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<div><br/>[[File:Smallbulldog.jpg|frame|Smallbulldog.jpg]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a university in Flint, Michigan, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. Kettering places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, with undergraduate students required to complete a minimum of seven co-op terms to graduate.[4] The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.[5] The school's undergraduate population is approximately 2,000 students.<br />
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= Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Classroom =<br />
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The Faculty at Kettering University tends to integrate I&E into the courses through projects and assignments. The Faculty does not fail to emphasize the importance of I&E in any discipline or major and provides students an opportunity to display their I&E skills in the classroom to inspire or get inspired.<br />
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While there have been some courses offered at Kettering University traditionally in order to engage students with I&E, there are many new ones as Kettering gears up to overhaul its I&E program. The University has recently introduced a Multidisciplinary I&E minor/concentration that has grabbed student attention. The students will be working with Kettering Entrepreneurship Society as a part of the program. Below is a list of these new courses:<br />
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 101 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset<br />
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 201 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies<br />
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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 202 – Innovative Idea Development<br />
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 401 – Business Model Development<br />
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5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 402 – Prototyping and Commercialization<br />
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= Innovation and Entrepreneurship Related Events =<br />
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[[File:ME Bulldog.jpeg|thumb]]<br />
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Kettering University strives to engage its students with I&E both in and outside the classroom. It currently hosts two campus events that make students delve into I&E.<br />
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== Innovation Quest ==<br />
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The event is organized weekly and the idea is to compete in an hour long challenge to create a simple machine or device that accomplishes the designated task. The event has gained much popularity around campus and the participation is high. While the event is more geared towards Innovation than Entrepreneurship, the idea is to appeal to the creativity in students.<br />
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== Kettering Impact ==<br />
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The event is organized once a term and it currently offers a $1000 first price to the student or group of students that can come up with an idea to improve Kettering University and eventually use this to start a venture of their own. The students are made to create a 4 minute long video that entails their idea and the basic need for it along with other important details. The event is usually judged by members of the college administration along with other budding student Entrepreneurs.<br />
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= Kettering Entrepreneur Society =<br />
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[[File:SmallKES.jpg|thumb|SmallKES.jpg]]<br />
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The three pillars of Kettering Entrepreneurship Society (KES) are Mentoring, Networking and Funding. Students often have great ideas but lack the means. KES seeks to fill in the gap by providing valuable feedback, essential start-up funding, an interactive network and most important of all, the motivation. KES holds weekly meetings open to the entire student body and the faculty. Once a student receives a grant, he/she periodically updates the society on the progress of their projects. Students that are not physically present can also attend meetings virtually using WebEx.<br />
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= i2e-T-Space =<br />
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[[File:KU T-Space.png|thumb|KU T-Space.png]]<br />
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T-Space is a new makerspace on campus with the purpose to create a space where students can "think, tinker, and thrive" with their personal and school projects and hobbies. It currently provides students access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other utilities to work on small electric and mechanical prototypes.<br />
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= Co-op Program =<br />
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Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works for six months in the year and studies for the other six. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work place. Most students even complete a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project.<br />
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All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.<br />
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= Landscape Canvas =<br />
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https://docs.google.com/a/kettering.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AioBSxo7G7bLdFJNcnhIWXRXSkpmQ00zUkdaNFpCanc#gid=3<br />
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= Entrepreneurial Rating =<br />
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I would rate Kettering University 6 out of 10 on entrepreneurial activities only because of the huge room it has for growth. Given the vastly technical student population, I&E can play a much broader role in student life at Kettering. The good news is that the college realizes this and is now consciously delegating resources in this arena.<br />
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= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
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[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]]<br />
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[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
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[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
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[[Kettering University Student Priorities]]<br />
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[[Category:Universities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Priorities:Kettering_University_Student_Priorities&diff=18899Priorities:Kettering University Student Priorities2015-01-27T21:15:04Z<p>West8477: </p>
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<div>= Kettering Entrepreneur Society & T-Space Community Engagement and Impact =<br />
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== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering Entrepreneur Society, or KES as we like to call it, is essentially an incubator space where students, faculty, and even anyone outside the University can come and develop their ideas, host brainstorm sessions, work together, and improve I&E mindsets. &nbsp;It's purpose is "To promote an entrepreneurial culture at Kettering University based on innovation and social values." &nbsp;KES is a great place for: Mentoring. &nbsp;Networking. &nbsp;Funding Opportunities. &nbsp;If a member so chooses, he may present proposals for further research or advertisement/marketing of his idea. &nbsp;If the Society accepts the proposals, the member will receive funding to pursue his project further.<br />
<br />
