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= <span style="font-size: xx-large">Overview</span><br/> =

<span style="font-size:medium">Milwaukee School of Engineering is excited to share with you the strategies we have created for establishing I&E on campus and in our community. We currently have a presence on </span><span style="font-size: 14.4px"><span style="font-size:medium">campus,</span></span><span style="font-size:medium">but feel that it is too disperse and needs to be connected, strengthened, and highlighted as a priority in order to educate and excite people about the power of I&E.</span>

= Cohort 48: 2020 2025=

== Priority 1: Increase Awareness of MSOE's I&E Resources Creating a 24 Hour Create Space===== TimeThe '''24-Hour Create Space''' at MSOE is an open-frame ===End of 2021 School yearaccess innovation hub designed to empower students to design, build, and collaborate anytime inspiration strikes. Whether you're prototyping a new invention, refining a class project, or exploring creative ideas, this space provides the tools and freedom to bring your vision to life — day or night.

=== Key Tactics ===* Advertise MSOEWith '''24/7 access'''s I&E resources across campus in the form of posters and advertisements that convey the who, what, when, where, and why of I&E* Create Hub of MSOE's I&E resources online so students and professors know what is available* be sure to convey the value behind these resources* Explain WHAT Innovation, Design Thinkingcan innovate on their own schedule , and Entrepreneurship areturning great ideas into real-world solutions without limits.

