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We would like to pursue expanding KES' and T-Space's engagement from mostly Kettering Students to more of the community. We are located in Flint, Michigan, and only a few miles away are two other college campuses. We are interested in trying to engage these campuses and involve them in any way whatsoever. Additionally, we are interested in expanding involvement to others in the community. We have found that there are many entrepreneurial minded people in Flint's community, and combining this with some I&E minded students at the other campuses, we could tap into an incredible resource and all collaborate together.
= Tedx Event Open Labs/ Maker Space<br/> =
== Background ==
Aside from designated lab time alloted with each accompanying course, most if not all labs on Kettering University has organized two TEDx Flint events 's campus are locked when the lab is not in 2010 and 2011session. Both events were attended by several Once in lab, studentsare often rushing to complete the lab assignment within the alloted lab time in order to end with a satisfactory grade. However, faculty this creates an issue where the student's experience and members scope of understanding is limited to the Flint communitylab assignment. The event Thus for many students, full comprehension of the course is difficult to achieve, especially if the lab assignment was put together not designed to simulate different scenarios. == Our Priority == Like a makerspace, we would like to open labs to students. We believe that by Kevin Simpson in coordination with Droffering open labs, we can allow for students to experiment on their own time, allowing for more "bulbs to click" and thus helping them understand the course better. Doug Melton, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering UniversityThis translates to different perspectives, and other members of staffindividual ideas. The speakers included It's like giving a child a comprehensive list box of local entrepreneursLegos for a Saturday afternoon. Once they understand how to use the equipment, artists and professorsthey will then have the opportunity to experiment on their own.We will
= Maker Faire =
This site then would allow students to post ideas and have the community view them. KES would be able to help guide and provide mentorship to help their ideas thrive.
= Bulldog Demo Days Tedx Event = == Background == Kettering University has organized two TEDx Flint events in 2010 and 2011. Both events were attended by several students, faculty and members of the Flint community. The event was put together by Kevin Simpson in coordination with Dr. Doug Melton, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Kettering University, and other members of staff. The speakers included a comprehensive list of local entrepreneurs, artists and professors.
== Description Proposal ==
= Leaders =