The Tinkering Space or "T-Space" as we like to call it, was created within the last year with the purpose of providing students on campus an area where they may be free to make their project ideas come to life. &nbsp;<br />
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== Our Priority ==<br />
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We would like to pursue expanding KES' and T-Space's engagement from mostly Kettering Students to more of the community. &nbsp;We are located in Flint, Michigan, and only a few miles away are two other college campuses. &nbsp;We are interested in trying to engage these campuses and involve them in any way whatsoever. &nbsp;Additionally, we are interested in expanding involvement to others in the community. &nbsp;We have found that there are many entrepreneurial minded people in Flint's community, and combining this with some I&E minded students at the other campuses, we could tap into an incredible resource and all collaborate together.<br />
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= Open Labs/Maker Space<br/> =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Aside from designated lab time alloted with each accompanying course, most if not all labs on Kettering University's campus are locked when the lab is not in session. Once in lab, students are often rushing to complete the lab assignment within the alloted lab time in order to end with a satisfactory grade. However, this creates an issue where the student's experience and scope of understanding is limited to the lab assignment. Thus for many students, full comprehension of the course is difficult to achieve, especially if the lab assignment was not designed to simulate different scenarios.<br />
<br />
== Our Priority ==<br />
<br />
Like a makerspace, we would like to open labs to students. We believe that by offering open labs, we can allow for students to experiment on their own time, allowing for more "bulbs to click" and thus helping them understand the course better. This translates to different perspectives, and individual ideas. It's like giving a child a box of Legos for a Saturday afternoon. Once they understand how to use the equipment, they will then have the opportunity to experiment on their own.<br />
<br />
= Kettering Entrepreneur Society & T-Space Infrastructure Improvements =<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to try to expand upon current KES & T-Space involvement and to improve upon the current involvement by bettering the current infrastructure. &nbsp;By students using both these resources (KES & T-Space), I&E would largely increase around campus. &nbsp;One aspect we are interested in is how many students in KES use the T-Space and vice versa; how many T-Space users are active in KES. &nbsp;If we find that there is a large overlap, then we would be interested in investigating the idea of hosting KES meetings in the T-Space. &nbsp;This would allow for us to "tinker" with projects and show them off at the same time. &nbsp;If there is not a large overlap, then we are interested in sponsoring students to create an LED advertisement board for KES that we can display in a window for the students and public to view. &nbsp;The purpose of this would be to show off a student's project (a flashy LED advertisement via programming) and to try to engage more people to actively participate in KES who &nbsp;may not have already been participating.<br />
<br />
Additionally, we are interested in surveying active students in KES and who use the T-Space to see what improvements in infrastructure they believe would be beneficial to their development of an I&E mindset. &nbsp;Tailoring the two resources to the people who actually use them could be largely beneficial for more fluid thought and I&E mindset.<br />
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= Maker Faire =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create an area on campus or event in which students could showcase their projects and inititatives to other students, faculty, and community. &nbsp;We also thought that we could host a competition in which teams are formed and compete to create the best project in one specified field or leave it open to a project of each groups' choosing.<br />
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= Crowd Funding Site =<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create a website allowing for alumni, parents, and the community to invest in student ideas. Our university routinely reaches out to alumni for donations to the school. We think we have the opportunity for our university's investors to directly invest in the amazing ideas of our fellow students.<br />
<br />
This site then would allow students to post ideas and have the community view them. KES would be able to help guide and provide mentorship to help their ideas thrive.<br />
<br />
= Tedx Event =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering University has organized two TEDx Flint events in 2010 and 2011. Both events were attended by several students, faculty and members of the Flint community. The event was put together by Kevin Simpson in coordination with Dr. Doug Melton, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering University, and other members of staff. The speakers included a comprehensive list of local entrepreneurs, artists and professors.<br />
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== Proposal ==<br />
<br />
The proposal is to bring the event back. As TED talks gain popularity both inside and outside the classroom, the event will give members of the Flint, Michigan and Kettering University communities a chance to share their stories and their problems. Many Kettering students pride themselves as problem-solvers, and this event will help them focus their energies in order to solve problems in their neighborhoods.<br />
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= Leaders =<br />
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2014:&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Hunter_Casbeer Hunter Casbeer],&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saheb_Kapoor Saheb Kapoor], Massoud Tavakoli, Alexander Barath, Eddie Scholdolski; Garreth Brazil. &nbsp;<br />
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2015: [[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]],&nbsp;[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]],&nbsp;Hunter Casbeer, Massoud Tavakoli.&nbsp;We also want to keep this open to the Kettering community, with the hope that anyone can get involved with this project.<br />
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= Related Links =<br />
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[[Kettering University]]<br />
<br />
[[Alan_Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
<br />
[[Cheyne_Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Priorities:Kettering_University_Student_Priorities&diff=18897Priorities:Kettering University Student Priorities2015-01-27T21:13:33Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Kettering Entrepreneur Society & T-Space Community Engagement and Impact =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering Entrepreneur Society, or KES as we like to call it, is essentially an incubator space where students, faculty, and even anyone outside the University can come and develop their ideas, host brainstorm sessions, work together, and improve I&E mindsets. &nbsp;It's purpose is "To promote an entrepreneurial culture at Kettering University based on innovation and social values." &nbsp;KES is a great place for: Mentoring. &nbsp;Networking. &nbsp;Funding Opportunities. &nbsp;If a member so chooses, he may present proposals for further research or advertisement/marketing of his idea. &nbsp;If the Society accepts the proposals, the member will receive funding to pursue his project further.<br />
<br />
The Tinkering Space or "T-Space" as we like to call it, was created within the last year with the purpose of providing students on campus an area where they may be free to make their project ideas come to life. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
== Our Priority ==<br />
<br />
