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= <span style="font-size:medium;">Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship </span>=

<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While the word&nbsp</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;''">Entrepreneurship''&nbsp</span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">has been tossed around Western Michigan University's campus for quite some time, it has only recently become a reality for WMU students. As of fall Fall 2014, students can apply for either the '''an </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Entrepreneurship major''' </span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">or&nbsp</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'''">Entrepreneurship minor'''</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. These programs feature classes from both the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) and the Haworth College of Business (HCoB).</span></span></small></big></span>

<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Within CEAS, students can enroll in the Bachelors of Science in Engineering program entitled '''&nbsp; </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE)'''</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. IEE combines traditional industrial engineering methodologies while focusing on innovation and design thinking. Students graduate with the mindset of both an industrial engineer and an entrepreneur, giving them the knowledge and expertise to either open their own business or to lead to innovative discoveries within established companies.The program was also presented with the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Innovation in Curriculum</span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Award at the 2013 Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) National Conference.</span></span></small></big></span>

<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Within the Haworth College of Business, the&nbsp</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'''">Integrated Supply Management '''(ISM) </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">program features an array of courses highlighting the importance of innovation and design. As of fall 2014February 2015, the program was ranked #5 2 in the nation, only behind Penn State.ISM is the #2 most heavily recruited school for the Supply Chain Field, only behind Michigan State University.&nbsp;</span></span></small></big></span>

<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Additionally, the School of Music hosts an annual&nbsp</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;'''white-space: pre-wrap;">Entrepreneurial Extravaganza'''</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a day-long workshop that combines resume writing, mock interviews, finance tips, marketing strategies, and networking. Through classes, workshops, and collaborative projects, students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in their music career'''</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.'''</span></span></small></big></span>

<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The&nbsp</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunseeker Solar Car </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;'''Entrepreneurship Club'''&nbspwhite-space: pre-wrap;">team at WMU brings together entrepreneurs, students, faculty, multiple engineering majors and business executives in majors together with the spirit goal of group innovation to help adapt their skills to today's changing global economybuilding a solar power car. Innovative thinking is held at a premium as the team operates within confines set by the American Solar Challenge. The purpose Students learn the principles of drive and electrical systems as they design the group car; this knowledge is then tested as students fabricate and test their designs. Throughout the year, the team competes in multiple 1200 to bring together anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship through networking 1800 mile solar car races across the US and brainstorming with fellow studentsabroad.&nbsp;</span></span></small></big></span>

*'''Meetings <span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Western Michigan University also added </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting Gate</ Speakersspan><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space:&nbsppre-wrap;'''The club meets ">, a business accelerator, to discuss entrepreneurship matters and also bring its repertoire in local entrepreneursthe summer of 2013. The program is very competitive with only a few teams accepted each semester of the many applicants. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakers, and resources for participants to help them with bring their business ideas to fruition, much like an incubator. At the end of the program, students present their work and how findings to achieve goalsKalamazoo business owners and potential stakeholders. Former club president Matt Rumora says In addition, many of these students also participate in the annual </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PITCH Competition </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">that "We provide speakersis hosted by the Haworth College of Business. As the name suggests, presentations, and events so our members can gain necessary students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one of the most popular entrepreneurial skills while networking, building startups, and having fun-based extracurricular activities that are offered by the university. We encourage students from all disciplines and backgrounds The competition also offers prize money for the winning team to participateuse towards their innovative idea."&nbsp;</span></span></small></big></span>

Western Michigan University also added '''Starting Gate'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, a business accelerator0, to its repertoire in the summer 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As of 2013. The extracurricular 100-day program provides workshops, speakersFebruary 2018, and resources for participants to help bring their business ideas to fruition. Many of these all students also participate can experience virtual reality in the annual '''PITCH Competition Virtual Reality Lab'''that is hosted by in Waldo Library. A joint collaboration between the Haworth College Office of Business. As the name suggestsInformation Technology and University Library Services, students compete for funding through 3-minute pitches for their business ideas. This competition is one have access to a multitude of the most popular entrepreneurial-based extracurricular activities that is offered by the universitygames, educational and artistic apps, entertainment, and content creation.Student led workshops and online tutorials</span></span></small></big></span>

<span style= Faculty Innovation "font-size:medium;"><big><small><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a350903-7fff-061e-69b8-ad2c81433304" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Late in the fall semester of 2018 a student, by the name Andy Hobelsberger, began a '''robotics club''' at Western Michigan University. This club supported the ideas of all of its members and Entrepreneurship =gave students of all majors to receive hands on experience working on an array of robots. This club is a great opportunity for students to collaborate with each other outside of their courses.&nbsp;</span></span></small></big></span>

WMU professors have been the driving force behind the greater emphasis on innovation =<span style="font-size:medium;">Faculty Innovation and entrepreneurship within the classroom. From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering (IEE) program, to forming the newly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.</span>=

