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In addition to our project pitch, we have recently launched a Tumblr to connect students to innovation and entrepreneurship with resourses both on and off of campus. The page, named '''[https://whyinnovation.tumblr.com/ whyinnovatio]n '''aims to engage students in a casual way and provide access to beneficial sources. We hope to inspire our fellow students to get involved with the untapped entrepreneurial community here at Binghamton.
=== Landscape Canvas Synthesis ===
In order to impliment these programs, we have created a timeline in which we can follow to implement these changes. We hope to launch more of these interactive events in the near future, starting in the current semester.
== Innovation Awareness ==
=== Timeline for Innovation Awareness ===
*'''Goal 1: Conduct research and make a list of faculty contacts [should take around 2 weeks to complete]<br/>'''
*'''Goal 2: Compose e-mail directories and inquire about offering information about the Office of I&E and other entrepreneurial resources on campus [one week after the contact list is created]'''
*'''Goal 3: Create survey/information sheet to give out to willing professors; information should tell students about available resources and should be available on campus billboards or campus newspaper [3 week process]'''
== Binghamton University Makerspace ==
In order to encourage students across campus to innovate and design no matter their area of study, we would like to move towards the creation of an open Makerspace on campus. While we have several spaces on campus, such as the [https://www.binghamton.edu/residential-life/communities/mountainview/steamroom/ STEAMroom], many students do not use this or feel that it is not conducive to studying or design. Rather, while useful, that space focuses on creation based on various hobbies that students may have.
As fellows, we would like to create a Makerspace in line with Stanford's [https://www.stanforddaily.com/2014/04/16/meyer-library-launches-new-community-operated-workplace/ model]. They offer rooms for different majors, with appropriate materials for different areas of study. They have open spaces, walls with whiteboards, and furniture that is conducive to motion and unorthodox creation. We feel that this will inspire students to work more collaboratively whether it is for entreprenurial ventures, their studies, or hanging out with friends.
This is an ambitious undertaking, and something that will undoubtedly take a lot of time. However, we feel that we can begin the process and continue, hopefully with the help of past and future fellows.
=== Timeline for Makerspace Creation ===
*'''Goal 1: Coordinate a meeting with the university President or Provost to discuss funding and space availability on campus [1-2 weeks to impliment]'''
*'''Goal 2: Once a space is alloted, blueprint plans can be commenced [3 weeks to plan; will require revision according to budget planning and university policy on construction, furniture, and time constraints]'''
*'''Goal 3: Conduct research with students; see if interest is piqued-- perhaps have a trial period where students can critique and add their thoughts to the space, through the dissemination of a survey [1 month]'''
*'''Goal 4: Once a space is approved officially by the university and unofficially by the student body, the furniture and equipment can be purchased and ordered to the university [1-3 months, depending on time constraints and availability]'''
*'''Goal 5: Start to disseminate advertisements across campus [ongoing process, can be commenced once Goal 4 is completed]'''
*'''Goal 6: Coordiate with entrepreneurial organizations on campus and the incubator downtown to design a launch event [1 month]'''
*'''Goal 7: Once the space is completed, the event planned in Goal 6 can be the initial event in the makerspace [2 months, depending on construction process and coordination]'''
<br/>While this is a large undertaking, we believe that we have the power to create a workspace that is interactive and conducive to student innovation. With the training of our past fellows and the example of Stanford's d.School, we believe that we have the tools and ambition to bring such a space to campus, and hope that community industries and organizations will provide assistance through blueprint revision, funding, and support, no matter the means.
== Related Links ==
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Shabienska_Achil Shabienska Achil]
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/DavidEJacobson DavidJacobson David Jacobson]
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Vivian_Wu Vivian Wu]
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