We would like to pursue expanding KES' and T-Space's engagement from mostly Kettering Students to more of the community. &nbsp;We are located in Flint, Michigan, and only a few miles away are two other college campuses. &nbsp;We are interested in trying to engage these campuses and involve them in any way whatsoever. &nbsp;Additionally, we are interested in expanding involvement to others in the community. &nbsp;We have found that there are many entrepreneurial minded people in Flint's community, and combining this with some I&E minded students at the other campuses, we could tap into an incredible resource and all collaborate together.<br />
<br />
= Open Labs/Maker Space<br/> =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Aside from designated lab time alloted with each accompanying course, most if not all labs on Kettering University's campus are locked when the lab is not in session. Once in lab, students are often rushing to complete the lab assignment within the alloted lab time in order to end with a satisfactory grade. However, this creates an issue where the student's experience and scope of understanding is limited to the lab assignment. Thus for many students, full comprehension of the course is difficult to achieve, especially if the lab assignment was not designed to simulate different scenarios.<br />
<br />
== Our Priority ==<br />
<br />
Like a makerspace, we would like to open labs to students. We believe that by offering open labs, we can allow for students to experiment on their own time, allowing for more "bulbs to click" and thus helping them understand the course better. This translates to different perspectives, and individual ideas. It's like giving a child a box of Legos for a Saturday afternoon. Once they understand how to use the equipment, they will then have the opportunity to experiment on their own.<br />
<br />
= Kettering Entrepreneur Society & T-Space Infrastructure Improvements =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to try to expand upon current KES & T-Space involvement and to improve upon the current involvement by bettering the current infrastructure. &nbsp;By students using both these resources (KES & T-Space), I&E would largely increase around campus. &nbsp;One aspect we are interested in is how many students in KES use the T-Space and vice versa; how many T-Space users are active in KES. &nbsp;If we find that there is a large overlap, then we would be interested in investigating the idea of hosting KES meetings in the T-Space. &nbsp;This would allow for us to "tinker" with projects and show them off at the same time. &nbsp;If there is not a large overlap, then we are interested in sponsoring students to create an LED advertisement board for KES that we can display in a window for the students and public to view. &nbsp;The purpose of this would be to show off a student's project (a flashy LED advertisement via programming) and to try to engage more people to actively participate in KES who &nbsp;may not have already been participating.<br />
<br />
Additionally, we are interested in surveying active students in KES and who use the T-Space to see what improvements in infrastructure they believe would be beneficial to their development of an I&E mindset. &nbsp;Tailoring the two resources to the people who actually use them could be largely beneficial for more fluid thought and I&E mindset.<br />
<br />
= Maker Faire =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create an area on campus or event in which students could showcase their projects and inititatives to other students, faculty, and community. &nbsp;We also thought that we could host a competition in which teams are formed and compete to create the best project in one specified field or leave it open to a project of each groups' choosing.<br />
<br />
= Crowd Funding Site =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create a website allowing for alumni, parents, and the community to invest in student ideas. Our university routinely reaches out to alumni for donations to the school. We think we have the opportunity for our university's investors to directly invest in the amazing ideas of our fellow students.<br />
<br />
This site then would allow students to post ideas and have the community view them. KES would be able to help guide and provide mentorship to help their ideas thrive.<br />
<br />
= Tedx Event =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering University has organized two TEDx Flint events in 2010 and 2011. Both events were attended by several students, faculty and members of the Flint community. The event was put together by Kevin Simpson in coordination with Dr. Doug Melton, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering University, and other members of staff. The speakers included a comprehensive list of local entrepreneurs, artists and professors.<br />
<br />
== Proposal ==<br />
<br />
The proposal is to bring the event back. As TED talks gain popularity both inside and outside the classroom, the event will give members of the Flint, Michigan and Kettering University communities a chance to share their stories and their problems. Many Kettering students pride themselves as problem-solvers, and this event will help them focus their energies in order to solve problems in their neighborhoods.<br />
<br />
= Leaders =<br />
<br />
2014:&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Hunter_Casbeer Hunter Casbeer],&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saheb_Kapoor Saheb Kapoor], Massoud Tavakoli, Alexander Barath, Eddie Scholdolski; Garreth Brazil. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
2015: [[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]],&nbsp;[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]],&nbsp;Hunter Casbeer, Massoud Tavakoli.&nbsp;We also want to keep this open to the Kettering community, with the hope that anyone can get involved with this project.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University]]<br />
<br />
[http://universityinnovation.org/Alan%20Xia Alan Xia]<br />
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[http://universityinnovation.org/Cheyne%20Westerman Cheyne Westerman]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Priorities:Kettering_University_Student_Priorities&diff=18893Priorities:Kettering University Student Priorities2015-01-27T20:50:54Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Kettering Entrepreneur Society & T-Space Community Engagement and Impact =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering Entrepreneur Society, or KES as we like to call it, is essentially an incubator space where students, faculty, and even anyone outside the University can come and develop their ideas, host brainstorm sessions, work together, and improve I&E mindsets. &nbsp;It's purpose is "To promote an entrepreneurial culture at Kettering University based on innovation and social values." &nbsp;KES is a great place for: Mentoring. &nbsp;Networking. &nbsp;Funding Opportunities. &nbsp;If a member so chooses, he may present proposals for further research or advertisement/marketing of his idea. &nbsp;If the Society accepts the proposals, the member will receive funding to pursue his project further.<br />
<br />
The Tinkering Space or "T-Space" as we like to call it, was created within the last year with the purpose of providing students on campus an area where they may be free to make their project ideas come to life. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
== Our Priority ==<br />
<br />
We would like to pursue expanding KES' and T-Space's engagement from mostly Kettering Students to more of the community. &nbsp;We are located in Flint, Michigan, and only a few miles away are two other college campuses. &nbsp;We are interested in trying to engage these campuses and involve them in any way whatsoever. &nbsp;Additionally, we are interested in expanding involvement to others in the community. &nbsp;We have found that there are many entrepreneurial minded people in Flint's community, and combining this with some I&E minded students at the other campuses, we could tap into an incredible resource and all collaborate together.<br />
<br />
