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[[File:DS-pic00100dPORTRAIT 00100 BURST20171102174927496 COVER.jpg|thumb|00100dPORTRAIT 00100 BURST20171102174927496 COVER.jpg]]Andrew Stroud attends Ohio University (OU) as an undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering. He was drawn to the Russ College of Engineering by its slogan, “Create for Good”. To carry out this slogan in his career, Stroud is also pursuing an Entrepreneurship Certificate through the Center for Entrepreneurship at OU. Stroud has worked towards merging entrepreneurship and engineering by his involvement in student initiatives, organizations, and research.

Stroud strives to maintain a diverse education by being involved in different facets of the university. C-Suite is Early on in his college career Stroud joined Ohio University Entrepreneurs and got involved in a student run -led initiative dubbed "CoLab". This initiative that is aiming , started by previous OU University Innovation Fellows, aimed to create a physical hub that connects students to existing resources  spot focused on campuscreativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. AlsoFrom the Spring of 2016 to the Spring of 2018 the student team worked to complete fundraising (total of 1 million dollars), and design the interior of the space. CoLab opened in the Fall of 2018 and Stroud is heavily involved with in ensuring the mission and vision of the space are carried out. He finds it critical for CoLab to retain student organizations that align with input as the space was built by students for students. On the other hand, Stroud has held multiple undergraduate research positions throughout his interests such as Eco-Reps and Ohio University Entrepreneurscollege career.He has held two sponsored  Ecoresearch positions, one with the College of Electrical Engineering working with LED phosphor coatings and the other with the College of Mechanical Engineering studying ultra-Reps enables students to promote sustainability on campus through workshops and informational meetingsconductive copper. Ohio University Entrepreneurs brings students from all majors together Stroud hopes to brainstorm combine his research and learn about what it would take entrepreneurial experience to make a business. In addition push cutting-edge solutions to his involvement, Stroud pursues advancements in his field through holding a student research positionthe marketplace and create change. 

Stroud wants to dedicate his future to creating Creating sustainable solutions that better the overall quality of lifeis in Stroud's scope for the future. His love of nature developed as he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this passion pushes him to develop energy -efficient technology and implement renewable energy solutions. His additional interests include creating music and recreational outdoor activities. Stroud is an individual that wishes to combine the fields of engineering and entrepreneurship to create a more sustainable future.     PREFERRED CONTACT:  *Cell - 614.949.1003*Email - as067114@ohio.edu = Related Links = [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Ohio_University Ohio University] [[Ohio University Student Priorities]] University Innovation Fellows Fall 2017 [[Andrew_Stroud|Andrew Stroud]] [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Winter_Wilson Winter Wilson] Spring 2016 [[Benjamin Scott|Ben Scott]] [[Faith Voinovich|Faith Voinovich]]  Spring 2015 [[Lori bentz|Lori Bentz]] [[Alex Kneier]] Spring 2014 [[John herbert|John Herbert]]