Resource:How to start a class on drone innovation
Drones are defined as an unmanned aircraft that can be guided remotely. Drone Innovation is the concept behind a course originally founded by Jade Garrett at George Mason University. It entails both research on, and the development of, drone technologies that assess multi-disciplinary needs. These needs include but are not limited to surveying air pollution, examining oyster populations, or even making films. In essence, the class encourages innovation by hosting expert seminars to teach and apply modern drone technology, and fosters creativity by merging the capabilities of drones with various academic fields.
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Need
Access to cutting edge technology for a wide range of disciplines.
Goal
To provide courses that offer practical experience and working knowledge of state-of-the-art technology.
Topic
Sample text - the department location and topic for the class
Support
Sample text - what types of support were necessary — faculty, student, leadership, alumni, community, etc
Cost
Funds for a student run course can be acquired in numerous ways however they are all directly dependant on specific situations in which the class will be held. Below is a list of funding sources:
- Grants.gov - a website providing grants for various programs and organizations
- Faculty - support from endowed faculty with similar backgrounds
- Department - several department driven initiatives are allocated funding (i.e. promotion of innovation or STEM)
- Alumni donations
- Angel Investors
- Makerspaces - to provide space to work
- Industry Donations - Various companies may provide training and products to familiarize students with current industry standards
The best way to request funds is to meet face to face with potential donors and explain how the class will benefit them as much as it will benefit the students. This will encourage the donations themselves as well as involvement from investors to ensure success of the class.
Faculty
This course would require leaders in the drone industry who have a strong understanding of the current technological capabilities of drones, as to provide a framework for students to pursue their ideas. Having these sorts of professionals creates a clear understanding of the limitations behind drones and their potential for growth when faced with real-world applications. Mentorship with these individuals would be vital in bringing student-led ideas to life.
Such a course would require a professor(s) who can foster an environment that encourages creativity across multiple disciplines, but remains grounded in the reality of the available technology. This would be a professor(s) who is able to quickly adapt to the rapidly changing technological market, and as such, is constantly molding the curricculum to be just as cutting-edge as this market.
Audience
Sample text - who would take the class
Timeline
Sample text - how much time it took from idea to implementation
Lessons Learned
Sample text - Lessons learned and tips for others what worked and what didn’t, and your recommendations for others