= Open Labs/ Maker Space<br/> =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Aside from designated lab time alloted with each accompanying course, most if not all labs on Kettering University's campus are locked when the lab is not in session. Once in lab, students are often rushing to complete the lab assignment within the alloted lab time in order to end with a satisfactory grade. However, this creates an issue where the student's experience and scope of understanding is limited to the lab assignment. Thus for many students, full comprehension of the course is difficult to achieve, especially if the lab assignment was not designed to simulate different scenarios.<br />
<br />
== Our Priority ==<br />
<br />
Like a makerspace, we would like to open labs to students. We believe that by offering open labs, we can allow for students to experiment on their own time, allowing for more "bulbs to click" and thus helping them understand the course better. This translates to different perspectives, and individual ideas. It's like giving a child a box of Legos for a Saturday afternoon. Once they understand how to use the equipment, they will then have the opportunity to experiment on their own.<br />
<br />
= Maker Faire =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create an area on campus or event in which students could showcase their projects and inititatives to other students, faculty, and community. &nbsp;We also thought that we could host a competition in which teams are formed and compete to create the best project in one specified field or leave it open to a project of each groups' choosing.<br />
<br />
= Crowd Funding Site =<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<br />
Our idea is to create a website allowing for alumni, parents, and the community to invest in student ideas. Our university routinely reaches out to alumni for donations to the school. We think we have the opportunity for our university's investors to directly invest in the amazing ideas of our fellow students.<br />
<br />
This site then would allow students to post ideas and have the community view them. KES would be able to help guide and provide mentorship to help their ideas thrive.<br />
<br />
= Tedx Event =<br />
<br />
== Background ==<br />
<br />
Kettering University has organized two TEDx Flint events in 2010 and 2011. Both events were attended by several students, faculty and members of the Flint community. The event was put together by Kevin Simpson in coordination with Dr. Doug Melton, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering University, and other members of staff. The speakers included a comprehensive list of local entrepreneurs, artists and professors.<br />
<br />
== Proposal ==<br />
<br />
The proposal is to bring the event back. As TED talks gain popularity both inside and outside the classroom, the event will give members of the Flint, Michigan and Kettering University communities a chance to share their stories and their problems. Many Kettering students pride themselves as problem-solvers, and this event will help them focus their energies in order to solve problems in their neighborhoods.<br />
<br />
= Leaders =<br />
<br />
2014:&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Hunter_Casbeer Hunter Casbeer],&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saheb_Kapoor Saheb Kapoor], Massoud Tavakoli, Alexander Barath, Eddie Scholdolski; Garreth Brazil. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
2015: [[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]],&nbsp;[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]],&nbsp;Hunter Casbeer, Massoud Tavakoli.&nbsp;We also want to keep this open to the Kettering community, with the hope that anyone can get involved with this project.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Student Priorities|Student_Priorities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Kettering_University&diff=18890School:Kettering University2015-01-27T20:29:30Z<p>West8477: </p>
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<div><br/>[[File:Smallbulldog.jpg|frame|Smallbulldog.jpg]]<br />
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= Introduction =<br />
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Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a university in Flint, Michigan, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. Kettering places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, with undergraduate students required to complete a minimum of seven co-op terms to graduate.[4] The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.[5] The school's undergraduate population is approximately 2,000 students.<br />
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= Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Classroom =<br />
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The Faculty at Kettering University tends to integrate I&E into the courses through projects and assignments. The Faculty does not fail to emphasize the importance of I&E in any discipline or major and provides students an opportunity to display their I&E skills in the classroom to inspire or get inspired.<br />
<br />
While there have been some courses offered at Kettering University traditionally in order to engage students with I&E, there are many new ones as Kettering gears up to overhaul its I&E program. The University has recently introduced a Multidisciplinary I&E minor/concentration that has grabbed student attention. The students will be working with Kettering Entrepreneurship Society as a part of the program. Below is a list of these new courses:<br />
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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 101 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset<br />
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2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 201 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies<br />
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3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 202 – Innovative Idea Development<br />
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4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 401 – Business Model Development<br />
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5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 402 – Prototyping and Commercialization<br />
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= Innovation and Entrepreneurship Related Events =<br />
<br />
[[File:ME Bulldog.jpeg|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Kettering University strives to engage its students with I&E both in and outside the classroom. It currently hosts two campus events that make students delve into I&E.<br />
<br />
== Innovation Quest ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized weekly and the idea is to compete in an hour long challenge to create a simple machine or device that accomplishes the designated task. The event has gained much popularity around campus and the participation is high. While the event is more geared towards Innovation than Entrepreneurship, the idea is to appeal to the creativity in students.<br />
<br />
== Kettering Impact ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized once a term and it currently offers a $1000 first price to the student or group of students that can come up with an idea to improve Kettering University and eventually use this to start a venture of their own. The students are made to create a 4 minute long video that entails their idea and the basic need for it along with other important details. The event is usually judged by members of the college administration along with other budding student Entrepreneurs.<br />
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= Kettering Entrepreneur Society =<br />
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[[File:SmallKES.jpg|thumb|SmallKES.jpg]]<br />
<br />
The three pillars of Kettering Entrepreneurship Society (KES) are Mentoring, Networking and Funding. Students often have great ideas but lack the means. KES seeks to fill in the gap by providing valuable feedback, essential start-up funding, an interactive network and most important of all, the motivation. KES holds weekly meetings open to the entire student body and the faculty. Once a student receives a grant, he/she periodically updates the society on the progress of their projects. Students that are not physically present can also attend meetings virtually using WebEx.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= i2e-T-Space =<br />