== Priority 2: ___ ===== Time-frame Timeframe===

=== Key Tactics Point People===Sam McClure - Primary

Rouya Mirzaei - Support Adrian Manchado - Support Adam Swedlund - Support == Strategy =Key Tactics=== *'''Marketing & Awareness''' - Promote early: Before the launch of the space we would advertise the space using flyers, social media and student orgs to ensure students are aware of this space. *'''Prototype''' - Creative Pop-Ups: Plan to host Pop-Ups through out campus to promote embracing creativity on campus. *'''Space Planning''' - Setup: Interview with students, faculty, and alumni to survey what would be useful within the space and see where their expectations would land. ==Priority 2: MSOE Shadowing Workshop==The MSOE Shadowing Workshop focuses on helping students feel more prepared and confident before entering professional environments. It will teach important skills like how to communicate and behave in a professional matter while reflecting on what they learn from their experiences. Students will take part in interactive activities, such as short scenarios and job role-playing exercises, to practice how they might handle real workplace situations. The main goal is to make sure students know what to expect during shadowing while also helping employers feel confident in hosting them. ===Timeframe=== *Planning for the workshop will take place during November and December 2025, with the goal of launching a pilot session in January 2026 before the spring shadowing cycle begins. *Feedback from the pilot will be collected and used to make improvements through February and March.*The final version of the workshop will be fully implemented during Spring 2026. ===Point People===Rouya Mirzaei - Primary Sam McClure - Support Adrian Manchado - Support Adam Swedlund - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Design a 60–90 minute interactive session with presentations, discussions, and group work.* Use faculty and employer feedback to make the content relevant to real workplace expectations.* Create digital resources such as slides, checklists, and reflection templates for both in-person and virtual formats.* Run a pilot workshop and use surveys and student reflections to evaluate effectiveness.* Apply feedback to improve the workshop before full implementation. ==Priority 3: Engineering the MSOE Experience==At MSOE, students are highly capable and technically skilled, but often lack opportunities to apply those skills to real, campus-impacting problems before graduation. “Engineering the MSOE Experience” aims to bridge this gap by creating a structured program or course where students from all majors can collaborate on real-world projects that directly improve university operations, facilities, and student life. By aligning with the Raider Core and CREATE Institute, this initiative transforms campus into a living laboratory where students learn by doing while driving visible change. ===Timeframe=== * '''November–December 2025:''' Plan and develop workshop content.* '''January 2026:''' Launch a pilot workshop before the spring shadowing cycle.* '''February–March 2026:''' Gather feedback and make improvements.* '''Spring 2026:''' Fully implement the finalized workshop. ===Point People===Adrian Manchado - Primary Sam McClure - Support Rouya Mirzaei - Support Adam Swedlund - Support ===Key Tactics=== *'''Integrate with existing structures:''' Combine elements of Raider Core and Integrated Learning requirements to give students academic credit for project-based work.*'''Engage industry and campus partners:''' Collaborate with Facilities, Dining, Athletics, and external organizations to identify real challenges that can become student projects.*'''Develop a sustainable course model:''' Ensure projects can continue beyond one term by implementing hand-off systems and industry mentorship.*'''Lower opportunity cost for participation:''' Build the program into the curriculum rather than making it an extracurricular commitment.*'''Create measurable impact:''' Track improvements made to campus systems and highlight student contributions through showcases and digital portfolios.*'''Partner with Milwaukee Radio Station:''' We will create a podcast showcasing the projects of the students ==Priority 4: Creating a Spring Hackathon (HackMKE)==The goal of HackMKE is to bring students together to collaborate, innovate, and solve real-world problems. Students are eager to find ways to contribute to their skills in new ways for a variety of reasons (resume projects, experience, food, etc.) We plan to partner with outside organizations and sponsors for the event that will get students in front of people who have the chance to employ students for internships and full-time opportunities.  ===Timeframe=== *We’re aiming to implement this during the spring semester of the 2025–26 school year. There are two possible timelines: the first is a weekend in early February, and the second is during MSOE’s AI Week at the end of April. ===Point People===Adam Swedlund - Primary Sam McClure - Support Rouya Mirzaei - Support Adrian Manchado - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Everybody is motivated by different things; find ways for everybody to find value.*Create an opportunity for people of all backgrounds (majors, years, etc.) to participate. That means find ways to teach people how to use new coding tools regardless of coding experience.