work on projects for at least 5 hours per week instead of the 2 we do now.
***Change weekly meetings to be more team-building, planning, getting help, and less about sitting quietly and coding.
**2017 and after:
***Work with other student organizations to find out what software they need. Teach design thinking to the CS majors during the process of doing these projects.
***Get the Software Development Club traveling more, visiting conferences and hackathons.

=== '''Strategy #5: Encourage growth of I&E through incentivizing students through a competitively based hackaton & research project competition (HackConf)''' ===

'''Description''': Implement a hackathon + research presentation competition for high school students as well as Texas Tech University students to teach an important skill set for those interested in STEM fields. 

Milestones:

*February 2016:
**Have core member board meeting. Establish date, involvement, and events to include. 
*March 2016:
**Secure location, solicit additional funding, create website/social media profiles, and create agenda for event.
*April 2016:
**Perform classroom visits, post ads, and raise awareness. 
*May 2016:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2016:
**Create new core member board group. Establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes.
*October-December 2016:
**Speak with professors/teachers to gain additional support through extra credit points, assigned work, or any other means to drive higher participation for next HackConf.
*January-February 2017:
**Begin classroom visits and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2017:
**Contact local news for press release, solicit additional sponsorship/funding, finalize event details.
*May 2017:
**Host event. Have debriefing session with members to see what went well, what participants did/did not like, and how to improve for next years HackConf.

*June-September 2017:
**Recruit more members to establish responsibilities, roles, and outcomes. 
*October-December 2017:
**Re-establish relationships with professors, faculty, and teachers showing the impact/results of past events. Look to expand to other geographical areas (high schools) nearby.
*January-February 2018:
**Do classroom visits, and pursue outreach channels.
*March-April 2018:
**Contact local news channels/newspapers for press release. Solicit funding from local businesses in similar fields (TimeForge, SmoothFusion, etc.) and give prospects for interns/employment opportunities.
*May 2018:
**Host event. Determine outcomes and how to improve for next year. 

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=== Strategy #6: Help develop the university´s future innovation ecosystem''' ''' ===

Leadership Circle Representative: [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alfonso_Alarcon#Texas_Tech_student_majoring_in_Industrial_Engineering Alfonso Alarcon]

Problem Statement: Texas Tech University has great resources to support students in the business startup process. It has been really challenging to engage college students in Texas Tech´s innovation ecosystem and help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset. More students need to experience that launching a company is a viable career path. There is also a need to develop the future talent that will lead initiatives at the university to support entrepreneurial students.  

Solution Overview: The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will launch the Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Lubbock, Texas in October. They want to involve Texas Tech students that have experienced the startup process in the program as mentors to the high school students. The fellows will integrate the program with TTIME (Texas Tech Innovation Mentorship & Entrepreneurship), the entrepreneurship student organization at Tech, to start the mentorship program and to involve high school students in the entrepreneurship events at Tech. 

Background: The [http://www.yeausa.org/ Young Entrepreneurs Academy] (YEA!), is a program that guides students through the process of starting their own company. Throughout the school year, students attend weekly sessions where they conduct market research, validate their business ideas, develop a business plan, pitch to a panel of community leaders, and some of them start companies. 

Tactic #1: Desig a new high-impact community service project for Texas Tech students

Description: Undergraduate and graduate students will have the opportunity to mentor the students participating in the program. 

Milestones:

*May 2016: Get the Fall 2016 class schedule from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce to identify relevant information about the learning sessions.
*June 2016: Draft a description of the program.
*July 2016: Determine the number of student mentors needed per session.
*August 2016: Come up with a list of potential mentors that belong to the entrepreneurship student organizations on campus and invite them to apply to the program. Extend invitations to student entrepreneurs to get involved as mentors as well. 
*September 2016: Conduct interviews to select a small number of mentors.  

Tactic #2: Operating the program throughout the school year

Description: The program will run the whole school year; the academy starts in October and ends in April. The sessions will be scheduled every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub at the Research Park. 

Milestones:

*October 2016: Define the schedule for each mentor and send calendar invites.
*October 2016 to April 2017: Participate in the program and recruit a team to support the program logistics.  