<br />
[[File:KU T-Space.png|thumb]]<br />
<br />
T-Space is a new makerspace on campus with a purpose to create a space with students can "think, tinker, and thrive" with their personal and school projects and hobbies. It currently provides students access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other utilities to work on small electric and mechanical prototypes<br />
<div><br/></div><br />
<br />
= Co-op Program =<br />
<br />
Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works for six months in the year and studies for the other six. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work place. Most students even complete a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project.<br />
<br />
All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Landscape Canvas =<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/a/kettering.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AioBSxo7G7bLdFJNcnhIWXRXSkpmQ00zUkdaNFpCanc#gid=3<br />
<br />
= Entrepreneurial Rating =<br />
<br />
I would rate Kettering University 6 out of 10 on entrepreneurial activities only because of the huge room it has for growth. Given the vastly technical student population, I&E can play a much broader role in student life at Kettering. The good news is that the college realizes this and is now consciously delegating resources in this arena.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
<br />
[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University Student Priorities]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Universities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Kettering_University&diff=18889School:Kettering University2015-01-27T20:28:49Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><br/>[[File:Smallbulldog.jpg|frame|Smallbulldog.jpg]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
<br />
Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a university in Flint, Michigan, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. Kettering places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, with undergraduate students required to complete a minimum of seven co-op terms to graduate.[4] The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.[5] The school's undergraduate population is approximately 2,000 students.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Classroom =<br />
<br />
The Faculty at Kettering University tends to integrate I&E into the courses through projects and assignments. The Faculty does not fail to emphasize the importance of I&E in any discipline or major and provides students an opportunity to display their I&E skills in the classroom to inspire or get inspired.<br />
<br />
While there have been some courses offered at Kettering University traditionally in order to engage students with I&E, there are many new ones as Kettering gears up to overhaul its I&E program. The University has recently introduced a Multidisciplinary I&E minor/concentration that has grabbed student attention. The students will be working with Kettering Entrepreneurship Society as a part of the program. Below is a list of these new courses:<br />
<br />
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 101 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset<br />
<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 201 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies<br />
<br />
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 202 – Innovative Idea Development<br />
<br />
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 401 – Business Model Development<br />
<br />
5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 402 – Prototyping and Commercialization<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship Related Events =<br />
<br />
[[File:ME Bulldog.jpeg|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Kettering University strives to engage its students with I&E both in and outside the classroom. It currently hosts two campus events that make students delve into I&E.<br />
<br />
== Innovation Quest ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized weekly and the idea is to compete in an hour long challenge to create a simple machine or device that accomplishes the designated task. The event has gained much popularity around campus and the participation is high. While the event is more geared towards Innovation than Entrepreneurship, the idea is to appeal to the creativity in students.<br />
<br />
== Kettering Impact ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized once a term and it currently offers a $1000 first price to the student or group of students that can come up with an idea to improve Kettering University and eventually use this to start a venture of their own. The students are made to create a 4 minute long video that entails their idea and the basic need for it along with other important details. The event is usually judged by members of the college administration along with other budding student Entrepreneurs.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Kettering Entrepreneur Society =<br />
<br />
[[File:SmallKES.jpg|thumb|SmallKES.jpg]]<br />
<br />
The three pillars of Kettering Entrepreneurship Society (KES) are Mentoring, Networking and Funding. Students often have great ideas but lack the means. KES seeks to fill in the gap by providing valuable feedback, essential start-up funding, an interactive network and most important of all, the motivation. KES holds weekly meetings open to the entire student body and the faculty. Once a student receives a grant, he/she periodically updates the society on the progress of their projects. Students that are not physically present can also attend meetings virtually using WebEx.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= i2e-T-Space =<br />
<br />
[[File:KU T-Space.png|thumb]]<br />
<br />
T-Space is a new makerspace on campus with a purpose to create a space with students can "think, tinker, and thrive" with their personal and school projects and hobbies. It currently provides students access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other utilities to work on small electric and mechanical prototypes<br />
<div><br/></div><br />
<br />
= Co-op Program =<br />
<br />
Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works for six months in the year and studies for the other six. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work place. Most students even complete a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project.<br />
<br />
All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Landscape Canvas =<br />
<br />
https://docs.google.com/a/kettering.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AioBSxo7G7bLdFJNcnhIWXRXSkpmQ00zUkdaNFpCanc#gid=3<br />
<br />
= Entrepreneurial Rating =<br />
<br />
I would rate Kettering University 5 out of 10 on entrepreneurial activities only because of the huge room it has for growth. Given the vastly technical student population, I&E can play a much broader role in student life at Kettering. The good news is that the college realizes this and is now consciously delegating resources in this arena.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
<br />
[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University Student Priorities]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Universities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Kettering_University&diff=18888School:Kettering University2015-01-27T20:26:29Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><br/>[[File:Smallbulldog.jpg|frame|Smallbulldog.jpg]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
<br />
Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a university in Flint, Michigan, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. Kettering places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, with undergraduate students required to complete a minimum of seven co-op terms to graduate.[4] The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.[5] The school's undergraduate population is approximately 2,000 students.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Classroom =<br />