*Find sponsors for the event that can provide value such as prize money and food. In return find ways for the event to provide value back to the companies. =Cohort 7: 2024= ==Priority 1: Building a Commuter Space==A commuter space provides a dedicated environment for off-campus students to feel included, meet others, and access resources. Since commuters might feel disconnected, this space serves as a central hub for engagement with campus services, by providing equal opportunity to feel welcomed on campus. ===Timeframe=== *Our cohort is looking to have a functioning prototype / model by the end of the 2024 / 2025 school year. ===Point People===Zachary Burke - Primary Mai Nguyen - Support Benjamin Leshin - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Define needs for commuter students on campus*Identify locations currently underused*Gather data on current commuters and their needs *Implement a space with provided funding and organize security / décor / rules and regulations<br /> ==Priority 2: Fostering a more Collaborative Community with Raider Center for Academic Success==A stronger tutoring program with the approach of making resources more accessible, evaluating the status of tutors, rewarding excellence through recognition programs and building a collaborative and supportive environment between tutors, professors, and students, with the goal of enhancing the overall educational experience. Through these initiatives, the plan aims to cultivate a passionate and interconnected community where everyone is empowered to contribute to each other's success and personal development. ===Timeframe=== *Implement protype next semester continue to oversee it next fall and track meterics in fall semester 2025, give input feedback on futre visions and ideas for spring sem 2026 ===Point People===Mai Nguyen - Primary Benjamin Leshin - Support Zachary Burke - Support ===Key Tactics=== *TBD*TBD*TBD*TBD <br />==Priority 3: Developing Resources for Higher Utilization==When more students are aware of and comfortable using available resources (like technical equipment), it builds a stronger mindset for innovation and growth. This helps increase the likelihood that students will succeed academically and socially by reducing stress and cultivating creativity.  ===Timeframe=== *Our cohort is looking to have a functioning prototype / model by the end of the 2024 / 2025 school year. ===Point People===Benjamin Leshin - Primary Zachary Burke - Support Mai Nguyen - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Identify why students have not heard of the spaces and/or why they do not use them. *Bring awareness to the different maker spaces and labs available on campus.*Create resources to help students feel more comfortable using the equipment.*Host events to get students into the spaces and familiarize themselves with each space.*Campaign for professors to involve the spaces more than they already do. =Cohort 6: 2023= ==Priority 1: Increasing relations between current students at MSOE and alumni== ===Time-frame===Ideas will be tested over the course of the 23/24 school year and fully implemented in the 24/25. ===Point People===Noah Nieberle - Primary ===Key Tactics=== *Identify current connection between students and alumni*Ease or improve avenues of communication for students and alumni*Provide opportunities for groups to interact in established events  <big><u>'''Priority 2 : Provide a space for CAECM students to experience 3d concrete printing'''</u></big>  Point People - Louisa Essuman  <u>Key Tactics</u> *Identify building projects ongoing at MSOE through conversations with senior faculty members.*Talk with people leading on campus maker spaces.*Conduct surveys to understand the needs of the CAECM student population.*Research new tech innovations in the Construction space. =Cohort 5: 2022= ==Priority 1: Recognizing Opportunity Cost for Students Who Want to Participate in I&E=="The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen" is how Oxford languages defines Opportunity Cost. For many MSOE students, the opportunity cost of engaging in I&E activities as they currently stand (generally campus events) is simply too high; many simply don't see enough value to sacrifice time that they could spend on their coursework and others have already committed themselves to various meetings for student organizations. In this priority, we seek to identify how we can lower the opportunity cost for students to engage in I&E activities ===Time-frame=== *Ideas tested over the course of the 2022-23 academic year ===Point People=== *James Siedchlag - Primary*Ben Paulson - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Identify specific reasons why students do or do not identify I&E events*Connect with campus leaders who are involved in the planning of events (I&E and otherwise, for example: Campus Life) to determine what makes a good event for MSOE*Explore non-event ways that students can engage with I&E content and develop community, for example, a wiki.*Make it possible for students who don't have room for business and entrepreneurship topics on their course track to engage with that course content outside of classes.*Maintain events on a regular schedule, allowing students a lengthy, future-track calendar to build their schedules around. ==Priority 2: Community Outreach==The resources provided by UIF are beneficial to all majors, and helping more people realize their I&E journey helps us. Based in a larger school in downtown of the most populated city in Wisconsin provides an immense network of possible connections to enhance both UIF and others in the Milwaukee area. By increasing collaboration between student organizations at MSOE, UIF becomes well-known around campus throughout an increasing number of majors, as well as providing all clubs avenues to incorporate I&E in their agendas for a meeting. Collaboration outside of MSOE also increases the quality of knowledge provided at UIF events to students, showcasing alternative viewpoints not available within the current MSOE-networking ecosystem.  ===Time-frame=== *Current contacts with/within tech-focused student organizations.*2022-2023 expansion of relationships to include non-tech student organizations.*2022-2023 discussion series to be determined with MKE Tech Hub ===Point People=== *Benjamin Paulson - Primary*Bansari Modi - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Expand UIF events to more majors -- beyond current trend of tech-heavy majors. Follow up for student organization outreach.