Within IEE, the <span style="font-size:medium;">WMU professors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, & III) to guide students through have been the different stages of driving force behind the product design greater emphasis on innovation and development cycle. Other focuses of the courses include entrepreneurship within the business canvas and the hypothetical layout of the manufacturing facility needed to build that productclassroom. Even within From designing the only ABET-Accredited Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering Economics course(IEE) program, to forming the professor assigns a case study regarding the initial costs of starting a new businessnewly classified Entrepreneurship major, they are dedicated to bringing I&E to university students.</span>

This is <span style="font-size:medium;">Within IEE, the same within the Management Departmentprofessors collaborate to bring a set of courses (Entrepreneurial Engineering I, II, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their & III) to guide students. These projects typically stem from through the engineering college; different stages of the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship effortsproduct design and development cycle. Generally, Other focuses of the professors are also courses include the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions business canvas and workshops, such as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and hypothetical layout of the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prizemanufacturing facility needed to build that product.</span>

The main push for entrepreneurship <span style="font-size:medium;">This is the same within the Haworth College of Business has come Management Department, as professors seek out entrepreneurship projects for their students. These projects typically stem from Dean Kay Palanthe engineering college; the management students are to apply their business expertise to help expand these entrepreneurship efforts. She created Generally, the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' teamprofessors are also the first ones to encourage students to participate in competitions and workshops, consisting of Drsuch as the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition and the Michigan Collegiate Innovation Prize. Robert Landeros (The management department chair) is also utilizing local businesses to create classes that are run as consulting firms. Students receive hands-on-experience with management consulting and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnsoncollaborate with businesses and present to CMO's, CEO's and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experienceother Excecutives in the businesses.&nbsp;</span>

Similarly<span style="font-size:medium;">Within the Mechanical Engineering Department, the '''Endowed Chairs for Innovation '''seeds has been planted as more classes are leading starting to introduce students to the push for concepts of innovation at the College of . In Introduction to Mechanical Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group , students are Drgiven multiple projects in addition to their coursework. Steve Butt (department chair)The projects generally incorporate concepts learned in class, Dr. Tycho Fredericksbut in a real world setting, Dr. Bob Whitenot only showing students how applicable their knowledge, but giving the students room to be creative and Drtake their projects in whatever direction they choose. Azim Houshyar.&nbsp;</span>

= <span class="mw-headline" id="University_Technology_Transfer_Function" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; linefont-heightsize: 1.4medium;">University Technology Transfer FunctionThe main push for entrepreneurship within the Haworth College of Business has come from Dean Kay Palan. She created the '''Endowed Chairs for Entrepreneurship''' team, consisting of Dr. Robert Landeros (department chair) and three entrepreneurs in residence (John Mueller, Barclay Johnson, and Laurel Ofstein). All three come from an impressive background of entrepreneurship experience.</span> =

The <span style="font-size:medium;">Similarly, the '''Office of the Vice President Endowed Chairs for ResearchInnovation ''' is home to are leading the push for innovation at the I'''ntellectual Property Management and Commercialization '''College of Engineering & Applied Sciences. Making up this group are Dr. Steve Butt (technology transferInterim Dean)&nbsp;function at WMU, Dr. Tycho Fredericks, Dr. When dealing with research discoveries on campusBob White, the office can assist with securing IP rights and the corresponding IP commercialization strategiesDr. They also provide consulting servicesAzim Houshyar.&nbsp;</span>

= University-Industry Collaboration<span style="font-size: 12pxmedium;">&nbsp<span class="mw-headline" id="University_Technology_Transfer_Function" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;line-height: 1.4;">University Technology Transfer Function</span></span> =

Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University<span style="font-Industry Collaboration. size:medium;">The College '''Office of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) the Vice President for Research''' is located within home to the Business Technology '''''Intellectual Property Management and Research Commercialization '''(BTRtechnology transfer) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies&nbsp;function at WMU. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact When dealing with the faculty, research staffdiscoveries on campus, the office can assist with securing IP rights and students of one of the nation’s top public universitiescorresponding IP commercialization strategies. &nbsp;Companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at [http://wmich.edu/btr/companies http://wmichThey also provide consulting services.edu''</btr/companies].span>

Additionally, all disciplines within the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies, bringing together the university students with industry professionals. In the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Fabri=<span style="font-size:medium;">University-Kal, Denso, and many more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries.Industry Collaboration&nbsp;</span>=

<span style= Regional "font-size:medium;">Western Michigan has a unique advantage within the category of University-Industry Collaboration. The College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is located within the Business Technology and Local Economic Development Efforts =Research (BTR) Park, a Pure Michigan SmartZone and a high-tech business development with nearly 40 member companies. The park’s location means partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering, and information technology will have regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff, and students of one of the nation’s top public universities. Companies within the park include Newell Rubbermaid, EPS Security, StructureTec, ThermoFisher Scientific, and Tekna Solutions; a full list can be found at http://wmich.edu/btr/companies.</span>