<br />
The Faculty at Kettering University tends to integrate I&E into the courses through projects and assignments. The Faculty does not fail to emphasize the importance of I&E in any discipline or major and provides students an opportunity to display their I&E skills in the classroom to inspire or get inspired.<br />
<br />
While there have been some courses offered at Kettering University traditionally in order to engage students with I&E, there are many new ones as Kettering gears up to overhaul its I&E program. The University has recently introduced a Multidisciplinary I&E minor/concentration that has grabbed student attention. The students will be working with Kettering Entrepreneurship Society as a part of the program. Below is a list of these new courses:<br />
<br />
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 101 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset<br />
<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 201 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies<br />
<br />
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 202 – Innovative Idea Development<br />
<br />
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 401 – Business Model Development<br />
<br />
5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 402 – Prototyping and Commercialization<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship Related Events =<br />
<br />
[[File:ME Bulldog.jpeg|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Kettering University strives to engage its students with I&E both in and outside the classroom. It currently hosts two campus events that make students delve into I&E.<br />
<br />
== Innovation Quest ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized weekly and the idea is to compete in an hour long challenge to create a simple machine or device that accomplishes the designated task. The event has gained much popularity around campus and the participation is high. While the event is more geared towards Innovation than Entrepreneurship, the idea is to appeal to the creativity in students.<br />
<br />
== Kettering Impact ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized once a term and it currently offers a $1000 first price to the student or group of students that can come up with an idea to improve Kettering University and eventually use this to start a venture of their own. The students are made to create a 4 minute long video that entails their idea and the basic need for it along with other important details. The event is usually judged by members of the college administration along with other budding student Entrepreneurs.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Kettering Entrepreneur Society =<br />
<br />
[[File:SmallKES.jpg|thumb|SmallKES.jpg]]<br />
<br />
The three pillars of Kettering Entrepreneurship Society (KES) are Mentoring, Networking and Funding. Students often have great ideas but lack the means. KES seeks to fill in the gap by providing valuable feedback, essential start-up funding, an interactive network and most important of all, the motivation. KES holds weekly meetings open to the entire student body and the faculty. Once a student receives a grant, he/she periodically updates the society on the progress of their projects. Students that are not physically present can also attend meetings virtually using WebEx.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= i2e-T-Space =<br />
<br />
[[File:KU T-Space.png|thumb]]<br />
<br />
T-Space is a new makerspace on campus with a purpose to create a space with students can "think, tinker, and thrive" with their personal and school projects and hobbies. It currently provides students access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other utilities to work on small electric and mechanical prototypes<br />
<div><br/></div><br />
<br />
= Co-op Program =<br />
<br />
Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works for six months in the year and studies for the other six. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work place. Most students even complete a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project.<br />
<br />
All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Landscape Canvas =<br />
<br />
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApiDZYT_eZYBdHFtWk53cUoxX2lId0pPcUxfWEpxUVE&usp=sharing <u>Click here</u>]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Entrepreneurial Rating =<br />
<br />
I would rate Kettering University 5 out of 10 on entrepreneurial activities only because of the huge room it has for growth. Given the vastly technical student population, I&E can play a much broader role in student life at Kettering. The good news is that the college realizes this and is now consciously delegating resources in this arena.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
<br />
[[Cheyne Westerman|Cheyne Westerman]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University Student Priorities]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Universities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=School:Kettering_University&diff=18887School:Kettering University2015-01-27T20:26:12Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><br/>[[File:Smallbulldog.jpg|frame|Smallbulldog.jpg]]<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
<br />
Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute and GMI Engineering and Management Institute) is a university in Flint, Michigan, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Business fields. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, math, science, and business. Kettering places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and cooperative education, with undergraduate students required to complete a minimum of seven co-op terms to graduate.[4] The campus is located along the Flint River on property that used to be the main manufacturing location for General Motors. It is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors Charles Kettering.[5] The school's undergraduate population is approximately 2,000 students.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Classroom =<br />
<br />
The Faculty at Kettering University tends to integrate I&E into the courses through projects and assignments. The Faculty does not fail to emphasize the importance of I&E in any discipline or major and provides students an opportunity to display their I&E skills in the classroom to inspire or get inspired.<br />
<br />
While there have been some courses offered at Kettering University traditionally in order to engage students with I&E, there are many new ones as Kettering gears up to overhaul its I&E program. The University has recently introduced a Multidisciplinary I&E minor/concentration that has grabbed student attention. The students will be working with Kettering Entrepreneurship Society as a part of the program. Below is a list of these new courses:<br />
<br />
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 101 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset<br />
<br />
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 201 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Case Studies<br />
<br />
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 202 – Innovative Idea Development<br />
<br />
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 401 – Business Model Development<br />
<br />
5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INEN 402 – Prototyping and Commercialization<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Innovation and Entrepreneurship Related Events =<br />
<br />
[[File:ME Bulldog.jpeg|thumb]]<br />
<br />
Kettering University strives to engage its students with I&E both in and outside the classroom. It currently hosts two campus events that make students delve into I&E.<br />
<br />