**Joint-effort workshops between UIF and another student-drive organization. Builds connections for both involved parties, as well as expanding to topics attendees may not be exposed to in their majors.*Collaborate with Milwaukee entrepreneurs through platforms like MKE Tech Coalition, Milky Way Tech Hub, and Gener8or.**Build regular series to integrate Milwaukee entrepreneurs with MSOE entrepreneurial mindset.**Follow up with business platforms to invite UIF-event attendees to spin-out events.  ==Priority 3: Motivating Others by Making Student Success More Visible==For the majority of human history, it was thought beyond the capabilities of the human body for an individual to run a mile in under four minutes. When Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four minute mile, seven other athletes then accomplished the same within two months. There is invaluable power, and also incredible restrictions, that come with the mindsets we hold in our daily lives. While we can't hope to change everyone's minds instantly, we can work to make students believe that they can succeed with their independent ventures. Through creating more opportunities to display student success, we can help others visualize and pursue their passions.  ===Time-frame=== *Preliminary Tactics to be planned and proposed by the end of 2022*Permanent fixtures to be implemented around campus by the end of the 2022-2023 school year ===Point People=== *Asher Sprigler - Primary*James Siedchlag - Support ===Key Tactics=== *Work with Student Success coaches in RCAS and the CREATE Institute to research peer motivation*Collaborate with MSOE Marketing to advertise independent projects through existing digital signage and Online Website*Establish a permanent display of some variety in The COVE (existing Maker Space)*Work with the Innovent Center in the Rader School of Business to create a standing record of start-ups  ==Priority 4: Fostering Creativity Through Entrepreneurial Mindfulness==As an engineering school, MSOE often prioritizes rapid recall of knowledge that requires convergent thinking from students instead of divergent thinking. This needs to change because part of being a successful innovator is embracing creativity and learning to look at a situation through multiple perspectives. Despite what is normally thought of creativity in engineering, the engineering field is one that requires it the most. STEM fields are constantly required to design new ideas to overcome problems and by giving students a chance to practice this we ensure that they are prepared to think outside of the box.  ===Time-frame=== *Planning will be done throughout the 2022-2023 year*Results should hopefully be seen in the 2023-2024 year when there is a change from trimesters to semesters ===Point People=== *Bansari Modi*Asher Sprigler ===Key Tactics=== *Help to improve Students' Mental, Physical, and Spiritual health through the prototyping and introduction of the MSOE Morning*Encourage professors to create student led projects that are ambiguous in nature*Creative thinking workshops in classes <br />=Cohort 4: 2020= ==Priority 1: Increase Awareness of MSOE's I&E Resources==As we identified in our I&E landscape, building off of past cohorts, we have a ton of I&E resources at MSOE! However, many students only learn about these resources through connections they make in specific classes and with specific people, often half way or later through their academic careers. What if we could introduce MSOE students to these resources right away? What if students could get plugged in to  ===Time-frame=== *Initial plan is by end of 2021 School year ===Point People=== *Jonathan Wagenknecht ===Key Tactics=== *Advertise MSOE's I&E resources across campus in the form of posters and advertisements that convey the who, what, when, where, and why of I&E*Create Hub of MSOE's I&E resources online so students and professors know what is available*be sure to convey the value behind these resources*Explain WHAT Innovation, Design Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are ==Priority 2: I&E Accesible Tools for MSOE Students== *'''Portable d.thinking cart on-campus & pop-up d.thinking workshops:&nbsp;'''The goal of these accesible tools is to push students to practice I&E skills outside of typical academic courses. These accesible tools are a way for all innovators students to reach further than before to network, come up with innovative solutions to problems, and utilize entrepreneurship in the classroom as well as outside of it. ===Time-frame=== *The initial plan is to have a prototype running by the Winter Quarter of 2020 and will continue on if it succeeds. ===Point People=== *Sofia Paredes along with other innovators on-campus will be in-charged of this project. ===Key Tactics=== *Identify the suitable locations for these I&E accesible tools*Present the data acquired from the pop up d.thinking workshop prototype*Connect with Academic Heads, Residence Life, Student Life and Create Institute regarding the long-term effect of the project towards the MSOE community*Request for funding from the school or student government to have a prototype made available*​Each cart will have a ton of post-it notes, markers, and other extra materials that will suit the majors' needs ==Priority 3: Community Board== ===Purpose===Thar goal of this project to create a centralized area which notifies, connects and enhances the I&E landscape of MSOE. The community board will be a focal point for people to be aware of the "maker" resources MSOE has to offer as well as broadcast the success stories of MSOE students.  ===Strategy===To implement this project the following are key items that need to be addressed: *The community board needs to be in a location which has a diverse high foot traffic.*The board itself needs to be catch the observers eye and bring the in to read what is on it.*Condense all f MSOE's resources into one easy to follow document*Offer the ability to connect students with similar goals === Time-frame ===