== '''Strategy #7: Further Cultivate the I&E Culture at Texas Tech by Hosting our First UIF Regional Meet-up''' ==

'''Leadership Circle Representative:''' [[Alyx Horace|Alyx Horace]]

'''Problem Statement:''' Texas Tech University has a vast amount of resources for students to learn about and engage in entrepreneurship and innovation; but most often these resources go unnoticed. A way to interest the student body, faculty, and surrounding lubbock community in innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial in fostering the innovation and entrepreneurial culture that Texas Tech is striving to achieve. 

'''Solution Overview:''' Hosting a UIF Regional Meet-Up is a great way to attract attention from students, fellows, and the community, all while showcasing the initiatives that Tech is working towards in I&E. Additionally, having a themed regional meetup is a great way to spark ideas and solutions to some of the problems we are facing in todays society. Bringing together a group of bright minds with similar interests in drive will undoubtedly yield noteworthy results.

=== Tactic #1: Expanding Upon our Theme ===

'''Description:''' Having an intriguing, creative, and fun theme is of notable importance in every area of a meet-up. Themes not only help attract attendees, or gain sponsorships and partnerships, they most importantly guide the creative, idea-generating process. While TTU is still in the beginning stages of planning, the chosen theme is “Regional Problems and Ingenious Solutions.” We live in a unique climate and culture of which many standard solutions to community problems aren’t applicable. Not only would Tech gain from a weekend of solution generation, but our community, and attending UIF’s from nearby areas would take home tangible pieces of knowledge and experience.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Meet with Faculty Sponsor to run by theme ideas.</li>
<li>Reach out to Lubbock Economic Development Association (LEDA), who work tirelessly looking for solutions to community problems.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Gauge their interest in the event and possible outcomes.</li>
<li>Seek partnership with LEDA.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

=== Tactic #2: Planning--Events, Invites, & Budgets ===

'''Description:''' The second phase of the meet-up is essentially extensive research. From this research we can begin to outline an event plan that will include invitees, each event within the weekend meet-up, and budgets to cover accommodation, meals, and entertainment.

'''Milestones: '''

February 2016
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<li>Meet with TTU Administration to discuss I&E funding.</li>
<li>Obtain available dates from UIF Leadership to attend/host workshops at meet-ups.</li>
<li>Choose date.</li>
<li>Begin communication with other schools to find any necessary university held events that TTU should plan around.</li>
</ul>

March 2016
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Calculate approximate number of attendees.<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li>Find accompanying accommodation and create budget for meals.</li>
</ul></li>
<li>Speak with LEDA about sponsorship.</li>
</ul>

May 2016
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<li>Send Invitations to surrounding schools.</li>
<li>Secure funding from various sources.</li>
</ul>

 '''Video Presentation:'''

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== Strategy #8: Bring Student Awareness to Current I & E Resources ==

== Spring 2017 Cohort ==

== Tactic 1: Advertise I&E resources through I&E student organizations ==

*TTIME
*Tech CEO
*Student Government Association
*MEIG

'''Tactic 2: Bring Awareness through I&E Events'''

*Red Raider Startup
*Idea Competition
*iLaunch
*WCOE STEM Challenge
*1 Million Cups
*TTU Accelerator
*Design Challenge
*Appathon
*Geocashing
*BBQ

'''Tactic 3: Publicly Acknowledge other I&E Success from Any Student on Campus'''

*Football game Jumbotron
*Basketball Game
*Baseball Games
*Tech Announce
*The Daily Toreador
*TTU Office of Communications - TTU Today
*Student Orgs. Weekly (Center for Campus Life & Dean of Students)
*SGA Newsletters and Emails

= Related Links: =

= Spring 2017 Leadership Circle Candidates: =

Alvin Kim

Braxton Manley 

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Crystal_blankenship Crystal Blankenship] 

Saba Nafees 

Spring 2016 UIF Leadership Circle Candidates:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Alyx_Horace Alyx Horace]

[[Alfonso Alarcon|Alfonso Alarcon]]

[[Alberto Garcia|Berto Garcia]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Isaac_Griswold-Steiner Isaac Griswold-Steiner]

[[Jared Steele|Jared Steele]]

Spring 2015 UIF Leadership Circle:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Francis_Atore Francis Atore]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Benjamin_Simmons Benjamin Simmons]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Valente_Rodriguez Valente Rodriguez]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Victoria_Young Victoria Young]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Taylor_Person Taylor Person]

South Plains Connection:

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marshal_Head Marshal Head]

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