== Innovation Quest ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized weekly and the idea is to compete in an hour long challenge to create a simple machine or device that accomplishes the designated task. The event has gained much popularity around campus and the participation is high. While the event is more geared towards Innovation than Entrepreneurship, the idea is to appeal to the creativity in students.<br />
<br />
== Kettering Impact ==<br />
<br />
The event is organized once a term and it currently offers a $1000 first price to the student or group of students that can come up with an idea to improve Kettering University and eventually use this to start a venture of their own. The students are made to create a 4 minute long video that entails their idea and the basic need for it along with other important details. The event is usually judged by members of the college administration along with other budding student Entrepreneurs.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<br />
= Kettering Entrepreneur Society =<br />
<br />
[[File:SmallKES.jpg|thumb|SmallKES.jpg]]<br />
<br />
The three pillars of Kettering Entrepreneurship Society (KES) are Mentoring, Networking and Funding. Students often have great ideas but lack the means. KES seeks to fill in the gap by providing valuable feedback, essential start-up funding, an interactive network and most important of all, the motivation. KES holds weekly meetings open to the entire student body and the faculty. Once a student receives a grant, he/she periodically updates the society on the progress of their projects. Students that are not physically present can also attend meetings virtually using WebEx.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= i2e-T-Space =<br />
<br />
[[File:KU T-Space.png|thumb]]<br />
<br />
T-Space is a new makerspace on campus with a purpose to create a space with students can "think, tinker, and thrive" with their personal and school projects and hobbies. It currently provides students access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other utilities to work on small electric and mechanical prototypes<br />
<div><br/></div><br />
<br />
= Co-op Program =<br />
<br />
Arguably, the most attractive aspect of studying at Kettering University is the co-op program. Each term at Kettering University is 11 weeks long and there are four terms or quarters per year. Students alternate between co-op (usually at a company) and school every term. Essentially, every student works for six months in the year and studies for the other six. Most students graduate with two years of valuable industrial work experience and have a better understanding of the work place. Most students even complete a six month long mandatory Undergraduate Thesis project.<br />
<br />
All this practical experience combined offers a much more hands-on approach to I&E. Students learn the basics of managing a project and delivering results along with developing a healthy work ethic.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Landscape Canvas =<br />
<br />
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApiDZYT_eZYBdHFtWk53cUoxX2lId0pPcUxfWEpxUVE&usp=sharing <u>Click here</u>]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
= Entrepreneurial Rating =<br />
<br />
I would rate Kettering University 5 out of 10 on entrepreneurial activities only because of the huge room it has for growth. Given the vastly technical student population, I&E can play a much broader role in student life at Kettering. The good news is that the college realizes this and is now consciously delegating resources in this arena.<br />
<br />
= Related Links =<br />
<br />
[[Alan Xia|Alan Xia]]<br />
<br />
[[Cheyne_Westerman|Cheyne_Westerman]]<br />
<br />
[[Saheb Kapoor]]<br />
<br />
[[Hunter Casbeer]]<br />
<br />
[[Kettering University Student Priorities]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Universities]]</div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Fellow:Cheyne_Westerman&diff=18886Fellow:Cheyne Westerman2015-01-27T20:25:26Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">UIF 2015</span><br />
<br />
= <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">[[File:Cheyne Westerman.jpg|thumb|Cheyne Westerman.jpg]]</span> =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne Westerman is currently a student at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. &nbsp;His major is mechanical engineering. &nbsp;However, he is really more passionate about his concentration and minors, rather than his major. &nbsp;He is undertaking a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is geared towards engineering. &nbsp;His dual minors are: 1) Business; &nbsp;2) Innovation & Entrepreneurship (which is geared towards business). &nbsp;He believes that being a mechanical engineering is so valuable because it is the broadest of engineering degrees and he believes that to work in any position in a company which sells products, one must be able to understand the core ingredient of success: the product itself. &nbsp;His real goal in life is to land an upper management position at a great company or to create his own company with a group of intelligent individuals which brings great value to target customers.&nbsp;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne is currently the President of Kettering University's Entrpreneur Society for the 2015 calendar year. &nbsp;Additionally, he is a member of the leadership circle for the group, which seeks out tasks to better the campus' innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. &nbsp;An overview of Kettering Entrepreneur Society is the Society meets once a week and "grows" ideas among students. &nbsp;Essentially, anyone is invited to come and voice their ideas and as a group can discuss and give advice to such ideas. &nbsp;If certain students want to take their ideas to the next level, money or "grants" may be provided for the students to first engineer their product. &nbsp;If the prototyping goes well, it is possible for the students to pitch their business and marketing plans and receive a separate grant for the next step of the process: exposure.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne continues to seek out ways to grow his I&E skillset and seek<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>new opportunities and challenges at his college campus and in the community to which he may apply his skillset.</span></div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Fellow:Cheyne_Westerman&diff=18885Fellow:Cheyne Westerman2015-01-27T20:24:56Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">UIF 2015</span><br />
<br />
= <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">[[File:Cheyne Westerman.jpg|thumb]]</span> =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne Westerman is currently a student at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. &nbsp;His major is mechanical engineering. &nbsp;However, he is really more passionate about his concentration and minors, rather than his major. &nbsp;He is undertaking a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is geared towards engineering. &nbsp;His dual minors are: 1) Business; &nbsp;2) Innovation & Entrepreneurship (which is geared towards business). &nbsp;He believes that being a mechanical engineering is so valuable because it is the broadest of engineering degrees and he believes that to work in any position in a company which sells products, one must be able to understand the core ingredient of success: the product itself. &nbsp;His real goal in life is to land an upper management position at a great company or to create his own company with a group of intelligent individuals which brings great value to target customers. &nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne is currently the President of Kettering University's Entrpreneur Society for the 2015 calendar year. &nbsp;Additionally, he is a member of the leadership circle for the group, which seeks out tasks to better the campus' innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. &nbsp;An overview of Kettering Entrepreneur Society is the Society meets once a week and "grows" ideas among students. &nbsp;Essentially, anyone is invited to come and voice their ideas and as a group can discuss and give advice to such ideas. &nbsp;If certain students want to take their ideas to the next level, money or "grants" may be provided for the students to first engineer their product. &nbsp;If the prototyping goes well, it is possible for the students to pitch their business and marketing plans and receive a separate grant for the next step of the process: exposure.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne continues to seek out ways to grow his I&E skillset and seek<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>new opportunities and challenges at his college campus and in the community to which he may apply his skillset.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</span></div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=Fellow:Cheyne_Westerman&diff=18884Fellow:Cheyne Westerman2015-01-27T20:24:36Z<p>West8477: </p>