Starting Gate<span style="font-size:medium;">Additionally, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located all disciplines within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance Engineering & Applied Sciences must complete a Senior Design project as a requirement for graduation. The majority of these projects highlight local companies within , bringing together the programuniversity students with industry professionals. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurshipIn the past, projects have taken place at Stryker, Parker Hannifin, Eaton, such as Pitch ZooFabri-Kal, Startup ZooDenso, and Startup Grindmany more. The most recent class of graduates contributed 152 projects and presentations to the university and surrounding industries.&nbsp;</span>

The WMU chapter of the Institute <span style="font-size:medium;">On top of Industrial Engineers (IIE) recently hosted the 2014 IIE Great Lakes Regional Conference, an event that brought together the top IE students from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. this The theme College of the conference was IIE:Engineering &nbsp; Where Visionaries Become Innovators. Keynote speakers came from Applied Science hosts a variety of industries career fair every year with 50+ companies attending and entrepreneurial backgrounds, each offering their own advice to the actively recruiting students. Students attended sessions from industry leaders, participated in design challenge activities, dress up and hand out resumes while practicing their elevator pitches and networked with interviewing skills. Another big resource WMU offers is their company resume critiques and practice interviews. WMU will host a company to look over students resumes and faculty from other universitiesgive the students real world experience with interviews.&nbsp;</span>

= Landscape Canvas <span style="font-size:medium;">Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts</span>=

<span style="font-size:smallermedium;">{{#widget:Google Spreadsheet|key=0Als4rKCfmcifdElFRkFxTVEwQkZjT1ltNVFURXlKS3c|width=1300|height=700}}Starting Gate, WMU's business accelerator program, is the driving force behind merging WMU Entrepreneurship with regional and local economic development efforts. Students participate in workshops led by community leaders on topics ranging from marketing to patent law, and everything in between. The southwest Michigan Small Business Development Center, located within the Haworth College of Business, also provides small business assistance for companies within the program. Students are also encouraged to participate in and attend community events focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship, such as Pitch Zoo, Startup Zoo, and Startup Grind.</span>

<span style= Related Links ="font-size:medium;">Floyd Hall, the main hub of WMU's engineering campus resides within the&nbsp;'''Business Technology and Research Park'''; a high-tech business developement space. Home to companies spanning industries from life sciences to advanced engineering and information technology, the BTR Park is currently looking to expand into the land adjecent to the Parkview Campus, where they hope to add more engineering and technology related business. The businesses that currently reside in the BTR Park not only have the opportunity to interact with staff, but with the students also, as many of the companies come to the&nbsp;'''Engineering Expo''' an annual gathering of surrounding engineering companies who inform students about their companies and the opportunites they hold.&nbsp;</span>

  <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is a link to WMU's Landscape Canvas.</span></span> <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Spreadsheet:</span></span> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Landscape Canvas Spring 2017:</span>&nbsp; <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">[</span>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Gvb3pOhT0dVNYzq1rSqOqs5ozbje7N7fquFqc_UbcI/edit#gid=5<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">]</span> <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Landscape Canvas Spring 2018:</span></span> [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oY-Xt_JIQE-tSeCtBOEQok45q26cEXQzFa7MDpy4vc8/edit#gid=0 []https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oY-Xt_JIQE-tSeCtBOEQok45q26cEXQzFa7MDpy4vc8/edit#gid=0<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">]</span> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Landscape Canvas Fall 2019:</span> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">[</span>https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mgzFUEpOf2omc8m5LTnhiXF-doC403gXF7ycnl3PRrs/edit?usp=sharing] <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Slideshow:</span>&nbsp; <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">[</span>https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GUVKYfE7kTHWcXCbL7fwbO4U5vjZrUtRuTRSg_FsBJE/edit#slide=id.gded0dd295_0_29<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">]</span> =<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Related Links</span></span>= <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Graduated Innovation FellowFellows: &nbsp;[[Christopher Woodward]],&nbsp;[http://universityinnovation.org/Persefoni%20Lauhon Persefoni_Lauhon], [[Zach Crawford|Zach_Crawford]]</span></span> <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Current Fellows: [[Mackenzie Preston|Mackenzie Preston]], [[Jill Puckett|Jill Puckett]], [[Nathan LaWarre|Nathan LaWarre]], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Daniel_Mozel Daniel Mozel], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Andreas_Hobelsberger Andreas Hobelsberger], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Megan_miller Megan Miller], [http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Saleh_Mohamed Saleh Mohamed][[Aisha Thaj|, Aisha_Thaj]], [[Caylee Prater|Caylee_Prater]], [[Cate Troost|Cate Troost]]</span></span> <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Current Candidates:</span></span>  <span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Student Priorities:&nbsp;[[Western Michigan University Student Priorities|Western_Michigan_University_Student_Priorities]]</span></span>