=== Point People ===

=== Key Tactics ===Create a survey to find key areas which feel like they get stuck when trying to innovate or start a businessReach out to department heads that are in charge of the makers spaces to compile the requirements to use the spaces.

== Priority 4: Improving student confidence and ability to Spin Out: Story Series with Connections ==

=== Time-frame ===The newsletter will be sent each week and within 4 weeks there should be enough feedback/learning done to uncover target student sentiment.

=== Point People ===*The newsletter will be sent each week* Paul RinaldiWithin 4 weeks there should be enough feedback/learning done to uncover target student sentiment

=== Key Tactics Point People===* Validate market segment of students interested* Collect stories from campus story champions* Send newsletter emails(emails or on our msoe uif website on webflow?) with feedback forms to track hypotheses/assumptions (put on a webflow?)* Present data/results at stakeholder meeting

=== Point People Key Tactics===

= <span style="font-size: larger;">'''<u>Cohort 3: 2019</u>'''</span><br/> =

==== <span style="font-size: large;">'''<u>Why</u>: Many students on campus have ideas about side projects, businesses, etc. but they don't know how to move forward with an idea, who to connect with, where to obtain funding, etc.'''</span> ====

==== <span style="font-size:large;"><u>Why</u>: <span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Some business students don't understand the technical side of product development and many engineering students don't understand the business side of idea development. While many students have amazing ideas, they don't know how to reach out to the other discipline to understand their perspective/knowledge.</span></span> ====

==== <span style="font-size:large;"><u>Why</u>:&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Students do not understand the value of I & E in MSOE, in Milwaukee, or even in the whole world. We want to help them develop as I & E leaders, as this knowledge can help them in any future path they decide to take. Early exposure will help students better apply their knowledge to their classes, internships, etc.</span></span> ====

==== <span style="font-size:large;"><u>Why</u>:&nbsp;<span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Students do not understand the value of I & E in MSOE, in Milwaukee, or even in the whole world. We want to help them develop as I & E leaders, as this knowledge can help them in any future path they decide to take. By developing a culture, we can leave an I & E legacy that can be carried throughout generations even when we don't attend MSOE as students</span>.</span> ====

= <u><span style="font-size:larger;">COHORT 2: 2018</span></u> =

== <span style="font-size:larger;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5737edf5-7fff-dee2-54f1-11fb212b13a3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Idea 1: #MSOE-Inspire Competition</span></span></span> ==

== <span style="font-size:larger;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5737edf5-7fff-dee2-54f1-11fb212b13a3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dea 2: Dog Mid-Semester Destresser</span></span></span> ==

== <span style="font-size:larger;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5737edf5-7fff-dee2-54f1-11fb212b13a3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Idea 3: Startup Meetup</span></span></span> ==

== <span style="font-size:larger;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5737edf5-7fff-dee2-54f1-11fb212b13a3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Idea 4: Funky Fridays</span></span></span> ==

<div><br/></div><div>Chang Video</div><div>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogPuPIfJ1i4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogPuPIfJ1i4]</div>

= <span style="font-size:larger;">'''<u>Cohort 1: 2017</u>'''<br/></span> =

<br/>'''<span style="font-size:x-large">Strategy One: Lack of Strong Entrepreneurial Foundation</span>'''