<hr />
<div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Cheyne Westerman</span><br />
<br />
= <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">[[File:Cheyne Westerman.jpg|thumb|Cheyne Westerman.jpg]]</span> =<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">UIF 2015</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne Westerman is currently a student at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. &nbsp;His major is mechanical engineering. &nbsp;However, he is really more passionate about his concentration and minors, rather than his major. &nbsp;He is undertaking a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is geared towards engineering. &nbsp;His dual minors are: 1) Business; &nbsp;2) Innovation & Entrepreneurship (which is geared towards business). &nbsp;He believes that being a mechanical engineering is so valuable because it is the broadest of engineering degrees and he believes that to work in any position in a company which sells products, one must be able to understand the core ingredient of success: the product itself. &nbsp;His real goal in life is to land an upper management position at a great company or to create his own company with a group of intelligent individuals which brings great value to target customers. &nbsp;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne is currently the President of Kettering University's Entrpreneur Society for the 2015 calendar year. &nbsp;Additionally, he is a member of the leadership circle for the group, which seeks out tasks to better the campus' innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. &nbsp;An overview of Kettering Entrepreneur Society is the Society meets once a week and "grows" ideas among students. &nbsp;Essentially, anyone is invited to come and voice their ideas and as a group can discuss and give advice to such ideas. &nbsp;If certain students want to take their ideas to the next level, money or "grants" may be provided for the students to first engineer their product. &nbsp;If the prototyping goes well, it is possible for the students to pitch their business and marketing plans and receive a separate grant for the next step of the process: exposure.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne Westerman is currently a student at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. &nbsp;His major is mechanical engineering. &nbsp;However, he is really more passionate about his concentration and minors, rather than his major. &nbsp;He is undertaking a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is geared towards engineering. &nbsp;His dual minors are: 1) Business; &nbsp;2) Innovation & Entrepreneurship (which is geared towards business). &nbsp;He believes that being a mechanical engineering is so valuable because it is the broadest of engineering degrees and he believes that to work in any position in a company which sells products, one must be able to understand the core ingredient of success: the product itself. &nbsp;His real goal in life is to land an upper management position at a great company or to create his own company with a group of intelligent individuals which brings great value to target customers. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne is currently the President of Kettering University's Entrpreneur Society for the 2015 calendar year. &nbsp;Additionally, he is a member of the leadership circle for the group, which seeks out tasks to better the campus' innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. &nbsp;An overview of Kettering Entrepreneur Society is the Society meets once a week and "grows" ideas among students. &nbsp;Essentially, anyone is invited to come and voice their ideas and as a group can discuss and give advice to such ideas. &nbsp;If certain students want to take their ideas to the next level, money or "grants" may be provided for the students to first engineer their product. &nbsp;If the prototyping goes well, it is possible for the students to pitch their business and marketing plans and receive a separate grant for the next step of the process: exposure.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cheyne continues to seek out ways to grow his I&E skillset and seek<span class="apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>new opportunities and challenges at his college campus and in the community to which he may apply his skillset.<o:p></o:p></span></div>West8477https://universityinnovation.org/index.php?title=File:Cheyne_Westerman.jpg&diff=11676File:Cheyne Westerman.jpg2015-01-04T05:11:46Z<p>West8477: </p>
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<div>Hello, my name is Cheyne Westerman. &nbsp;As you read this, you are probably wondering how to pronounce my name. &nbsp;Often times, I hear "Cheyenne," but the proper pronunciation is actually "Shane." &nbsp;<br />
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I am currently a student at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. &nbsp;I am 20 years old, and a sophomore in class standing. &nbsp;My major is mechanical engineering. &nbsp;However, the parts that I am really more passionate about are my concentration and minors. &nbsp;I am undertaking a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which is geared towards engineering. &nbsp;My dual minors are: 1) Business; &nbsp;2) Innovation & Entrepreneurship (which is geared towards business). &nbsp;I choose my major to be mechanical engineering because it is possible the broadest of engineering degrees and I believe that to work in any position in a company which sells products, one must be able to understand the core ingredient of success: the product itself. &nbsp;My real goal in life is to land an upper management position at a great company or to create my own company with a group of intelligent individuals which brings great value to target customers. &nbsp;<br />
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One of my passions in life is learning more about entrepreneurship and the ways in which successful people innovate. &nbsp;Whether this be innovation in a company's products or in society as a whole. &nbsp;On the flipside, I also enjoy relaxing with friends, participating in intramural sports at school, and engaging myself in fraternity events. &nbsp;I am a brother of the Sigma Chi Fraternity in the Zeta Theta A chapter at Kettering University. &nbsp;I currently hold the position of Scholarship Chair and Assistant Magister (assistant pledge educator). &nbsp;I have a passion for people to find passion for/in education.<br />
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Recently, I have been given the great opportunity to be President of the Kettering Entrepreneur Society at my university. &nbsp;The Society meets once a week and "grows" ideas among students. &nbsp;Essentially, anyone is invited to come and voice their ideas and we as a group can discuss and give advice to such ideas. &nbsp;If certain students want to take their ideas to the next level, we provide money or "grants" for the students to first engineer their product. &nbsp;If the prototyping goes well, it is possible for the students to pitch their business and marketing plans and receive a separate grant for the next step of the process: exposure.<br />
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I am excited to continue in my passion for innovation and entrepreneurship with the University Innovation Fellows!</div>West8477