<div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Tables '''(several) - small, separable, combinable, mobile, simple</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Chairs '''(hella several) - simple, comfortable, mobile</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Stationery Whiteboards''' (3) - one on each wall without a window, rather wide, has a holster for markers and a cloth, spans the height of the wall, good quality - easy to clean</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Mobile Whiteboards''' (10) - mobile, lightweight, can be stood up, has a small holder for a marker and cloth, good quality - easy to clean</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Supplies '''- a wall of supplies, organized in a way that is a balance between obvious and easy to maintain, office supplies such as: pens, markers, post-it’s, loose paper, stapler, hole punch, etc., creativity supplies like different material scraps, tape, glue, whatever makes its way into the space to enable quick (within a minute) prototyping and explaining</span></span></div><div><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">'''Projector & Screen''' in front of open area or tables - with sufficient cables/adapters, so short presentations can be given</span></span></div><div><br/></div>

<div><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">Space for entrepreneurs and innovators (intentionally vague) to gather, run through their ideas with themselves or others, and iterate through ideas they’re working on. </span><span style="color:#696969">The</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">space</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">is</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">meant to eliminate anything that might be&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">barrier&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">to&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">a person or group’s process. </span><span style="color:#696969">The</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">space</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">eases</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">and aids the process of individual and&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">team work</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">. </span><span style="color:#696969">The</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">space</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">will</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">also serve as a place for events, workshops, and learning sessions to be held. It can be rented out by a company, even sponsored if they so&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">please</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">. It will adapt to needs while still maintaining&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">an&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">identity&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969">that is innovation, creativity, productivity, and entrepreneurship. It will provide the tools to enable students and faculty alike to succeed in their aspirations as well as just tinker and complete work on a day to day basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969"><span><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">The IP policy for MSOE outlines a process in which MSOE is involved every step of the way and should know of any ideas emerging from use of campus resources immediately. The policy is written in vague terms when it comes to what qualifies an idea as belonging</span></span></span></span><span><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"><span style="color:#696969">to</span></span></span></span><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"><span style="color:#696969">them</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"><span style="color:#696969">but is very explicit when it comes to qualifying the only circumstances under which an idea or project is <span>solely </span>that the of the student who created it. Many students are not aware of this, and many <span>faculty </span>have&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:#696969"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">not thoroughly read through the policy if at all. The problem truly stems from the university’s reaction to students creating ideas and jumping on their intuition. </span><br/><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Rewriting the policy is a good start to driving the mindset and reaction of staff and faculty members here towards truly embracing student’s creativity and innovative leaps. The policy should also define a lesser imposition on faculty members to report any and all of their breakthroughs and ideas as those of the university. It should fall under the same or similar rules to students. MSOE claims to have the desire to drive forward ideas that benefit the greater good of anyone </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">and&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"><span style="color:#696969"><span style="font-size:medium">everyone</span></span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"><span style="color:#696969"><span>,&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="color:#696969"><span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">but have yet to act on such claims significantly. </span><br/><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Suggestions of revisions are below (in unofficial terminology):</span></span></span></span>

<div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="docs-internal-guid-edd0dd09-54e0-35a5-4406-d81ac89be750">'''<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">MSOE Lecture Series</span>'''<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">''':''' Due to relatively low operational cost and availability of lecture facilities, MSOE Lecture Series programming could start next fall of the academic year (18-19). Featured speakers, community I&E experts, and local artists will have a chance to speak and present engaging experiences to students and faculty.</span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:medium">'''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">MSOE Lecture Series - Night of Innovation</span>'''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">''': '''With an established brand, and working with surrounding universities, twice a year, MSOE hosts “Night of Innovation”. High profile performers in music, the arts, business, engineering and/or science are booked for one evening show.This event will help fuel and generate interest in the MSOE Lecture Series program and raise awareness to I&E</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><u>'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Student Feedback:</span></span>'''</u></div><div><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span id="docs-internal-guid-edd0dd09-54de-4907-1594-12e1a32ea9a6"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">In general, people were receptive to the idea but wanted something fun rather than strictly academic. For future iterations of this plan, a weekly event or activity should be implemented. Demonstrations and entertainment focused presentations should have a larger priority over strictly academic lectures. Activities should provide value to the audience and have them leaving satisfied in the time they have invested.</span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div>

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